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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: Personal

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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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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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Dream, Grow, Inspire | Episode Two

Gooooood Morning Internet!  I imagine this photograph of last weekends breakfast will either make you hungry for huevos or it’ll make you want to gag a little. That’s how I feel about eggs anyway. I usually avoid them, being allergic to them and all. But sometimes, the yokey goodness is sooo tasty. Today feels like a...

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Exciting Announcement, Giveaways & a Random Picture

Yesterday my sister-in-law gave birth to my new little niece, Avelyn Marie!! She is 7.5lbs and 19.5″. I hear she’s got a full head of long hair but I wouldn’t know for sure because I haven’t seen ANY pictures yet. I was hoping to fly out there this weekend to visit (and take pictures of...

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Dream. Grow. Inspire. | Episode One

Hello Friends! Welcome to 2010 on the blog. I’ve got some great photo sessions to share with you this month but before we get to all that, let me tell you all about a new series I’m excited to add to the blog. Those of you who have been following me for awhile now know that this space has gone through a...

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