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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: November 2009

Sandra & Brian | Married

This is the love story of Sandra & Brian. Last summer while I was photographing newlyweds Jessie & Tanner, Sandra & Brian’s love story was just beginning. You see, Jessie’s mom, Sandra, was single and found herself with a pair of tickets to a Lonestar concert…and no one to go with. Jessie and her best...

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Thanksgiving and Other Stuff

This has been an amazing week! I did a sexy boudoir photo-shoot on Tuesday and am so thrilled with the images. I’m hoping to show you some of those and a wedding too, in the next few days.
Wednesday night was my 10yr HS reunion. Talk about a really awkward social tradition!! It was fantastic though....

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The Jenkins Family | Post Alley Portraits

It’s true. It rains in Seattle — especially in November. I remember ovehearing a conversation while walking around Green Lake sometime back. A mommy group was out with their strollers and clearly one of them was new to the area. She says to the group, “I thought for sure you’d cancel on account of the...

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Love-ly Weekend

It’s one of those cold and dark Sunday afternoons. I’ve been sitting at my computer most of the day editing this weekends sessions. Sipping a hot mocha, listening to the sizzling of garlic and onion in the kitchen and seeing images like this one pop up on my screen melts me into a deep puddle...

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The Wilson’s | Family Portraits

I felt at home with the Wilson’s. Maybe it was the constant pitter-patter of feet coming and going, or the questioning sounds of toddlers, or incessant talk of favorite toy cars. Maybe it was the bubble of energy that surrounded us as walked to and from the park. Maybe it was all the smiling and...

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