Martha Larsen attended Oklahoma State University.  She had an eye for good design, which led her to establish a small picture framing business. Now responsible for the business side of Larsen Studio & Gallery, Martha assists Mike Larsen in many studio undertakings including photography of various subjects. During research for the Chickasaw Living Elders Project, she has photographed all of the elders during their interviews. Martha finds time for different kinds of artistic endeavors including gardening, quilting, and overseeing the building of the Larsen’s home and Mike’s studio.