Business Details
14 Years
experience
Professional Portrait Photography in Oconomowoc, WI
Julie Collins Photography is a full-service luxury portrait studio located in downtown Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Specializing in newborn, family, senior, and headshot photography, we create timeless fine art portraits that celebrate life's most meaningful connections. Our studio serves Lake Country families across Oconomowoc, Delafield, Pewaukee, Hartland, Sussex, Dousman, Brookfield, Waukesha, and Milwaukee. As a Certified Professional Photographer with extensive newborn safety training, I bring both technical expertise and artistic vision to every session. My background as an educator enables me to expertly engage children and families, creating natural, joyful portraits that reflect each client's unique story.We specialize in heirloom-quality wall art and custom-designed albums that transform houses into homes through visual storytelling. With rapid turnaround times and a focus on personalized service, we've built lasting relationships with families who value preserving their most precious moments. Our senior portrait clients particularly appreciate the empowering experience that celebrates their individuality while creating impactful imagery for college and career pursuits. Every session includes professional guidance on wardrobe, location, and styling to ensure artwork that brings daily joy to our clients' homes.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Portraits
Senior Portraits
Headshots
Wall Art Design
Custom Albums
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of professional photography experience with specialized newborn safety training
- Our full-service luxury experience includes personalized styling and design consultations
- Award-winning photographer with international mentorship in newborn posing techniques
- We provide rapid turnaround times with guaranteed client satisfaction
- Specialized expertise in capturing authentic family connections and senior milestones
Associations and certifications
- Certified Professional Photographer
What people say
Priceless memories
Amazing experience
Beautiful heirlooms
Perfectly captured
Fast turnaround
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions capture your baby's first weeks with artistic compositions and safe posing techniques. Our studio provides all necessary props and accessories while prioritizing infant safety. Clients receive high-resolution digital images and print-ready files for creating lasting family heirlooms.
Family Portraits
Custom family photography sessions document your unique relationships through natural, lifestyle-based imagery. We offer both studio and on-location options with coordinated styling guidance. Our clients receive professional editing and access to wall art design services for displaying their portraits.
Senior Portraits
Empowering senior portrait experience combining fashion-forward styling with personal storytelling. Sessions include multiple outfit changes and location options. Clients receive professional hair/makeup services and comprehensive guidance for college applications and career portfolios.
People
Julie Collins
Owner & Lead Photographer
Certified Professional Photographer with 10+ years experience specializing in newborn and family portraiture. Former educator with expertise in child development and client relationship management. Married with four sons, residing in Oconomowoc.
Questions
What age ranges do you photograph?
We specialize in newborns through seniors, with particular expertise in capturing milestones from maternity through high school graduation.
Do you offer on-location sessions?
Yes, we provide both studio and outdoor location options throughout Lake Country, including parks, historic sites, and client homes.
What's included in your senior portrait packages?
Packages include professional hair/makeup, multiple outfit changes, access to our client wardrobe, and comprehensive print/digital product options.
How long does a typical session last?
Sessions range from 1-3 hours depending on the type, with newborn sessions typically taking longer to accommodate baby's needs.
What safety measures do you have for newborn photography?
We follow strict safety protocols with specialized posing equipment and never leave infants unattended during sessions.
Reviews (7)
John Pitman
Nov 01, 2021
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Julie is awesome, and made awkward (for me) headshots a total breeze. She's funny and helps you know what to do, otherwise I'd have just been standing there like a goofball. Get your pictures taken with Julie, seriously.
Rebecca Steiner
Oct 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
I had a great time hanging out with Julie while she took my photo. She really listened to what I liked and didn't like. She also gave me the opportunity to see the proofs and find the best ! I'm very happy with the results and I'm getting many compliments ! Thanks Julie !
I had a great time hanging out with Julie while she took my photo. She really listened to what I liked and didn't like. She also gave me the opportunity to see the proofs and find the best ! I'm very happy with the results and I'm getting many compliments ! Thanks Julie !
Sara M.
Sep 28, 2021
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Julie is a wonderful photographer that we are blessed to have taken our family pictures several times. We highly recommend her!!!!
Heather Stephens
Sep 04, 2021
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Julie did our family pictures many years ago and I immediately thought about her for Kenzies senior portraits. My daughter does not enjoy getting her picture taken and Julie made her feel comfortable during the entire process. She helped us choose locations and gave my daughter advice as to what to wear at each location. The pictures were incredible and so hard to choose which ones to put on a canvas, because each one was better than the next. We love working with Julie and will do so again and again.
Greg Damask
Aug 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I found Julie Collins Photography through a business referral and couldn't be happier with how my branding photos turned out. Thank you Julie for making the process fun and for helping me put my ideas into photos to help with my branding adventure! Looking forward to working with you again in the near future!
I found Julie Collins Photography through a business referral and couldn't be happier with how my branding photos turned out. Thank you Julie for making the process fun and for helping me put my ideas into photos to help with my branding adventure! Looking forward to working with you again in the near future!
Leibham Family
Aug 05, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
We worked with Julie for senior pictures for our son and we could not have been happier with the entire process. She is organized, amazingly talented and easy going. Having these images for a lifetime is a gift! We will definitely use her again when the time comes for our other three children.
We worked with Julie for senior pictures for our son and we could not have been happier with the entire process. She is organized, amazingly talented and easy going. Having these images for a lifetime is a gift! We will definitely use her again when the time comes for our other three children.
Maggie Amin
Aug 02, 2021
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Searching for a photographer to take your childs senior portraits is a little bit overwhelming. However, after seeing the portraits that she did for many of our friends, I didnt hesitate to reach out to Julie. Alex looked through her portfolio and felt like she could best capture who he is.
Julie is an easy photographer with whom to work, encouraging you to share your ideas about poses/backgrounds/expressions/etc. She really brought out Alexs personality, and it was great to see him open up and get comfortable during the session! Her photos are amazing. She captured our sweet boy perfectly
Julie is an easy photographer with whom to work, encouraging you to share your ideas about poses/backgrounds/expressions/etc. She really brought out Alexs personality, and it was great to see him open up and get comfortable during the session! Her photos are amazing. She captured our sweet boy perfectly