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About Rustic Stories Photography
Based in Baraboo, Rustic Stories Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Madison and the Dells, Wisconsin. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Baraboo Arts Banquet & Convention Center and AL. Ringling Mansion. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Madison
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Madison?
Most couples in Madison budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Madison?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Rustic Stories Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Baraboo Arts Banquet & Convention Center | 0.2 mi |
| AL. Ringling Mansion | 0.3 mi |
| Wild Rose Ranch of Baraboo | 2.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Rustic Stories Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Madison weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° | 12° | 14% | 4:03 PM | 4:48 PM |
| Feb | 31° | 15° | 16% | 4:49 PM | 5:28 PM |
| Mar | 44° | 25° | 17% | 6:26 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Apr | 57° | 36° | 25% | 7:02 PM | 7:40 PM |
| May | 69° | 47° | 24% | 7:33 PM | 8:14 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 57° | 26% | 7:55 PM | 8:38 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 62° | 21% | 7:52 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 60° | 20% | 7:20 PM | 7:59 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 51° | 18% | 6:29 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 40° | 18% | 5:35 PM | 6:14 PM |
| Nov | 45° | 29° | 17% | 3:50 PM | 4:33 PM |
| Dec | 32° | 18° | 15% | 3:37 PM | 4:23 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Madison Dane Regional Airport (5.5 mi from Madison). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Madison.
Getting to Madison
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field | 6 mi | 10 min |
| RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport | 63 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| MKE General Mitchell International Airport | 77 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 75 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| Chicago | 122 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Minneapolis | 233 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Indianapolis | 283 mi | 5 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Madison; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 122 Water St, Baraboo, WI 53913, USA
- Where
- Baraboo · 32 miles northwest of central Madison
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Madison
- One of 61 wedding photographers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (608) 369-4000
- Website
- Visit site
From Rustic Stories Photography's website
“Rustic Stories Photography captures soulful moments with a timeless edge - where every frame feels like it’s lived a little. Your new favorite portrait photographer in Baraboo.”rusticstoriesphoto.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Heirloom albums, Online gallery, Boudoir
- Style, in their words
- Candid, Timeless
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $1,785
Read from rusticstoriesphoto.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Rustic Stories Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Baraboo
- Nearest venue
- Baraboo Arts Banquet & Convention Center, 0.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 12 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 2 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 7 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Rustic Stories Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Madison.
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