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 […]
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 […]
Let’s get something straight: Yes, AI is changing the job market. No, that doesn’t mean you’re getting replaced. But it does mean your role is about to shift — big time. Most people are still stuck on the “AI is coming for our jobs” narrative. But they’re missing the bigger picture: AI isn’t just replacing […]
If ChatGPT keeps giving you captions that sound like a corporate intern wrote them during their lunch break, it’s not the tool—it’s how you’re using it. Let’s fix that in under 5 minutes. First: Your Brand Voice Is NOT “Friendly” I need you to get way more specific than “fun” or “professional.” Here’s what ChatGPT […]
AI is supposed to make things easier. You open ChatGPT. You type your prompt. You expect magic.But instead, you get 5 “meh” ideas, a weirdly formal email, and a caption that sounds like it was written by a robot named Kevin. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever found yourself spending more time fixing what AI gives […]
If you’re searching for a Milwaukee family photographer or looking for the perfect location for your next family photo session, let me introduce you to my favorite backdrop: Lake Michigan. As a family photographer based right here in Milwaukee, I’ve shot at tons of beautiful locations—but Lake Michigan always tops my list. Whether we’re at […]
