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Jamie Neilsen Photography: The Blog bio picture

Hi, I'm Jamie!

I know you have a choice.  There are a lot of photographers out there – which is a great thing because it keeps pushing me to be better than ever. When you choose me to be your photographer, I do a little happy dance and then I get right to work on creating the perfect portrait experience for you. While my craft is closely tied to gear and gadgets, I know that you are a person and you deserve a personal experience.

I promise to not only take “pretty pictures” but to take pictures that make your heart swell and your toes curl.

I promise to let you be you and photograph what comes naturally.

I promise to be silly, have fun and make you laugh out loud.

I promise to provide plenty of options and guidance so you get exactly what you’re looking for…and then add a cherry on top that you didn’t even ask for.

I promise to deliver high quality heirloom photographs that you can’t wait to hang on your walls…big.

And when it’s all said and done…

I promise to stay in touch well after your session because I value our relationship.

I’m Jamie Neilsen and I’d be honored to be your photographer.

Wanna know more?

I didn’t find photography. Photography found me.
Chewy chocolate brownies are my weakness. No nuts. No frosting.
My husband is my jeweler, personal chef and best friend.
I have nearly a dozen brothers and sisters.
I’m not a morning person.
I adore all things Italian – especially red wine and rich food.
I’m a PC by day and a Mac by night.
I don’t own a TV.
I’d rather dress up than wear jeans and a t-shirt.
I am a lifestyle and portrait photographer.

Monthly Archives: August 2009

Pickles | Things I’ve Been Doing Since I Left My Desk Job

I’ve already had one full week away from my desk job and the reality of my new schedule is finally setting in. I have TIME! Time to clean my house everyday; time to walk around the lake and go to yoga every day; time to read; time to write; time to clean out my closet...

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Kostine Family | Portraits at the Arboretum

Check out this good lookin’ family! I had a blast hanging out with them at the Washington Park Arboretum. The weather was picture perfect and we covered a lot of ground in this couple hundred acre park. Can you believe these are their very first professional family pictures? They told me they’ve been wanting to...

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Sage | One Year

What are little girls made of?
Sugar and spice and everything nice.
That’s what little girls are made of.
This little darling lives up to her name…and I want to clone her cuteness!

Sage got to wear some great outfits during our session. Two of her dresses once belonged to her grandma. She’s already rockin’ an awesome vintage wardrobe!...

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Meehan Family | Portraits at Home

Last week, I got to hang out with the Meehan Family…twice! On my first visit to the Meehan home I got to hang out with Big Sis while Mommy tried to soothe an angry Little Brother. Big Sis showed me all the fun toys in her room and the great view she has from her...

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Tylen & Tielor | 2nd Birthday

I can’t believe it’s been two years! Last weekend we celebrated the two year anniversary of my nephews, Tylen and Tielor’s, birth. The boys were a few months old when they first met and they’ve been brothers ever since.It’s funny to think that they were born on the same day in the same hospital just...

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