Business Details
39 Years
experience
Award-Winning Portrait Photography in Onalaska, WI
For over 37 years, Design Photography has specialized in capturing life's most meaningful moments through personalized portrait sessions. Our studio offers both indoor and outdoor settings while also providing on-location services across Onalaska, La Crosse, and surrounding areas. With a focus on technical excellence and client comfort, we create timeless portraits that reflect individual personalities through senior, family, children, business, and glamour photography.Our founder, Master Photographer Bob Zettler, brings decades of expertise and international recognition to every session, ensuring artistic quality and lasting value. We prioritize understanding client preferences while incorporating creative direction to produce distinctive portraits that stand apart from conventional studio photography. Our commitment to excellence extends to group/team photography and custom solutions for diverse client needs.
Services
Senior Portraits
Family Photography
Children's Portraits
Business Portraits
Glamour Photography
Team & Group Photos
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 37 years of dedicated portrait photography experience
- Our founder is an internationally recognized Master Photographer
- We provide personalized sessions with both studio and on-location options
- Our portraits consistently win regional, national, and international awards
- We specialize in making clients feel comfortable during photography sessions
Associations and certifications
- Master Photographer (M.Photog.)
- Photographic Craftsman (Cr.)
What people say
Perfect lasting memory
Unique and creative
Professional and down to earth
Exceptional quality
Personalized experience
Services
Senior Portraits
Custom senior portrait sessions that capture individuality through unique poses, backgrounds, and creative direction. Our approach combines technical expertise with personalized attention to create timeless images that reflect each subject's personality and achievements. Sessions include both studio and on-location options.
Family Photography
Timeless family portraits designed to preserve generational memories. We create natural, expressive images that showcase family dynamics through coordinated compositions and artistic backdrops. Sessions emphasize authentic interactions while maintaining technical precision in lighting and composition.
Children's Portraits
Creative children's portrait sessions that capture youthful energy and personality. Our approach combines playful direction with professional techniques to produce vibrant images that parents will treasure. Sessions incorporate themed elements and age-appropriate posing to ensure natural expressions.
Business Portraits
Professional business portraits that enhance personal branding through polished yet approachable imagery. We create images that convey professionalism while maintaining individuality, ideal for social media profiles, company websites, and marketing materials. Sessions focus on flattering lighting and composition.
Glamour Photography
Stylish glamour photography sessions that emphasize personal beauty and confidence. Our approach blends artistic direction with technical expertise to create sophisticated images. Sessions include styling guidance and multiple outfit changes to capture diverse looks while maintaining consistent quality.
People
Bob Zettler
Master Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 37 years of professional experience, specializing in portrait photography. Recognized internationally for technical excellence and creative vision, Bob combines artistic talent with personalized service to create timeless portraits that exceed client expectations.
Questions
What types of portrait sessions do you offer?
We specialize in senior, family, children, business, glamour, and team/group photography sessions, all tailored to individual client preferences.
How long has Design Photography been in business?
We've been serving clients since 1987, providing professional portrait services for over 37 years with consistent quality and innovation.
What makes your portraits unique?
Our combination of technical expertise, creative direction, and personalized approach ensures each portrait reflects individual personality through distinctive compositions and artistic techniques.
Do you offer on-location photography?
Yes, we provide on-location services in addition to our full-service studio with both indoor and outdoor options to suit client preferences.
How do you ensure client comfort during sessions?
Our experienced team prioritizes creating relaxed environments, using engaging techniques to help subjects feel at ease while capturing natural expressions.
What are your service areas?
We primarily serve Onalaska, La Crosse, and surrounding areas, with flexible options for both studio and on-location photography sessions.
