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 Senior Portraits|Minneapolis Senior Photographer

This was such a fun family session to do. Mom and dad were wearing bright, spring colors. Oh, and of course, they brought along their too cute newly-turned one-year-old boy for some family photos. I love his appliqued personalized t-shirt. This is a great idea to really add a fun, personal touch to photos.

mom brought dad's tie and I couldn't resist letting him play with a vintage camera. How cute!

I just love doing this pose for a family session. I love how it shows just how little your little one is at this moment. They won't be this little for long!

and a new personal favorite here... I have found other photographers who have done something similar with the Cheerios, mommy brought in the box to dump in the bowl and let baby boy at it!

Thank you "C" family!! We had a blast, I look forward to photographing you all again for a future Minneapolis family photo session.

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too cute|Minneapolis Children's Photographer

I simply had to sneak some time to post a pic of this little owelet. How cute is he? I must admit, it has been rather difficult lately to keep up with blog posts. I know a lot of my clients are over on Facebook checking out my latest work. But the blog needs some love too! This little guy was six months old. I love that egg basket Jason snagged at a consignment shop not long ago... It can contain even the wiggliest of little ones from 3 months on up.. I even had an almost two-year-old tucked in there, feet happily dangling and all! Thanks to Kara Olson of knitonecrochettwo over on Etsy for the too too cute owl hat!!

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One-year-old birthday photos|Minneapolis Baby Photographer

In addition to several other sessions this past weekend at my NE Minneapolis Studio, I happened to have two little kiddos that were just turning one! What a monumental time for a custom photo session. These two were so fun to photograph.


Oh, and look at their eyes!! Those cheeks and those eyes. They are definitely growing out of that baby stage... so big!

I love the one-year-old birthday photo session, I think it is such a big deal to parents, making it through that first year. Happy birthday little ones!
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Holiday mini sessions!

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A sneak peek for the "T" family. Way to make a good pyramid!! This wasn't easy!!!

Thank you for realizing the importance of family photos!!

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Minneapolis Children's Photographer|Minneapolis Children's Photography

I took photos of these little girls at their home in June. I know their parents are going to really appreciate the photos we just took last weekend in the fall leaves. It is unbelievable how much they have grown in only 4 months!

I totally love their boots!! Must be the hottest trend in toddler attire as I am seeing a lot of boots on young little ladies this season!

Thank you "M" family!! I hope you enjoyed your fall outdoor adventure with me!

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Minneapolis Senior Photographer|Andover Class of 2011

A mini sneak peek for a Andover Class of 2011 graduate.

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I have had the pleasure of photographing this lovely family several times now. How special that I get to photograph the very beginnings of the journey of their family.

I love doing 6-month-old photo shoots, it seems to be a magical happy going age for kids.

Z is such a good big brother already!


These two are going to have a great time growing up together.
Thank you "C" family! I look forward to the rest of the journey with you all and seeing how those little ones grow and change!
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Fall family photo sessions|Minneapolis Family Photographer

Yay! We have started to head outdoors for fall family photo sessions! The rush is on now, to make the best of this short magical time which is fall. Jason and I will be photographing A LOT of families between now and the first snow fall. We absolutely love this time of year, its hard now to with the leaves turning colors and the promise of the holidays nearby. It is also a favorite time for us because we love connecting with clients who share the similar desire to preserve a little piece of their family history by having their photos taken. This photo is already one of my favorites from fall this year, there will be many more to come I'm sure.

Thank you "J" family! I loved the outfits, your spirit, everything about this session!

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Minneapolis Children's Photographer|Minneapolis Family Photographer

Meet this lovely little family of four. Family photo sessions are definitely picking up now as everybody (believe it or not) is starting to think about fall, holidays approaching and that content feeling knowing that you have gotten your holiday cards, complete with beautiful family photo, finished and off in the mail.

They came to the studio for a Minneapolis family photo session. Mom had great ideas for coordinating outfits for the whole family. I do love those stripes!! And of course, having two little girls means a lot of pink, tulle and flowers! Our session left plenty of time for just having fun, getting some action photos and a lot of laughter. (This family giggles a lot) What lucky girls!

The pleasure was all mine "B" family. I'm so glad you found us and that you chose to have me capture your family at this time! I look forward to watching how they grow!

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Minneapolis Senior Portraits|Wayzata High School Class of 2011

A lovely Saturday morning shoot for this Wayzata Senior...

This was a blast. If I could pick a client's wardrobe this year to steal.... ha ha, this would be it. I just loved her style. She has great taste, a warm personality and to top it off is gorgeous! She's got it all. Best wishes for senior year!!

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Minneapolis Senior Photographer|Modern Senior Portraits Minneapolis

What I love most about having studio in the NE Minneapolis Arts District is that it is so versatile. A lot of seniors want an urban feel to their senior photos. Something a little different, not the same old same old backdrops and traditional shots. There is so much character in and around the studio for Joy Orcutt Photography. We've got cobblestone streets, colorful doors, loading docks, traintracks, graffiti, old junk laying around... all things totally urban.



A Cretin-Derham Hall Class of 2011 senior...

And with that versatility of the studio we can also offer portraits that are a little more casual, subdued, in case you've exhausted yourself on the urban streets and would like to relax.

This is so pretty Katie. Thank you for choosing Joy Orcutt Photography. I hope your experience with senior portraits was an awesome one!

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Minneapolis Senior Photographer|Modern Senior portraits

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