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    Hello Sweet Bride-to-be!! Thanks for stopping by my page in your search for the perfect wedding photographer!!! Whew...it's quite the task huh? Well, let me tell you a little about me and hopefully we will be a perfect fit! First off, I've been married to my best friend for 18 years, we were college sweethearts and quickly tied the knot right after graduation! I'm also a mama to two of the sweetest kiddos in the world...without a doubt, being a mama was and is my greatest accomplishment! Hmm.. now comes the part where I have to talk about myself but you know what, just look at my picture, I think it describes me perfectly! I'm fun, outgoing, happy, bubbly and I laugh ALOT (yes, even to the point of snorting sometimes) HA! Oh and I'm a hugger, so be prepared! But seriously, from the bottom of my little southern heart, I LOVE shooting weddings! I've been described at weddings as being a little fluttering butterfly! I'm seriously in and out of everywhere capturing every moment possible! At any given moment you will find me laughing with the bridesmaids, joking with the groomsman, crying during the ceremony and first dances, all while shooting from the heart. My images are a reflection of me. I love to capture the moments, I love making YOU feel like you're the most beautiful person on earth. I love light, I will warn you, the sun makes me happy along with fields, barns, trees, flowers, so, if your wedding is packed with DIY and intimate touches and details, I'm seriously your girl. Please take the time to look around my site, choosing your wedding photographer is so important, and I want to be a perfect fit for you and if I'm not, no worries, we will still be friends! I'm only a phone call away, let's meet for coffee and chat...I can't wait to hear all about YOU! Oh, and one more thing...I'm the expert when it come to wedding cake...I NEVER leave a wedding without having a piece!

Jena+Steven {Southern California Vintage Wedding}

08-28-2012

It’s amazing how you can meet someone online and have a instant connection!  Over a year ago, I received a post on my wall like this, “wish you lived in California, I just got engaged and I would love for you to shoot our pictures!”  Well, that comment turned into a wedding!:)  It turned out that I was heading to Cali in a few months, we met up for an engagement session, we became instant friends, they booked me for their wedding, which turned into a REAL wedding workshop and a lifelong friendship was made…thank you facebook!:)

Jena and I talked almost daily while she was planning her wedding, she planned and made EVERYTHING!  It was such a labor of love and the results were AMAZING!!!  I was on wedding photographer cloud 9 all day long!  If you could have asked me for my idea of a perfect wedding, Jena’s was at the top of my list.  It was amazing and I really didn’t want it to end!

I’m so happy to share a little of this day with you, there were so many pictures and so many moments but here’s a little sneak peek into the day.  And, I must give a big thank you to Brianna Venzke for being such an awesome second shooter that day!:)  (Oh and btw, Brianna is also my graphic design girl, she’s fabulous, check her out!)

Until next time,

xoxo,

Julie

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Mike BurtonAugust 28, 2012 - 2:00 pm

a great snapshot of Ashley & James’ Wedding day. Beautifully shot and portrayed, really enjoyed your presentation Julie. I have my first wedding coming next week and hope to capure the same spirit as you did.

DeborahAugust 28, 2012 - 2:13 pm

Hi saw these beautiful wedding pictures here on facebook! Love them, I know quite a few people who take pictures but I think that you are one of the best around if not the best. Thank you for sharing your work it really makes me smile to know that there is someone out there who really cares and loves the work that they do.

JenaAugust 28, 2012 - 3:12 pm

THANK YOU again so much for capturing our day! You have become such a good friend and I could not have had a more wonderful person shoot our wedding :) I can’t wait for all our big life events down the road and for you to capture those as well! I see lots of CA trips in your future! Love you! xoxo

MoriahAugust 29, 2012 - 1:10 am

Amazing photos! Love your work :)

Ashley + James {Wedding} The Mansion, Hilliard, FL

08-23-2012

This wedding made me feel old…seriously.  I’ve known the bride since she was a baby.  I was her K-5 teacher.  I taught her piano. My husband and I were her youth leaders.  So, as you can imagine, this wedding made me happy, sad, proud, VERY EMOTIONAL and to be honest, it was such a joy to shoot.   Ashley was such a beautiful bride, she seriously was glowing all day!  And James, well, that grin on his face….it never left!  He was the happiest groom I think I have ever seen!  As always, each wedding makes me love my job more…I’m so blessed!  Enjoy this beautiful wedding, I sure enjoyed shooting it!

xoxo,

Julie

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Liane + Alan {Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Jacksonville, FL}

08-08-2012

Some couples just steal your heart…Liane and Alan are one of those couples!  Sometimes things don’t always go as planned!  On the day of their beautiful outdoor wedding, it rained.  And not just a little rain, it REALLY rained!  Through it all, Liane stayed positive and the whole wedding party just rolled with the punches!  At the end of the day, the wedding was still amazing and Liane and Alan said “I do” so all was good in the world!  I have to give a HUGE thank you to Jenn Guthrie and Brent Culbertson, who were amazing assistants and captured beautiful photos!  You guys rock!  Enjoy a little glimpse into this amazing wedding…and share the love!

Until next time,

xoxo,

Julie

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Life with KaishonAugust 9, 2012 - 5:52 pm

Her smile is radiant! LOVE her shoes!

Michelle L MorrisAugust 15, 2012 - 1:35 am

what great pictures… love her smile and her cake – and that shot of the guys jumping… very cool!!

Laci + Robbie {Rustic-Chic Barn Wedding in Gainesville, FL}

07-16-2012

From the first time I met with Laci, I KNEW this wedding was going to be amazing!  But, she totally exceeded my expectations!  I was seriously giddy with excitement when I arrived at the B&B where the girls were getting ready…then I saw her dress and squealed again.  Then I stopped by the reception site on the way to church…did the happy dance…not kidding!  EVERY single detail was just amazing!  Laci worked so hard on this wedding and it all paid off!  The whole day was just magical.  Laci was so relaxed and made my job so easy!  Robbie was the ideal groom.  He CLEARLY adored Laci and they both were such a JOY to work with!  I have to admit, this was one wedding that I didn’t want to end!  A big thank you for my assistants, Ronda and Aubrey and a HUGE thank you to Laci and Robbie for such a beautiful day…your hard work paid off and made me a very happy photog!

XOXO,

Julie

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Wililyn RebroJuly 17, 2012 - 7:09 am

beautiful photographs! you inspire me. i am starting to do family photos. i am a newbie and have a lot to learn from you and other awesome photographers.

MejriSeptember 6, 2012 - 9:22 pm

You’re photos of my coiusn Ashley and finance Ronnie are beautiful! I can’t wait to her big day I might be taking some on the side Ps. Can’t wait till the wedding photos either

Jessica + Chris {River House, St. Augustine Florida}

07-08-2012

I loved this couple and the COLORS!!!  Yellow and grey is one of my favorite color combos and Jessica just rocked the details!!!  Along with Jessica’s obvious sense of style, she was the most amazing, calm, easy-going bride I have ever met!!!  When I arrived at the wedding, the skies were DARK…is was beginning to rain and although the wedding was scheduled to be outside…Jessica was kept saying, “it’s going to be fine”!  And, she was right!  The rain held off until we were finished with the formals…it was amazing!  The day was perfect, the bride was stunning, the groom was all smiles, the wedding party was a blast and it was truly a great honor and joy to shoot this wedding.  A big thank you to my assistants for the day, Holli and Kylie, and a HUGE thank you to Jessica and Chris for being so amazing!

Until next time,

XOXO,

Julie

 

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