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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: Babies

Jeena | Seven Months | Seattle Baby Photographer

Saturday, February 20, 2010 Posted in Babies

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

Monday, February 15, 2010 Posted in Babies, Families

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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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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Will | Six Months

Thursday, January 14, 2010 Posted in Babies

“There are lives I can imagine without children but none of them have the same laughter & noise.” –Story People
Little Will is six months now! I took his first pictures as an itty-bitty newborn then again at three months and my oh my he just keeps getting cuter. I love watching my clients grow…and laugh…and...

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Stella | Three Weeks

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Posted in Babies, Families, Newborn

“For a long time there were only your footprints & laughter in our dreams & even from such small things, we knew we could not wait to love you forever.” –Story People
About a month ago Julie and Sam’s family grew by two feet! Their precious baby, Stella, lights up a room in a way that...

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