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About The Paper Elephant
Based in Milwaukee, The Paper Elephant works with couples planning weddings throughout Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Northern Lights Event Venue | Menomonee Valley’s Ultramodern Space and The Starling | A Two Birds Event Group Venue. 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 Milwaukee
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Milwaukee?
Most couples in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
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 The Paper Elephant
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Northern Lights Event Venue | Menomonee Valley’s Ultramodern Space | 0.1 mi |
| The Starling | A Two Birds Event Group Venue | 0.2 mi |
| The Loft on Broadway | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Paper Elephant to each venue listed on Lazo.
Milwaukee 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 | 31° | 17° | 16% | 3:58 PM | 4:42 PM |
| Feb | 34° | 20° | 15% | 4:43 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 44° | 29° | 17% | 6:20 PM | 6:58 PM |
| Apr | 55° | 38° | 24% | 6:56 PM | 7:34 PM |
| May | 66° | 48° | 24% | 7:27 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Jun | 77° | 58° | 24% | 7:49 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 65° | 18% | 7:46 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 64° | 20% | 7:14 PM | 7:53 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 56° | 18% | 6:24 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 45° | 19% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 33° | 17% | 3:45 PM | 4:27 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 23° | 15% | 3:31 PM | 4:17 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (5.8 mi from Milwaukee). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Milwaukee.
Photo spots around Milwaukee
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretumbotanical garden | Milwaukee | 2.1 mi |
| Mitchell Parkpark | Milwaukee | 2.1 mi |
| Waterfall Ravine in Lake Parkscenic spot | Milwaukee | 2.7 mi |
| Lake Parkpark | Milwaukee | 2.8 mi |
| Kletzsch Park Waterfallscenic spot | Glendale | 6.6 mi |
| Seven Bridgeshiking area | South Milwaukee | 8.5 mi |
| Lynden Sculpture Gardenart museum | River Hills | 9.6 mi |
| Whitnall Parkpark | Franklin | 10.1 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Milwaukee first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Milwaukee
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MKE General Mitchell International Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 243 mi | 5 hr |
| Detroit | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
| Minneapolis | 298 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Milwaukee; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 131 W Seeboth St Ste 320, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA
- Where
- Milwaukee · central Milwaukee
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Milwaukee
- One of 116 wedding photographers we list · 21 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (262) 923-8343
- Website
- Visit site
From The Paper Elephant's website
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Second shooter, Heirloom albums, Boudoir, Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Fine art, Editorial, Timeless
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Travel
- Takes weddings outside the area
Read from thepaperelephant.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Paper Elephant before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Milwaukee
- Nearest venue
- Northern Lights Event Venue | Menomonee Valley’s Ultramodern Space, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 53 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 21 within 3 mi, 32 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 47 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- West Allis, Wauwatosa, Cudahy, Glendale
Distances are straight-line from The Paper Elephant; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Milwaukee.
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