Milwaukee Luxury

Wedding & Portrait Photography

Midwest Charm with Love

Brother & Sister Photography Team based in the Midwest Photographing Weddings, Families, & Portraits!

Family is Our

Number One Priority

Hailing from Wisconsin (Kayleigh near Green Bay and Kyle near Milwaukee), we are intimately acquainted with the charming character and farmhouse rustic vibes that define the Midwest.

We strongly believe that every family and couple is truly unique and beautiful which is why we proudly support the LGBTQ+ community. Love is love and we are dedicated to capturing your precious moments and telling your story with authenticity! <3

DeGroot Designs combines their talents and passion with Back Roots to celebrate clients individuality and capture their spirit and happiness in one new studio!

In Action!

Meet the Team

Our combined experience and skills result in bright, stylized photos with elegant lighting, stylized values, and beautiful colors that complement the modern photography aesthetic. We are always up to date with the latest trends and are open to adapting our styles to suit your unique interests and preferences. We ensure that every shot is thoughtfully framed and executed, ensuring a visually stunning collection of memories.

  • Photographer | Editor | Designer

    Kyle lends his technical finesse, problem-solving, and artistic skills to the team. With over 7 years of experience running his own photography business, BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, and working with Lifetouch Photography and marketing with General Capital Group, Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge and photography expertise to the table. From fixing any issues with photos through Photoshop and image manipulation to website and logo design, he ensures that every aspect of the business runs smoothly.

  • Photographer | Editor | Business

    Kayleigh brings the heart and soul to the lens, meticulously capturing moments with an eye for detail and a love for crafting memorable experiences. She seamlessly handles photography, planning, editing, and all things creative within the business. Kayleigh's innate ability to connect with clients and her knack for adding rustic elements and handmade props make each session a truly personalized and delightful affair. With Rustic Lens being her third business endeavor and over 15 years of photography experience, she is excellent at ensuring that the Clients get exactly what they want!

Kind Words

  • Michelle

    Kyle was amazing to work with from the start! He truly listened to what the bride and groom wanted and communicated throughout, meeting with us beforehand to check out the event space and sharing ideas with the bride. They were friendly and gracious throughout the wedding. Many of our guests commented how wonderful both Kyle and Tanner were. A blog and preview photos were available less than a week after the wedding and are just stunning. We are in love with the pictures!

  • Taylor

    Working with Kyle made family photos such an easy and fun experience. There was no awkward standing around trying to figure out what to do with my hands or whether the photo would look cheesy afterward. He always let us have first go and took some great candid shots, but grounded us with great instructions on what to do to get a bunch of amazing looking photos in the end.

  • Ali

    They have done better portraits of me than when I had my senior photos done years ago. I Highly Recommend.

  • Heather

    Kayleigh does an amazing job at everything she gets her hands on. Whether it’s centerpieces, photos, hair, crafts, invitations, glass, wood, paper she’s the go to girl. She did our family photos, my sisters maternity photos, also did so many things for my wedding, my bridal shower invites, my Save the dates, wedding invites and so much more! Check her out you won’t be disappointed!