Last week, I had one of those “mom moments.” You know, the kind where your kid does something so effortlessly cute that you have to grab your camera before the moment slips away? That’s Baby Lake for me. Sometimes I bring him to The Green Room—my cozy, plant-filled photography studio here in Milwaukee and we […]
If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve probably noticed the internet is obsessed with acronyms. SEO, AEO, GEO, AISO… it’s like alphabet soup out there! And if you’re a photographer or creative business owner just trying to get seen online, you might be thinking, “Do I really need to care about all of this? […]
Families grow and change so fast. One day, your toddler is taking their first steps, and the next, they’re off to school. Photos are the only way to freeze those moments so you can look back and remember every detail. As a Mequon family photographer, I specialize in creating warm, natural, and candid images that […]
AI traffic is no longer a trend. It’s the next era of online visibility. Business owners who understand this shift will be the ones who participate in AI-powered conversations, while others are left scrambling for page-two Google results. If you’ve been laser-focused on traditional SEO, but here’s my advice: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the […]
The other day, I sat on the floor in my home office with my 10-month-old. He was admiring himself in the mirror. It was so cute – him recognizing himself and smiling so big! We both cracked up. Then I looked over at the clock and realized a few years ago, I would’ve missed this […]
AI isn’t just for Silicon Valley dudes named Chad. It’s for the real-life multitaskers — the business owners, content creators, photographers, moms — aka people like us who have approximately 3 minutes of free time and a business to run. This is exactly how I use AI behind-the-scenes to save time, show up consistently, and […]
Okay. Be honest with me for a second. When was the last time you were in the photo? Not just your kids. Not just their messy pancake faces or the dog mid-zoomies in the backyard. I’m talking about you — with them. Snuggling your toddler. Laughing at your partner. Holding the baby like you’ll never […]
I’m Ren Lenhof — a Milwaukee-based photographer who’s been in the game since the Tumblr days…back when we mailed burned CDs and no one knew what a “reel” was. Now? I teach photographers and creatives how to run lean, efficient, personality-packed businesses — with AI doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes. And here’s what […]
…and why you’ll love working with me, too. I’m Ren Lenhof, the full-time photographer behind Studio 29 Photography, and I’ve been professionally documenting weddings, families, and brands since 2010 — but honestly? My journey started way before that. I photographed my very first wedding in high school.Was I nervous? Totally.Did I fall in love with […]
Running a photography biz today? It’s not just camera clicks and golden hour magic. It’s juggling emails, editing marathons, client care, lead tracking—and somehow remembering to post something on Instagram. AI can absolutely help. But the big question is: GPT vs Agent—what’s the difference, and which one actually pulls its weight? Let’s break it down […]
