Southeast Wisconsin is a treasure trove for families looking to capture timeless moments through photography. With its mix of rolling prairies, vibrant gardens, historic parks, and Lake Michigan’s shoreline, this region offers countless picture-perfect backdrops. Whether you’re planning seasonal portraits or milestone family photos, the best parks for family photos in SE Wisconsin provide the […]
Last night, I pulled out the ice bin from our wedding, filled it with all-natural bubble bath, tossed in a few rubber duckies, grabbed some mums from the yard… and boom. A simple evening turned into one of my favorite photos of Baby Lake to date!! Here’s the thing: you don’t need a Pinterest-perfect backdrop […]
I still get chills when I think about lighting that evening on Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan beach. Carly and Chaz arrived and the universe basically said, “Okay, it’s showtime.” The sunshine was gentle and golden and the breeze just enough to make her hair move around her face. Fast forward a few days after our session; […]
If you are lowering your prices or offering freebies just to get booked, hear this: discounts do not create loyalty. Yes, they might fill your calendar short term. But research in consumer psychology shows that price-driven customers are the least loyal. They are far more likely to switch brands or service providers for the next […]
“I just want one photo where I don’t hate how I look.” She said it under her breath, trying to laugh it off, but I heard her. And I felt it. Because I’ve said the same thing. Before I became a mom, I thought I understood why women hesitated to be in front of the […]
I used to think I understood how stressful picking outfits for family photos could be. I’d reassure clients with tips, pin inspo boards, and send gentle reminder emails that said things like, “Coordinating, not matching, is key!” But then I became a mom. And had to get three of us dressed, at the same time, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
