Uttke Photography & Design

At Uttke Photography & Design, we are pro-real love. We appreciate real love in all forms, wherever it blossoms. Real weddings are ones that do not conform to industry standards. They occur naturally, untamed and unscripted. They may sometimes take place in the rain. This is what we are seeking: couples who are risk-takers, go slow, and do not mind breaking the mold. While weddings take up a significant part of our work, we thrive on learning about real couples' stories and creating new traditions. The wedding industry is steeped in traditions, basic photography, and etiquette. We don't have to follow your script. We can only go together if you let us tell your story.

TJ and Shannon Uttke, capture countless positive reviews from couples who praise the couple not only for their photographic talents, but also for their kindness, professionalism, friendliness, and people skills. Shannon has also launched a wedding branding and design business, Every Your Paper Co., which makes it very easy for couples to match their wedding branding to their photography. Couples appreciate how relaxed and easygoing the Uttkes were to work with, and they give them high marks for their consistent responsiveness, organization, and efficacy. Many reviewers also mention how the couple took time to get to know them and make them feel special; for example, one couple commented how TJ texted them periodically to check in on their wedding planning and see how they were doing. Most couples mention the flexibility the Uttkes showed in everything from last-minute changes to pausing for a quick photo session when the light was right. One couple even noted that the Uttkes were both completely down for anything–even hanging out of the trees to get the perfect shot. This flexibility, coupled with their openness, creativity, and fearlessness when it comes to trying new things, helps TJ and Shannon capture stunning and unique photographs that are true works of art. Many reviewers have said they felt both the photographer and the photography when looking at their images, and that the Uttkes were able to reveal details that the couples had missed or forgotten in the whirlwind of the wedding day. All in all, TJ and Shannon get the highest marks for their relaxed and flexible, yet professional approach and for their stunning, truly one-of-a-kind images. Most couples report that working with the Uttkes was the best possible photography experience they could have imagined, and they attest that the Uttkes are people they will indeed be friends with for life.