Business Details
Award-Winning Portrait Photography in Madison, WI
Larsen Portrait Design is an award-winning photography studio dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments through authentic, storytelling portraits. With over two decades of experience, our founder Lee Larsen has earned national recognition for his ability to create images that reflect individuality and emotion. Our team approaches each session with passion and artistry, whether photographing seniors, families, executives, or scenic landscapes. We prioritize natural lighting and personalized sessions scheduled during optimal evening hours to ensure exceptional results. Clients benefit from flexible package options tailored to diverse budgets, with a commitment to making every portrait experience enjoyable and memorable.Our work has been celebrated for its modern, unposed aesthetic that preserves genuine connections and personal narratives. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, we serve clients across the Midwest while maintaining a strong local presence. Lee's dedication to his craft is rooted in his personal values of faith and family, which inform our approach to client relationships. We guarantee freedom of expression in every session, ensuring portraits that truly represent each subject's unique identity. Our studio combines technical expertise with a heartfelt commitment to storytelling, creating images that clients treasure for generations.
Services
Senior Portraits
Business Portraits
Family Portraits
Children's Portraits
Scenic Photography
Highlights and features
- Lee is one of the country's highest awarded photographers with proven expertise
- Sessions prioritize natural lighting and personalized storytelling approaches
- Flexible packages accommodate diverse budgets and client needs
- Modern, unposed aesthetic that preserves authentic moments
- 20+ years of experience serving Wisconsin and Midwest clients
Services
Senior Portraits
Custom senior portrait sessions capture individuality through modern, storytelling imagery. Sessions include location scouting, styling guidance, and multiple outfit changes. Our approach emphasizes natural lighting and candid moments to create timeless images that reflect each subject's personality and achievements during this pivotal life transition.
Business Portraits
Professional business portraits combine technical precision with artistic composition to showcase professional identity. Sessions focus on creating polished, authentic images that enhance personal branding while maintaining approachability. We offer studio and on-location options with coordinated background and lighting setups tailored to each client's industry requirements.
Family Portraits
Document family connections through cohesive portraits that balance posed and candid elements. Sessions emphasize natural interactions and emotional bonds while accommodating multi-generational groups. Our approach creates heirloom-quality images that preserve family dynamics and relationships in authentic, storytelling compositions.
Children's Portraits
Specialized sessions for children focus on capturing developmental milestones through playful, unposed imagery. We create age-appropriate environments that encourage natural expressions and movements. The process prioritizes child comfort while producing timeless portraits that preserve youthful innocence and personality during formative years.
Scenic Photography
Landscape photography services document natural beauty through carefully composed scenic images. Sessions focus on light quality, compositional balance, and seasonal elements to create striking visual narratives. We specialize in Midwest landscapes, emphasizing unique geographical features and atmospheric conditions to produce gallery-quality nature photographs.
People
Lee Larsen
Photographer & Owner
Award-winning photographer with 20+ years of experience specializing in portrait and scenic photography. Recognized nationally for storytelling imagery that captures authentic moments. Combines technical expertise with a passion for preserving personal narratives through visual art.
Questions
What types of portrait sessions do you offer?
We offer senior portraits, business portraits, family portraits, children's portraits, and scenic photography sessions tailored to individual client needs.
How do I book a session?
Contact us via email or phone to discuss available dates and session packages. A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking.
What should I wear for my portrait session?
We provide styling guidance to help clients select appropriate outfits that complement their personal style and the session's purpose.
When are sessions typically scheduled?
Portrait sessions usually occur in late afternoon (5:30-6:00 PM) to take advantage of optimal natural lighting conditions.
Do you offer location flexibility?
Yes, we accommodate both studio and on-location sessions across Wisconsin and surrounding Midwest regions.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept payments via check or credit card for all our photography services.
Reviews (6)
Jan Walters
Sep 03, 2018
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Our daughter was a 2017 model for Larsen. I would reccommend the model program they have. She had so much fun and the portraits are beautiful!
Virginia Wilson
Dec 23, 2017
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Lee has now done all four of my kids' senior portraits, and has only gotten better with time. He went above and beyond this year, taking my daughter to multiple locations with which he was familiar, knowing where the lighting would be best and which outfit would be best in which locale. He has a way with teenagers, can make them comfortable and knows when their smiles aren't natural! All of this comes from many years of experience. I recommend him highly.
Taylor Caravello
Dec 22, 2017
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Lee is the best! He takes beautiful, professional photographs. He also captures the funny outtakes! I loved that he could make me laugh and feel relaxed in front of the camera. I ended up purchasing some of the funny photos along with my professional photos.
Teri Fulton
Dec 11, 2017
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Lee has done a fantastic job with pictures of both my kids (when small and when seniors) and with my family. I love his attention to detail and capturing the different personalities of my kids. The quality is evident and people always compliment me on the pictures in my home. In addition, Lee did pictures of one of my daughters with her horse. That took a lot of patience and time and he was great about being sure to get great shots.
Katie Gidal
Nov 02, 2017
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Lee took my and both of my brothers' senior photos and his work is phenomenal. He takes the most beautiful pictures and finds the most amazing spots in Wisconsin to take pictures. He took my parents and I to some of the most beautiful landscapes I've ever seen. The pictures turned out perfect, of course, and they were the best portraits I've ever had taken! Lee and his wife Diane are so nice and make the process so enjoyable. I wouldn't recommend anyone else to do senior pictures!
Lisa Damerel
Jul 26, 2017
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Lee is an artist and treats each photo with a honed eye for detail and aesthetic. His decades of experience really shine through in his work!
