I’m Cailey Antoinette, a Milwaukee based wedding and portrait photographer with a heart for real connection, honest emotion, and the kind of moments you don’t realize you’ll miss until they’re gone.
I photograph weddings, engagements, maternity, and boudoir across Wisconsin and beyond for people who want their photos to feel like their lives, not a performance. My work blends documentary storytelling with an editorial eye, so you can be fully present while I take care of capturing the story as it unfolds.
DOCUMENTING LOVE STORIES WITH AN EDITORIAL, DOCUMENTARY EYE
I'm so glad you're here!
For a long time, I was the person behind the camera, capturing everyone else’s memories while barely existing in my own. I knew how powerful photographs could be, how they hold onto moments long after the day has passed, but I didn’t realize how much that would shape my life until I started creating those images for other people.
It began with the people I loved most. Couples in love. Growing families. Quiet, in between moments that felt too important to let slip away. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, I realized this wasn’t just something I enjoyed. It was what I was meant to do.
Today, Cailey Antoinette Photography is a space for stories, connection, and the seasons of your life that deserve to be remembered. Whether it’s your wedding day, the way your partner looks at you when no one else is watching, or the chapter you’re stepping into next, I’m here to help you hold onto it.
Because one day, these photos will be more than just images.
They’ll be how you remember.
Let's tell your story
I'M OBSESSED WITH:
Lay's French Onion Dip
MY FAVORITE PERSON IS:
My husband, Matthew
my favorite thing about being a photographer?
The geniune connections I make with those I get to work with.
MY PERFECT HOBBY:
Scrapbooking
What I am currently into
I COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT:
Diet Pepsi
BEST VACATION SPOT:
Anywhere with mountains to hike
MOST IMPORTANT LESSON:
If you don't love yourself, who does?
FAVORITE ICE CREAM:
Anything with fudge
OUTDOORS
diet soda
Sunrise
Introvert
Lifestyle
STAYING IN
GOING OUT
CITY LIFE
energy drinks
Sunset
extrovert
editorial
THIS or THAT
sweet
Salty
Candid Moments
Posed portraits
Golden Hour
Blue hour
You don’t have to know how to pose or what to do with your hands. You just have to show up as yourselves. I’ll guide you when you need it and step back when the real moments take over, so your photos feel honest, connected, and completely you.
Because at the end of the day, this isn’t just about photos. It’s about how it felt to be there together and the new memories you create in this phase of life. The way you laughed, held each other, and lived inside the moment. That’s what I’m here to document.
YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH ME IS EASY, NATURAL, AND FULL OF LIFE.
Once you’re booked, you’ll receive my welcome and styling guide along with a personalized questionnaire. Together, these give you everything you need to feel confident, prepared, and fully supported. From choosing the perfect location to planning outfits that feel like you, and sharing what matters most to you, this step helps me understand your vision so I can show up ready to capture your story in the most honest and flattering way.
03. WELCOME GUIDE, STYLING, & QUESTIONNAIRE
When you’re ready to move forward, I’ll send over everything you need to make it official, including your proposal, contract, and retainer, all in one easy place. Once those are complete, your date is officially reserved and you’re fully on my calendar.
02. making it official
When you choose to work with me, you’re not just booking a photographer. You’re stepping into a fully supported experience. From your first inquiry, we’ll connect to make sure we’re the right fit and that your vision is clearly understood, so everything feels effortless from the start. A consultation call is always optional for portrait sessions and is typically the first step for wedding inquiries once availability is confirmed.
01. Booking Your Experience
My process
This is where you get to simply be present. I’ll guide you when needed, step back when the real moments take over, and make sure your experience feels relaxed, natural, and meaningful from start to finish.
04. YOUR STORY, DOCUMENTED AS IT UNFOLDS
We lost our photographer last year due to her moving away, we searched EVERYWHERE to find a photographer we liked. We stumbled upon Cailey’s page and decided to give her a try on a whim with a couples date night session... and WE ARE SO SO HAPPY WE DID... We can not say enough good things about Cailey, WE ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS SWEET HUMAN. She’s fun, patient, kind, engaging, energetic, so good at listening to what you are asking for and incorporating it perfectly, the communication is outstanding & she is just so so amazing at what she does. Her work absolutely speaks volumes of how much she LOVES what she does. We have been blown anyway with every gallery we have received, capturing exactly what we envisioned.
WE CANT WAIT TO WORK WITH HER IN 2025 🥹"
Hayley + Ryan
We can not say enough good things about Cailey, WE ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS SWEET HUMAN.
Myja + Vincent
My Fiancée and I were lucky to schedule an engagement session with Cailey who squeezed us in during the busy holiday season. We had an amazing experience with her and are thoroughly impressed with our engagement photos! Our engagement session was full of fun, laughter, and love. The entire time we felt super comfortable and were able to add in our own ideas to get the perfect session!"
The entire time we felt super comfortable.
Jean + Jake
My husband and I are so grateful for the way in which Cailey captured our intimate marriage ceremony. She has a keen ability to put everyone at ease and it was fun watching her slip off her shoes, roll up her sleeves and come up with ideas on the spot. She really listened and got to know us in a short period of time. We will definitely give Cailey a call the next time I want to capture a special moment in time!"
While she’s weaving a story with her photographs, Cailey’s attention to detail is unmatched.
She photographed our (somewhat) destination wedding up in Door County, WI. Even before our big day, she was doing research to ensure the day was a success for us. The day before she went out to explore places to take photos other than our venue and found a near by bluff park to take stunning couple photos to sneak away during the wedding. To say that we love the photos, is an understatement! I seriously cannot pick a favorite. The day of the wedding Cailey took charge (which is exactly what I needed with all the emotions I was feeling). She was direct yet kind and was constantly giving us ideas on how to pose yet still made the photos feel candid.
We first met Cailey when she shot our engagement photos. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera, it felt like we were just hanging out with a friend, rather than a stranger.
Going forward, Cailey will be our family photographer. I honestly can't wait to work with her again!
Ali + Nick
If you are looking for a photographer GO WITH CAILEY!!"
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