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This week’s topics: Wisconsin wedding photography, storytelling-driven wedding photography, capturing emotional wedding moments, husband-and-wife photography teams, how to choose a wedding photographer, documentary-style engagement sessions, nostalgic wedding photo inspiration, lifestyle anniversary shoot ideas, intimate elopement photography, film-inspired wedding images, candid wedding day coverage, real wedding storytelling, emotional connection in wedding photography, in-home photo sessions, creative ways to personalize your wedding photos, photography for meaningful micro weddings
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich, CEO of Iron Diamond Media, and co-host Brittany O’Neill, Publisher of Wisconsin Bride and Arizona Bride, welcome Olivia and Bryan McCracken of O & B Photo Co, based on Wisconsin. Known for their nostalgic, emotion-driven photography, the husband-and-wife team brings a distinct energy to the wedding world. They specialize in capturing “Post-It note moments” — those everyday, often-overlooked glances, gestures and interactions that couples will cherish forever.
Olivia and Bryan share how their personal and professional relationship elevates their work. As creative partners and spouses, they move intuitively as a team, often anticipating each other’s next move on a shoot. Both are lead photographers, allowing them to seamlessly document events from multiple perspectives without the typical primary-assistant hierarchy. Their calm, supportive presence is part of what makes clients feel comfortable, especially in the often-stressful wedding settings.
Beyond weddings, the couple has redefined the engagement session. Instead of focusing on curated, styled scenes, they encourage couples to plan sessions around their daily rituals and unique love languages — making coffee together, browsing bookstores or cuddling with pets. They also offer one-year anniversary shoots and lifestyle storytelling sessions that reflect the raw beauty of everyday life, like moving day celebrations with champagne and pizza or capturing quiet mornings at home with a newborn.
Elopements and intimate weddings hold a special place in their hearts. With fewer constraints and more time for connection, Olivia and Bryan can really weave themselves into their clients’ stories — sometimes even serving as officiant and photographer, all in one day. Whether it’s a ceremony on a sailboat or in a hot air balloon, their ability to adapt and stay present allows them to create timeless, cinematic images full of personality and heart.
Throughout the conversation, the McCrackens emphasize the importance of connection over logistics. They support their couples in creating space to be themselves — not just for the sake of photos, but for the sake of meaningful memories. Their warmth and guidance often extend beyond photography, with guests frequently pulling them aside for casual conversations or asking for advice. It’s this community-driven spirit that sets their work apart.
This episode is powered by Dan Riggs Films and O & B Photo Co. Special thanks to members Linen Effects, Continental Diamond, Warpaint International.
