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Knudtson Family | Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota | Family Studio Photographer Emily Charais

This family was so much fun start to finish. They came to me for an extended family session to celebrate a special birthday in the group. They were a gorgeous family with so much personality and spunk. We had our session at my studio in Minneapolis and branched out a bit from there for a...

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Mid Mod Family | Minneapolis St. Paul Minnesota | Family Photographer Emily Charais Photography

I absolutely love a family session that pulls me out of my typical work flow and into my comfort zone. This family wanted a Wes Anderson style session with mid century modern flare injected with my quirky style. It was a match made in heaven and I loved the results. We shot in downtown Minneapolis...

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My Own Loves | Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater Minnesota | Family Portrait Photographer Emily Charais Photography

My Family. I know how it goes. Life gets busy and time slips away. You get unhappy with your weight or your teen has acne or you feel like a hamster on a wheel running in place no where fast. I know that family photos can start to feel like a chore and an expense...

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Lucia |Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater, Twin Cities Minnesota | Senior Portrait Photographer Emily Charais Photography

Lucia. This girl is just the best. Lucia is one of my 2019 senior ambassadors, so if you know her, ask her about goodies you get if you book with me. I am pretty lucky to have gotten Lucia in front of my camera. She is stunning…obviously, but also really smart, funny, charming, and witty....

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The Schifsky Family | Minneapolis, St. Paul, Twin Cities Minnesota | Family Portrait Photographer

The Schifsky Family. I worked with this group when their daughter was a high school senior four years ago, and was so happy and honored when they contacted me this year to photograph this beautiful girl to celebrate her graduation for college. It is so sweet to think of freezing your children in time a...

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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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