Buying a watch as a wedding or anniversary gift feels different than buying almost anything else. It’s not trendy like sneakers and it’s not purely sentimental like a framed photo. A watch sits right in the middle because it’s practical, worn every day, and quietly meaningful. Most women searching for “best watch for husband” or […]

When the temperature drops below zero and the wind chill advisory kicks in, the last thing on most Wisconsin parents’ minds is, “Hey, let’s go outside and take pictures.” The instinct is to hibernate, wrap everyone in blankets, and wait for spring. But here’s my opinion… if you only document your family when it’s 70 […]

Rewind to a few weeks ago; I was in Garden City, New York, photographing a branding session for Rachel Perry when this motorcycle roared past us…powerful exhaust rumbling that I could feel vibrating up my legs into my gut. And in that moment, instead of being annoyed or irritated or startled by the interruption, I […]

When I photographed my very first paid session here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I was a wreck. I paced around my house, checked my gear bag six times, and convinced myself my camera battery would combust mid-shoot. (Spoiler: it didn’t.) I was so focused on all the ways it could go wrong that I almost forgot […]

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 […]

…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 […]

I am pregnant with my first baby!! September 8, 2024 can’t come soon enough and I cannot wait to meet him or her! It is May 14, 2024 and I am 23 weeks & 2 days, which means I have only 3 more months to go! Wow, time is flying by! I am just so […]

A fun natural light photo studio that’s available for hourly, half-day, and full-day rentals. With plenty of windows, the space is brightly lit all day!  The “Green Room” Photography Studio Space is a naturally lit, plant-filled, modern portrait photography studio available for rent in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Read more about our Milwaukee Photography Studio for rent. […]

Running a blog and/or business can be overwhelming, especially when you are trying to do it all yourself. Today, I am sharing my favorite software and apps that help me run my blog and photography business smoothly! These tools have helped me save time and energy, which allows me to focus on what’s important – […]

If you’re looking for the best SD cards for DSLR cameras in 2022, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we will compare and contrast the top five SD cards on the market right now. We’ll take a look at their speeds, prices, and other features to help you decide which one […]

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