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It has become my life’s work to make a record of people’s most important moments and memories. I love the craft and the people, and it is fantastic when it all comes together and we have bottled the magic. There are some of the stories of magical and memories captured forever.
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“…Thank you so much for these photos! We absolutely love them…
…and are having a hard time picking favorites there's just so many amazing options! We're so happy with the way you were able to capture how we feel about each other, and the intimate and natural moments between us during the shoot. It's exactly what drew us to your work in the first place!
-Jessie & Dan
“AMAZING. Brandon truly makes the day enjoyable, stress-free, and fun! And, of course, captured the day beautifully.”
- Elora & Nick
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“Brandon!! WOW these photos are insane! Unique, great backdrops, and timeless photos to have framed forever. THANK YOU!!!
You are one hell of an artist… So grateful!”
-Tony & Claire
“We are blown away by the pictures. They turned out great and we're so happy we hired you!”
-Peter & Kristen
“A breath of fresh air on our wedding day!… If you want someone with great energy and vibes, who will deliver photos that represent you, Brandon is a perfect choice.”
“I’ve known Brandon a long time, but my partner did not know him before we met to see if he’d be a good fit for our wedding. Now we are confident that Brandon was the perfect photographer for us. His personality was very go-with-the-flow while still being efficient and effective at getting us the shots we wanted to capture. He gave us direction and ideas, but we never felt pressured to do anything we weren’t comfortable with just for the sake of a picture. Though we were nervous about our engagement photo session, the time just flew by. Having spent time with Brandon on the engagement photos, we were more comfortable on our wedding day with him, too. On our wedding day, Brandon and Josh captured the essence of the day, and all the shots we wanted. When we got our galleries from the engagement shoot and our wedding, we had so many wonderful pictures to use. Brandon’s photos show us as we really are, and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. If you want someone with great energy and vibes, who will deliver photos that represent you, Brandon is a perfect choice.
-Veronica & Margaret
“Our firm has been using Roost for over five years across multiple offices. Brandon puts our employees at ease and as a result the pictures always turn out phenomenal. The portraits always turn out looking natural and bring out the true personality of each person. Brandon is accessible, responsive, and always exceeds our expectations. We would (and have) recommended Roost Photography to others!”
- Sarah Fegre, JLA Architects
“We could not be happier with our experience! Brandon captured all the moments of our wedding day so beautifully!!!
The passion in his work is so evident, and he made our day so fun and easy! He genuinely celebrated us as a couple. He has an incredible eye for detail, and we could not be happier with our experience! We will cherish our wedding photos for a lifetime! Highly recommend Roost Photography to all!”
-Leah & Forrest
“Brandon did an outstanding job photographing our wedding. He was responsive, accommodating, and delivered fantastic photos. You will not be disappointed going with Roost!” -Alex
…shoutout to [Brandon] for being an incredible photographer and an even better human. Thank you for always capturing our important moments in life💖 - Natalie
-Alex & Natalie
Worth every penny. You will not regret it. Best decision we ever made!!
Brandon's work speaks for itself, but it is the result of extreme talent for cameras and lighting, and especially working with people.
He knew exactly when to help guide things and when to step back and capture some beautiful moments. He knew all the best spots and how to work with our venue. He helped with our schedule and making sure we got everything on our shot list, but still got to relax and leave room for natural moments.
Of all the vendors to invest in for your wedding - your photos will last the longest and it helps to have someone you trust, is easy to work with, and does great work. Brandon is a triple threat, we highly recommend!
-Shannon & Grant
“I truly cannot recommend Roost Photography enough.”
“Brandon is passionate about capturing the joy in people's special moments, and it reflects through his work- you can somehow feel the love behind his brilliantly and expertly edited photos. On a human level, he is kind, genuine, caring, attentive, helpful, and friendly to everyone he encounters. Roost is a safe and inclusive place for all people and proudly works with many LGBTQ+ couples.
We hired Roost as our wedding and engagement session photographer. Here's why you should, too:
1. Photographing your most special moments is Brandon's passion. He genuinely cares about the people he works with and the photos he takes. He won't just do the job by checking items off a list, but rather will work until he is fully satisfied, knowing he has captured your special day or moment from every angle.
2. Brandon has a natural eye for lighting and photo backdrops. Walking around with his palm outstretched in front of him and stopping his subjects whenever the shadows are just right, you will not get a single photo with questionable lighting from Roost. He also utilizes the area around him (cityscape, buildings, architecture) as beautiful backdrops for his shots.
3. He's easy to contact. He's always available and responsive on social media, and you can schedule a phone or zoom with him any time. We had an extremely helpful planning meeting before the wedding in which Brandon's expertise actually helped us nail down our timeline. You won't have to worry about tracking him down to deliver your photos either, as he will keep you updated on the expected delivery time.
4. He will honor your vision for your special day or event. If you give him a specific vision, he will move mountains to make it happen, literally running through crowds of people to capture the next shot if he needs to.
5. Brandon is competitively priced among other photographers in the area, but will deliver more to you than the average photographer in the area… and the pictures are absolutely beautiful. Roost is an extremely great value for the price.
6. He's just the best photographer in Milwaukee. Everyone who sees my engagement or wedding photos tells me how amazing his photos are. My venue even reached out to me for his contact information because they want to use his images as advertising on his website. His work speaks for itself, check out his instagram @roostmke
If you're looking for a photographer for your engagement, wedding, or special event, I cannot recommend Roost Photography enough.
-Emily & Ryan
“Best Photographer Ever! Brandon was outstanding.”
“My husband and I had never taken professional photos prior to our wedding so we opted for the engagement session in addition to day of wedding photos. Brandon was like our long lost best friend from the moment we met him. He made us feel immediately comfortable and gives such great direction. I love his energy, passion, and especially his editing style. We were married at Turner Hall Ballroom and the photos are to die for. They allow me to relive the entire day every time I look through them. They always say to invest in your photos for your wedding because you'll have them forever. I couldn't be happier with our choice to go with Brandon at RoostMKE. He even got us featured with Married in Milwaukee #goals. Thank you, Brandon. I will recommend you to any and everyone I know!”
-Tiffany & Jesse
“Extremely Talented and Thoughtful… My husband and I could not be happier with our choice to hire Brandon of Roost Photography to capture our wedding day.
We really wanted the best of the best, and we were not disappointed. From the moment we met him, we knew he would be the perfect fit for us.
The photos from our day turned out beautifully. He captured our day in the exact way that we had hoped. The photos of the two of us showed our love for one another, and our personalities came through, too. He caught all of the details and special moments - even the one of a post-ceremony chat with Grandma. Every shot is well thought out from the composition, to the angle, to how the light hits the subject just right, to the overall mood. There is an abundant amount of care and attention that goes into each photo and it shows.
Not only is Brandon an extremely talented photographer, but he also is a great presence to have around on such a crazy day. Being in front of a camera can make a lot of people feel awkward, but his direction and calm demeanor made everyone feel at ease.We would 100% recommend Roost Photography if you're looking for both great quality and care.
Thank you again and again, Brandon!”-Anna & Jordan
“Quality photography was the number one most important factor in our wedding planning, and we got exactly that by hiring Brandon of Roost Photography.
Brandon was easy to work with from our first consultation, through the whirlwind planning (4 month engagement), for an awesome date night engagement photo session, and clearly-the entire day of the wedding. We never felt like we were just another job to Brandon. We got to know each other, and valued his advice on all things wedding related. We had a couple of non-traditional items in our wedding that have special meaning to us. Brandon picked up on what was important to us and made sure to include all the special items and events. Brandon's passion and experience is evident in his work. We had an incredible wedding day, and now we have the pictures to remember it forever.”
-Nicole & Rob
“Choose Brandon, you won't regret it!
My husband and I had Brandon photograph our wedding this September and we couldn’t have been luckier! From the very beginning he was responsive, helpful, and organized which is key when you’re planning such a big event. He even offered to (and did) chauffeur us around on our big day since we decided against renting a party bus. (What a guy!) Not only is Brandon an all-around awesome person to spend a day with, but he’s got the skills to match. Wedding photos are one of the few tangible things you keep from your wedding day so we placed a lot of importance in picking the right photographer. We really admired Brandon’s previous work and when it came to our wedding Brandon did not disappoint! Not only did he capture beautiful photographs we get to show people for the rest of our lives, but he managed to make them look just as magical as the day felt. Thank you, Brandon! We are so grateful.
-Erin & Kevin
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“I can't even begin to say how wonderful Brandon was from start to finish.
We were out of state and he had several video calls with us, coordinated an engagement shoot on a trip to Milwaukee, and has been so communicative throughout the entire process. Our wedding day was a little iffy with the weather, and Brandon brought umbrellas and took all necessary precautions. He made the most of the weather and even made sure we got outside for the only 30 seconds the sun peaked through all day. We have not gotten our entire gallery back (yet!), but he has been very honest about timeline and has sent sneak peeks and images here and there to keep us updated. All of the photos I have seen so far are INCREDIBLE and I am already looking forward to doing anniversary and lifestyle shoots because he's just that good. Brandon is creative, friendly, and hilarious. He puts everyone at ease during photos, and I am so excited to see the rest. If you hire Brandon you will not be disappointed. He truly is amazing at what he does.”
-Kayleigh & Sean
“Roost Photography was amazing!
Planning a wedding during the shutdown & pandemic was not the easiest scenario; Brandon was flexible and helpful. We cancelled our big wedding and rescheduled a mini wedding at our parent's house. He was on board the entire time, even through the back and forth while we were trying to figure out what was important to us. What amazing photography! He captured the drama I wanted along with the bright outdoor wedding I was picturing. The day was perfect! Brandon was right there for every moment. Thank you, Brandon. We appreciate you so much!”
-Amber & Rachael
“Brandon does amazing work!! He is so talented.
Our wedding photos are beautiful. He captured our many emotions throughout the day. He is so kind, fun-loving, and easy to work with. We were really thankful for his clear & knowledgeable direction the entire day. We appreciated how he took the lead on all things related to our photos. He is very professional, yet so personable. We could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding day! We highly recommend Roost Photography to our (MANY) friends who are in the engagement/marriage season :)”
-Emily & Andy
“Brandon did such a great job with our wedding photos.
I am so glad we went with Roost Photography! He met with us several times and planned out every step of the day, and was super flexible and receptive. It rained throughout our wedding day, but Brandon had planned out several beautiful outdoor, covered locations to shoot at so we still got amazing outdoor pictures in spite of the weather. He put us at ease and gave really great directions that made shooting easy and the pictures natural looking. The packages are also a great value. I would truly recommend Roost Photography to anyone.”
-Melissa & Ryan“Brandon is the BEST. No questions asked!
I cannot speak highly enough about Brandon at Roost Photography. He is the absolute best. Besides his glorious photography skills, my favorite thing about Brandon is his character. He is generous, humble, selfless, and hilarious. He has quickly become one of my favorite people EVER - it was an honor and a privilege to be able to spend time with him on my wedding day. Brandon also made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, which was very important to us. We never felt awkward, uncomfortable, or posed. Brandon also did our engagement photographs, which turned out absolutely perfect. I would 100% recommend Roost Photography over and over again.”
-Audrey & Jon
“This is the photographer you want for your wedding
We couldn't be happier with our experience having Brandon as our wedding photographer. He has a warm way of connecting with you (and we only met him on our wedding day so that says a lot). We knew from the moment we set up our initial video chat that he was our guy. He's extremely responsive, caring, thorough, and an all-around great guy - all the qualities we were looking for in a photographer. He does a great job of taking into consideration all of the shots on your "wish list" and he sure did deliver for us! His photos made us smile, laugh, and cry they were so touching. We got married in March in Milwaukee so, as you can imagine, the weather was quite cold and we had lots of rain/sleet. That didn't stop Brandon from making sure to get all the photos we were hoping for. He braved all the elements of that day with us and made it enjoyable! Without hesitation, we highly recommend Brandon for any and all of your events.”
-Jill & Connie
“Brandon’s eye for detail is astounding, and beyond his technical expertise, he was a joy to work with! Eric and I felt blessed to have him photograph our special day.”
-Sarah & Eric
“I had to write a review of the experience with Brandon
on our wedding day, because he was so fantastic!First off, we planned our MKE wedding from Connecticut and Brandon was incredibly helpful. We had a couple Zoom meeting with him to go over details and we were very impressed with his organization and thoughtfulness. Our wedding day was perfect, and Brandon brought so much fun energy and had really unique ideas for photography locations. All of our guests LOVED working with him. We really can't find the words to express how grateful we are to him for all of his hard work. Brandon sent us a "sneak peak" video montage of special moments from our wedding day a few days after, and it is just perfect! We've watched it about a hundred times and it has us so excited to see the rest of the photos. Best wedding photographer in Milwaukee!!
-Emma & Jon“We couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer!
Brandon was responsive, knowledgeable, personable, and a breeze to work with. In addition to taking wonderful shots of the wedding party and family, Brandon managed to capture all of the little moments throughout our day that we didn't know we missed. Our final wedding album was a true representation of our entire wedding day and all those we celebrated with. Brandon was also super flexible with choosing locations -- we ended up going to a bookstore for a series of shots because we're both avid writers and readers. So fun. All this to say: Book Brandon now! You won't regret it.”
-Cassandra & Andre 
“Brandon exceeded our expectations every step of the way!
He was incredibly organized and made it easy to plan our wedding from out-of-state. Brandon made our entire wedding party so comfortable, helped orchestrate a seamless evening, and delivered gorgeous photographs. Our guests and families were incredibly complimentary of Brandon and his work. We would hire him again in a heartbeat
-Ashley & Andrew
“We are so happy to have had Brandon as our wedding photographer!
From our initial call to our wedding day, he was thoughtful in taking into account all the shots we wanted. He was so communicative throughout, from making suggestions for shot we didn't know we'd want to sending sneak peaks to us while we waited for the full photo sets to be ready. Our wedding photos turned out amazing! We are so happy we had Brandon to shoot our special day”
-Megan & Tom
Brandon is very talented and extremely easy to work with.
We selected Roost after careful delineation, and we could not be more pleased with the results. Brandon is very talented and extremely easy to work with. We will cherish his work forever!
- Katie & Darin
“We were so lucky to have Brandon as a part of our wedding day!
He was extremely responsive, professional, and made us feel very comfortable. Most importantly, our pictures were BEAUTIFUL. I had so many friends and family reaching out to me afterwards about our pictures. Couldn’t be happier!”
-Brodie and Tanner
“Amazing! Brandon is a phenomenal photographer. His pictures were so incredible. He captured our day perfectly and was so wonderful to work with. We can’t say enough positive things about him…he was that great!!!”
-Ruth Ann & David
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“Brandon is an absolute pleasure to work with! He is creative, professional, and has a positive attitude. During our engagement session, he went to all the places we requested, and our photos are gorgeous!
On our wedding day, he worked so well with other vendors, helped wrangle our large wedding party so we could take all the photos we wanted, and did it all with a light-hearted, funny demeanor. I can't express enough how happy we are with Brandon and his work!”
-Casey & Jake
“Brandon is an amazing photographer and all-around great human being!!
His work is STUNNING, and he made taking pictures so much fun! He did both our engagement and wedding photos. After taking photos on the wedding day, our bridal party even mentioned how cool and fun Brandon was. Specifically, if you want photos with phenomenal lighting, Brandon is your guy. Would 100% recommend him to any couple.”
-Alissa & Michael
Brandon’s creativity, dedication, and kindness truly make him a wonderful photographer for any occasion.
“Brandon was highly recommended to us by a close friend. He was very responsive, clear, and efficient. He was also incredibly friendly, kind, and easy to work with. I am personally very shy in front of the camera, and Brandon was so receptive to my concerns. He was able to put me at ease, and I was able to open up more than I thought I could. We had an intimate courthouse wedding, and Brandon served as our witness. He utilized the space and light perfectly, capturing so many beautiful moments that my husband and I will cherish forever. Brandon’s creativity, dedication, and kindness truly make him a wonderful photographer for any occasion.”
- Elizabeth & Patrick
“We got absolutely stunning photos and I wouldn't trade them for the world”
- Lauren & Barrett
“Not only is Brandon extremely talented, he is easy to work with in the planning stage and on the wedding day.”
“I am a local wedding planner and have worked with Brandon from Roost many times. Brandon is flexible, professional, creative and a great problem solver when timelines or weather go astray. He is a team player and will work with you, your family and friends and vendor team to ensure the day goes smoothly. The images he will capture for you speak for themselves. Highly recommend Roost Photography!
-Heather Farr 
…Since Scott and Julia’s wedding, I have shared the jaw-dropping photos taken by Roost Photography… Everyone is speechless.
Not only was the venue’s beauty and splendor - MAM - showcased but more importantly Scott and Julia’s spirit, emotions, excitement expertly captured in every photo. We all want beautiful wedding photos but these are pieces of art, created by a master. The videos posted to Instagram are super great. Bravo!
-Roxanne Scocci Schulkin(Mother of the Groom)
I would absolutely recommend Roost to anyone…
“I do not think we could have asked for a better photographer or person really to handle one of the most important tasks of our wedding day. The shots… are amazing, and guests' comments were all positive.
I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer because you can't go wrong. The best.”
- Diana & Erik
I would highly recommend Brandon to anybody getting married!
He actually took the time to sit with us and get to know us before our wedding. All of our guests loved the photo booth that was included with our package, and we loved all of our pictures from our gallery! You will NOT be disappointed in choosing Roost Photography!
- Kayla & Brian
“Brandon's photos are amazing…
…and he was so great with the family and guests at the wedding!”
-Christie & Keith
Brandon did an amazing job capturing our engagement and wedding.
Beautiful pictures! Brandon did an amazing job capturing our engagement and wedding. He was very flexible and created beautiful work. Highly recommended!
-Hailey & Mitch
“We were beyond lucky to find Brandon
…when our initial photographer fell through. He did an amazing job with our photos and went above and beyond to accommodate the many changes that had to be made due to the pandemic. He was on time, professional, and extremely patient especially with our five year old daughter.”
-Abi & Sam
We were incredibly lucky that our original photographer referred us to Brandon…
He was easy to work with. We wanted to set up a video call to get to know him, and he immediately put us at ease with calm confidence and an easygoing, understated sense of humor. He explained to us the plan that he would be the "boots on the ground" while our original photographer would still do the editing, talked us through plans for the day, and asked us questions to get us thinking about the kind of prep we'd need to do for the shots we'd want.
On the day of, he arrived on time and quickly got to work. He did a great job of taking our ideas and feedback and synthesizing it with his own professional knowledge of photography and experience with weddings to get a variety of really excellent shots. And more than that, with such a small guest list of immediate family only, as you can imagine, everyone was juggling at least a couple of responsibilities, and Brandon rose to the occasion, helping us coordinate shuttling me around to avoid seeing my bride-to-be or her dress before the appointed time. He even hopped on the task of restarting our jury-rigged audio setup - a bluetooth speaker hanging from a tree - when it had gone to sleep during the ceremony and failed to activate for our recessional. This small act - just quickly stepping over and fiddling with a button - nonetheless is indicative of the kind of value Brandon brings: he takes responsibility onto himself to ensure your day is a success. At the same time, he's not pushy or domineering. For example, we wanted some photos with specific things in the background, and he let us know that the lighting conditions would be challenging, but he worked with us to find the angles to everyone's satisfaction.
Now back to the quality of the photos: we couldn't be happier. I'm not sure to what extent he had to modify his own photography technique, given that he knew someone else would be doing the editing. But I'm certain that this is more of a challenge than taking photos that you know YOU will be the one to edit. For photos that Brandon both takes and edits, his website has some very nice galleries. I'm happy to report that his ability to take high quality base material, and his ability to work in a team with other photography professionals, resulted in an outstanding final product.
If you're considering hiring Brandon as your wedding photographer, I would wholeheartedly recommend him. His skill and adaptability will leave you with a wonderful record of your special day. Though we would not have been directly affected, we appreciate that his philosophy is that love is love, and he photographs all weddings without concern for the gender makeup of the spouses.-Daniel and Margaret
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