I'm IN THE BUSINESS OF BOTTLING UP: your most precious MOMENTS and your STORies.
My APPROACH: OBSERVE. CLICK. WAIT. CLICK. STEP CLOSER. CLICK. observe. STEP AWAY. CLICK.
If you're here, you already know the moments are flying by.
Yes! I want amazing photos
of my family right now
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studio 29 photography SPECIALIZEs IN FAMILY Photography & NEWBORN photography
If you're here, on my site, looking for Wisconsin's best family photographer,
you already know the moments are flying by.
You're watching your kids grow faster than you can keep up with, and you are constantly scrolling through your phone trying to find that one photo where everyone's actually looking half-decent ...
and all you've got is 47 blurry iPhone shots.
And now that I’m a mom myself, I get it on a cellular level. If you’ve been waiting for things to feel calmer… don’t. Book it now, I’ll make your chaos look like magic!!
In five years, you'll never forget having photos taken by me.
No one ever looks back and says, “I wish we’d waited until life slowed down.”
They say, “I’m so glad we did this!!”
Since 2010, I've photographed thousands of families... and photographed campaigns for PUMA, Nordstrom, Martha Stewart, Barstool Sports, and more & I've built my entire business on one thing: efficiently capturing real connection.
I love being YOUR family photographer because I GET IT!
Imagine walking down your hallway next year and seeing your kids’ gap-toothed smiles and clingy hugs frozen on your walls. Every time you pass those portraits, you’ll feel the love and laughter from this season of life all over again.
I don’t do stiff, overly posed family photos.
I show up at your house, your favorite park, or my studio and document the real stuff:
the mundane but incredibly beautiful moments that happen in the milli-seconds between snack-time meltdowns & the shoe negotiations. I am freakishly amazing at capturing the beautiful magic that happens within the chaos, because that’s being a family really is!
If you want everyone in perfectly matching outfits, smiling at the camera on cue, and a photographer counting down the minutes... I’m not your girl.
But if you want someone to take family photos that make you feel something every time you walk by them, let’s make it happen.
studio 29 photography
press & Clients
Studio 29 Photography
Clients
in-Studio family photography SESSIONS
& you-choose-location portrait sessions
Starting at $600
YOU'LL RECEIVE ALL FINALIZED DIGITAL FILES WITH FULL PRINT RIGHTS WITHIN A FEW WEEKS FROM yOUR SESSION
Sessions range from ~30 minutes to 70 minutes, 50-200+ finalized IMAGES
2025 STUDIO 29 WEDDINGS
Start at ~$5,500
WEDDINGS INCLUDE: 2 LEAD PHOTOGRAPHERS (CALEB + REN) ON WEDDING DAY
& ALL FINALIZED DIGITAL FILES + PRINT ORDERING GALLERY
FEEL FREE TO REQUEST SPECIFIC DETAILS:
REN@FOTO-29.COM
FOR PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY, SMALL BUSINESS BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY, PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS, AND COMMERCIAL WORK
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YOU, your family & your stories
are one of a kind,
and your photos
will be too.
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When you book a family photography session with Studio 29 Photography, everything’s included: your photos shoot with me Ren Lenhof, the editing, and a full online gallery of finalized images ready to download, print, frame and hang on your walls!
No hidden costs or having to choose only a few favorites photos, you get them ALL!!
Your gallery stays accessible long-term, so you can re-download your images anytime. Because family memories shouldn’t come with an expiration date.
Since 2010, I’ve photographed hundreds of Milwaukee families and I can't wait to capture yours!
My Promise As Wisconsin's Family Photographer
Click to read 100+ FIVE Star Reviews!
Brenna said, "I highly recommend Studio29 Photography! Ren was so flexible and accommodating with scheduling our newborn photos, choosing a location, and including our two furry family members. It was so fun to have her assistant (Baby Lake) along for the session too.
The TAT was quicker than expected and the photos are beautiful and everything we hoped for. I’m so glad we will have these to look back on forever!"
Proud wisconsin Photographer For:
The Studio 29 Photography Experience
When you book a session with me, you’re not signing up for a fast-food version of family photos. I’m not McDonald’s… I don’t serve “quick, cheap, and convenient” galleries that feel disposable a year later. The families who choose to work with Studio 29 Photography want legacy… something they’ll still love & cherish in 20+ years!!
My process is intentionally simple and efficient for you and intentionally detailed for me. From the moment you reach out, everything is clear, guided, and stress-free. Your job is to show up with your people and have a great time and I take care of the rest!
After the session, the pace changes on purpose. I don’t firehose you with photos overnight because I don’t shoot for speed… I shoot for legacy. I hand-edit each image one by one, polishing every photo you receive is strong enough to print.
That’s why my turnaround is a few weeks and why every gallery includes 50–100+ frameworthy images with no paywalls or hidden upgrades. If it lands in your gallery, it’s because I believe it belongs on your walls or printed in an album.
Studio 29 is for families who want the real thing… honest moments, gorgeous color, natural emotion, and a photographer who knows how to capture the chaos, the quiet, and everything in between. Your photos deserve time, care, and intention… and that’s exactly what you’re investing in.
Why I love being your wisconsin Family Photographer:
And THAT is what I capture during each and every one of my family sessions.
Sure we all love a good photo of everyone smiling at the camera, so I try to get those finished first - because there are SO MANY OTHER MOMENTS I want to remember AND so much I want my baby boy to be able to look back on.
As a mom, you are the center of their universe (for some of you, even now, you can see that starting to shift). And while raising young children and "being their everything" can be exhausting, you still want to hold onto this stage as long as possible.
I am here to do that for you by...
- Capturing those sweet little details - chubby baby thighs, the little curls in their hair, their adorable belly laugh, first tooth, or their tiny hand holding onto your single finger because it's all they can grasp.
- Preserving the memories of your children's joy when you hug them, tickle them, dance with them, hug them, or snuggle them close.
- Snapping photos of the small changes in your children's faces that sometimes is difficult to see when you see them daily.
- Capturing the bond between siblings.
- Documenting how much your children look up to and admire you (even if they don't always show it).
Why am I a lifestyle family photographer?
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what's it like to work with
studio 29 photography?
Full Disclosure: I'm excited to hear you ask that because between you and me...
*looks left*
*looks right*
Having a crappy photo-taking experience ... blows.
Having crappy photos delivered to your inbox after a crappy photo experience ... really blows.
But, you won't have either when you work with Studio 29 Photography.
I am great with deadlines, client communication, and making people laugh - all while infusing
the signature Studio 29 Photography experience into every session!
I help families capture memories they’ll treasure forever, without the stress of stiff posing or fake smiles.
"Ren is MAGIC! We love how beautifully you capture the intimate moments and how laid back, yet professional you are."
"You're worth every penny! My memories are priceless and you continue to capture them perfectly over and over again!"
"You are so incredibly talented! These pictures are amazing & we couldn’t be happier! Thank you so much for capturing these moments for us!!!! We are obsessed! 🥰"
"I love every single one of my family photos! I never wanted the gallery to end!"
"I have never had family photos taken in just 30 minutes that I've loved so much! I cannot believe how many you got!
Now I just need a bigger house so I can frame them all!"
"We loved working with Ren so much! I'll rewind for a sec ... I love getting family pictures taken around the same time every year, like, to look back on and use for Christmas cards and such -- but I also kinda hate getting family pictures taken when the day itself rolls around. It just feels stressful to me, like, are my kids going to be in OK moods? I hope the outfits I picked look nice! Please, no one melt down or spill anything or fall asleep on the car ride over to the session! lol
"Ren made me feel like we had all the time in the world; nothing was rushed or frazzled or stressful. She was super patient and great with the kids -- to the point where my daughter was like, inviting her over for a "playdate" at our house, haha -- and it was just a super nice experience, overall. I think she was able to get all the shots she needed for our family session, because we were thrilled by the final gallery. I loved SO many, it was like, "how will I ever choose?" The lighting was perfect, we didn't have to wait too long to see a preview, there were SO many photo options I loved, and I even ordered a few prints, as well. I loved these pics so much! Basically, Ren's my favorite photographer I've worked with -- and we've moved around/used quite a few over the years! Great communication, love her photography style, and will absolutely use her again and again for as long as we remain in Milwaukee. Don't be deterred by the price ... a lot goes into this! Between the session itself and the editing, remember that you get what you pay for. Your kids will only be this little once! Worth it to spend the extra money to make sure you're *delighted* by the final result."
"We had such a great experience with Ren! She was professional yet personable, making us and our pups feel comfortable right away. I love her style and the great vibe she brought to the shoot. She really listened to what we wanted and made sure to capture it perfectly. The studio area was so cute, and we’re really pleased with how the photos turned out. Highly recommend!"
