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Minneapolis Newborn Photographer | Session FAQ’s
• What is an in-home documentary newborn session?Unlike traditional posed newborn photography, documentary sessions capture your family’s real life at home in the early weeks. No props, no forced smiles—just authentic moments like cuddles on… Read more
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Behind the Lens | Brand Images |Product Photography | Minneapolis Photographer
Brand images & product photography are definitely a different genre than portraits. The editing involved is not at all the same process. The setup in my studio can be similar depending on the shoot but… Read more
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Baby’s First Year | Minneapolis Newborn Photographer | Twin Cities Baby Photographer
There’s something so special about watching a baby grow through their first year—and getting to document that journey is one of my favorite parts of being a photographer. I had the absolute joy of capturing… Read more
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Minneapolis Senior Photographer
10 years ago today, my baby sister graduated high school. Lucky for her, I’ve been a photographer for much longer than that. Crazy to think that just last week, I photographed her little one year… Read more
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Behind The Lens | Hard Truths About Being a Small Business Owner | MInneapolis Photographer
Fun fact: I’ve been sick all week. Here is my current actual selfie. I’ve spent all week in pajamas & pony tails. I thought I would be better by now, but nope. I had two… Read more
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Newborn Photographer | Plymouth Minnesota | Tips for a Successful Newborn Portrait Session
Tips for a successful newborn photo session • Schedule Early The best time for newborn photography is within the first 5–14 days after birth. Babies are still very sleepy and flexible during this window, which… Read more
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Mom & Me Mini Sessions | Plymouth Minnesota Photographer
With Mother’s Day around the corner, I’m always reminded that I don’t get in many photos because I’m always the one with the camera, so for YEARS I have a request that my kids take… Read more
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Behind the Lens | Minneapolis Editorial Photographer
Another fun slider to show the before and after of this shot. You can see I used one of my RGB lights to cast a blue light slightly behind this stunning model. The light used… Read more
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Schedule Your Senior Photos! | Plymouth MN High School Senior Photographer
To give you an idea of how sessions might look depending on when your session occurs, I’ve compiled a sample of sessions from various months to peak through. There are so many options no matter… Read more
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Portrait Session Tip Tuesday | Twin Cities Headshot & Branding Photographer
Positioning your hands naturally…..so many people tell me they have no idea what to do with their hands. All they really need is a job to avoid stiff arms & clenched hands. It’s all part… 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 