NP Design & Photography

NP Design & Photography NP Design & Photography specializes in capturing the essence of your story through our award-winning photography.

Led by Master Photographer Nate Peterson, our studio offers senior pictures, family portraits, business headshots & sports team photography. Welcome to NP Design & Photography Studio, the hidden gem in the heart of downtown New Richmond, Wisconsin. Housed in a historic century-old building, once the city's local newspaper office and print shop, our studio is a haven of creativity and inspiration. Step into our spacious lobby adorned with captivating examples of our photography, showcasing our unique creative style. For personalized consultations, our comfortable meeting room provides a relaxed atmosphere, where we collaborate to bring your vision to life. Prepare for your session like a star in our Hollywood-style makeup and dressing room, ensuring you look and feel your absolute best. Inside our expansive camera room, the possibilities are endless, with multiple scene set-ups ensuring a seamless flow throughout your session. If you have a sentimental location in mind or desire a change of scenery, we're delighted to provide off-site services for a distinct and personalized portrait setting. NP Design & Photography is dedicated to delivering a truly extraordinary experience. Our state-of-the-art equipment and technical expertise are complemented by our creative talents and genuine desire to exceed your expectations. As a nationally recognized and award-winning studio, we relentlessly pursue excellence. Our commitment to ongoing education has led us to learn from the industry's best across the country. Every milestone we capture is a momentous occasion, a once-in-a-lifetime event for our valued clients. Place your trust in NP Design & Photography for a first-class experience. From the initial planning consultation to the portrait session and the final design and delivery of high-quality art pieces, we are committed to creating memories that you and your family will cherish for years to come. Discover the NP difference and let us transform your visions into timeless works of art.

09/12/2026

Album Flip Friday with Evie!

09/10/2026

When people think about senior portraits, they usually think about the session.

The outfits.
The locations.
The laughter.
The beautiful images.

But after photographing seniors for so many years, we've learned something important...

The session lasts a day.
The photographs last a lifetime.

Long after graduation, those images become something much more meaningful.
They become reminders of who your son or daughter was at this incredible moment in life.

The smile that's still a little bit child.
The confidence that's just beginning to emerge.
The personality that makes them uniquely them.

Years from now, you'll pull those photographs out and remember not just what they looked like—but who they were. That's why, at NP Design & Photography, every senior receives a custom-designed album.

Not because it's tradition.
Not because it's expected.
Because stories deserve to be held.
Albums are opened around kitchen tables.
They're shared with grandparents.
They become part of family celebrations.

And someday—perhaps years from now—they'll be shown to children and grandchildren who will smile and say,

"That was you?"

Digital files have their place. But there's something special about turning real pages, laughing over forgotten memories, and reliving a season of life together. That's why we believe every senior deserves an album.

Not just for today.

But for all the tomorrows.

Click here to see actual senior albums:
https://www.npdesignphotography.com/albums

Wishing the best of luck to all the fall athletes! Go Tigers!
09/09/2026

Wishing the best of luck to all the fall athletes! Go Tigers!

Senior Concern #7 "I don't really have any ideas..."One of the biggest things we hear from seniors is..."I don't reall...
09/08/2026

Senior Concern #7 "I don't really have any ideas..."

One of the biggest things we hear from seniors is..."I don't really know what I want."

That was Grace.

When we first met, she was worried because she didn't have a vision for her senior session. She wasn't sure where to go, what to wear, or how to make her photos unique.

The good news?

She didn't have to.

That's our job.

Before every senior session, Nate sits down with each senior and simply starts asking questions...

"What do you enjoy?"
"What makes you happy?"
"What are you involved in?"
"When your family looks back at these photographs 20 years from now...what do you hope they remember about you?"

As the conversation unfolds, something amazing happens. Ideas begin to appear.

For Grace, one simple conversation turned into...

✨ A 5-hour senior experience
📍 3 unique locations
📖 8 completely different chapters of her story.

A quiet studio portrait. A carefree afternoon on a swing. Beautiful wildflowers. Her love of music. Her elegant side. Her fun side. Her confident side.

By the end of the session, she had something she never imagined...

A collection of photographs that truly felt like her. Because that's what "Tell Your Story" is all about. You don't need to show up with a Pinterest board full of ideas.

You just need to show up.

We'll help discover the rest.

❤️ Every senior has a story. Sometimes they just need someone to help them tell it.

09/05/2026

Album Flip Friday with Brady!

09/04/2026

A sneak peek of behind the scenes for Camryn's NPDP Senior Experience!



09/03/2026

The #1 Thing We Hear...

"I have no idea how to pose."

Perfect.

We don't expect you to. In fact, we hope you don't. One of the biggest misconceptions about senior portraits is that you have to know what you're doing in front of the camera.

You don't. That's our job.

We'll coach everything...
Where to put your hands.
Where to look.
How to stand.
How to smile naturally.
How to move so nothing feels stiff or forced.

Most of the images you see on our page weren't created with professional models. They were created with high school seniors who started their session saying...

"I'm going to be so awkward."

By the end of the session?
They're laughing.
They're relaxed.
They're confident.

Because the best poses don't look posed.

They look like YOU!

That's how we Tell Your Story.

Address

145 W 2nd Street
New Richmond, WI
54017

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(715)2467510

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