It's your day. Let's make it last forever.
Elliot Stokes
OWNER/PHOTOGRAPHER
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AWARD WINNER (3X)
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Developing Diamonds Photography LLC, based in De Forest, Wisconsin, offers photography services for weddings and other special events. He uses a natural, photojournalistic, and traditional style to capture the authentic moments shared between loved ones on their special day.
Elliot Stokes has been passionate about photography since he was young. Becoming a father helped him realize the magic of capturing life's beautiful milestone moments to look back on and enjoy forever. With a BFA in Digital Photography and years of experience, couples can feel assured they will get the highest quality of service.
Developing Diamonds Photography LLC offers different photography packages so couples can decide what suits them best. They will also take the time to communicate directly with the nearlyweds to ensure they are getting everything they need. Each session can also include a second shooter and multiple locations. They produce high-resolution photographs that can be created into digital files, allowing couples to decide how they would like to display their beautiful and timeless photos.
Prices & packages
4 hour package
$2,000 starting price
4 hour package
$2,000 starting price
4 hours
4 hours
All event images, travel, engagement session
All event images, travel, engagement session
6 hour package
$2,500 starting price
6 hour package
$2,500 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
All event images, travel, engagement session
All event images, travel, engagement session
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.8 hour package
$3,000 starting price
8 hour package
$3,000 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
All event images, travel, engagement session
All event images, travel, engagement session
10 hour package
$3,500 starting price
10 hour package
$3,500 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
All event images, travel, engagement session
All event images, travel, engagement session
12 hour package
$4,000 starting price
12 hour package
$4,000 starting price
12 hours
12 hours
All event images, travel, engagement session
All event images, travel, engagement session
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- 12 hour package$4,000 starting price12 hour package$4,000 starting price12 hours12 hoursAll event images, travel, engagement sessionAll event images, travel, engagement session
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Second Shooter Available
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Lifestyle
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Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
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Meet the team
Elliot Stokes
Owner/Photographer
I'm a father of two and they've taught me many things, but the most important thing they taught me is to slow down and appreciate the moments as they're happening. This has translated into my passion for photography and I thrive on freezing in time the greater moments of our lives with my camera. I feel so lucky to be able to do what I do and help people document their story and witness so many beautiful moments of love between people. I started my photography journey in 2019 and received my BFA in Digital Photography from Arizona State University in 2022. I love what I do!
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5.0
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Elliot from Developing Diamonds Photography receives glowing reviews for his exceptional professionalism, flexibility, and efficiency in capturing stunning and memorable photos for weddings. Reviewers highlight his talent in making the experience stress-free, fun, and organized, with beautiful results. Elliot's quick turnaround time, clear communication, ability to stay on schedule, and affordable pricing are commended, leading to highly recommended services for those seeking breathtaking wedding photography.Review photos
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Alyssa B
5.0
1/14/2025
We had an amazing experience with Elliot! He was efficient, flexible when we needed him, and made us feel comfortable through the whole process. The photos turned out beautiful and he had them back to us very quickly! We couldnât be happier with the results and highly recommend him to anyone looking for stunning, memorable wedding photos!
Naomie B
5.0
1/09/2025
Our wedding day was a one of a kind. October 12th started off nice and sunny and then came the hail. Despite the rain/hail though, Elliot was still able to capture beautiful photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. Elliot made the day fun and stress free.
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Eliza F
5.0
11/17/2024
We could not be happier with the overall experience we had with Developing Diamonds Photography for our engagement session and wedding day! Both our engagement photos and our wedding photos are absolutely breathtaking. Elliot and Andrew were so incredibly fun to work with, yet so professional, on time, and made the whole process super easy for everyone involved. If we ever need professional pictures in the future, I know who we will be contacting. And we will definitely be recommending to everyone we can!!!
Jolene B
5.0
10/31/2024
We are absolutely floored with Elliot and Developing Diamonds. He has made the entire process so easy and stress free. Through scheduling (and rescheduling) our engagement session, he was beyond accommodating and understanding of the chaos that life can sometimes be. Through our engagement session, mapping out our wedding timeline, and the entire day of, he was helpful, professional, always on-time, and had a sense of calm that was so refreshing when we all know how chaotic wedding planning can be. As someone who doesn't love being in front of a camera, I was stressed about how I was going to look in the engagement photo session and after the wedding, but all I can say wow. That is not the case in these albums. He does such a great job of being efficient with photos, so much that I thought after the wedding that I didn't know if we had all the photos we wanted or if we missed a ton. Also wrong - he documented the entire day so beautifully, and in such a style that you got a sense of the feeling and emotion and excitement. It was exactly the style of photography I was looking for and he nailed it on the head. He even gave us the option of leaving an hour early because he felt like he had enough and using that time for a future family session. I cannot speak highly enough of Elliot, we treasure these pictures so much and are looking forward to working with him again.
Angel D
5.0
9/23/2024
Elliot was amazing to work with! He was very professional and his artistic eye was just what we needed for our big day.
Angela H
5.0
9/18/2024
Working with them was so easy an perfect !! Our pictures are amazing â¤ī¸
Kali P
5.0
9/13/2024
Elliot was amazing! Perfect addition to our wedding day! Captured all the special moments.
Lacey D
5.0
7/07/2024
Elliot made all of our dreams come true. His professionalism and talent does not go unnoticed. He was the first vendor we booked for our wedding before we even had a venue figured out because of how much we loved his work. He is incredibly responsive to texts and emails which is so important when planning a wedding. He was very prepared for the wedding day! Elliot was able to make sure we stayed on schedule and even moved events around when needed to get the best photos possible since our wedding was outside. He went above and beyond to make our wedding run smoothly. By the end of the night, we didn't want it to end so we even extended his services by an hour which he happily made work. We even had sneak peeks by dinner time which surprised us. We could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. I am recommending him to all of my friends with weddings in the future. I can't imagine my wedding any other way. Thank you Elliot!
Becca P
5.0
6/24/2024
We haven't even gotten all of our pictures back yet but I feel 100% confident in giving a 5 star review based on the experience with Elliot and the sneak peak pictures we got. Elliot was somehow everywhere all at once at our wedding and was extremely efficient with all of our family/party photos. We loved that he had a drone to take a little video while we did outdoor pictures too. Great quality and vibe, especially for the very fair pricing for 8hrs of pictures. We look forward to working with him again in the future!
Leah R
5.0
6/17/2024
Elliot was so extremely amazing, attentive, and completely understood what I wanted from pictures on my wedding day. My family and friends couldn't stop raving about how professional he was and how quickly he kept photos moving! As for pricing, it is very affordable (personally I think he could be charging way more) and you will get some AMAZING pictures! I got my entire wedding gallery back within 2 weeks! I truly, truly cannot recommend Elliot enough. He went above and beyond for my wedding and I just am so very impressed with him and his work and communication and just overall everything!!!
H B
5.0
6/16/2024
Elliott was amazing to work with! We got our photos fully edited and reviewed within two weeks after our wedding. He is a great communicator and made sure we were happy with everything! Highly recommend Developing Diamonds!!
Rebecca T
5.0
6/02/2024
Elliot is a great photographer! Very easy to work with and very accommodating to all photo requests. He does a great job at staying on schedule and goes above and beyond what is requested. He recently took photos for our wedding and all of our guests were very impressed with how quick he moves and how professional he is to work with. Thank you, Elliot for capturing beautiful photos of our special day!
Emily J
5.0
5/26/2024
Absolutely incredible. He scouted out our shoot spot after a storm hit, incredible response time and turn around time but above all, just absolutely kind and you really felt like you got to know him in the time span of taking your photos. As people who have never had professional photos done and donât like getting our photos taken at all, it was an incredible choice and we are SO glad we went with Developing Diamonds. Our family and friends loved them and couldnât believe how well he was able to capture the moments where we were posed but it didnât look like it. We recommend to everyone.
Stephanie Z
5.0
5/23/2024
Book with Elliot now!! I stumbled across Developing Diamonds Photography randomly on Facebook and found myself deep diving into all of the photos. I was so impressed by the romantic look and feel and knew that was exactly what I wanted for our big day! Elliot was very responsive to all of my emails and questions. When we met for our engagement pictures even my husband, who hates pictures, had an enjoyable time. Elliot is very personable and truly gets to know you as a couple. The day of the wedding he was on time and professional. He listed to all my wants and needs in pictures I was looking for. After seeing our sneak peek at the wedding I couldn't wait to see our final pictures! They were back within a week and they were stunning! I couldn't ask for a better experience and would recommend Elliot to anyone!
Jolynn B
5.0
5/19/2024
Elliot did an amazing job on our special day! He was extremely professional, communicative, and led the whole process so we had one less thing to worry about with the day being so busy. He considered our interests and personalities when choosing what pictures to take and had an eye for knowing when and where to take them. If we ever need photos for another occasion, we will be calling him!
Hayley W
5.0
5/10/2024
As a wedding planner/coordinator, working with Elliot was absolutely incredible. We had a large wedding party with a lot of moving parts throughout the day. He was the solo photographer on the contract and absolutely killed it! He made sure to get every shot requested from every family member! The weather was a bit tricky, and he was sure to have clear umbrellas on hand just in case - and a white-lined clear umbrella just for the bride/groom, large enough for both of them to fit underneath. Thank goodness he did, because it started to rain just as we got onto Lambeau Field for the bridal party pictures! He edited a few photos on-site and put together a little slideshow for the clients to play at the same day at Reception prior to his departure for the evening! Absolute DIAMOND of a photographer :)
Lydia E
5.0
5/05/2024
Elliot was so great to work with through the entire process from planning to photos on the wedding day. Both the posed photos and candid photos turned out amazing and we're so happy with them! He also brought two interns with him who were great, and one got some wonderful footage of our ceremony.
Elena C
5.0
5/03/2024
Developing diamonds was incredible to work with. I would highly recommend. All of our pictures came out PHENOMENAL! All 200+ of them. They were very easy to work with from the start. Super friendly. Elliott did all of the editing but Michael was located in IL and did the actual photography. Michael was great and easy to work with. He was able to rally all 22 of the wedding party to get the pictures done in a timely fashion. Everything was completed EARLIER than alloted for so we were able to get even more pictures in and time to relax. He took great pictures of all the details of the event. He was able to find great locations for pictures in the most random places that turned out to look amazing! He looked for opportunities for âframingâ to create a very aesthetically appealing, natural look. The pictures speak for themselves. His attitude was awesome and was able to direct everyone to look their best and put them in the best position. He got gateway candids of the bride and groom and guests as well! All the pictures were completed, edited to perfection, and sent back to us within 2 weeks, which is truly incredible as Iâve heard most other photographers take MONTHS to get back. I would highly recommend this duo for everyone and their events!
Abby W
5.0
4/23/2024
I am so glad we chose Elliot as our wedding photographer. We were blown away by his efficiency and creativity, leaving us with not only amazing photos but also a lot of extra time to spend with our family and friends. We cannot recommend Developing Diamonds enough and will always be grateful for his contribution to our big day!
Noah K
5.0
4/17/2024
Elliot did a phenomenal job capturing all our moments throughout the wedding day. Elliot also did a great job taking engagement photos and was flexible when we had to reschedule due to weather. He is very good at communicating and professional. We would highly recommend him!
Julia K
5.0
3/27/2024
Elliot photographed our wedding at the South Shore Pavilion in Milwaukee and I cannot say enough great things! The photos are BEAUTIFUL and Elliot is one of the most genuine, down to earth people I have met. From playing music for our "first look," to capturing beautiful moments, to easing wedding day jitters, he truly went above and beyond. I cannot recommend him more. You will be so happy you hired Elliot to capture your wedding or special event!
Yvonne W
5.0
3/24/2024
Elliot is an artist! Fantastically more than a photographer. He captured the most amazing moments for us to remember forever. And if you have an outdoor event, as we did for our engagement photos, wedding, and reception, we recommend you ask for his drone. The aerial view videos and close ups look straight out of a movie. I recommend Elliot to anyone who invested a lot of time and energy to make their event one to remember. Elliot exceeds all probable expectations to capture the essence of who we are and our guests. Thank you, Elliot, for making us feel like movie stars through and through.
Cadie R
5.0
3/12/2024
Our wedding was September 2023, but life has been hectic! From the initial email, to the final email, Elliot has been nothing but prompt, professional and I felt very comfortable working with him! Our engagement and wedding pictures were gorgeous, and I received them quicker than expected! Elliot was great with rounding up the family for pictures, which is no small feat for my huge family and he always had the next poses lined up. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer!
Devan K
5.0
2/11/2024
You will NOT regret using Developing Diamonds. Elliot is truly amazing for so many different reasons! 1. We had a beautiful engagement session that we had to reschedule a couple times due to weather. Elliot was *accommodating* and we found the PERFECT day to take wintery photos. 2. During that session he was *quick* (thankfully because it was cold) and came knowing *exactly* what shots he was going for. They turned out stunning! 3. Fast forward to the wedding planning. He stayed in touch and was always *quick to respond * - a bride ALWAYS appreciates that. 4. Wedding day came and Elliot was *on time* and ran around our venue like a mad man, getting all the photos I requested plus some. 5. You know those painful 1-2 hour sessions during cocktail hour? Not a thing with Elliot! He had everyone lined up and cranked out ALL of our photos in 45 mins or less, including romantic ones of us newlyweds. 6. And lastly, he had me sneak peaks (LOVED THEM) within 3 days. Iâve heard nightmares of people waiting 3-6+ months for their photos and Iâm so grateful I learned about this ahead of time and took that into consideration when picking Developing Diamonds. 10000% recommend!!
MacKenzie C
5.0
1/27/2024
Elliot was amazing! He communicated very quickly and answered any questions we had! Not to mention our photos turned out beautiful! 10/10 recommend!
Louana C
5.0
1/12/2024
Best photographer we could've asked for! He has an incredible vision for the best spots for pictures! Not to mention, super funny and kind and makes you feel super comfortable throughout the whole process! 1000% Recommend!
Hailey M
5.0
12/27/2023
Elliot was a clear communicator, had a very flexible schedule, and accommodated our unique needs. He was timely and did a great job catching special moments during my wedding.
Elijah P
5.0
12/15/2023
We were looking for someone who could capture all of the moments of our special day. Elliot went above and beyond with doing such an amazing job with our pictures! He was always available. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer!
Elisabeth L
5.0
11/25/2023
Elliot did a great job of quickly directing the shoot, he was easy to work with, and he used every second of the two hours we reserved for our wedding ceremony. Accessing our photos when they were ready was quick and easy. Everything turned out beautifully and I could not be happier!
Tyler M
5.0
11/22/2023
Elliott was excellent for our wedding and engagement photos. He takes the time to help you feel comfortable and valued. He is both creative and flexible, when weather or conditions change, he adapts to make it memorable and unique. Our pictures turned out great and show us being our authentic selves. Elliott was on time and ensure we got every picture we wanted taken. Would recommend to anyone looking to have reliability and creativity!
Marisa V
5.0
11/15/2023
Wow! Where do I start! Elliot and his business are a no brainer to hire for your event. My husband and I booked them for our wedding and it was the best decision we could have made. We hired a photographer, Raymond, and eventually (late in the game) that we also would like a videographer. Elliot didnât skip a beat and was able to secure one for us! Raymond and Tony captured some of the most incredible and special moments of our wedding! Elliot edited over 3,000 pictures for us and we love every single one. Elliot was so quick with responses and just an absolute pleasure to work with. Raymond and Tony put us completely at ease and got us completely comfortable in front of the camera. If you are looking for an incredible business to capture your special event, BOOK THIS BUSINESS!! I canât say it enough. Thank you again to Elliot, Raymond, and Tony!
Elizabeth A
5.0
10/14/2023
Elliot was great to work with. Extremely responsive throughout the entire process and was very efficient on our day. Our pictures turned out beautiful.
Cortney P
5.0
8/03/2023
We hired Elliot to do our wedding and I am so glad we did! He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and captured everything we had hoped for! So in love with our photos!
Christina D
5.0
5/02/2023
I can NOT say enough great things about this company. From the booking, to the price, to the photographer and Videographer that they sent. I will admit, I was an insanely chill Bride, which is not my personality AT ALL. But the day off, I just let the hits come and stayed zen. I let Tony & Raymond give me suggestions and tell me what to do. Theyâve done weddings before, I havenât! I had a few inputs but other than that they directed me.
They were helpful, even helped me adjust my bracelet and hold my drink a time or two! They would show me little sneak peaks off throughout the day and I was shocked at how beautiful the photos were turning out. It was a cold day and I was exhausted so we didnât do an outside shoot like we had originally planned but they quickly helped us figure out a new background inside the Hall we held the wedding in and setup and went through the checklist I sent earlier. They were absolutely fabulous! I can not wait to recommend them for all my friends events coming up!
Thanks again guys!
Lauren C
5.0
11/29/2022
Elliot was easy to work with and fun to be around. Made picture taking effortless! Does beautiful work - great for engagement photos, wedding photos and beyond!
John L
5.0
11/24/2022
Truly a pleasure working with Elliot over the moon how much we love these pictures and truly a great guy! 10 outta 10
Gabrielle L
5.0
11/23/2022
Elliot was very professional and made sure we got all of the pictures we wanted for our wedding day. He made sure my husband and I had time away from the chaos to take some nice pictures together. All of the pictures turned out beautiful!
Gretchen L
5.0
11/16/2022
Professional, Enjoyable, and Best Value
Elliot was prompt, professional, and a pleasure to work with. He clicked right away with my daughter and her (now) husband. He conceptualized their wants and needs. Highly recommend Developing Diamonds!
Dee J
5.0
11/16/2022
Loved my experience!! Elliot was very professional and easy going! He did such a great job of capturing our personalities and he accommodated all of my last minute requests. Iâm an extremely indecisive person and gave very little direction as to what I wanted so having his help and recommendations was huge! I highly recommend Developing Diamonds Photography!!
Taylor G
5.0
11/15/2022
Elliot was very professional and straightforward. He worked around our schedule, our preferences, and left us with really lovely wedding pictures from our small ceremony and dinner.
His services were very, very reasonably priced, and I'm SO glad I chose his lively and candid style.
I would highly recommend Developing Diamonds Photography for any event, but especially a wedding or engagement shoot.
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