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Based in Milwaukee
Photographing Worldwide
Artful Imagery
rooted in emotion
Freedom to Feel
Wedding stories that pulse with heart, sincerity, and personal expression.
Your wedding day is a living entity, and I am honored to capture its heart—without ever missing a beat. As a wedding photographer, it is my privilege to thoughtfully frame the organic interactions, elegant details, and fleeting emotions of your day to craft a timeless visual legacy for you and your loved ones.
You’ll breathe in moments and exhale memories, and I’ll be by your side to capture it all while delivering a wedding experience unlike any other—a carefully composed mosaic of passionate service, time-earned wisdom, and artistic bravery.
Welcome to the world of Whimsical Roots.
Bonjour, I'm Andrea
Insatiably Curious.
intuitively creative.
For more than 10 years, I have had the distinct pleasure of celebrating love stories worldwide. Along the way I have found inspiration in the unexpected, harnessed the power of flexibility, and curated a process that ensures your romantic legacy will be truly seen, perfectly understood—and beautifully shared.
Always seeking the next international adventure, the most obscure ingredient, or the newest dahlia for my garden, I have a zeal for life that has found its truest expression in the vibrant world of weddings. Curated aesthetics. Stunning locales. A gathering of the best, most dearly loved people. Wedding celebrations speak straight to my visionary heart. Equipped with empathy, a sense of humor, and the power of presence, I immerse myself in every detail of the wedding festivities surrounding me…so you can, too.
For the sophisticated couple pursuing a wedding experience of import and impact—together, let’s reimagine what wedding photography can be.
genuine, unfiltered imagery grounded in your love
The Portfolio
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So real and raw—like I can relive each moment
“You can tell when someone is forcing a smile or feeling awkward in a pose, and that just doesn't come through in Andrea's work. Her images reveal people who are genuinely living in a moment that she happens to capture on film. Our final wedding collection feels so real and raw and like I can relive each moment of the day through the images.”
tracie & jacob
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Wedding
A Tailored Process
exclusively yours
The Whimsical Roots approach is relationship centered, focused on heart connection and dedicated to delivering an experience that exceeds expectations. Becoming fast friends creates a comfortable, joyful environment where effortless interactions and honest moments naturally unfurl.
Here's the key to photography you'll cherish:
After receiving your inquiry, I will invite you to coordinate a complimentary consultation with me. You have a multi-faceted story, unique photography needs, and important values—and in order to deliver the best experience possible, my intention is to create space for you to comfortably share your ideas. Following our consultation, you’ll receive a customized proposal tailored to your vision.
Confident Collaboration
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At each step, my mission is to anticipate your needs and provide answers before questions even form in your mind. From getting to know you, to scouting locations, offering wardrobe guidance, preparing a timeline, and making vendor recommendations, my comprehensive process covers all the details that influence an easy and successful photography experience. Eliminating worries and concerns while elevating your unique story is what I’m all about!
Comprehensive Preparation
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This is where the magic truly comes alive! Your final gallery is delivered with the same artistry and care that defines my body of work, with each image from your wedding or portrait session hand-selected and professionally refined. After selecting your most adored images to be transformed into exquisite heirloom prints and products, we’ll bring your memories into the real world—ensuring they will live on for generations to come.
Heirloom Afterglow
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Look carefully and you’ll see: there’s an “invisible thread” woven throughout these website pages.
With thousands of languages spoken across the globe, it would be impossible for English alone to capture the fullness of creative expression. That’s why, as you travel through this site, you’ll discover a carefully *curated word from another part of the world that offers a more nuanced glimpse into my perspective as a photographer.
Think of each selection as a facet of stained glass. Bit by bit, more of the mosaic will be revealed—and by the end, you’ll see the heart and soul of Whimsical Roots revealed.
Join me on the journey?
meraki
(May-Rah-Kee) // Greek
To do something with soul, creativity, and love—to leave a piece of yourself in your work.
*All words curated from The Book of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig
