Sep 232 min read

Discover Nice Shots! Photography: Framing Life’s Best Moments in Madison

Downtown Madison Photography and Souvenirs

Capturing those special moments is what it’s all about, whether it’s the joy of a wedding or the stunning fall colors on the beautiful Madison riverfront. Stephanie Hellmann of Nice Shots! Photography has been snapping once-in-a-lifetime memories since she opened up her business in 1998.

Stephanie’s journey began in 1980 when she received her first camera—a 35 mm SLR. As she honed her photography skills, people began to notice her work and sought her out as their photographer. In 1998, she opened her studio on Mulberry Street, later moving to 131 E Main Street in 2009.

Photo Credit to Lindsay Holley with Madison Main Street.

The name “Nice Shots! Photography” came from a friend who helped her get started. “After all, ‘Nice Shots’ is what you say when you see a great photo, right?” she joked. Stephanie’s business offers a range of services, from headshots to major events, but she finds weddings particularly rewarding. “Weddings are hard work, but it’s such an honor to capture the joy between the couple throughout the day.”

Photo Credit to Lindsay Holley with Madison Main Street.

Beyond photography, Nice Shots! offers photo restoration and custom framing. The studio is open Monday through Saturday, welcoming customers to share their stories and explore a variety of prints and souvenirs, including bookmarks, t-shirts, sweatshirts, magnets, and postcards, all featuring Stephanie’s photographs of Madison. One of her favorite products is the Madison Calendar, which showcases the beauty of the city throughout the year.

Photo Credit to Lindsay Holley with Madison Main Street.

Reflecting on her experiences, Stephanie expressed her love for the people she’s met through her work. “I’m happy I’ve had the opportunity to use my talents to help others.” She has also volunteered her time for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, an organization that provides remembrance photography for parents experiencing the loss of a baby.

Nice Shots! Photography has been an important part of Madison, capturing all the important moments that make this community so great.

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