Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Photographer in La Crosse, WI
Placek Photography & Design was founded in 2008 with a mission to create timeless images that preserve life's most meaningful moments. Our approach combines technical expertise with a personalized touch, ensuring every client receives an experience tailored to their unique story. With over 15 years of experience in wedding and senior photography, we specialize in capturing authentic emotions and relationships through our lens. Our commitment to quality extends beyond the camerawe invest time in understanding each client's vision, offering complimentary engagement sessions to build rapport and ensure comfort in front of the camera.Serving La Crosse, Madison, Rochester, Eau Claire, Milwaukee, and surrounding areas, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service that transforms photography into cherished heirlooms. Our team's dedication to continuous improvement and client satisfaction has earned us consistent recognition from couples and families who value storytelling through artful imagery.
Services
Wedding Photography
Senior Portraits
Engagement Sessions
Location Photography
Family Portraits
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized wedding photography experience
- Every package includes a complimentary 1.5-hour engagement session
- Customized sessions based on client preferences and personal stories
- Proven track record with consistently positive client testimonials
- Serving multiple Wisconsin locations with local expertise
What people say
Stunning pictures
Amazing photographer
Fun and professional
Captured every moment
Entire family loved him
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures every significant moment from engagement to ceremony. We use professional-grade equipment and artistic composition techniques to create timeless images that tell your unique love story. Our approach includes pre-wedding consultations, timeline coordination, and post-processing to ensure each photograph meets our high standards. Clients receive full-resolution digital files and optional print packages for preserving memories.
Senior Portraits
Custom senior portrait sessions help graduates showcase their personality and achievements. We begin with a detailed questionnaire to understand individual preferences, then select locations and poses that reflect each student's unique style. Sessions include wardrobe guidance, location scouting, and multiple outfit changes. Clients receive edited digital images suitable for yearbooks, college applications, and family keepsakes.
Engagement Sessions
Complimentary engagement photography helps couples build comfort with our process while creating beautiful images for wedding announcements. These sessions focus on natural interactions and relationship dynamics in relaxed settings. We provide guidance for posing and location selection while maintaining an authentic, candid approach. Images are delivered in high resolution with print rights included.
Family Portraits
Professional family photography sessions capture multi-generational connections in natural or studio settings. We specialize in coordinating large groups while maintaining a fun, stress-free environment. Sessions include styling advice, prop selection, and multiple scene variations. Our editing process ensures consistent color grading and retouching for polished, display-ready images.
Location Photography
We offer flexible location-based photography services for weddings, seniors, and families. Our team travels to client-selected venues including parks, historic sites, and private properties. Services include site scouting, lighting assessment, and equipment transportation. We adapt our approach to each environment's unique characteristics while maintaining consistent image quality and artistic composition.
People
Tim Placek
Owner & Lead Photographer
Tim Placek is an award-winning photographer with 15+ years of experience specializing in weddings and senior portraits. He founded Placek Photography & Design in 2008 after discovering his passion for capturing life's meaningful moments. Tim's approach combines technical expertise with genuine client connection to create authentic, storytelling imagery.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, senior portraits, engagement sessions, family portraits, and on-location photography services.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Yes, we serve La Crosse, Madison, Rochester, Eau Claire, Milwaukee, and surrounding areas with flexible location options.
What's included in wedding packages?
All packages include a complimentary 1.5-hour engagement session, timeline coordination, and high-resolution digital images.
How do you prepare for senior portraits?
We start with a questionnaire to understand personal style, then select locations and poses that reflect individual preferences.
How quickly do you respond to inquiries?
We respond to all messages within 24 hours and maintain prompt communication throughout the booking process.
What makes your photography different?
Our approach focuses on authentic storytelling through personalized sessions that capture genuine emotions and relationships.
Reviews (4)
Karlie Schneider
Apr 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We just had our engagement session with Placek Photography and it was so much fun! We liked that he asked for our input and even let us do a fun little photo and I think all had a good laugh! He made us feel comfortable and got variety of different backgrounds! Cant wait for our wedding photos!
We just had our engagement session with Placek Photography and it was so much fun! We liked that he asked for our input and even let us do a fun little photo and I think all had a good laugh! He made us feel comfortable and got variety of different backgrounds! Cant wait for our wedding photos!
Courtney Marie Dahl
Oct 11, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
My fiance and I loved working with Tim for our engagement pictures. He made it fun and incorporated our ideas. The pictures turned out absolutely beautiful and we can't wait for him to take pictures at our wedding! I would highly recommend Placek Photography to anyone who needs professional pictures done. We can't thank him enough!
My fiance and I loved working with Tim for our engagement pictures. He made it fun and incorporated our ideas. The pictures turned out absolutely beautiful and we can't wait for him to take pictures at our wedding! I would highly recommend Placek Photography to anyone who needs professional pictures done. We can't thank him enough!
Kylie Martinmaki
Sep 12, 2020
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Tim Placek with Placek Photography was absolutely amazing to work with. He was very easy going and worked with us to get all the shots and different areas we wanted. From engagement photos to wedding photos, working with Tim was easy, stress free, and actually quite fun! As an added bonus we received our engagement photos on an awesome Placek business card that doubles as a usb. We cannot wait to receive our wedding photos! Thanks again Tim, we are so glad we got to have our day with you as our photographer!
Jessica Limberg
Aug 15, 2020
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My finance and I had our engagement session recently. Although, the tree color was not as vibrant as we were hoping our engagement session went very well. Tim is extreamly pleasant and easy to work with. Tim provided us with many suggestions and poses to get us though our session. For two people who have a handful of photos as a couple and who dodge any camera that comes within 10 feet of us, Tim made our engagement session as comfortable as one could be. Tim eased the awkwardness with many jokes and banters about many topics. Derek grew a liking to Tim very quickly. I decided on Tim after he had
