Eau Claire Photographer

Do you photograph weddings, portraits and families in Eau Claire, WI?

Where do you take portraits in Eau Claire, WI?

Portraits in Eau Claire, WI lean on Phoenix Park at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, Owen Park and the Sarge Boyd Bandshell, Carson Park on Half Moon Lake, Pablo Center at the Confluence. Whether you're after something classic or more editorial, I map the day's schedule around the light so you get the best fifteen minutes at each stop — and with the drive built into the timeline rather than bolted on.

Which cities near Eau Claire, WI do you cover?

I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the western Wisconsin. These are the Eau Claire, WI-adjacent Minneapolis–St. Paul suburbs I cover most often — every city links to a dedicated local guide.

• Altoona
• Lake Hallie
• Chippewa Falls
• Fall Creek
• Menomonie
• Minneapolis
• St. Paul

Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.

Local details

What licences, permits and park rules apply in Eau Claire, WI?

In Eau Claire County, timing matters most: the marriage licence must be applied for in person 3 to 63 days before the ceremony, and City of Eau Claire park wedding reservations for the next year open the first Wednesday in December.

Where do you get a marriage licence in Eau Claire County?

Both of you apply in person, by appointment, at the Eau Claire County Clerk's office, Suite 1310, 721 Oxford Ave; call 715-839-4801 or stop in to book a time between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays. Each of you needs a certified birth record, photo identification and proof of current address, and you give your Social Security numbers. Source: Eau Claire County Clerk — marriage licence

How far ahead do you apply for an Eau Claire County marriage licence, and what does it cost?

Apply at least 3 calendar days but not more than 63 calendar days before the ceremony; the licence is issued 3 days after you apply and must be used within 60 days. The fee is $105.00 (cash, local check, or debit/credit card with a convenience fee), and a waiver of the 3-day waiting period may be issued for an additional $25.00. Source: Eau Claire County Clerk — marriage licence

When can you book an Eau Claire city park pavilion for a wedding?

The City of Eau Claire opens wedding reservations for the next year on the first Wednesday in December; pavilions can be reserved for dates from May 15 to September 30, at least one week ahead, with a three-hour minimum and no charge beyond eight hours. Phoenix Park costs $24 an hour Monday to Friday and $36 an hour on weekends, while Carson, Mt. Simon, Owen, Riverview and Rod & Gun parks cost $20 an hour Monday to Friday and $26 an hour on weekends. Source: City of Eau Claire — park pavilion reservations

Does a wedding reservation in an Eau Claire city park give you the whole park?

No. A wedding reservation covers only the area described, not the whole park, and the wedding party cannot ask general park users to leave unless they are in the reserved area. Decorations can be tied up, but tape, nails and other adhesives are prohibited. Source: City of Eau Claire — park pavilion reservations

Checked against each authority’s own page in September 2026. Fees change — confirm before you budget.

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