Wedding photojournalism and portraits are my bread and butter. Every summer and fall I create new wonderful memories in beautiful locations in Milwaukee and all over Wisconsin with beautiful people. Many of them I count as my friends long afterward. Here are some of my favorites.

Kyle and Emily

A beautiful artistic DIY wedding at a distillery in early January with a portrait session in the barrel room for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Meghan and Chauncey

Portraits on a walking bridge over the Milwaukee river in the River west Neighborhood and a ceremony on a boat cruising Lake Michigan at night looking at the Milwaukee skyline.

ABOUT ME

My name is Matt Unrau and I’m your local Milwaukee-based wedding photographer and all-around portrait photographer. Even though, I live in Bay View and the city, 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 cook and love to 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 when people ask me to work with them and I’m excited to tell your story.

Portrait Sessions

Looking for a photographer for something else? I also do high school senior portraits, family portraits, maternity sessions and newborns!