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From Pancake Sundays to Backyard Forts: At-Home Activities That Capture Real Family Life
When parents hear “documentary photography,” they often imagine needing special moments or perfectly planned activities. The truth?Some of the most meaningful photographs come from the most ordinary parts of your day. Documentary photography isn’t about… Read more
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How to Prepare Your Toddler for a Documentary In-Home Photo Session | Minneapolis Family Photographer
If you’re anything like most parents of toddlers, the words photo session probably come with a small knot in your stomach. Will they cooperate?Will they melt down?Will they refuse to put pants on? Here’s the… Read more
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Top 5 Reasons to Hire Julie Ann Photography as Your Family Photographer
When you’re looking for a family photographer in Minneapolis, you’re not just searching for someone who takes pretty pictures. You want someone who understands your family — the laughter, the chaos, the love — and… Read more
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Documentary Family & Newborn Photography | Minneapolis Photographer
Timeless. Honest. Unscripted. No posing. No “say cheese.” No orchestrated perfection. Your family’s story deserves more than staged portraits. It deserves to be documented with artistry and intention — every glance, every laugh, every fleeting… Read more
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Simply Sally CO – Coaching, Organizing, Creations | Guest Blog Series | Plymouth, MN Small Business
Welcome to the first in my guest-blog series. I’ve been connecting with other women in business in the Twin Cities area & instead of telling you what I know, I thought it would be SO… Read more
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Your Fresh 48 Session Prep Guide
A gentle, meaningful way to remember the very first days. Congratulations on welcoming your little one! A Fresh 48 session is designed to document your baby’s first hours of life — tiny details, quiet connections,… Read more
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What to Expect From Your Birth Photographer
Hiring a birth photographer is about so much more than photos — it’s about trusting someone to step into one of the most intimate moments of your life with compassion, sensitivity, and respect. If you’re… Read more
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Why Documentary-Style Family Photography Is Less Stressful Than Traditional Portraits
If the thought of planning a family photo session makes you break out in a sweat, you’re not alone. Between coordinating outfits, convincing kids to smile, and trying to get everyone to look “picture-perfect,” traditional… Read more
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Minneapolis Birth Photography | Fresh 48 Sessions | Newborn Photographer
I am thrilled to be adding “Fresh 48 Sessions” along with Birth Photography to my services. There is nothing I love more than documenting real life moments & I couldn’t think of a better way… Read more
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10 Everyday Family Moments Worth Documenting Before Your Kids Become Teenagers | Tips From Your Minneapolis Family Photographer | Blog Series
This post is part of my Everyday Family Moments blog series, designed to help parents at every stage of childhood capture the memories that matter most. Each stage of childhood is fleeting — and each… Read more
Welcome to my blog!
Hi there! I’m Julie, a Twin Cities Photographer who specializes in documentary family and newborn photography.
Documentary Photography – because life isn’t perfect, and that’s what makes it beautiful.
Julie Ann Photography • MINNEAPOLIS PHOTOGRAPHER 