Lesle Lane, MBA
Visual Media Consultant & Award-Winning Commercial Photographer
Greater Indianapolis Area
Lesle Lane is a third-generation professional photographer, visual media consultant, and business strategist with more than three decades of experience helping companies bring their corporate vision to life. As the Owner and Lead Photographer of Studio 13, Inc., Lesle specializes in creating high-impact commercial imagery that seamlessly integrates into her clients’ overarching marketing strategies and elevates their brand identity.
Driven by a passion for capturing the essence of company culture and product engineering, she works closely with local, regional, national, and international clients across diverse industries—including commercial architecture, industrial production, healthcare, and corporate portraiture.
Professional Experience
Studio 13, Inc. (1993 – Present)
Owner & Lead Commercial Photographer
Key Impact: Leads a premier commercial photography studio specializing in architecture, industrial environments, product design, food, and high-end corporate headshots. Renowned for a collaborative approach, managing complex shoots in active environments (such as working hospitals and corporate headquarters), and translating brand values into pristine visual assets.
Art Institute of Indianapolis (2010 – 2017)
Adjunct Instructor
Shared decades of real-world industry expertise with emerging creative professionals, teaching foundational and advanced photography concepts.
Areas of Expertise
Architecture & Landscape Photography: Capturing the structural details and experiential environments of corporate headquarters, parks, and healthcare facilities.
Industrial & Product Imagery: Translating complex technical machinery, manufacturing processes, and studio product designs into clean, striking commercial assets.
Visual Branding & Identity Consultation: Partnering with marketing directors and executive teams to ensure visual consistency across websites, print, and digital ecosystems.
Client Relations & Creative Direction: Managing multi-site projects with a reputation for making subjects feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the lens.
Education & Board Service
Indiana Wesleyan University: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Butler University: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (Alpha Phi Sorority Alumna)
Community Leadership: * Board Member, Noblesville Creates (Supporting local arts and culture)
Board of Directors, Butler University Alumni Association
Philosophy: “I am impelled to help my clients succeed using visual imagery, and I am humbled by the role I play in their overall business strategy. For me, corporate photography should involve life and energy, bringing people, architecture, and products together to tell a story that connects.”
References
Lane, L. (n.d.). Lesle Lane, MBA [LinkedIn Profile]. LinkedIn. Retrieved June 29, 2026, from https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslelane/
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