Julie Floyd

Going from the big business, adult-only world of being an international tax attorney to crawling around on the floor with a camera making monkey sounds for children is one scenario Julie Floyd never imagined for herself 20 years ago. Yet, as with many professional women of the last decade, Julie discovered that doing what you love everyday is essential to personal happiness and success. Since her start, Julie has worked with thousands of children from all over the world. Her unique style and vision are widely credited with making modern children’s photography what it is today. One of her signature creations, “Baby Parts”,  is now a classic and serves as inspiration to many others in her field. Julie is the founder of Classic Kids Photography, a photography company with nine studio locations nationwide, staffed by photographers hand picked and trained by Julie, who share her passion for photography and love of children. In addition to leading a national company, she is the mother of four boys ranging in age from 2 to 18, who have long served as inspiration in creating her art.

Archive: Julie's Latest Posts

March 2, 2011

Choosing a Professional Photographer for a Child with Special Needs

I’ve been photographing children now for 20 years, and some of my best shoots have been with special needs children. I find it particularly rewarding to work…

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November 30, 2010

Get Cozy!

I’m still shooting outdoors, but it is definitely time to start thinking about coming inside! When your hands get too cold to push the shutter release button, it is time to get creative with your cozy indoor spaces! What could be a sweeter than a big fluffy bed, covered with down comforters?

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November 3, 2010

The Beach is Beautiful!

What an amazing October we have had in Chicagoland! I’ve been soaking up every last bit of the nice weather trying to squeeze in a…

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October 8, 2010

Welcome Fall!

Those lazy days of summer are rapidly fading into autumn, and the chill in the air at night portends what the days will soon be…

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September 6, 2010

Glorious Sunshine

Dreamy sunlit summer days, spent jumping, playing and running without a care in the world should be a part of every person’s childhood memories.  Trying to capture…

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August 17, 2010

Golden Light

Shooting into the sunlight (backlighting) is one of the trickier things in photography. As mentioned in my last post, it is really challenging to expose…

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July 28, 2010

Shooting Light and Airy

One of the most basic “tricks” to shooting light and airy outdoor photos is to shoot on sunny days at the time of day when…

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July 20, 2010

Montana Magic

Wow, what a fun week I just had “working” in Montana.  A few months ago, I decided that a midsummer photography retreat in Montana was…

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June 27, 2010

Seize the Moment!

There is nothing I love more than a good Midwestern thunderstorm.  This may be genetic, because my 3 year old loves them too.  When he…

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June 17, 2010

Angle for the Best Shot

Camera angles can make or break your photos.  Shooting down on a sitting child can enhance the feeling of smallness, vulnerability and innocence.  Shooting up…

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