Larry Chua Photography

08/08/2024

Throwback of some pictures I took for June 2024 issue of Madison Magazine

06/27/2024

Throwback portrait of Sarah Whelan I took for the April 2024 issue of Madison Magazine. Sarah is an actor who co-founded Bartell Theatre and is still actively involved with theatre. She was getting ready for the rehearsal of her latest show, “Overprint,” when I met her for this shot.

06/20/2024

So excited to be part of July issue of Madison Magazine. Check out the cover picture of Ruthanna-Hutton Okpalaeke from Urban Triage and other photos I took in the article on Legacy Growers.

LEGACY GROWERS

Buried deep in Wisconsin’s agricultural past is the story of two farming settlements that built vibrant, thriving Black communities in Grant and Vernon counties. Now, centuries later, a new generation of Black farmers in Madison and Wisconsin is cultivating the spirit of those communities in burgeoning networks that attempt to defy the declining numbers of Black farmers nationwide.

Kynala Phillips digs into this history to tell the story of where Wisconsin’s Black farmers have been and where they’re going with farmers and organizations like

🌶 Robert Pierce, the South Madison Farmers’ Market and Neighborhood Food Solutions
🐐 Artemis Provisions & Cheese and Kingsley Gobourne
🍠 Urban Triage and Ruthanna Hutton-Okpalaeke
🥬 TradeRoots Farms and chef Yusuf Bin-Rella
🍅 Alex Booker

Also in the July issue, Madison is emerging as a hub where world-class female athletes and women in sports leadership can stand tall on the shoulders of women who came before. It’s all happening here, Anna Kottakis reports, including a female-driven front office launching a softball team, a professional women’s volleyball league bringing the game back to the U.S. and a sophomore hockey star making history. 🏒🏐

And, Emma Waldinger takes you into the hive with Gentle Breeze Honey and a few additional Madison-area beekeepers and honey programs. 🐝

Plus, we buzz about the new yard game of the summer BocceRoll, Emma Waldinger pays The Book Kitchen in Mineral Point a visit and Erica Krug finds out why we’re all falling for Hutong.

Single issue orders are now live at madisonmagazine.com. On newsstands July 3.

📸 Cover photo feat. Ruthanna Hutton-Okpalaeke by Larry Chua

06/13/2024

Barrett’s Bagels one of the best bagels in town. I had fun watching Ben boiled and baked the bagels while taking some pictures for Madison Magazine

Madison may not be the Big Apple, but Madison's Barrett's Bagels holds their own.

03/25/2024

I had the pleasure of photographing this Latte Flight at Hodge Podge Coffee & Cocktail Bar in Verona for March 2024 issue of Madison Magazine. Go check them out if you are a latte fan.

12/01/2023

Tim and Renée Farley met each other at a classical guitar house concert. He was a piano restorer and she was a music teacher. The rest as they say is history.

Before I arrived to photograph them, they had moved the Mason & Hamlin Model CC grand piano in front of the rows of pianos in their store. They patiently waited as I set up and tested my lights. I prompted them to look at each other and smile and they beamed at each other… I imagined like they did when they first met.

The Farleys are the most kind and gracious couple I’ve ever met and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to capture this image.

You can read the rest of their story in November 2023 issue of Madison Magazine.

© Larry Chua Photography

11/09/2023

I love how the featured image of owners Keith Burrows and Leslie Damaso on the pink tête-à-tête turned out. Thanks to Tim Burton for his creative art direction. Read about it in the November 2023 issue of Madison Magazine currently out in newstands.

11/01/2023

Caden - Class of 2024 senior pictures.
Congrats Caden on your senior year. It was a lot of fun taking these images. So glad we had a chance to get on the ice to grab some shots too! Best of luck to you!

10/26/2023

“Judy, Judy, Judy” sandwich from Stalzy’s Deli & Bakery voted as best sandwich by one of Madison Magazine’s editor in the October Best of Madison issue. I couldn’t agree more. It has two of my favorite cheeses (Muenster and Gouda) in it besides cheddar. Topped with creamy coleslaw and tomatoes in a perfectly grilled rye bread and you have a winner.

10/18/2023

Solas & Kin Photography has been in the wedding photography business for more than a decade. Check them out. Just look at these amazing images! I highly recommend them if you are tying the knot in the near future.

Disclaimer: I second shoot for them and love every one of those weddings I have had the opportunity to do so. 🥰

10/09/2023

Congrats to Hayley and Daniel on their beautiful wedding day! They were such a fun couple to shoot with. Smiles and laughter throughout the day, sunglasses for the dance, and Kwik Trip Glazers donuts!!!

Vendors:
Venue: Weddings at Chula Vista Resort
Photographer: Solas & Kin Photography
Flowers: Wildflower Special Events
Dessert: Kwik Trip , Glazers baaaaabby!
Makeup: Ruby Wred Esthetics
Hair: Annie's Chair / EmmaRae Glam
Decorations: AliLou Events
DJ: DJ Brettly

Congrats to Hayley and Daniel on their beautiful wedding day! They are such a fun couple to shoot with. I am honored to get to do the video this time around ...

10/08/2023

I had a great time doing the video for Hayley and Daniel. Video coming soon! Meanwhile check out these amazing images from Solas & Kin Photography.

08/04/2023

Sarah & James

Venue: Kestrel Ridge Golf Club
Makeup: Sarah & her daughter Jane!
Hair: Cheryl at Studio 115, Rio
Photographer: Solas & Kin Photography
Videography: Larry Chua Photography
DJ: Booms Audio
Dessert: Julies Java House , Columbus
Appetizers: Kestrel Ridge Golf Club
Vocalist: JRuthie Carroll
Dress: Brandi's Bridal, New Glarus
Floral: Gene's Beaver Floral