We’re C.Mae Photography.
A boutique photo + video team based in Lake Geneva, WI (serving Chicago + destination, too).
We’re known for wedding storytelling that blends true-to-color imagery with editorial polish because we care just as much about how your photos feel as how they look.
Expect a team that’s the calm, the hype, and the detail-obsessed support system behind the scenes: guiding when you need it, blending in when you don’t, and documenting the real moments as they naturally unfold.
We also capture milestones that occur before and after “I do” such as proposals, engagements, boudoir, families, and branding.
So glad you’re here. Welcome to C.Mae.
These awards are an honor. Truly.
They’re validating in a way that’s hard to articulate. It’s the little “we’re on the right track” whisper from the industry.
But if we’re being honest?
Nothing will ever mean more than the real-life, everyday messages we get from the people we serve.
The bride who says, “You kept me calm all day.”
The partner who says, “I’ve never seen them feel this confident.”
The boudoir client who texts after their reveal, “You changed how I see myself.”
The couple who tells us, “You captured what it felt like.”
That’s the recognition we chase.
That’s the work we’re proudest of.
Still… we’re deeply grateful for these moments too:
- Wisconsin Bride Best of Boudoir (2024)
- Wisconsin Bride Editors’ Choice for “Best Moment” (2025)
- The Knot Hall of Fame
- Named Top 10 Best Boudoir Photographers in Hawaii (2021)
- Featured in the publications you see here (and a few pinch-me moments we still can’t believe)
To every client who trusted us in a season that mattered, thank you.
Your stories are the reason we get to do this at all.
If you’re looking for a team that will create art and protect your peace while doing it… you’re in the right place.
DM “INFO” or tap the link in bio.
We’re big believers that your wedding day should feel lived in, not performed.
The people around you matter. Your vendor team should protect your peace, keep things feeling calm, and give you the space to actually be present with each other.
That’s always the energy we want to bring into a wedding day. Subtle guidance, calm support, and photos that feel natural because you were genuinely enjoying it.
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Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, an elopement, a destination celebration, or a full wedding weekend, our approach always stays the same
We want your day to feel fully lived in, never overly posed or interrupted. The moments that matter most usually happen naturally, and we’re there to capture them as they unfold while bringing an intentional, editorial eye to every detail.
The end result is imagery that feels timeless, personal, and true to you.
If you or someone you know is currently planning, we’d love to connect.
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A little Mother’s Day appreciation post for the moms 🤍
The ones helping zip dresses, wiping tears, calming nerves, and soaking in every second right alongside you.
Some of the most emotional moments of the day always seem to involve them.
We feel really lucky to witness these relationships as often as we do.
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For couples who want an even more complete documentation of their celebration, we offer a selection of enhancements designed to preserve the full experience with even more depth and intention.
Rehearsal dinner / welcome party
Additional hours
Bridal boudoir
Content creation
Videography
& so much more
DM us to learn more booking and special enhancements.
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We did Ciosa and Ian’s first look and portraits at @yerkesobservatory , and honestly, it felt like the perfect place for them.
The architecture brought such a romantic, almost cinematic feeling to the moment, and the entire space carried this quiet kind of energy that made everything feel even more special.
Bride: @cdistazzy
Photography: @cmaephoto
Florals By: @elleandreefloral
Hair & Makeup Styling By: @makeupjillian
Venue: Big Foot Country Club
Music By: @platinumbandmusic
Wedding Attire From: @allaboutthegown
Stationary & Signage By: @papersource
Cake & Desserts By: @juliemichellecakes & @simple_lake_geneva
Rings from: @brynmawrjewelry
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We’ll always be watching for the groom’s smile.
It shows up in the in-between moments, when he’s relaxed, when he’s looking at you, when he thinks no one’s noticing.
That’s what we care about most.
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During your reception, pause for a second.
Look at the people around you, your family, your friends, every person who helped shape your story.
It’s a mosaic of everyone you love, all in one place.
That’s something really special.
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