Wedding photography and videography in Janesville and Beloit, Wisconsin, from VIDART — a Madison, Wisconsin studio that works across Rock County and the Wisconsin–Illinois stateline with no travel fee anywhere in our service area. Half-day and full-day rates, digital delivery included, no hourly surprises.
Local knowledge. The 18 Janesville-area venues listed below are places we know well or have scouted; we plan your timeline around their light, not a generic one.
Simple pricing. $1,500 for a half day (up to 5 hours) or $3,000 for a full day (up to 10 hours), delivered as edited high-resolution JPGs in an online gallery and on a USB flash drive, with a print release. Albums, prints and archive drives are optional add-ons.
Photo and video from one team. Add videography at the same rate: one crew, one timeline, one contract.
Janesville wedding venues we photograph
These are the Janesville-area venues couples ask us about most. The notes are the things that matter when we plan a wedding day there — where the light is, whether the ceremony is indoors or out, what the room looks like once the dancing starts.
Downtown, hotels, historic and industrial spaces
- 10 South (Janesville, WI – downtown, up to 375 guests) — Restored National Guard armory: cream brick facade, arched windows, wrought-iron Juliet balcony; Main Hall with ornate brick and lofted steel beams; Hearth Patio courtyard ceremony with outdoor fireplace; two dressing suites.
- The Venue (Janesville, WI – downtown, up to 300 guests) — Second Empire-style historic building renovated in 2015, overlooks the Rock River downtown; outdoor options n/a.
- Janesville Conference Center at Holiday Inn Express (Janesville, WI, up to 800 guests) — About 15,000 sq ft of ballroom and banquet space with on-site hotel rooms; hotel ballroom lighting, plan for flash or off-camera light.
- Bodacious Shops of Block 42 (Janesville, WI – downtown, up to 100 guests) — Three downtown shops under one roof (food, drinks, retail) used for small receptions; intimate storefront setting.
- The Loft at Gray Goose (Janesville, WI, up to 160 guests) — Budget-friendly reception loft in a historic 1840s building.
- Ironworks Hotel Beloit (Beloit, WI – downtown riverfront, up to 200 guests) — Industrial-heritage boutique hotel on the Rock River; intimate weddings around 50 up to 200-guest banquets; riverside views; catering by Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint; overnight rooms on site.
- The Rooftop at Hotel Goodwin (Beloit, WI – downtown, up to 50 guests) — Boutique hotel rooftop with city and river views over downtown Beloit; intimate receptions; catering by Velvet Buffalo Cafe; open-sky light, watch for wind and harsh midday sun.
- The Barrel House at G5 Brewing (Beloit, WI, up to 200 guests) — Brewery event space on a hill at the edge of Beloit; outdoor ceremony details n/a.
- The Castle at 501 Prospect (Beloit, WI – 501 Prospect St, up to 249 guests) — Former 1906 church converted to a performance and event space; 3-5 rooms, largest 1,000-2,499 sq ft; in-house catering.
- La Casa Grande (Beloit, WI – downtown, up to 300 guests) — Historic brick building with painted vintage wall advertisements; catering from the on-site Mexican restaurant or sister Italian restaurant Domenico’s.
- Beckman Mill (Friends of Beckman Mill) (Beloit, WI – Beckman Mill County Park, up to 100 guests) — Outdoor weddings beside a restored 1868 grist mill with dam, mill pond, fish ladder and footbridge; 50-acre county park setting.
Barns, gardens, country clubs and wineries
- Glen Erin Golf Club (Janesville, WI, up to 450 guests) — Renovated Celtic House clubhouse with over 12,000 sq ft of event space; golf course backdrops for outdoor ceremonies; in-house culinary team.
- The Barn on Prairie (Janesville, WI – 5828 S County Rd G, up to 175 guests) — Restored traditional barn, 2,200 sq ft event hall; ceremony indoors or outdoors, reception indoors only; Bridal House with two getting-ready spaces; woods, meadow and panoramic field views.
- Rotary Botanical Gardens (Janesville, WI – 1455 Palmer Dr, up to 250 guests) — Six rentable ceremony gardens (French Formal Rose, Sunken, Gazebo, Wellness, Reception, North Point); fountain and pond views; Parker Education Center and Atrium for receptions; outdoor ceremonies May through October only.
- Beloit Club (Beloit, WI, up to 250 guests) — 24,000 sq ft clubhouse; Wilmot Ballroom with tall windows; outdoor ceremony site with archway on manicured grounds; mahogany foyer staircase for first looks; sand traps and rolling lawns for portraits.
- Old Coon Creek Inn (Beloit, WI – Town of Newark, up to 200 guests) — 120 acres of oak savanna bordering Beckman Mill Park; waterfront ceremony site, pavilion, renovated horse barn, farmhouse and bridal house; private estate at the end of a township road.
- DC Estate Winery (South Beloit, IL – near I-90, up to 250 guests) — Tuscan-style countryside winery with outdoor pavilion, tasting room and ballroom; outdoor ceremony site beside pond and creek.
- The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms (Rockton, IL – 6786 Yale Bridge Rd, up to 450 guests) — 130-acre estate with vineyard setting; 10,000 sq ft rustic-elegant pavilion with sliding glass doors onto the countryside and a 40-foot masonry fireplace; one event per day; exclusive catering by Henrici’s.
If your venue is not listed, it is almost certainly somewhere we can scout before your date — ask when you check availability.
Getting married in the Janesville area: licenses and civil ceremonies
Marriage licenses for Janesville weddings come from the county, not the city. In Rock County, WI the office is the Rock County Clerk at 51 S. Main Street, 2nd Floor (Rock County Courthouse), Janesville, WI 53545. The license fee is $110 (cash, local check, money order or card with service fee; non-refundable). Waiting period: 3-day waiting period: apply at least 4 and no more than 60 days before the wedding; waiver at clerk’s discretion for $25; license valid 60 days; proof of 30 days Wisconsin residency required; processed 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri, appointments recommended and given precedence over walk-ins. The Rock County, WI courthouse is not currently performing ceremonies: clerk does not perform ceremonies; couples must name their officiant when applying; a Court Commissioner may be available, call the clerk at 608-757-5660 (marriage info line 608-757-5666). Rules and fees change, so confirm on the official page before you book a date. If you are planning a courthouse or civil ceremony, our half-day coverage ($1,500) covers the ceremony, a celebration meal and portraits nearby.
| County | License fee | Waiting period | Courthouse / civil ceremony | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock County, WI Rock County Clerk | $110 (cash, local check, money order or card with service fee; non-refundable) | 3-day waiting period: apply at least 4 and no more than 60 days before the wedding; waiver at clerk’s discretion for $25; license valid 60 days; proof of 30 days Wisconsin residency required; processed 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri, appointments recommended and given precedence over walk-ins | no – clerk does not perform ceremonies; couples must name their officiant when applying; a Court Commissioner may be available, call the clerk at 608-757-5660 (marriage info line 608-757-5666) | official page |
Where Janesville couples take their portraits
Portrait and engagement-session locations we recommend around Janesville. Where a park or garden requires a photography permit, we arrange it as part of the day.
- Rotary Botanical Gardens (Janesville, WI) — Twenty-plus themed gardens including the French Formal Rose Garden, Sunken Garden and Gazebo Garden; fountain and pond; peak bloom and best color May through October. Permit: Gardens post a Photography and Videography Policy; confirm current session rules and fees with RBG at 608-752-3885 before booking.
- Beckman Mill County Park (Beloit, WI – Town of Newark) — Restored 1868 grist mill, dam, mill pond, fish ladder and footbridge; oak savanna borders Old Coon Creek Inn; soft directional light along the pond in late afternoon. Permit: County park; permit rules n/a.
- Downtown Beloit riverfront and pedestrian bridge (Beloit, WI – Riverside Drive and Public Ave) — Rock River views from the pedestrian bridge and Riverside Drive, with Ironworks Hotel and Eclipse Center on the bank; evening light across the water and industrial-heritage brick as backdrops.
- Beloit College campus (Beloit, WI) — Founded 1846 before Wisconsin statehood; Middle College is Beloit’s oldest building; collegiate brick, lawns and mature trees. Permit: College property; check with the college before commercial sessions.
- Downtown Janesville (High Street and Rock River) (Janesville, WI) — 10 South’s cream brick facade, arched windows and Juliet balcony; The Venue overlooks the Rock River; historic storefronts and bridges for urban couple portraits.
- Lincoln-Tallman House grounds (Janesville, WI – 426 N Jackson St) — Italianate historic mansion with lawn grounds; classic architecture for formal portraits. Permit: Rock County Historical Society campus; arrange access through RCHS (608-756-4509).
- The Beloit Club grounds (Beloit, WI) — Mahogany foyer staircase for first looks; sand traps, rolling lawns and manicured golf course for golden-hour portraits. Permit: Private club; venue clients only.
- Over The Vines vineyard (Edgerton, WI) — Vineyard rows, 1888 barn, hills and meadows; backlit rows at golden hour. Permit: Private venue; clients only, May through mid-October.
- Coachman’s Golf Resort course (Edgerton, WI) — Fountain backdrop on the golf course ceremony site; open fairways for wide shots. Permit: Private resort; venue clients only.
Good to know. Janesville’s population was 65,615 in the 2020 census and an estimated 66,929 as of July 1, 2025. Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL), at 1716 W Airport Road in Janesville, handles air cargo, corporate aviation and charter flights; its site lists no scheduled airline service, so commercial flights use Madison, Rockford, Milwaukee or Chicago. Beloit College was founded in 1846, the same year Beloit was founded and before Wisconsin became a state; Middle College is Beloit’s oldest building.
Wedding videography in Janesville
Our video coverage is filmed by a second shooter working alongside the photographer, so neither one is in the other’s frame. You receive an edited highlight film plus the full ceremony and toasts, with clean audio from wireless lavaliers and the DJ board.
Looking for film only? See Janesville wedding videography, or watch recent work in the video portfolio.
Pricing
Same rates for photography and videography. Book one, or add the second for the same price.
| Coverage | Photography | Videography | Both |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half day — up to 5 hours | $1,500 | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Full day — up to 10 hours | $3,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
Every booking includes professional editing, an online gallery, a USB flash drive with the edited high-resolution JPGs (or the finished films), and a print release so you can print anywhere. Videography includes an edited highlight film plus the full ceremony and toasts.
Albums, parent albums, prints, canvases, archive drives with the RAW files and discs are available as add-ons — see the pricing page for the full list. A $300 non-refundable deposit holds your date; the balance is due on the day. Destination weddings are the full-day rate plus travel.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Janesville?
Wedding photography in the Janesville area typically runs from about $1,500 to $4,500 for a full day. VIDART charges $1,500 for a half day or $3,000 for a full day, and videography is available at the same rates on its own or as an add-on.
Do you charge travel fees to Janesville?
No. Janesville is inside our service area, which covers Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, Missouri and Michigan with no travel fees. Destination weddings outside the Midwest are the full-day rate plus travel.
Can you photograph a courthouse or elopement wedding in Janesville?
Yes. Our $1,500 half day covers a civil ceremony, a celebration meal and portraits nearby. The Rock County, WI courthouse is not currently performing ceremonies: clerk does not perform ceremonies; couples must name their officiant when applying; a Court Commissioner may be available, call the clerk at 608-757-5660 (marriage info line 608-757-5666). Check the county page for current rules.
How far in advance should we book?
Popular Saturdays from May through October in the Janesville area book 9-12 months ahead. Off-season and weekday dates are often available on shorter notice.
How long until we get our photos and video?
Finished files take 2-12 weeks depending on the season and our editing backlog: edited photos usually arrive in 2-6 weeks and finished films in 4-12 weeks. If you need something right away, we can deliver the unedited JPGs – or raw footage on request – within 72 hours of the wedding.
Do we need a permit for photos at Rotary Botanical Gardens?
Gardens post a Photography and Videography Policy; confirm current session rules and fees with RBG at 608-752-3885 before booking. We arrange permits as part of the day wherever they are required.
Do we get the raw files?
You receive every edited high-resolution JPG in your gallery and on a USB drive with a print release. An archive hard drive with all the RAW files is available as a $250 add-on.
Beyond Janesville
We photograph weddings across the Midwest with no travel fee inside our service area: Milwaukee, Chicago, Green Bay, Rockford, Dubuque, Davenport and the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, Appleton and Oshkosh, Iowa City, La Crosse, Minneapolis and St. Paul, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Des Moines and Omaha, Wausau, the Driftless Area (Dodgeville–Platteville), Madison, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Dells and Baraboo, Door County, Galena, Kenosha and Racine, Waukesha County and Lake Country, Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, Sheboygan, Kohler and Fond du Lac, Peoria and Bloomington-Normal, Rochester and Winona, Grand Rapids and Holland, South Bend and Elkhart. We also produce corporate video and film production.
Check your date
Peak Saturdays in the Janesville area book 9–12 months out. Send your date and venue and we will confirm availability within a day.