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Sweet 16 Session | Minneapolis, St. Paul, Twin Cities Minnesota | Senior and Portrait Photographer Emily Charais Photography

This session was a very special one for me. This girl has had my heart since the day she was born. As a parent, these milestones come flying up on you are lightening speed, and before you know it, your baby is 16 and you are clawing to keep what is left of her childhood...

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Olivia G | Minneapolis St. Paul Twin Cities Minnesota | Dance and Ballet Photographer Emily Charais Minneapolis Dance Photographer

Dance audition sessions are a highlight of my year every single year. I love watching these dancers progress and grow into the artists they are. Each dancer has such a unique artistic voice, and Olivia is one of those unique voices. I love working with Olivia because of her positive spirit and willingness to go...

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Olivia’s Winter Dance | Minneapolis St. Paul Twin Cities Minnesota | Dance and Ballet Photographer Emily Charais

I’ve loved working with Olivia since she was just a young dancer looking for audition photos. Over the years we have crafted a fabulous working relationship and our sessions just keep getting better and better. We trust each other’s skills and artistry, which makes for a really great working environment for us both. This past...

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Anderson Family Holiday | Minneapolis St. Paul Twin Cities Minnesota | Family Portrait Photographer Emily Charais

I absolutely love photographing this family year after year for their Christmas cards. They are a stunning family that always brings so much joy to their sessions, making my job really easy. Each of these beautiful people have great personalities, and their pets are absolutely adorable! I cannot wait to see what this year’s holiday...

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Kendal Irish Dance | Minneapolis, St. Pail, Twin Cities Minnesota | Irish Dance Photographer Emily Charais

I love working with this girl with all of my heart! She is a hard working Irish Dancer from the twin cities and I was so excited to have an opportunity to work with another Irish dancer. It’s such a departure from working with ballet and contemporary dancers, but in a lot of ways technique...

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Emily Charais is a professional portrait artist available for booking worldwide, but based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota. She specializes in organic and relaxed Family and senior portraits. She also brings decades of ballet technique knowledge to her dance sessions, making her a unique asset to the Minneapolis dance community.

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