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Kiana | Minneapolis, St. Paul, Twin Cities Minnesota | Ballet and Dance Photographer Emily Charais

I feel so lucky that this beauty found me before she moved overseas to dance. Our session was almost ruined by rain, but we decided to go for it and just take the moodiness of the rain be our magic. Kiana had such pretty lines and a quiet sort of beauty that really captivates in...

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Joel 2022 | Minneapolis, St. Paul, Twin Cities Minnesota | Ballet and Dance Photographer Emily Charais

Over the years I have been blessed to have some special come back to me over and over again. Sometimes we photograph in my studio, and sometimes we find a fun location and just play. My sessions with Joel Dichter are always just everything. We laugh, we push each other, and we make some incredible...

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Payton Ballet |Minneapolis, St. Paul, Twin Cities Minnesota | Ballet and Dance Photographer Emily Charais

I love, love, love working with this girl every single time she comes to me studio. Between the perfect lines, and a lovely understanding of her facial expressions, we make gorgeous magical photoggraphs every time. She is truly angelic!

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Angelica | Minneapolis, St. Paul, Twin Cities Minnesota | Senior Portrait Photographer Emily Charais

Angelica is about as naturally sweet and beautiful as they come. Our incredible session took place in the long stretch of summer where the days are long and warm, but the nights cool down quickly and give us the most buttery glowy light. Our session was in a lovely location just north of Stillwater in...

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Zoe C | Minneapolis Ballet Photographer | Emily Charais Photography

Zoe. Poise, grace, lines, calm. This beauty has it all in her ballet sessions. She comes to me prepared, and down to business. She knows whats she wants to do and our sessions end up being so easy and simple because of her planning. This year she wanted to mostly document her tutus and I...

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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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