Hello, I am Audrey, owner of Hart and Fig. I remember sitting in my grandmother’s kitchen at an early age soaking in her lessons on the fundamentals of art. My passion for beautiful works of art was fierce and as young adult I knew without a doubt I would be an artist. I studied at the Milwaukee Art School. I soon realized making beautiful art was not enough for me. I wanted my work to serve a purpose – be meaningful beyond its simple beauty. With a camera, I am able to create work that becomes a testament to someone’s marriage and life. I get to carve out a moment in this fast-paced world and preserve it and it is an honor to do so.
Your marriage is your own. It is original and honest. I am here to photograph the unique love the two of you have built. To ensure you have a timeless heirloom that will attest to your legacy.
Our style emulates the timelessness of Vogue while simultaneously encapsulating your best friends polaroid. we are here to give you a classic heirloom in a unique and photojournalistic approach
I am a photographer at a wedding, not a wedding photographer and that is what saves me from shooting cheesy pictures. I am simply fascinated by weddings, people and the complexities of families. My preference is to become part of the wedding and see it from the inside. What is important is what the wedding felt like rather than what it looked like – so it’s not about the tables and flowers, but the in-between moments.
I create a complete body of work that tells your story through emotional and touching documentary imagery, not just stand-alone individual photographs. It is important to me to photograph your individuality. Your gallery will be cohesive and thoughtfully photographed. Your photographs will feel like you and be authentic to your love.
With every investment I provide more than just a beautiful heirloom. I create an experience. I only take ten couples per year. It is important to me that I have the time to create an intentional relationship with each of my clients. I believe this relationship is shown in my images as clients see me as a friend and not just a vendor.
Part of creating an intentional relationship with my clients is spending time with them. With every investment I provide a comprehensive timeline review throughout the planning process. When I am part of the planning early on I am able to provide invaluable advice. This allows me to photograph in a more meaningful way. If location permits, I love to meet our clients at their venue to do a walkthrough. This allows me to visually see your day, spend time together and understand the thoughtful details.
It is important you experience your wedding day. Being part of the planning process we are able to find the balance together to create a beautiful heirloom, while still enjoying and experiencing your wedding day. That means being at your cocktail hour, dancing at the reception and making sure to take the time to be with the people you love.
I view every single photograph as a piece of artwork meant to go onto your walls or be printed in an album. I hand edit each individual photograph. This type of editing includes the removal of anything that causes distraction from the artwork such as an exit sign, light switch, or blemish. I want the focus to be on the moment of the image. Anything that takes away from that is removed. Your artwork is not meant to live on your hard drive. So I provide the highest quality products to our clients.