About C.Mae Photography
A team-led luxury wedding, boudoir, and legacy portrait studio in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Serving Chicago, Wisconsin, and destinations worldwide.
We’re C.Mae Photography: a collective of photographers and creatives who believe the most powerful images aren’t just beautiful. They’re felt.
Our work blends true-to-life color, editorial composition, and emotion-forward storytelling so your images feel timeless, honest, and incredibly you. Whether you’re planning a thoughtfully designed wedding, a bridal boudoir experience, or legacy portraits for your family, our job is simple: lead with calm, create with intention, and preserve what matters most.
Based in Lake Geneva, WI • Serving Wisconsin + Chicago • Available for destination weddings
What Makes C.Mae Different
Luxury that feels grounded, guided, and deeply personal.
You don’t need more decisions.
You need a team that can hold the plan and protect the feeling of the day.
Why Clients Choose Us
Calm leadership, elevated artistry, and the rare feeling of being truly seen.
Clients often tell us they didn’t just love their photos. They loved how they felt working with us: safe, cared for, and fully themselves.
We’re known for:
1. A grounded, reassuring presence
2. Strong communication + studio-level organization
3. A luxury experience that’s warm, not stiff
4. Inclusive, affirming support for all couples and identities
5. Storytelling images that feel timeless, not trendy
“Beyond even the pictures, THE PEOPLE were incredible.”
“From keeping us on track with the timeline, to getting my favorite drink from the bar into my hand before I even had a second to think about it, they were there for and on top of literally everything. And that’s just the experience - forget the freaking amazing pictures.”
“The best photographers in Lake Geneva, hands down.”
Our Style
True-to-life, story-driven, and editorial without the stiffness.
Our imagery is crafted to feel refined and natural. not trendy or overly posed.
Expect:
True-to-life color and skin tones that age beautifully
Intentional direction that still preserves real connection
Clean, timeless editing with an elevated finish
Storytelling coverage that captures the full arc of your day
If you love photographs that feel like a magazine feature and like home, you’re in the right place.
The Experience
A Process that feels easy and looks incredible.
We start with what matters most
We get clear on your priorities, your people, and the energy you want reflected in your images.
A boutique studio experience with a team behind you
Your communication is guided by our Studio Manager, and your experience is supported by our full team so you feel cared for, informed, and deeply supported at every step.
We lead with calm on the day-of
We’ll guide you through portraits, keep things moving, and create space for real moments to happen naturally.
Your images become legacy pieces
We believe your photos deserve to be lived with through printed albums, wall art, and printed pieces that don’t get lost in a camera roll.
Meet the Team
guided by artistry and heart
C.Mae is intentionally team-led. That means you get the warmth and artistry you came for with the reliability, depth, and support of a studio.
How our team works:
Based on your event size, timeline, and vision, you’ll be matched with the best-fit photographers and creatives from our team. All trained in the same approach: emotion first, calm guidance, true-to-life storytelling.
Leadership
Guided by our Creative Director
CASS STONE (she/her)
FOUNDER & Creative Director of C.Mae Photography
I’m Cass Stone, Founder + Creative Director of the C.Mae team, known for heart-led leadership, emotional storytelling, and providing lots of laughs.
You’ll feel seen, guided, and totally at ease because I’m the one bringing the light-hearted energy, giving clear direction, and hyping you up in a way that feels natural (never stiff).
I focus on luxury weddings, boudoir, and legacy portraits with an approach that’s true-to-life, emotion-first, and intentionally composed so your images look elevated and feel like you.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me walking my dogs (my third place), planning our next travel spot, learning to spin fire, or decompressing at home in Lake Geneva after a full creative week.
My job is to make sure you feel supported by a full team, confident in front of the camera, and held through every detail so you can stay present, enjoy the moment, and walk away with art you’ll actually treasure.
You’ll see me…
On your creative and planning calls
Collaborating with planners and vendor teams to bring the vision to life
Art-directing and photographing select weddings, boudoir, and portraits
Offering gentle, confidence-building direction that still feels natural
Protecting our signature style across editing, galleries, and printed artwork
Mentoring our team so your experience stays consistent, seamless, and cared for
Marcy (she/her)
Lead Photographer & Senior Photo Editor
I’m Marcy, Lead Photographer with the C.Mae team for the past 10 years. I’m known for steady presence, reliability, and a grounded confidence that helps wedding days feel effortless. Clients often tell me they feel instantly comfortable with me, because I offer clear direction and encouragement exactly when you need it resulting in you thinking less, relaxing more, and being fully yourselves.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me at home diving into a DIY project or playing cards with my husband and kids. My job is to make sure you feel confident, cared for, and completely supported, so you can stay present for some of the biggest moments of your life and walk away with images that feel as real as they are beautiful.
Where Marcy shows up in your story..
Leading your wedding day with calm confidence and warmth, offering gentle direction so you feel comfortable, natural, and fully yourselves
Capturing the real emotion and in-between moments such as the hand squeezes, happy tears, and reactions you didn’t even realize were happening
Creating a seamless, high-touch experience that keeps the day flowing smoothly while protecting your peace and presence
Refining your final gallery with care and consistency, delivering timeless images that feel elevated, honest, and deeply you
Lucy (they/she)
Studio Manager & Post-Production team
Lucy plays a vital dual role at C.Mae Photography, bringing both artistic precision and intentional hospitality to our client experience. As a key member of our post-production team, Lucy helps ensure every photo gallery is carefully culled and beautifully curated allowing clients to receive their final images faster, without ever compromising on quality. Lucy also is our Studio Experience Manager, helping us elevate every touchpoint of the client journey, from inquiry to image delivery.
Lucy is an essential part of what makes the C.Mae Photography experience so seamless and memorable. Their mix of artistic sensibility and genuine connection makes them an invaluable member of our team and one you’ll be grateful to have behind the scenes. Whether they're behind the scenes curating edits or creating a seamless studio experience, Lucy infuses everything they do with warmth and care.
And yes, Lucy is also Cass’s sibling and, by all accounts, her favorite human.
What you can count on Lucy for...
Managing day-to-day studio operations so your experience feels smooth, elevated, and effortless from start to finish
Guiding communication with clients, vendors, and collaborators with kindness, efficiency, and calm confidence
Supporting post-production workflows including culling, prepping, and moving galleries through editing to protect our signature C.Mae quality
Keeping the behind-the-scenes details aligned so the entire process stays refined (with just the right amount of cool)
Fernanda (she/her)
Lead Videographer & Cinematic Director
I’m Fernanda, one of the lead visual storytellers on the C.Mae team, known for blending real emotion with a refined, cinematic style.
You’ll feel comfortable and confident with me because I guide you gently when needed and then step back so the unscripted moments can unfold naturally.
I focus on filming the moments that matter with an approach that’s intentional, calm, and true to the day capturing both the beauty you planned and the emotion you didn’t even realize was happening.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me chasing new experiences such as skiing, mountain biking, training for marathons or cooking something cozy while planning my next destination.
My job is to protect your memories and preserve the feeling of your wedding day, so you can relive it for years. Like watching it unfold on film, and wondering how I captured it all without ever being in the way.
How Fernanda will help bring your story to life...
Lead Wedding Videographer coverage focused on cinematic storytelling from start to finish
Capturing emotional audio including vows, speeches, toasts, and the in-between voices that make your film hit deep
Collaborating seamlessly with the photo team so your timeline and creative vision stay aligned and effortless
Blending into the background to document what’s real, delivering an elevated film that feels uniquely you
Callie (she/her)
Lead Wedding Day Photographer
Bio coming soon…
How Callie Elevates Your Story…
Leading your wedding to deliver seamless, story-rich wedding coverage from start to finish
Styling and photographing elevated flat lays, details, and room shots that capture the full design and atmosphere
Creating effortless, soft, romantic portraits with gentle direction (never stiff or over-posed)
Noticing the quiet in-between moments so your final gallery feels complete and deeply felt
Laura (she/her)
Content Creator
Hey there, I’m Laura, one of the content creators on the C.Mae team, known for bringing a fun, energetic vibe while capturing the moments that make your day feel alive.
My approach is all about natural, candid storytelling, so you can stay present, soak it all in, and enjoy your people while I document what it actually felt like to be there. I focus on the emotion, the in-between moments, and the meaningful details that round out your full story.
I move with the flow of the day and adapt to your personality and energy. With a background in event coordination (plus experience in styled shoots and modeling), I’m able to anticipate what’s coming next, gently guide when needed, and capture the moments you might miss in real time. All without pulling you out of the moment or adding stress.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me restaurant-hopping in Milwaukee, snuggling my cat, or eating my way around Epcot with my husband. I’m also obsessed with the State Fair and spend summer canoeing with my dad. Basically, I’m always chasing the next happy little adventure.
I truly love working alongside our team, and I’m so honored to capture your story in a way that lets you relive it quickly, effortlessly, and with so much heart.
How Laura brings your story to life through content
Capturing behind-the-scenes content (vertical video + candid moments) so you can stay fully present and still have immediate memories to share
Documenting the in-between emotions including happy tears, hugs, hype, quiet breaths, and “we did it” looks
Highlighting the design details that define your day: florals, stationery, tablescapes, textures, and movement
Working seamlessly alongside the photo + video team to keep the experience calm, cohesive, and fun
Morgan (she/her)
Heirloom Family Photographer
I’m Morgan, the Heirloom Family Photographer on the C.Mae team, known for capturing the sweet, meaningful in-between moments with an artist’s eye and a mother’s heart.
My story with C.Mae actually started as a client. I trusted the team to document my own engagement, wedding, and maternity season, and that experience changed the way I see photography: as a way of preserving the chapters you never want to forget with care, intention, and so much heart.
As a mom of two (ages four and one), I know how quickly life moves. Newborn snuggles, tiny hands, the way your child leans into you without thinking. Those are the moments I’m always watching for. My sessions are calm, gently guided, and connection-first, so you can relax and simply be together while I document what’s real.
When I’m not behind the camera, I’m balancing mom life with a full-time role in tech sales for a Boston-based company and soaking up every bit of the beautiful chaos in between.
My job is to help you feel at ease and fully supported, so your love, your connection, and this season of life can shine and so you walk away with heirloom-quality images that feel like home.
Morgan’s role in preserving your memories...
Photographing your family, maternity, newborn, or couples session with calm and care
Helping you feel relaxed and at ease so your real connection can shine
Capturing candid, emotion-rich moments that become lifelong treasures
Creating space for authenticity where giggles, snuggles, and sweet chaos are all welcome
Honoring your unique season of life with storytelling that feels personal and timeless
Tyler (he/him)
Lead Videographer & Cinematic Director
With a calm presence and a cinematic eye, Tyler brings depth, artistry, and emotional storytelling to the wedding films he creates. As one of our Lead Videographer & Cinematic Director, he is the creative force behind C.Mae’s signature wedding films. Blending visual beauty, audio, and editorial polish to craft timeless keepsakes that feel like watching your love story unfold on screen.
Tyler’s passion for filmmaking began in his teenage years, sparked by a love of cameras, creativity, and the challenge of telling meaningful stories. Today, with years of experience, he approaches each wedding with fresh eyes and a clear purpose: to document not just what happened, but how it felt. From quiet moments and joyful chaos to heartfelt vows and lively dance floors, Tyler’s films are immersive, emotional, and intentionally composed.
Known for his laid-back energy and meticulous attention to detail, Tyler is a grounding presence on your wedding day offering calm when needed and stepping up when it’s time to get the shot. His work is driven by connection, fueled by caffeine, and deeply inspired by real love and beautiful light.
When he’s not behind the lens, Tyler is traveling with his wife Ellie (also a photographer on our team), playing tennis or golf, or hanging out with their beloved dog Jude.
How Tyler will help bring your vision to life...
• As your Lead Wedding Videographer, capturing cinematic footage throughout your wedding day
• Working closely with the photo team to create a seamless visual experience
• Honing in on powerful moments and emotional audio to tell your unique love story
• Quietly blending into the background while documenting every authentic, meaningful detail
• Creating a wedding film that feels elevated, emotional, and uniquely you
Ellie (she/her)
Wedding Day Photographer
With an adventurous spirit and a heart full of intention, Ellie brings warmth, energy, and deep emotional presence to every wedding she photographs. As an Associate Artist for Wedding Day Coverage at C.Mae Photography, she’s known for making couples feel instantly at ease often with a perfectly timed joke, a reassuring presence, or a joyful laugh that turns nerves into excitement.
Ellie’s love for photography is rooted in her passion for human connection. She sees wedding days not as just another event, but as deeply personal milestones that deserve to be captured with care, creativity, and empathy. Whether she’s adjusting a veil, calming a nervous groom, or spotting the in-between moments no one else notices, Ellie approaches every celebration with the heart of a friend and the eye of an artist.
Where you’ll find Ellie on your wedding day...
• On your wedding day as your 2nd photographer, capturing emotional candids and supporting the creative direction
• Creating space for laughter, tears, and all the real moments in between
• Helping you feel relaxed, confident, and completely present in your celebration
• Turning your favorite moments into artful, lasting memories
• Being your quiet cheerleader and behind-the-scenes bestie from first look to final dance
Jon (he/him)
Wedding Day Photographer & Videographer
I’m Jon, one of the wedding team members with C.Mae, known for capturing real emotion and the honest “second angle” that completes your story.
You’ll feel comfortable and secure with me nearby because I’m always anticipating the moments unfolding between you and your people including the quiet hand squeezes, the proud tears, the big reactions you don’t always see in real time.
I focus on the emotional heartbeat of the day with an approach that’s photojournalistic at its core, with just enough guidance when you need it to keep things feeling easy and natural.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me in the gym, gaming, hiking, or spending time with my family.
My job is to take stress off your plate by handling the little things before and during the wedding day so you can stay fully present while we document it all with care.
How Jon will be part of your wedding day...
Working alongside your Lead Photographer to document your story with care and artistry
Capturing candid moments, subtle details, and emotional interactions that round out your full wedding narrative
Supporting the creative vision while adding a documentary-style perspective
Quietly noticing the unscripted moments that make your day uniquely yours
Helping tell the full visual story of your wedding with intention and heart
Kelsey (she/her)
Wedding Day Assistant
Hi! I’m Kelsey, and I’m a Wedding Day Assistant at C.Mae. My job is to provide hands-on, behind-the-scenes support for our photography and videography team. This looks like keeping an eye on timelines, shot lists, and day-of details so everything runs smoothly and you can stay fully present.
My goal is simple: to make you feel genuinely supported throughout your wedding day. I do that by jumping in wherever I’m needed. From keeping everyone on the same page to making sure your key moments and must-have photos don’t get missed. I’m the extra set of hands and the steady check-in, helping our team stay aligned and your day stay stress-free.
When I’m not assisting on wedding days, you’ll usually find me at the barn with my wife, our three horses, and our two dogs.
My job is to make sure everyone feels cared for and supported on one of the most exciting days of your life so you can enjoy it with as little stress as possible.
Where Kelsey Enhances Your Day…
Keeping timelines and transitions flowing smoothly while supporting the photo + video team in real time
Helping with dress, veil, bouquet, and detail prep so everything photographs beautifully
Gathering family and wedding party efficiently for portraits without stress or chaos
Handling the little things (logistics, quick pivots, calm problem-solving) so you can stay fully present
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for planners, couples, and portrait clients.
Do you photograph weddings outside of Wisconsin / Chicago?
Yes! We’re available for destination weddings and travel often. We create custom proposals based on location and coverage needs.
Is your studio LGBTQ+ affirming?
Always. We proudly serve the LGBTQ+ community and believe every love story deserves to be documented with respect, safety, and celebration.
Who will photograph my wedding day?
Because we’re a team-led studio, you’ll have a thoughtfully matched photography team based on your event size, timeline, and needs. Marcy typically is our main Lead Photographer for most weddings while Cass may serve as your on-site Creative Director or photographer for select collections and premium experiences.
Do you offer wedding videography and content creation?
Yes! We offer wedding videography and wedding day content creation (vertical, behind-the-scenes storytelling made for sharing quickly) as curated enhancements.
Do you help with albums and wall art?
Yes! We specialize in turning your images into tangible legacy pieces, including albums and artwork designed for your home.
Ready to Be Photographed Like This?
Let’s create something honest, elevated, and unforgettable.
Use the contact form here to tell us what you’re planning (wedding, boudoir, or portraiture). Our Studio Manager will guide you through next steps.
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