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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: Families

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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The Olson’s | Family Maternity Session

Rhododendrons. Daffodils. Cherry Blossoms. Clematis. The Beach. Sunshine. Paradise? Close. Spring? Not quite. We still have a month and a half left of winter but the flowers around here seem to be in a hurry. Unlike the Mid-Atlantic that’s being hammered with storms and snow, us Northwester’s have been enjoying our warmest winter on record. And it’s not just the...

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This Weekend by the Numbers | My Adorable Nephews

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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To Family | Urban Portraits | Goodbye 2009

{Bear with me. The end of an era demands a longer post than usual.}
It seems only fitting that Lisa’s family would be my last session of 2009. After all, she was their at the beginning. The very beginning. Ten years ago Lisa and I were hired on the same day to be photographers for the...

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Ice Skating & Trains | Baby, It’s Cold

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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