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Heartfelt

Virginia Wedding

Photography


Capturing joyful
Moments Since 2017

 

A creative professional in a green smocked dress works at a wooden desk with a MacBook and camera.

HI Y'all,

I am Julia

With today's technology, anyone can take a decent photo. But I feel it takes much more to capture a moment, and a memory in an image. It takes a true connection for just that! I'm not just a photographer, I want to be your friend, I want to know you, I want to listen to you, and I want to tell your story.



"GOD CREATES THE BEAUTY. MY CAMERA AND I ARE JUST THE WITNESS."

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The art of

wedding photography:

Close-up of elegant bridal hands wearing lace sleeves and a delicate diamond engagement ring against a white dress.
Capturing love's most beautiful moments

Wedding photography is an art form that goes beyond simply documenting an event. Each image holds the power to transport couples back to the most cherished moments of their special day, allowing them to relive the excitement and joy they felt. From the bride’s anticipation, while getting ready, to the groom’s reaction at the altar, every detail matters.

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the art of

wedding photography:

A close-up of delicate lace sleeves and an engagement ring on a bride's hand against a white wedding dress background.
Capturing love's most beautiful moments

These images become a timeless keepsake, passed down through generations, preserving a love story that will be treasured for years to come. Through thoughtful composition, natural light, and genuine emotions, wedding photography transforms love into timeless art, allowing couples to relive their most beautiful day over and over again showing the purest of love.

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The art of

wedding photography:

Close-up of delicate lace wedding dress sleeve showing an elegant engagement ring on a hand with neutral manicure.
capturing love's most beautiful moments

It is an absolute honor to photograph couples on their wedding day, capturing the genuine love and emotions that make their story unique. I take immense pride in not only documenting these once-in-a-lifetime moments but also in building a meaningful connection with each couple.

 

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Preserving Precious Moments


Candid & real  

Family photography

Family shares tender moment together in sunlit meadow during golden hour with rolling hills in background.
A happy family moment captured outdoors during golden hour in an autumn field with warm lighting and fall foliage.
Family walking together in a sunlit meadow with a large tree during golden hour sunset on a summer evening.

 

The Value of

Family Photography:


Family photography is a beautiful way to preserve the moments that matter most, creating lasting memories that can be cherished for generations. Life moves quickly, and children grow up in the blink of an eye, making it essential to capture those seasons of life before they become distant memories. Family portraits not only document milestones and special occasions but also tell a story of love, connection, and togetherness. They serve as a reminder of the bonds shared, the laughter exchanged, and the emotions felt at a particular time in life. Whether displayed in a home, passed down through generations, or revisited years later, family photographs hold the power to bring warmth and a deep appreciation for the people who matter most.


Photography is done best when clients have a relationship with their photographer and fully trust them. This is how I have guaranteed and delivered incredible photography experience to my JRP Families for the past 8 years! When I arrive to your session, I want to feel like an old friend and not like a stranger with a camera!


Click the button below to get to know me and
learn more about who I am beyond the camera!

 

Couple sitting on grey couch with decorative throw pillows sharing intimate moment while holding newborn baby.

"capturing love, laughter, and the beautiful chaos that makes your story unique."

A couple in wedding attire stands together outside a white chapel with blooming flowers on a spring day.
A family stands together on a gravel path in a serene wooded setting during golden hour.

WEDDINGS

capturing the
romaNce & Celebration
Minimalist sage green circular logo design featuring the letter J with decorative leaf elements.

FAMILIES

fill up the frames
on your walls

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An intimate wedding moment captured as a couple shares a tender kiss beside a vine-covered wall.
Kind words from  a JRP Couple

"We cannot recommend JULIA enough! She is extremely thorough and is wonderful at what she does! Our wedding photos were amazing!"

Allison & Aaron

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Family walking together on autumn path through bare trees.
Kind words from a JRP Family

"Julia is the sweetest and so wonderful with my children. She works to capture that perfect moment!"

The Wimmer Family

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A bride in a lace long-sleeve wedding dress poses in a sunlit outdoor setting.
Kind words from  a JRP Bride

"Julia made me feel so incredibly comfortable! She placed me in perfect poses that gave me  so much confidence!"

Savannah
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your story

 

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