Hi, I’m Cody
(he/him)
Owner + Photographer
2016 was my most defining year. I founded Tandem Photography after graduating from UW-Madison with a chemistry degree, got married, and grew my mustache!
My wife and I are Door County natives and live in Sturgeon Bay.
I throw birthday parties for my cats, Basil and Jester.
My free time is almost always devoted to tennis or Magic the Gathering. If I’m not playing, I’m likely researching string tensions or designing new decks. Hobbies are a big deal to me!
My favorite meal is White Gull’s Eggs Benedict and Hash Browns, but I’m also a sucker for fresh baked cookies and bread with butter.
I’d rather camp than stay in a hotel. Reserve Newport State Park’s site 16 if you can get it!
I wanted to be a cowboy when I was a kid.
I’m quite introverted in my day-to-day life, but I can turn on the charm when photographing weddings. I love a slow, recharge day afterwards!
Quick Facts
What the team says about Cody
“Cody’s talent as a photographer goes far beyond simply capturing candid moments - he has an instinct for creating them. Throughout a wedding day, he builds little pockets of joy where people feel relaxed and fully themselves. It’s in the way he connects with couples, gently guides without being overbearing, and reads a room with keen awareness that makes his work so memorable.
Cody strikes a rare balance between being deeply professional and genuinely personal. He takes his craft seriously, but never lets it feel stiff or transactional. His presence is warm, calm, and quietly confident. Couples feel taken care of. Vendors feel supported. Our team feels grounded. That sense of ease allows joy to surface naturally, and Cody is always there to catch it. Working alongside him reminds us that the best photography - moments that feel honest and alive - is rooted in trust.
Beyond the camera, Cody is Tandem’s owner and the visionary behind our mission. He’s constantly thinking about how to strengthen the team, elevate the client experience, and raise the standard of what we create together. A true lifelong learner, Cody approaches his work with curiosity and a growth mindset. He has a rare ability to see how people, process, creativity, and purpose intersect. It’s because of that vision Tandem gets better year after year.”
