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Kayla Hurst Photo

Milwaukee Wedding Photographer -
Epic photos for epic couples 👫👬👭

Forever freezing epic moments for epic couples

honest portraits for authentic love

*The Knot Best of Weddings 2021 + 2022 Winner*
*Wedding Wire Couples' Choice Award 2022 Winner*

10/10/2025

Dinner with M + D and their most favorite people 🖤

V E N D O R S:

Jason Goessl

10/07/2025

Here are some favorites of A+J in celebration of this gallery being sent off ❤️ Could the light in the Capitol get any better?

10/02/2025

A little peek into Haley's world on 9.13.2025 🩷💜❤️
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09/23/2025

It was the first chilly September day, but all the love throughout absolutely radiated for R+M. The vibes from the florals to the attire to the music? Immaculate. It was a day full of big emotions and it was so, so beautiful.

Wedding day was the first time Rosalie, Maurice and I all met in person and we were so in sync and always on the same page. With a lovely Coordinator and me, their day was seamless, calm, and everything you wish your wedding day to be.

I've been sitting on pretty much all of my work from summer, but I'm so proud and so excited to share some of it with you, finally.

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07/15/2025

M+DT's day was elegant, intentional, and intimate. Favorite venues (, , favorite genius (), incredible couple ♥

We met early morning (730a) at the lake so M+DT could officially start the day with a run and private vows. I caught up with Marisa, all the sisters, and moms at M+DT chose a small wedding of just their siblings so getting ready time was calm and relaxed before heading to the Art Museum.

Sunlight poured in through the glass panels on the roof, exposing the giant wings of the Calatrava, open in celebration. The lovely ceremony set the vibe for the evening. The ceremony and reception spaces nodding to each other in elegance and natural light.

Bachhus is one of my favorite spaces for an intimate celebration. It's so incredibly beautiful and the food is top notch. Surrounded by serpentine tables, subtle candlelight, and the sun setting, we heard some of the sweetest words from their brothers and sisters. Dinner was absolutely delicious and led into more cocktails and music to finish off the night.

A little side note: Marisa had just moved cross country to Milwaukee for the first time to be with DT the week OF their wedding, so a slow, stress free celebration was a must. It's definitely safe to say we achieved that for them.

Congratulations again ♥

V E N D O R S:

Jason Goessl

06/26/2025

PHEW- this past weekend was a HOT + windy one 🥵but oh so beautiful. M+M's was a day that I'd been looking forward to for quite a while.

Taking place at the Westin Milwaukee, their day was full of love, laughter, tears, (let's be honest- sweat), and Ms. Mallory + Michael spent their morning reading vows to each other before the day got started. They took time to get ready at the hotel with their best people before sharing a sweet first look in the dining room of

Portraits followed, along with a visit from their pup, just before a lovely ceremony and champagne pop.

The many words spoken by their parents and siblings during dinner were just so beautiful and described the most kind, caring couple- exactly Michael + Mallory. As an eldest sister myself, I don't think I've ever kept a dry eye during a maid-of-honor speech from a younger sister, and Saturday was no exception.

Their day also had many adorable custom elements and subtle Ms throughout (their initials and first letter of many places and things dear to them).

Congratulations again M+M ♥

06/04/2025

I'm so excited to be planning a few engagements at this season! Every time I visit, I find new inspiration 🌿

Here are a few favorites from S+E's engagement.

05/22/2025

Sharing ✨️this✨️ today instead of wedding content. I finally got film from 2023 when I photographed a full roll of Venice on black and white. My husband and I traveled there end-of-summer for our honeymoon/vow renewal.

While in Venice we had squid ink pasta, visited the floating book store, perused antiques we could bring home, tasted limoncello, saw the ships come in and out of the Venetian Lagoon (including THE 's all black yacht), and watched the sunset from steps of the Chiesa di San Simeon Piccolo on the Grand Canal.

This was a perfect day and even though the frames are purposefully simple, I love this film. (The last slide is one of my favorites)

05/09/2025

Meet me at 🍝 I've become a little obsessed with helping you create a "dream date" scenario for your engagement session.

How do you get photos like these?? First, you'll fill out my get-to-know-you questionnaire. I'll go over it and help decide on a few location ideas to choose from.

I'll create three custom mood boards with outfit ideas and suggestions to help us plan the perfect evening for you.

You'll get access to my prep guide and private Pinterest board (with even more outfit suggestions and inspiration) and we'll choose outfits and narrow down the location.

Then, we'll all have a blast AND you'll get amazing photos like these, that feel like *you* ♥

05/07/2025

I was so excited when J let us in on a little secret and I helped to plan their proposal at Summer Camp in 2023 (which I also had the honor of photographing). I was, of course, beyond thrilled when they asked me to be their wedding photographer shortly after.

This Colorado wedding was EXTRA special. We met R+J through a friend we met at when a fellow Summer Camp Counselor invited us to camp with her 20+ crew about 5 years ago. Since then, we've been great friends with everyone, and R+J became close couple friends of mine and my husband.

Their wedding day started by getting ready at Villa Parker and shared a first look and vows by the archways. As they read their vows to each other, white blossoms from the trees floated through the air around them.

After, they said their "I do"s by the fountain in the front courtyard with all their closet friends and family in attendance. Cocktails were then had on the patio with the snow-capped mountains in the distance.

R+J shared their first dance as the warm Colorado sun poured in above them through the glass roof of the ballroom. A night of dinner, dancing, and a lot of laughter followed.

This past weekend was such a special one. It was incredible to not only photograph a wedding, but to see our friends get married and to also be surrounded with so many more great friends as guests.

Thank you again for having us and for being such amazing humans. Congratulations again, we love you dearly! ❤️❤️❤️

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04/17/2025

A little dreamy dinner detail evolution from the most perfect day seconding alongside the incredible at the lovely 🫒

04/14/2025

Happy 414 Day Milwaukee! Our city is so full of beauty + history and is home to the most passionate businesses and communities.

Milwaukee continues to grow, expand and advance in every way with each passing season and I'm so proud to call it my home ❤️

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