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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.

Category Archives: Anytime

This Weekend by the Numbers | My Adorable Nephews

Monday, January 25, 2010 Posted in Anytime, Babies, Families, Kids, Siblings, Toddlers

1 Photoshoot this weekend.
2 Adorable nephews played in front of my lens.
3 Houses were hunted by the husband and myself.
4 Doughnuts were purchased at Krispy Kreme
5 New songs were downloaded from itunes.
6 Bottles of freshly distilled alcohol were filled by my husband.
7 Plus 72 equals the number of new fans that joined my new facebook fan...

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Nicole | Top Secret | Anytime Portraits

Monday, January 18, 2010 Posted in Anytime

I wish I could tell you the reason behind these pictures — but that’s top secret. I wish I could post the two minute, super fun video we made for this top secret project — but that would pretty much give it all away. I hate keeping secrets!! These gorgeous pictures of Nicole will simply...

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Ice Skating & Trains | Baby, It’s Cold

Monday, December 28, 2009 Posted in Anytime, Families, Personal, Siblings, Toddlers

There’s something about having a little one around the house that makes Christmas, and even winter in general, that much more exciting. You can suggest things like ice skating and visiting the winter train village…for the kids…and everyone thinks it’s a great idea. You can bribe the little ones with hot chocolate and gooey fudge...

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Jojie | Singer | The Black & White Issue

Friday, November 13, 2009 Posted in Anytime

Jojie and I have been talking about this session since early last summer but she’s been dreaming about it for years. Jojie is a powerful woman with a strong voice, fiery personality and a whole lot of passion. She’s been working on her CD, “Evolution: Songs From My Soul” for years now and all the...

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Audrey | Class of 2010 | Senior Portraits

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Posted in Anytime, Grads

Next month I’m going to my ten year high school reunion. I know these things usually take place in the summer but for reasons you don’t really care about it never got planned. Thanks to Facebook a few volunteers popped up to coordinate an informal reunion on a budget in a very short amount of...

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