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Brandon
@roostmke.com
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Milwaukee Based Photographer. The emergent property of 37+ billion cells
Recent work: https://linktr.ee/roostmke
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Hey Siri, what is an autopen?

Siri:
November 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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The Onion dropping hard truths.

@theonion.com #epstein
Trump still polling well with working class pedophiles
August 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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9 very slow miles

Building the base 1 slow mile at a time.

#strava #runsky #running
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Map of 9 very slow miles Picture of denizen MKE taken on my 9 very slow miles Heavy tool found on my 9 very slow miles run 9 very slow miles and some pretty flowers.
August 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Smoky Four 9’s

SPM Training with a short recovery period between miles.

#strava #running #runsly #runner
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Picture of a couch taken on my 4 mile SPM Training with a short recovery period between miles. Picture of the route taken on my 4 mile SPM Training with a short recovery period between miles. Graph of SPM Training with a short recovery period between miles. Smoky sun
August 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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🌿🥂Emily & Chaz are on the blog🥂🌿

“…Emily and Chaz’s wedding was a joy from start to finish, filled with thoughtful details, meaningful moments, and an abundance of love.…” read more on the blog!

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#photography #wedding #milwaukee #roostmke
Photos from Emily and Chaz’s wedding - the couple having a quite moment at sunset Photos from Emily and Chaz’s wedding - the couple having a quite moment by the iconic green wall of the Ivy House Photos from Emily and Chaz’s wedding - the wedding cake Photos from Emily and Chaz’s wedding - the couple‘a signature cocktails
July 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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“Owls and eagles as cocktail hour guests? It’s unexpected, perhaps - but if it’s your thing, Schlitz is the only place to make it happen!”

More on the blog:
✨🦅 www.roostmke.com/blog/milwauk... 🦅✨

#roostmke #marriedinmilwaukee #schlitzaudubonnaturecenter #photography #weddings #milwaukee
Bald eagle Owl at a wedding at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Owl at a wedding at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Raptors at a weddings at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Hawk at a wedding at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
July 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Everywhere.

#photography #macro
Pink flower in the sunshine with water droplets refracting a sunbeam. Pink flower in the sunshine with water droplets refracting a sunbeam. Pink flower in the sunshine with water droplets refracting a sunbeam.
July 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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It was so good. We get dough from @ianspizzamke.bsky.social and then make stuffed crust pizzas with it.
July 12, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Friday night - post pizza - run

SPM training / start and stop a few times to reset heart rate and cadence

#strava #runsky #running
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July 12, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Too far @theonion.com! Too far.

#theonion #milwaukee #thefonze
The satirical onion crosses the line of decency by denigrating Milwaukee, the Fonze, and all the is good and holy with a single article.
July 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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🌿Candace & Jared’s Ivy House Wedding🌿

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#roostmke #photography #milwaukeeweddingphotographer #marriedinmilwaukee #nikoncreators #wedding #milwaukee
Bride and groom Slow dance in front of the Ivy house at night Bride and groom with their coordinated, tattoos Bride and groom with a classic under the veil photo Bridesmaid spins her little sister, the junior bride on the dance floor
July 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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🌿Candace & Jared’s Ivy House Wedding🌿

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#roostmke #photography #milwaukeeweddingphotographer #marriedinmilwaukee #nikoncreators #milwaukeewedding
Champagne toast Bride and groom on their wedding day Dress hanging in front of the speaker wall at the Ivy house Enjoy the journey mural at the Ivy house
July 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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✨Candace & Jared vs the 45mm Tilt Shift Lens✨

I love my Tilt Shift lens - but over the last few years - I have almost never used it. What’s so great about it you ask?

#roostmke #milwaukeeweddingphotographer #marriedinmilwaukee #nikoncreators #weddings #tiltshift #photography
Bride and groom on their wedding day. Close up of bride and groom.
July 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Same room - Same moment - 2 different lighting strategies

ISO 1000 / f / 6 sec/ D750 / Direct Flash Vs.
ISO 1000 / f 2.8 / 1/160 sec /
78 / 4 Godox AD200's

#roostmke #weddingphotography #photography #marriedinmilwaukee #nikon #godox #milwaukee
similar images of the same Bride dancing at her wedding a few second apart. ISO 1000 / f 2.8 / 1/160 sec / 78 / 4 Godox AD200's A similar images of the same Bride dancing at her wedding a few second apart ISO 1000 / f / 6 sec/ D750 / Direct Flash Vs. 2 similar images of the same Bride dancing at her wedding a few second aparte. Same room - same moment - 2 different lighting strategies ISO 1000 / f / 6 sec/ D750 / Direct Flash Vs. ISO 1000 / f 2.8 / 1/160 sec / 78 / 4 Godox AD200's similar images of the same Bride dancing at her wedding a few second aparte. Same room - same moment - 2 different lighting strategies ISO 1000 / f / 6 sec/ D750 / Direct Flash Vs. ISO 1000 / f 2.8 / 1/160 sec / 78 / 4 Godox AD200's
July 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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New Blog series: Milwaukee Wedding Venues!

First up- Schlitz Audubon Nature Center: A nature-oriented Milwaukee wedding venue with forest clearings, lakeside views, and a resident turtle who keeps an eye on the dance floor.

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center: A nature-oriented Milwaukee wedding venue with forest clearings, lakeside views, and a resident turtle who keeps an eye on the dance floor. Schlitz Audubon Nature Center: A nature-oriented Milwaukee wedding venue - beachfront photos. The Nature Center looks fantastic, and the mood feels very different. I like to play with moody lighting and silhouettes when we have time Wedding party in the woods.
June 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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✨🌈On the Blog: James & Jak Schlitz Audubon Nature Center wedding!🌈✨
✨ www.roostmke.com/blog/jak-and... ✨

#roostmke #marriedinmilwaukee #nikoncreators #pridemonth🌈
#photography #weddingphotography #milwaukee
Two beautiful grooms posing on the Beach of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee on their wedding day at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Two beautiful grooms and their wedding party posing on their wedding day at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Two beautiful grooms getting married in Milwaukee on their wedding day at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Two beautiful grooms dancing on their wedding day at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
June 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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“Siri, why doesn’t my phone work any more?”

Super fun cabin week with the fam on Little Gillette lake! We stayed at Witts End Cabin near Mountain Wiscnsin - and you should too - it’s amazing.

Now back to the grind!

#waterlillies #iphone #photography #nature #wisconsin
June 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Who is ready for Summer Weddings and Classic cars?

#roostmke #photography #weddingphotography #classiccars

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Bride and groom with their Summer Wedding and Classic car Bride with her dress in the trees. Bride and groom with their Summer Wedding and Classic car Bride and Groom at sunset.
May 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Vinnie wants to ride along.

#doodles #dogsky #dogs
Tibetan-terrier-poodle, Vincent, rides in the passenger seat.
May 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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On the blog: 🥂Angela & Nick’s Iron Horse Hotel & Chef’s Table Micro-wedding🥂

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Team:
📸: ME!
🧑🏿‍⚖️: @judgemosley
💒: @thechefstablemke
🏨: @theironhorsehotel
👰🏼: @amelishanbridal
👟: @keds 
🕴️: @suitshopofficial
💐: @bellefiorimke

#roostmke #photography
Bride and groom with dress billowing from Angela & Nick’s Iron Horse Hotel & Chef’s Table Micro-wedding #milwaukeeweddingphotographer #marriedinmilwaukee #nikoncreators #wedding2025 Bride and groom with super hero art behind them at the iron horse hotel - from Angela & Nick’s Iron Horse Hotel & Chef’s Table Micro-wedding #milwaukeeweddingphotographer #marriedinmilwaukee #nikoncreators #wedding2025 Bride and groom standing in from of their family to get married at Chefs Table - from Angela & Nick’s Iron Horse Hotel & Chef’s Table Micro-wedding #milwaukeeweddingphotographer #marriedinmilwaukee #nikoncreators #wedding2025 Bride and groom twirling in the rain - from Angela & Nick’s Iron Horse Hotel & Chef’s Table Micro-wedding #milwaukeeweddingphotographer #marriedinmilwaukee #nikoncreators #wedding2025
May 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Boerner Botanical Garden Wedding!

#photography #roostmke #nightphotos #boernerbotanicalgardens
Couple poses inside of a gazebo surrounded by flowered at the boerner botanic gardens #marriedinmilwaukee #milwaukeeweddingphotographer #nikoncreators
May 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Voces de la Frontera’s May Day March - 5.01.2025

#mayday #photography
Photo of the large crowd of Voces de la Frontera’s May Day March - 5.01.2025
May 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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I might have a sticker problem…

#roostmke #stickers #photography #milwaukee
My currently lineup of roost stickers.
April 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Website week continues: Hype - a new page on the website that collects hype about my photography from around the internet so potential clients can see it. Take a peek!

www.roostmke.com/hype

#squarespace #seo #website #photography #websky
Screen shot of Hype - a new page on the website that collects hype about my photography from around the internet Screen shot of Mobile friendly “Hype” - a new page on the website that collects hype about my photography from around the internet
April 18, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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Part of why I love being a photographer is the way photos transport you back to a day.
Often, when I return to weddings from a few years ago, I can remember everything - how I was feeling, what the trees and lilacs smelled like, how much fun the couple was (Elora and Nick were so much fun!)
Bride with a bottle of champagne Bride with a bottle of champagne Bride with a bottle of champagne Bride and groom on their wedding day smiling
April 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM