Minneapolis Children's Photographer|NE Minneapolis Photography Studio

This little guy celebrated his first birthday this past weekend at our NE Minneapolis Studio. How time flies, seriously, it wasn't that long ago I was photographing him as a newborn!! What a neat job I have to see how these little ones grow.
So, his mom and I coordinated and communicated several weeks before his birthday shoot. Mom knew she wanted some fun, colorful elements. Once we settled on a color scheme for outfits, I made sure to have just the right shade of balloons to match little Mr. Man.
Birthday sessions are so much fun, and they should be. They should be a little bit different than the standard, a little bit more colorful. Thank you Mr. "B" for taking some big boy birthday photos with Joy Orcutt Photography. Thanks for bringing your sister along too, she was soooo helpful! www.joyorcuttphotography.com

Minneapolis Children's Photographer|Minneapolis Senior Photographer

Let's all get excited about Valentine's Day... Shall we??

So, I suppose that means I should finish putting away my Christmas decorations then. LOL! Seriously, though, it is a fun time at my Minneapolis Photo Studio, because I get to use some fun elements, bright colors, all things cute and lovey! We also seem to have a lot of recently engaged couples who like to shoot their engagement photos around Valentine's Day. How appropriate. Stay tuned for more of what comes out of the studio in the next couple of weeks as we are getting ready for the most lovable day of the year.

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1330 Quincy Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413

Minneapolis Children's Photography|Minneapolis Baby Photographer

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Holiday Photos Minneapolis|Minneapolis Children's Photographer

Baby, have we been busy at Joy Orcutt Photography! Too busy to do sneak peeks in fact, but I don't think our clients mind too much. We have been shooting family sessions in the studio, outside in the fall leaves, even outside after the snow came along. Thank you to all of our clients for a fabulous year of Minneapolis family photography! Here is a peek at a session I did just the other day at the NE Minneapolis studio. This little cutie got in the studio just in time to take some cutie pics before the holiday. These are just a couple of the oh so adorable images this family is going to have for their holiday cards we will prepare for them.

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Minneapolis Fall Mini Sessions|Fall Photo Sessions Minneapolis

Announcing Fall Mini Sessions!!! So, this year we've had a lot of inquiries about fall family photo sessions and in order to be able to accomodate everyone, we thought it would be best to do mini sessions. Jason will be shooting the mini sessions, and those of you who have been photographed by Jason know just how AMAZING, fun and creative he can be!!

Please email us to reserve your spot. Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and playing in the leaves!

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Minneapolis Children's Photographer|Twin Cities Child Photographer

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Minneapolis Senior Photographer|Minneapolis Wedding Photographer

I can't help but notice a trend in footwear making its way into a lot of our photo sessions this summer. Its Toms shoes! I've had several seniors bring them in, because they wanted their favorite shoes photographed. Well, I think they certainly love the idea behind Toms, buy a pair and Toms gives a pair to child in Ethiopia, who wouldn't agree with that.
We have even noticed it in our wedding photographer this summer too. A bride even wearing Toms shoes under her wedding gown! Totally comfortable and totally supporting children in need! I have a feeling we will only be seeing more of these shoes as the year goes on.

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Minneapolis Children's Photographer|Minneapolis Newborn Photographer

The "T" family came to my studio over the weekend to do two very specials sessions.... one to celebrate the first birthday of their little girl and two, to take newborn photos of their newest addition! What a wonderful time in their lives right now. http://www.joyorcuttphotography.com/

Minneapolis Senior Photography|Minneapolis Senior Photographer

Wow, what a crazy busy senior portrait season it has been at Joy Orcutt Photography! I can say it has been a mix of seniors doing sessions at both the NE Minneapolis studio and on-location. Senior portrait sessions are so awesome because I get to see so many different budding personalities shining through. Such an exciting time in a person's life, so many decisions. It is also a great time to have fun with your portraits, this is all about YOU! Have a great senior year!!!

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Minneapolis Baby Photographer|Playful Photo Session Minneapolis

Jason set off on a steamy Sunday morning to the Peace Garden in Minneapolis to chase around little Miss "C." How playful and fun! We photographed her at her one-year birthday, my how time flies!

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Minneapolis Children's Photographer|Colorful, Fun Photo Session Minneapolis

This fun family came back to the studio for a colorful summer session. They had purchased my two-for-one sessions (you can find out about that and other specials by 'liking' Joy Orcutt Photography on Facebook). How great to do a session in the winter time and then have another session to use just for fun, for whenever. We were free to be playful and carefree. No stiff poses here, just let the kids pretty much play and tell me all about their favorite things.

Minneapolis Senior Photographer|Minneapolis Senior Photography

Congratulations Class of 2011! Thank you for choosing Joy Orcutt Photography for your awesome senior photo experience! Its so exciting to me to know where some of you are heading to next in life, and not knowing all the possibilities that lie ahead! Best wishes!

And to the Class of 2012... Call and schedule NOW!! Seriously, my calendar is filling up like crazy, between the weddings we are already shooting this summer, family sessions, newborns sessions and the month of June and July which are already just about full... I don't want YOU to miss out! :)
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Minneapolis Senior Photographer|Twin Cities Senior Portraits

It is going to be a full senior portrait season at Joy Orcutt Photography. We have many seniors scheduled for their senior sessions this summer and fall. This senior from Blaine High School actually just finished modeling school. How fun for me to photograph a real pro! Seriously, we did get so many good shots because she was such a natural!

Thanks for this fun, fresh session! These senior portraits really sizzle!!! www.joyorcuttphotography.com

Minneapolis Children's Photographer|Minneapolis Baby Photographer

Would you like to win a $50 credit at Joy Orcutt Photography??? Head on over to Joy Orcutt Photography on Facebook and "like," if you haven't already. Just share this post or mention my fan page ( just type in the search box @joyorcuttphotography) and tell your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors... to head on over to the page and "like." Just for sharing this post and/or my fan page I will enter your name in a drawing for a $50 credit toward your next photo session. I will draw tonight!!!! Go NOW!! :) Oh, and I mentioned earlier that I would draw the names out of a cute little hat...

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Minneapolis Newborn Photographer|Minneapolis Newborn Photography

I met the "L" family last year to photograph their daughter. This time, they came to my studio again with a new addition, a newborn baby girl! This was their newborn session but we managed to work in a couple pics of the whole family together. Little baby "L" was wide awake when they first arrived so we had some fun with everybody. Also, "C" showed me how big she is to hold her newborn baby sister.

I love this... just being silly, I love the closeness in this family photo.

and on to the newborn photos...

shiny newborn eyes, cute little newborn yawns...

and while mom was feeding the baby, big sister and I just chatted a bit... she wanted to try on some hats for fun.

Thank you "L" family for coming to Joy Orcutt Photography in Minneapolis for your newborn session. Your gallery of newborn and family photos will be on the way soon.

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