Capturing Beautiful Memories

Milwaukee Wedding & Portrait Photographer

You’re unique. Let’s take unique photos.

Featured Wedding Galleries

Wedding photojournalism and portraits are my bread and butter. Every summer and fall I meet and reconnect with wonderfully creative and unique couples in mysterious and beautiful locations in Milwaukee and all over Wisconsin. Together we document their life stories on camera. Many of them I count as my friends long afterward. Here are some of my favorites.

Jeven and Lillian

A classical beautiful wedding at the iconic Mitchell Park Domes in Greenhouse No. 7 in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Jeff and Lex

A beautiful backyard wedding overlooking a lake in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

Kayla and Jason

Portraits in Petrifying Springs Park in Kenosha, a rustic and wooded area with a backyard ceremony in Racine with only the closest family and friends.

Meet your photographer

My name is Matt Unrau and I’m your local Milwaukee-based wedding photographer and all-around portrait photographer. In 2013 I moved to Milwaukee and created Big Sky Photo. I photograph all over Milwaukee, Wisconsin and beyond, meeting some of the best, most sincere couples, seniors and families. I focus on color, creativity and getting the very best out of each and every client.

I’m a country boy at heart. I was born and raised in Montana. That’s where I get the name, Big Sky Photo. I grew up on a farm and ranch in a community with gravel roads and no stop lights and a high school of 30 students. I first took up photography during 4-H, taking trick shots of my sisters, parents and dog.

That’s my history, but I’d love to hear yours. Even though I grow up in the quiet solitude of rolling prairies, I love meeting new people, making new connections and going on new adventures. When I’m not taking photos I love to fix things, cook and host dinner parties. When I work with you, you’ll see that I love to hear what makes you tick and what’s most important to you. I’m always honored and excited when people ask me to tell their story.