ENGAGEMENT + WEDDING
And so the adventure begins…
Whether it’s being a hidden photographer for the big ask or the one capturing a romantic sunset engagement session - it is an honor to capture a couple’s beginning. I am available for anything you might need from outfit coordination in your engagement session to wedding day timeline help. I have a list of vendors that I absolutely adore to help you in your search to the perfect and seamless wedding day. Every wedding collection includes an engagement session; I use this time to get to know what you love about each other and how you fell in love.
Brianna D.
“HIGHLY recommend Julia for all of your photography needs! She’s done our photos for every life event. Our wedding day is what sealed the deal on just how amazing she is. She was only a few weeks postpartum, after a C-section might I add. She was on her A game like nothing ever happened! If you’re looking for a superhero photographer with beautiful photos and a quick turnaround time, she is your girl!!”
a note from the bride & groom:
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“You are SERIOUSLY amazing!! Girl, I am SPEECHLESS!! We are so blessed that you are our photographer!!!” -Erica W.
a text after receiving her engagement gallery
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“I love these so much! Thank you for being the best wedding photographer! We couldn’t have done it without you! You made our day so special and perfect!” -Maggie M.
a text after receiving her final wedding gallery
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I literally can't stop crying. It was such a hectic day that I just knew the pictures were going to show that, but absolutely not. Everything looks absolutely perfect in every way. AND THE ELEVATOR PICTURES!!! Those might be my favorite of all! - Marie C.
after receiving her final wedding gallery
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"Julia, Chase and I cannot thank you enough for being our photographer on our special day. you have such a comforting light about you that would make any bride feel so special. we appreciate all your hard work!" -Kelsie T.
a thoughtful hand-written note from the bride
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"Julia, Thank you for all your help throughout this wedding process and thank you for your awesome protos and communication. Ill be honest, I was super nervous for our engagement Photos, not because of you, but because Chris hates photos. Because of you, both Chris and I had a great time and our photos turned out amazing! We are so glad that you were picked for our wedding and to help capture special moments from our big day. I wouldn't have wanted any other photographer! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I appreciate you and all your hard work (It doesn’t go unseen)." - Mr. and Mrs. Wagner
a touching letter from the bride & groom
Elizabeth E.
“Julia shot our wedding single handedly. She was in contact with us in the weeks leading up to the wedding, getting our photo list and discussing final details. The day of, she arrived and never stopped working, even though she had driven from St. Louis to Columbia for the event. The pictures turned out beautiful and having access to them was divine. She was so professional in every regard, and is a true artist with her work.”
FAQs
+ How long is our engagement session, when should we book it, and what do we wear?
Your complimentary engagement session is roughly 60-90 minutes long, and we book it up to 12 months before your wedding date. The season that we book is completely up to you as my availability allows (I book up quickly in the fall)! Some couples do theirs opposite season of their wedding date, others want to get their photos done ASAP for engagement announcements/save the dates.
I am so happy to help with outfit coordination!
+ Do you help with the wedding day timeline process? Do you coordinate with my wedding planner/day of coordinator?
Yes, yes and yes! I love being included on the timeline process as I can give invaluable insight on the best lighting of the day and when the best times are to steal you away from guests to get the romantic images that you'll treasure forever. I love coordinating with planners and coordinators on timeline and venue setup as well. My goal is to help make your day run as smoothly and seamlessly as possible.
+ When should we expect our gallery? and how many images will we recieve?
For engagement sessions and/or save-the-date mini sessions: turnaround time is 3 weeks with a sneak peak posted on my social medias a few days post session. Couples receive 75+ edited images in their engagement gallery
For weddings: turnaround time is about 8-12 weeks with a sneak peak. Images average out to about 70 images per one hour of coverage
+ Do you travel?
YES!!!! Let's go somewhere beautiful
+ What gear do you use, and do you send RAW unedited images?
I'm a Nikon girly for life! I have two wedding day cameras with two backup cameras. All of my cameras have dual camera slots so that I can backup images as I take them (just one of the many ways I make sure to protect your images).
Because RAW (unedited) images do not reflect the final product of my service, I do not offer these at this time.