Minneapolis Commercial Photographer for Beauty, Product, Food & Lifestyle
Janelle Olson is a Minneapolis commercial photographer creating polished, energetic imagery for beauty, product, food, lifestyle, and portrait clients. She collaborates with brands, agencies, creative directors, stylists, and production teams to build photographs that feel considered, tactile, and ready to perform across campaigns, packaging, editorial, social, and digital platforms.
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Four specialties, one considered eye
Janelle organizes her commercial work into four core specialties. Each has a dedicated page with a focused edit, a description of her approach, and a direct way to start a project.
01. Beauty & Cosmetics— View the work →
02. Product & Still Life— View the work →
03. Food & Beverage — View the work →
04. Lifestyle & Portrait— View the work →
“Working with Janelle has been a complete dream. Aside from being incredibly social with my team, she is a precise task-master on long shoots with impossible timelines for completion. She’s a winner.”
— [Joe Lombardo President, Curated]
About Janelle
A photographer and visual storyteller
I’m a photographer and visual storyteller drawn to color, composition, and the quiet details that make an image feel alive. My work lives at the intersection of editorial, lifestyle, and product photography—where bold palettes meet thoughtful styling and every frame feels curated but never forced.
Based in Minneapolis and available for travel, I collaborate with brands, agencies, creative directors, stylists, and production teams who value strong visuals and aren’t afraid of color.
