Personality Portraits Are Here—And They Might Be the Most Meaningful Mother’s Day Gift Yet

Let’s be honest for a second…

Moms don’t actually want more stuff for Mother’s Day.

They want to remember.
They want to feel something when they look at their kids.
They want to freeze that laugh, that smirk, that look their child gives when they’re about to say something wild.

And that’s exactly why I created Personality Portraits.

What Are Personality Portraits?

These aren’t your traditional “everyone smile nicely” photos.

These are:

  • The giggles

  • The sass

  • The quiet confidence

  • The missing front teeth

  • The way they scrunch their nose when they laugh

This is your child… exactly as they are right now.

Because here’s the truth:
Kids change fast. Faster than we realize.

And while we think we’ll remember every little detail… we don’t.

Photography has always been about preserving moments—but these sessions are about preserving who they are.

Why This Is the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

You could give flowers.

You could give chocolates.

But this?

This is the gift that makes a mom stop in her tracks every time she walks past it on the wall.

This is the gift that:

  • Brings tears (the good kind)

  • Gets held onto for decades

  • Becomes part of your family’s story

Because one day, she’ll look at that portrait and think:
"That’s exactly who they were."

And she’ll be so grateful she didn’t miss it.

What Makes These Sessions Different

I’ve spent years creating a client experience that goes beyond just taking photos—it’s about capturing something real, something personal, something that actually matters. (Em j Photography)

With Personality Portraits, we keep it simple and intentional:

  • Clean, distraction-free setup

  • Focus on expression, not perfection

  • Guided but natural interactions

  • A mix of bold, fun, and quiet moments

No pressure. No forced smiles.
Just your kid being fully themselves.

Who These Are Perfect For

  • Moms who feel like time is flying (or dads who want the perfect mother’s day gift for said mom)

  • Kids with big personalities (or beautifully quiet ones)

  • Families who value meaningful, tangible memories

  • Anyone tired of “perfect” photos that don’t actually feel like their child

Let’s Make This Mother’s Day Count

If you’ve ever looked at your child and thought:
"I wish I could freeze this version of you forever…"

This is your chance.

Not staged.
Not forced.
Just real.

👉 You can grab your spot here:
Book Your Personality Portrait Session

Final Thought (The One That Matters Most)

Years from now, your kids won’t care what toys they had.

But they will see these portraits.

And they’ll know:

  • They were seen

  • They were known

  • They were loved exactly as they were

And honestly? That’s the kind of Mother’s Day gift that actually means something.

Take it from a mom who knows. I took these years ago! My kids are almost all grown now and I still hang these on my wall. I LOVE THEM!!!!

Take it from a mom who knows.

I took these years ago!

My kids are almost all grown now and I still hang these on my wall.

I LOVE THEM!!!!


Emily Julander

Owner – Newborn Specialist

I am a feisty, fun, driven artist with a fierce loyalty to family and friends. I love the Crossfit and the outdoors, but I balance that love with a love of ice cream and Netflix (everything needs balance). My job is the best job around and fabulous hubby and four kids are my biggest cheerleaders. I do all I do for them, just trying to get by like the rest of the world. I love Jesus, and find that love through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I don’t like drama, public speaking or moody teenagers. That’s me in a nutshell…oh and cheese is the best part of life!

http://emilyjulanderphotography.com/
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