I met Mandie of Red Gecko Studio at the wedding of a couple my husband & I are friends with back in October. She's great. Very nice, great personality, and a great photographer. My husband & I got to sit with her & her mother at dinner (who occasionally assists with the photography), and we enjoyed learning about her business. When we were sitting together, we got to chatting. I ended up explaining that my husband & I hadn't had a first dance because we chose to have a dinner instead of reception. I asked her if she wouldn't mind taking some photos of us when there was a slow song, and she was more than happy to. The great thing about Mandie was that she stayed just a bit longer to make sure she got some photos of us (and some other extras) because the band took a while before playing a slow song. The pictures she took of us turned out really nice. We're very happy. Our friends who got married gifted us with a framed version of our favorite photo for Christmas, and brought along all the photos that Mandie took. I was really impressed. She got some great shots, especially of our friends' handmade knitted veil. I started taking a look at her blog after their wedding and was impressed by the variety and the beautiful pictures. If you're looking for a great photographer in the Madison area (she does travel outside of Madison, FYI, just shoot her an email and ask), I highly recommend Mandie. read more

Amanda Red Wedding Photographer - Mr & Mrs Cate M - Event Photography Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I recommend Amanda Red Wedding Photographer to the moon and back. From the moment I saw Amanda Red's impressive and emotionally-engaging portfolio, I knew she was the photographer that would capture my wedding experience with elegance, grace, candor, and love. With a keen eye for making the ordinary extraordinary, Amanda Red transforms everyday moments into eternal memories. Amanda Red is a professional through and through: she is an expert in color, composition, lighting, angles, and style. Her portraits are authentic, her landscapes are crisp, her details are meticulous, and her ability to fully embrace the love in the room is unparalleled. Mandie herself is fun, friendly, and fabulous, bringing even more joy to your wedding day with her genuine benevolence. Mandie is a Midwestern gem and will wow you with her visual genius. She is a down-to-earth, tender soul that loves her work and wholeheartedly respects her clients. Mandie has a lot of love to give and is, therefore, the perfect choice for capturing your love on your special day. read more

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Mandie, now of Amanda Red is fantastic. From our very first meeting with her we felt at home and very comfortable. Our package included the engagement session which was fun and she was a great sport showing us a few places in town (we are new to Madison) and allowing us to take her to a few of our favorites. On wedding day is when it really drove home how valuable she is. The photography is beautiful but she and her assistant Nick became friends and close confidants. When someone would ask us a question, we could look at her for the answer. When it was time to get away from folks she was quick to wisk us away and capture the private moments. When family photos came along, she was in charge of some very strong personalities and had control of the situation, getting every photo WE, the couple, wanted. I know if we had to do it all over again, we wouldn't want to do it without Mandie. Thank you for everything, the sneak peak photos are stunning and I know the album will be stunning. Thank you for your professionalism, timing and friendship. Folks, if you are looking for a photographer, hire Mandie, you won't regret it. read more

Mandie did the wedding pictures for my wife and I's wedding in December of 2013. Our package included a engagement session which my fiance and I did in New York City. Mandie worked with us to figure out a time that worked with her travel schedule and she hired a assistant in NYC to be with us for the day. We had a blast exploring the city with Mandie and being her subjects for a day. On the wedding day Mandie was very organized and did a great job helping us move through the day using the photography schedule we had discussed prior to the wedding. Her assistant Nick was equally as impressive, they make a great team. From the photos we have seen so far, she took great wedding shots for us. The investment for high quality wedding photography such as Mandie's is well worth it. read more

Mandie at Red Gecko Studio is spectacular. She is an exceptionally talented photographer and more importantly is is super fun to be around. I really enjoyed her company on our wedding day. We had a second shooter as well who did an equally outstanding job. I am embarrassed that I do not recall his name, but he worked with the men most of the day. She also drove all the way to Minneapolis to shoot our engagement photos. It was wonderful to have some pictures of where we live along with where we were married. If you are looking for a talented photographer in the Madison and surrounding areas who is also just a joy and a blessing to be around Red Gecko is what you are looking for. I have never been good in photo's, I am one of those people who can't figure out where to put their hands, but with Mandie's direction I was so comfortable and we now have amazingly beautiful memories of our wedding day. Worth every penny. Your wedding day goes by so fast, you will want to have the special moments you missed captured the way that only Red Gecko Studio can. Also, she wears sparkly red boots which I adore. Hands down amazing. I would rate more than 5 stars if I could. read more