Milwaukee Senior Photographer for Confident, Personality-Driven Portraits

A guided portrait experience for high school seniors, families, and professionals in South Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Oak Creek, Franklin, Greendale, Brookfield, Racine, Waukesha, and Southeast Wisconsin

What kind of portraits are you planning?

Senior Portraits

Your senior year, your personality.

For Class of 2027 seniors who want photos that feel confident, creative, and true to who they are. 

Family Portraits

Because "we should update family photos" has been on the list long enough.
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For families who want meaningful portraits with guidance on planning, styling, and artwork.

Headshots & Branding

Professional, but not painfully corporate.

For professionals, small business owners, and teams who need polished images for websites, LinkedIn, marketing, and client trust.

Senior Session Highlights Around Southeast Wisconsin

Senior galleries below

For Class of 2027 Seniors

Senior year gets busy fast - school, sports, college visits, yearbook deadlines, homecoming, graduation plans, and somehow every other thing at once.

Your senior photos do not have to be another thing to stress about. I’ll help with locations, outfits, posing, timing, and the overall feel of the session so your senior can show up without needing to have it all figured out first.

The goal is not just pretty photos. It's feeling good in them.

Want the Senior Experience with a little extra?

The Model Collective is my senior portrait experience for students who want more than one day of photos - including their own senior session, creative extras, priority access, and fun perks along the way.

​It's not about being a “model.” It's for seniors, both girls and guys, who want a more involved experience with photos that feel like them. From editorial-style shoots, creative collabs, and exclusive creative sessions throughout the year.

Portraits that feel personal, comfortable, and actually like you.

Photos that feel like you, with guidance from start to finish.

You don’t need to know how to pose, what location to choose, or what will photograph well. That’s what I’m here for. I’ll help you plan the session, feel comfortable in front of the camera, and create portraits that feel personal, polished, and real, whether we’re celebrating senior year, updating family portraits, or creating professional images for your business.

At Liz Klein Photography & Design, I craft guided portrait experiences designed to feel calm, supportive, and completely personalized. From planning your session to designing artwork for your home, office, or online presence, you’re never left wondering what to do next, you're guided every step of the way.
Photos that leave you feeling
stunning & celebrated
Images that are vibrant, authentic, and magazine-worthy. 
Creating a portrait experience that is memorable and unique to You.

The part where I let the clients do the talking.

"She was so nervous before the shoot, but you made her feel so comfortable and confident.  I really want to thank you.  The first thing she said to me when she got in the car was ' I felt beautiful!'   It just made me so happy."
"She truly has a God-given talent for what she does!"
"I felt so comfortable the entire time, I had so much fun during my session, and the photos looked amazing!"

Real feedback from seniors and parents after their Liz Klein Photography & Design experience.

Hi, I'm Liz.

I’m the photographer behind Liz Klein Photography & Design, based in South Milwaukee and working with seniors, families, professionals, and small businesses throughout Southeast Wisconsin. 

My job is not just to take a nice photo. It’s to help you feel prepared, comfortable, and genuinely seen throughout the process. Part of my job is ensuring that you don't take a 'bad' photo. That being said, there are no bad photos, that's just the way our faces look sometimes, haha. 

I’m big on personality, honest direction, optimal lighting, and making sure your portraits actually feel like you - not some overly polished version of what photos are "supposed” to look like.

Ready to start planning?

Whether you’re booking senior photos, updating family portraits, or planning professional images for yourself or wanting to generate content for your business, the first step is a quick consultation over the phone. 
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We’ll talk through what you need, what makes sense, and whether I’m the right fit. 
South Milwaukee portrait photographer specializing in senior portraits, family photography, professional headshots, and branding photography throughout Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin.
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Contact Liz: hello@lizkleinphoto.com
Start with a Consultation