Business Details
Your Trusted Madison Photographer for Weddings, Seniors, Sports & Events
Founded in the 1980s, David Gaustad Photography has evolved from a childhood passion into a lifelong commitment to capturing life's most meaningful moments. Our expertise spans wedding, senior, sports, and event photography, with a focus on authentic storytelling through documentary-style techniques. With decades of experience using SLR and DSLR cameras, we specialize in preserving family legacies, celebrating athletic achievements, and documenting milestone events across Wisconsin.Our personalized approach ensures every client receives tailored service, whether photographing intimate family gatherings or high-profile NCAA women's soccer matches. We serve communities including Madison, DeForest, and Waunakee, prioritizing genuine human connections over staged poses to deliver timeless visual narratives.
Services
Wedding Photography
Senior Pictures
Sports Photography
Event Photography
Family Photography
Corporate Events
Wisconsin Soccer
High School Sports
Yard Signs
Photo Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of professional photography experience.
- Our documentary-style approach captures authentic senior portraits.
- Serving DeForest, Madison, and surrounding Wisconsin communities.
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
- Specializing in weddings, sports, and events with personalized service.
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting lifelong commitments with artistic precision, our wedding photography captures emotional authenticity through candid moments and natural compositions. We provide full-resolution digital files with no hidden costs, serving Madison-area couples since the 1980s. Our experience ensures seamless coverage of ceremonies, receptions, and pre-wedding events.
Senior Pictures
Creating timeless high school senior portraits through collaborative, stress-free sessions. We specialize in documentary-style photography that reflects individual personalities, offering location flexibility and gentle posing guidance. Packages include digital downloads and print-ready files for school submissions and personal keepsakes.
Sports Photography
Specializing in Wisconsin women's soccer and youth sports documentation, we capture dynamic action and emotional milestones. Our coverage includes NCAA matches, high school games, and recreational leagues across Madison and surrounding areas. Images preserve athletes' dedication and family support through comprehensive visual storytelling.
Event Photography
Professional documentation for corporate and private events with discretion-focused execution. While privacy restrictions limit sample sharing, our wedding portfolio demonstrates similar venue coverage capabilities. Services include digital galleries and print options for milestone celebrations and business functions.
Family Photography
Preserving generational memories through natural family photo sessions. We specialize in multi-generational portraits, seasonal updates, and milestone celebrations across Dane County. Our approach prioritizes authentic interactions over rigid posing to showcase genuine family dynamics and relationships.
People
David Gaustad
Photographer
Professional photographer since the 1980s with expertise in weddings, senior portraits, and sports photography. Specializes in documentary-style imaging that captures authentic moments rather than staged poses.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in wedding, senior, sports, and event photography with a documentary-style approach that emphasizes authentic moments over posed shots.
Do you serve areas outside Madison?
Yes, we serve DeForest, Waunakee, Sun Prairie, Verona, Middleton, Lodi, and surrounding Wisconsin communities for all photography services.
How are pricing packages structured?
Pricing is based on session type with transparent costs. Wedding packages include travel expenses as needed, with no hidden fees or surprise charges.
Can we see full-resolution samples?
Wedding clients receive full-resolution digital files. For other services, our portfolio showcases representative work with watermark-free purchased prints available.
How do sessions accommodate personal preferences?
We offer flexible posing guidance while encouraging subjects to choose comfortable positions, particularly for senior portraits and family sessions.
