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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: February 2010

Linnzi & Mikey | Engaged

“She turned to me & whispered, don’t you just love it when you get so excited you forget to breathe? & the thought of her smiling eyes still makes me laugh.” –Story People
It poured on Saturday. She asked me what I thought of the rain. I told her I’d do my best to keep them...

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Is it Friday yet? This has been one crazy week. I’ve been eating raw garlic and taking massive quantities of vitamins to fight off this cold that keeps trying to get me. I have waaaay too many things going on to get sick. One of my “besties” is coming into town tonight. It’s kind of...

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Jeena | Seven Months | Seattle Baby Photographer

Yummy. Yummy. Yummy. This whole session is like splitting a steamy chocolate lava cake on date night. It satisfies completely and you’re left wanting more. More of those deep dark eyes please. More of those unruly curls please. More of that seven month, Lady Gaga loving, puts everything in her mouth, gorgeous baby Jeena. She’s....

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Delilah | Two Months | Seattle Baby Photographer

There’s a little questionnaire I ask my clients to fill out before we do our session. I ask questions about their family, what they want their kids to remember about their childhood, and what they envision the perfect images from our session to be. Kelsey told me her perfect image would be a family portrait...

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DIY Custom Fragrant Bath Salts | Quick & Easy Valentine Gift

Wanna know a secret? My husband loves baths. He takes one almost every day. He naps in the bath. He watches movies in the bath. He drinks beer in the bath. So, after a month of him exiting the bath smelling of cherry blossoms I decided he deserves his very own custom blend of fragrant...

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