Business Details
46 Years
experience
Award-Winning Portrait Photography in North Platte
Founded in 1980 by Keith and Holly Howe, our studio combines decades of expertise with artistic innovation to create timeless portraits. We specialize in capturing life's most meaningful moments through high school senior portraits, family sessions, couples, children, headshots, and animal portraits. Keith, a Master Photographer with hundreds of awards, and Holly, a skilled photographic craftsman, bring a synergistic approach rooted in their shared vision and technical excellence. Our personalized experience ensures clients feel comfortable while achieving visually striking results. Located in a historic relocated convent building, we blend tradition with modern creativity to serve Western Nebraska. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our meticulous attention to detail, from lighting and composition to final print presentation.With a legacy of trust built over 40+ years, we prioritize understanding each client's unique story to create heirloom-quality images. Our process emphasizes patience, especially with children and special needs subjects, ensuring authentic expressions. Recognized nationally for our work, including features in Sports Illustrated and The Professional Photographer magazine, we maintain industry leadership through continuous innovation. Whether preserving family milestones or crafting professional headshots, our goal remains: to create art that honors the people and moments you cherish most.
Services
High School Senior Portraits
Family Portraits
Couples Portraits
Children Portraits
Headshots
Animal Portraits
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- Award-winning photographers with 40+ years of local experience in portrait artistry
- Personalized approach combining technical expertise with emotional storytelling
- Specialized sessions for special needs subjects and challenging child photography
- Recognized nationally with hundreds of industry awards for photographic excellence
- Historic studio offering both traditional and innovative outdoor shooting locations
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
- Professional Photographers of Nebraska (PPN)
What people say
Amazing pictures
Patient with children
Worth the drive
Treasure the moments
Professional excellence
Services
High School Senior Portraits
We create custom senior portraits that capture individual personalities through innovative compositions and lighting techniques. Our sessions emphasize personal storytelling while maintaining artistic quality. Clients receive guidance on wardrobe choices and location options to ensure authentic representations of their journey.
Family Portraits
Specializing in multi-generational family portraits that preserve your legacy through carefully crafted compositions. We accommodate large groups and special needs family members with patience and creative problem-solving. Sessions include both studio and outdoor location options to match your family's style.
Children Portraits
Expertly capturing children's authentic expressions through patient, play-based sessions that let subjects feel comfortable. We specialize in working with special needs children and hyperactive toddlers using adaptive techniques. Our studio environment includes child-friendly amenities to create joyful experiences.
Couples Portraits
Creating intimate portraits that celebrate relationships through natural posing and emotive storytelling. We photograph engagements, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations with artistic compositions. Sessions focus on capturing genuine connections between partners in various settings.
Headshots
Producing high-impact headshots that convey professional credibility and personal brand identity. Our sessions include wardrobe consultation and multiple styling options. We emphasize lighting techniques that enhance facial features while maintaining natural expressions for corporate and creative professionals.
People
Keith Howe
Master Photographer
Award-winning photographer with five Master degrees from PPA, 40+ years experience, and hundreds of national awards. Specializes in technical innovation and mentoring.
Holly Howe
Master Photographer
Recognized photographic craftsman with PPN Diamond Fellowship, specializing in detail refinement and client experience design. Holds multiple Top Ten Master Photographer awards.
Questions
What makes your senior portraits unique?
We combine technical expertise with creative storytelling to create portraits that reflect individual personalities through customized concepts and lighting techniques.
Do you photograph special needs children?
Yes, Keith has specialized experience adapting sessions for children with autism and other special needs using patient, personalized approaches developed over decades.
Can we use multiple outfits during sessions?
Yes, we accommodate wardrobe changes and help clients select optimal outfits that complement their personal story and session goals.
What locations are available for shoots?
We offer studio sessions with 40+ backgrounds, our outdoor courtyard with multiple setups, and location shoots at client-chosen sites.
How long have you served Western Nebraska?
Since 1980, we've been capturing regional memories from our historic studio located at the corner of Fifth and Willow in North Platte.