Capturing You
Doing the Work
You Were Made For. 

Brand and product photos that encapsulate the why  behind your business.

Remember that pinch-me feeling you got when you booked your first few clients?

Your eyes lit up and your grin broke into a smile, right there at your desk. Maybe you did a little happy dance. Maybe you called your best friend, or your mom, or your spouse. Those little moments of triumph
make it all worth it, and our brand photos capture that joy on camera. We don’t just take headshots
in front of a white backdrop.


By personalizing each session, we’ll show your story so you can tell it. 

Hi, I’m Lydia, founder of Venlo Studio.

As a business owner, your work is more than a paycheck. It’s a reflection of your innermost passions, your most whimsical ideas, your deepest purpose. So yeah, we’ll help your brand look more confident, professional, and legitimate – but more importantly, we’ll capture the essence of your business, all the way down to its core purpose. 

We believe in… 

  • Personalized imagery– nothing is one-size-fits-all when it comes to your brand photos

  • Capturing your natural beauty– only light retouching in this studio!

  • Supporting Local businesses– ask us about our favorite Twin Cities restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries! 

The Intersection of Photography,
Graphic Design & Strategic Marketing

  • Brand Photography

    For the passionate solopreneur desiring growth, bring your brand to life with personalized imagery that sells for you.

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  • Team Photography

    For teams big & small, update your team headshots and get on-brand collaborative photos to elevate your website.

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  • Product Photography

    For product-based businesses, showcase the irresistible appeal of your products with professionally styled imagery.

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  • Graphic Design Support

    Let's breathe life into your brand with custom email templates, social media graphics, print collateral, and more!

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So you aren’t super fond of being
in front of a camera…

But at the same time… you know your business needs a visual update. You don’t want to have to rely on camera roll selfies to get you through this month’s social media posts. And you want your website images to speak for themselves.


Our photos peel back the mystery of your business, so nobody has to wonder what it’s like to work with you.

How We Work

  • All inquiries start with a free consult. Let’s first make sure we are a good fit! Once you book a session, we’ll send you a questionnaire so we can become experts about your brand. Then, we will curate a shot list and mood board, determine a location and date for our session, and schedule a planning meeting prior to our session to discuss all the session details (no surprises here)!

  • This will be the best day of your week! We’ll play your favorite music and help you feel comfortable in front of the lens, providing personalized posing prompts and capturing the best version of you.

  • We’ll deliver your brand photos in a useful format, tailored to the exact crop ratio and resolution you need. Every file we deliver will serve a specific purpose and will be conveniently available for download. We recognize that you're pressed for time and don't want to spend hours sorting through hundreds of similar images.

  • “Lydia is a gem to work with! She’s not only professional and friendly but she also captured perfectly the feel we wanted for our photos. Lydia has been an important part of our branding process. She is consistently attentive, reliable and adds creativity that goes above and beyond.”

    Tarah, Nonprofit Owner

  • "I've done many photoshoots in different phases of my business, and this one felt the most "me". Lydia did a fantastic job of listening to what my vision was for the end result, and she absolutely brought it to life. She had great attention to detail throughout the whole process, she made the photoshoot so much fun, and the images I got back perfectly represented me and my brand."

    Christine, Web Designer

  • "Lydia is an amazing photographer who makes the session incredibly enjoyable and relaxed! She is also super talented and captures fantastic, beautifully edited photos, all with the goal of helping her clients present themselves in the best possible way! Would highly recommend her services!"

    Cassie, Architect

  • “Lydia is great to work with! Very energetic, engaging, and a lot of fun. She has a magical way of finding the perfect angle and lighting while simultaneously making you feel very comfortable and excited for the outcome. Highly recommend her to anyone who wants a true professional to create a customized photography experience!”

    Casey, Graphic Designer

  • “I was so excited when I opened my email this morning to all these beautiful brand photos! Lydia went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable, providing recommendations of props to bring, and even playing my favorite music during the session! The photos are top-notch and I'm so excited to use them to represent my brand. I would recommend her every time!”

    Maddie, Copywriter

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