A refined and authentic day

captured by Milwaukee Wedding Photographer

Ashton Gonnering Photography

CReATIVe PARTNERS

Venue: The Society MKE

Photography: Ashton Gonnering Photography

Make Up: Wide Eyed Brides

Planning: Redwood Weddings and Events

Florals: Avenue Bloom

DJ: Milwaukee Airwaves

Illustration: Ivys Illustrations

Dinner: Tall Guy and a Grill


ABout this Event


For couples searching for a Milwaukee wedding photographer with a documentary approach and an editorial eye, Ben and Julia’s day at The Society was exactly that. Honest, unforced moments paired with clean, elevated portraits that never feel overdone. Their vision was simple: a wedding that felt like a small dinner party. Intimate, intentional, and centered around connection rather than production.


The day unfolded with ease. The couple opted out of a wedding party to spend more intentional time with their people. The thoughtful flow created by Redwood Weddings alongside the team at The Society allowed everything to move seamlessly, without interruption. Nothing felt rushed or over-managed, which made space for real moments to surface naturally. I approached portrait time in the same way to honor Ben and Julia's vision—minimal direction creating simple yet strong portraits that feel honest. The result is a gallery that is both documentary at its core, with an editorial finish that feels effortless and clean.






Black and white photo of Badgley Mischka bridal heels with rose detail hanging elegantly.
Elegant wedding invitation suite with pearl bracelet, earrings, rings in velvet box, and Jo Malone perfume on dark wood.
Elegant white wedding dress hanging on a wooden cabinet in a black and white photo.
Black and white portrait of a bald bearded man in a suit adjusting his jacket near a large window.
Bride in white gown stands by window as older woman in beaded burgundy dress helps with final wedding preparations.
Bride in white gown holds a handwritten note with pearl bracelet and engagement ring.
Black and white photo of a bride getting her wedding dress adjusted by a helper near a bright window.
Bride poses with two bridesmaids in brown dresses holding peach and orange floral bouquets before the wedding ceremony.
Black and white close-up of a bride holding her wedding dress, wearing a diamond ring and pearl bracelet.
Black and white photo of a bride walking in a flowing white wedding gown and elegant heels on stone pavement.
Lush bridal bouquet featuring coral dahlias, peach roses, and eucalyptus displayed on a wooden surface by a window.
Ornate beige building facade with decorative columns behind a vintage Kirklof Jewelers street clock on a pole.
Groom in green tweed suit with floral boutonniere standing near ornate door at wedding venue.
Bride in white ball gown walks down elegant venue hallway with older man in tuxedo, holding colorful bouquet.
Elegant wedding ceremony in an ornate room with guests seated as couple exchanges vows at the altar.