Business Details
14 Years
experience
Documentary Wedding Photography & Videography in La Crosse, WI & Beyond
At Boxcar Photography, we specialize in capturing the raw, unfiltered moments that define your unique love story. Our team of seasoned photographers and videographers brings over 15 years of combined experience in documenting weddings, elopements, and special events with authenticity and artistry. We pride ourselves on our ability to blend into the background while anticipating and preserving the fleeting emotions, spontaneous laughter, and meaningful connections that make your day unforgettable. Our documentary-style approach prioritizes natural light, candid storytelling, and intentional composition, ensuring your memories are preserved with timeless elegance.With a deep commitment to client satisfaction, we offer personalized consultations, flexible coverage options, and a collaborative spirit to align with your vision. Our work has been featured in prominent wedding publications, and our dedication to excellence has earned us a reputation as a trusted choice for couples seeking heartfelt, emotionally resonant visual storytelling.
Services
Wedding Photography
Videography
Live Streaming
Elopement Coverage
Memorial Services
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Story-driven approach focused on genuine emotions and natural moments
- Experienced team with 15+ years in wedding photography and videography
- Flexible services tailored to elopements, destination weddings, and multi-day events
- Cinematic editing techniques for timeless, emotionally resonant results
- Discreet, unobtrusive presence that prioritizes your comfort and experience
What people say
Authentic storytelling
Emotional resonance
Professionalism
Attention to detail
Stress-free experience
Services
Wedding Photography
Our documentary-style wedding photography focuses on capturing authentic moments as they unfold. Using natural light and candid techniques, we preserve emotional interactions, spontaneous laughter, and meaningful details. Each session includes personalized planning, location scouting, and a curated gallery of high-resolution images with timeless editing. Clients receive both color and black-and-white options, with optional album creation and second-shooter coordination for larger events.
Wedding Videography
We create emotionally resonant wedding films that combine documentary storytelling with cinematic techniques. Our packages include highlight reels, full ceremony coverage, and professional audio recording. Using multiple cameras and discreet microphones, we capture vows, speeches, and ambient sounds while incorporating drone footage when appropriate. Films receive custom editing with music selection that matches the couple's style and pacing that reflects their day's energy.
Live Streaming
Our professional live streaming service enables remote participation in weddings and memorial events. Featuring HD multi-camera setups, clear audio transmission, and password-protected access, we ensure distant guests experience ceremonies in real time. Each session includes a recorded copy for future viewing and optional highlight video creation. We work seamlessly with venues to ensure technical requirements are met while maintaining unobtrusive presence.
Elopement Coverage
Specializing in small weddings and elopements, we document intimate celebrations with the same attention to detail as larger events. Our coverage adapts to unique locations and timelines, whether capturing mountaintop vows or backyard ceremonies. Services include guidance on location selection, timeline planning assistance, and flexible hours to accommodate spontaneous decisions while ensuring all meaningful moments are preserved.
Memorial Services
We provide respectful live streaming and documentation services for funerals and memorials. Our discreet approach captures ceremonies with dignity, offering clear audio and multiple camera angles. Services include private streaming links for remote attendees, recorded copies for keepsakes, and optional memorial video creation. We coordinate closely with families and venues to ensure technical needs are met while maintaining sensitivity to the occasion.
People
Benjamin
Founder & Lead Photographer
With over 15 years of wedding photography experience, Benjamin founded Boxcar Photography to focus on authentic storytelling. His passion for capturing genuine emotions has earned recognition in major wedding publications. He splits time between La Crosse and Denver, bringing a calm, intuitive approach to every event.
Nicholas
Photographer & Videographer
Based in Nashville, Nicholas brings a hybrid photography/videography approach to weddings. His background in documentary filmmaking enhances his ability to capture both stills and motion with narrative depth while maintaining a relaxed presence during events.
Kuba & Alyson
Photography Team
This Minneapolis-based duo specializes in capturing cultural weddings and multi-day celebrations. Their collaborative approach ensures comprehensive coverage while maintaining the Boxcar signature style of unobtrusive, emotionally resonant documentation.
Questions
Do you offer live streaming services for weddings?
Yes, we provide professional HD live streaming with multi-camera setups and clear audio for remote guests.
What areas do you serve?
Based in La Crosse, WI and Denver, CO, we serve nationwide with frequent work in Minneapolis, Nashville, and Colorado.
How do you handle candid photography?
Our documentary style focuses on unobtrusive capturing of natural moments while guiding portraits with intention.
What's included in your videography packages?
Packages include cinematic highlight films, full ceremony coverage, professional audio, and optional drone footage.
Can you accommodate last-minute bookings?
We often accept short-notice bookings for weddings and special events.
