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Baby Shoot – too cute!
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Hi! I am Jules Wiegand. I love Jesus and Photography (in that order:). Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy browsing through my life and photography. I live in Louisville, but i would love to do your destination wedding or event or mission trip.. so, please fly me somewhere!
I am excited to celebrate your life moments with you – whether that be your engagement, wedding, senior pictures, family or baby pictures – love the babies:) i pretty much love it all!! ha.. that’s a lot of love going on. Now i feel like singing – it’s good for you that i don’t have audio on this blog!!
Lots of fun stuff on this blog! You can vote on your favorite photos and check out my latest shoot in the sneak peek section. Also – check out the galleries for more samples of my work. Feel free to follow me and receive my updates -and comments are pretty much my favorite – so, don’t deny a girl her joy!! It’s the little things :)
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Little babies are so adorable….. i can’t believe i get paid to be a photographer. I love photography and i get to hold babies, play with children, capture that toe-tingling affection between a newly engaged couple and forever make weddings memorable through doing what i love to do.. take photos. It is definitely a joy to be able to be a photographer and show you all these amazing Louisville people and little people that i meet. This Ivy – she is all baby girl with her little hair bows and little wavy curls in her hair. She is 1 years old.. and lots of energy and wonder. Her Daddy is completely wrapped around her finger.. i caught it in a picture :). I couldn’t resist snapping this as he watched his baby play. He was completely unaware that i was photographing him.
Yep.. Daddy is a little taken with his baby girl.
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8 votes // vote as favoriteThe family redid their upstairs bathroom and i could not resist getting some photos to show off their clawfoot tub and checkered tile floors.
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7 votes // vote as favoriteThanks for allowing me the privilege of being your photographer for the day.. what a great family!!
10 votes // vote as favoriteYOU”RE ENGAGED!!!!! Now what? Well, you have a lot to do and many things can be overwhelming as you have to make many decisions regarding your wedding and what is best for you. One of those decisions is figuring out which Wedding Photographer to use. Here are some things to consider as you make those big choices regarding choosing the wedding photographer that is right for you. I asked a few of my friends (Jacobess Photography and Shannon Kelley Photography) who are also in the wedding photography business to give their feedback as well.
1. * What should a bride look for in a photographer?
Aside from great photography and a style you like, a bride should look for personal connection since the photographer will be with her on a very important day and sharing some intimate moments, it’s important that she feels comfortable with her photographer.
2. * Why is important to make an investment in photography for your wedding?
The photography often gets a small budget because so much of the budget goes toward other things – but it’s important to see photography as one of your biggest investments because you will have the photos for the rest of your life.
3. * What are some things to watch out for when choosing a photographer?
Look for hidden costs, it’s important that a photographer be straight with you about their charges. Also, look for good reviews from previous clients. And finally view a wedding that they have shot from start to finish.
4. * Is it important to order an album up front or just get one later?
I think it is important to budget for one in the beginning, otherwise it can be put to the side and forgotten for years. Plan on getting that accomplished within the first year (if not before).
5. * Should you have a second photographer at your wedding?
I think a second photographer is so important to the ceremony itself as it allows for less disruption, different perspectives and more photos.
6. * What’s a good amount to budget for photography?
It depends on how much you want your photographer around.. some brides plan wedding events all week and want a photographer to be at everything which is wonderful yet will add to the cost. I have read some articles that say 10% – 20% is ideal for a wedding photographer. The important thing to remember that out of everything.. the part that you will keep forever in well.. your husband, haha. And your photos. So, it’s important to consider that when choosing a budget for photography. I say if it costs a little more to get amazing photography then it’s worth it in the end.
7. * What will help the photographer in getting great shots for your big day?
relax and enjoy the day, see each other before the wedding and your pictures will be amazing.
Hope this helps.. and HAPPY PLANNING!!!!
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For a Mother’s Day gift, Christian decided to get his Mom something she would love – Pictures of her son. That is a gift that Mom’s will always want – a guaranteed great Mother’s Day gift. I did an event for Christian’s family at Asiatique this past winter. This family is great fun and i really enjoyed getting to hang with their son for the afternoon. I always love taking photos for teenagers and doing Senior Photos because they are so fun and adventurous. Christian was no different.. we had a great time hiking all around the Louisville Presbyterian Seminary at Garden Court. If you have never been to Garden Court – you need to especially if you are looking for a place to have your wedding. It’s a beautiful place to have your wedding and your reception. The Louisville Seminary is also a beautiful place to take photos. Here are some of the afternoon adventure with Christian.
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7 votes // vote as favoriteWe just did fun boy type stuff. Luckily i grew up in a neighborhood of boys – i was definitely a tom-boy.. so i have this adventurous streak in me as well. We found a trail, got in pipes, followed a creek and climbed trees. yep.. all in a day’s work :)
8 votes // vote as favoriteWhen a tree is held together by a chain.. does that mean it’s dangerous to climb :P haha. Just so you know Mom, we didn’t know that until we were already in the tree!! So, we just made the most of it.
4 votes // vote as favoriteChristian has always loved to climb trees.. so when i saw this awesome tree, i was happy to let him do what he loves :) and no chains this time!!
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5 votes // vote as favoriteLots of fun.. but then again..i always do have fun doing Senior photography and teenagers… never a dull moment. This last one is for Christian. LONG LIVE THE EARTHWORM (you had to be there)
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In all my years of living in Louisville.. i have never been to Churchill Downs!! In fact, i have never even seen the outside of Churchill Downs much less the inside. Churchill Downs is pretty much what makes Louisville famous.. well, that and the Louisville Slugger Bat and Muhammed Ali. (Btw: i have never been to one of those either.) I guess living in Louisville does not prompt me to see all the tourist type things.. but i realized that i need to turn over a new leaf and at least experience my city. The funny thing is that several of my friends had never been to Churchill Downs either. So, we decided to remedy that faux pas and spend a day at the Downs!! Here are some of the adventures.
HORSES!!
So, we all decided to make a big bet of $2.00 across the board. Yeah, i know .. you are impressed with my lingo!! I actually know what that means.. ha, but Amy had to tell me :) The only experienced gambler in our midst.. haha.
7 votes // vote as favoriteAnd guess who won all the cash!! Yep.. a 6 year old!!
6 votes // vote as favoriteShe won the first two races.. We tried to coerce her to telling us who to pick in the following horse races.. but she decided not to share her gift with the rest of us and refused to bet anymore the rest of the day. Ha. I guess we don’t have to worry about her becoming addicted to gambling.
After losing our two dollars :) – we decided to take it down a notch and make a bet amongst ourselves. Guess who won that one!!
8 votes // vote as favoriteME!!!! A big $2.50 :) woo hoo!! A great day at the Downs :)
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Scarlet Hope is a ministry that exists to show the love of Christ to women in the sex entertainment industry. It came about when a woman (Rachelle) felt burdened and felt led to pray about what she could do to reach these women in this industry. She told her close friends and they began to pray.. three years ago, they walked into a strip club and were able to find favor with the club owners. Since then, Scarlet Hope volunteers go into clubs every week to share the love of Christ through sharing a meal or conversation or fixing hair. The ministry continues to grow.
It’s an amazing ministry in which i am privileged to be a part of on many levels including photography. The leadership team of Scarlet Hope asked me to take some photos that they will use in fundraising and for website purposes. Here is a glimpse of some awesome women who pour themselves out to serve others. Meet Hannah, Rachelle and Sarah – the leadership team of Scarlet Hope. Let me tell you … they rocked the photoshoot out. We had so much fun. I tried to get a similar look to their website.. but some of these are just for fun – i mean, we are girls and there is a camera.. ha. We had to play :)
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24 votes // vote as favoriteThe colors for scarlet hope are red, white and green. How awesome to find a red garage door.. and a white house with red door, plus great lush green grass.
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19 votes // vote as favoriteI mean .. all three of them are gorgeous..so we had to play some and work it for the camera.
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23 votes // vote as favoriteThis ministry works because the women involved have some great friendships and truly connect with each other – the like-mindedness and unity create a great atmosphere for reaching others for Christ.
I love how much fun they have together.
22 votes // vote as favoriteok.. who doesn’t love the shoes… i am actually thinking i need some red heels after this photo shoot.. lol!
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23 votes // vote as favoriteRachelle is a very strong woman .. but also one of the most compassionate that i know. I love these next two..they show her soft side.
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21 votes // vote as favoriteI love the look of this photo.. i went a little texture crazy. It’s too bad they are not a singing group.. because this would be the cover.. haha
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Scarlet Hope has over 25 volunteers who serve in a variety of ways – from making food, security, needs ministry and the delivery team. If you would like to support Scarlet Hope – please click here and find out how you can be involved.
A little known fact about me is that i am fascinated by nutrition and homeopathic remedies. if I feel sick i much rather eat some kind of organic concoction then to take antibiotics. If i break out, i will eat lots of apples because that is supposed to help acne – actually apples help lots of dietary issues!! There were two times in my life where my family doctor suggested some kind of surgery .. and i refused – went to my homeopathic doctor and the problem was solved. So, i am a firm believer in healthy eating and natural remedies. I try to do some type of food detox once a year. I like to detox for two reasons.. it helps me get out of bad eating routine and it helps me jump start weight loss and excercise. I have done all kinds – some detox diets requiring epson salts -blah, and some using a fast of some sort, some where i only ate apples for a few days. some detox diet requiring enemas…. and some where i took all kinds of supplements.
But now, i found a great detox diet through the research of one of my friends. I called my homeopathic doctor and he concurred. So- i am starting a 2 week detox program. I have about 15 friends doing it with me. WE START TOMORROW!!! If you want to join us.. you can join our facebook group. i will keep you updated on the results. Here is a photo of my groceries for the week!!
I already told you a little about Scarlet Hope – the ministry i take photographs for and serve with. Well .. today was the first annual golf scramble. Scarlet Hope was able to raise $1000. Here is a glimpse of the day :)
16 votes // vote as favoriteThis team did not win the scramble, but in my opinion they won best team photo.. lol.
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I volunteer my time at an organization called Scarlet Hope. It’s a wonderful ministry to share the love of Christ with women who are in the sex trafficking industry. I am honored to be Scarlet Hope’s official photographer to aid this ministry in any way. The most recent project is for the leadership team of Scarlet Hope. Here is a glimpse of one of our photo shoots.
Spent the day at the Louisville Zoo.. it’s changed since i was there 10 years ago :) – back when they had two animals – you think i’m joking. Ok.. i am. but they didn’t have much.. but now, they made it awesome. I really enjoyed going and hanging out with the Dabney family. And the Louisville Zoo is set up so it feels small and the animals seem so close – like i could just touch them. And it was a perfect day since all the animals were out where we could see them and not hiding in a corner somewhere. Check em out! oh.. and i just realized.. that if you click on any photo.. you can see a mini slide show of all the photos :)
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13 votes // vote as favoriteKing of the Jungle.. er, i mean his little part of the zoo. But he’s totally working it .. and owning it.
9 votes // vote as favoritei don’t know why you’re not allowed to roam freely with the other animals in the petting zoo.. I mean it could be your giant snapping mouth….
6 votes // vote as favoritesafari anyone.. i get to go on one in 3 weeks.. woo hoo – for Kenya!!
10 votes // vote as favoriteYou would think with all these fun animals to see that it would be enough. … but i’m sorry Lions, Tigers and Turtle.. this little boy did not wanna leave because of this.
12 votes // vote as favoriteYeah.. i think he kinda likes this. The funny part is .. it was broken..so we just sat on the animals and remained still.
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