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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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Jan
18

Jenny + Michael | Vintage Store |Louisville, KY Photographer

posted in Engagements, Portraits

I just adore this couple!!  I think you will fall in love with them as much as I did.  Jenny asked me several months ago if I could do her wedding photography this September in Illinois, but because of some logistics I wasn’t sure I could do it.  So, we decided I would just shoot her engagement session when both her fiance and her were in Louisville.  At Thanksgiving, I realized I could work it out so I told Jenny, “I know this photographer that could do your wedding. Do you want me to hook you up with her? I think you will like her.”   She said, post her photography website to my facebook and I will check her out.  Immediately, I got a call and was asked if this was a joke.   Haha.. so we both screamed and the rest is history!  I’m so excited to share in their special day and also to get to know Michael a little better in the engagement photoshoot.   We got special permission to go to this Louisville antique store for Jenny’s engagement session.  The atmosphere was perfect and gave a great vintage feel with lots of fun props to make their engagement session extra fun and creative.  Then, to make an even better day, it snowed!!!!   We put on our winter gear and finished the love shoot in the snow.  Let me just say, that it has been so difficult to chose my favorite photos.   Jenny and Michael are just plain adorable and I so enjoyed watching their interactions and their relationship off and on camera.   They are playful which suits my style of photography and they are giddy in love.    They snuck kisses in when they thought I wasn’t looking and I must of heard a thousand I LOVE YOU’s as well.   So sweet!  Here are the faves of their rocking indoor/ outdoor engagement shoot.     Vote for as many as you’d like and feel free to leave me some comment love.   Seriously.. this is adorable!!  By far, one of my absolute favorites!

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Jenny, told me when she previewed one of her photos, ” You know, I look kinda good-looking. ”  Um, yes – you are!! Both of you!!  Work it.. work it!

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I was setting up for the next shot, and they thought they could just sneak one of these in! CAUGHT!!!  :) 

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Does anyone know how much I love sun flare?   Seriously, I think it’s a disease.. i really can’t get enough of it.  This is the first of many you may find in their engagement photoshoot!  Just thought I would warn you.  

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Trying to be serious :)

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This may or may not have been one of my wacky ideas.   Iphone meets rotary phone or what I like to call contemporary vs. vintage :)  Humor me!
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Btw.. Michael knows the name of every animal.   I said, go stand under that ram.  He corrected me with the specific name.. haha!  Smarty pants!  

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WARNING: THIS NEXT PHOTO MAY BE FLAMMABLE DUE TO ALL THE HOTNESS!!!!

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A little something that you may not know about Jenny, but she loves costumes.  She collects them!!  I thought it might be fun to play with some vintage clothing and play dress up as well.

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This might be too much adorableness for one shoot!!   But try to hold on if you can :) 
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Jenny and Michael were so excited that it snowed that we had to do some snowy engagement photos!!   The blue skies made winter in Louisville so beautiful, even if it was freezing outside.

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Jenny and Michael love their winter hats, so this snowy winter day was a perfect way to show them off.  
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There wasn’t quite enough snow to make a snowman, so they were happy to stand in.

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Then, someone got a little fiesty.

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I can’t wait til their wedding this September!!  For more of their photos and for ordering, click on Jules Wiegand Wedding Photographer.

  • Kellie: These just have fun coming out of screen! That vintage shop is awesome and I loved the ones with all the toys hanging from the ceiling. So neat! (01.19.2011 05:49pm)
  • Will Paro: Very fun. I have always wanted to see a shoot in that store! (02.15.2011 11:52pm)
  • beeveedee: What a great setting for a photo shoot (the store)!!! Fun photos! Love the huge variety of poses you got in the one setting. (03.01.2011 12:46am)
  • Engagement Video | Louisville Engagement: [...] your anniversary!!    I absolutely love this couple – you may remember them from a previous engagement photography post.   Jenny and Michael were such great sports to play in the rain with me and get totally drenched. [...] (04.27.2011 09:30am)

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Jan
17

Woods Family | Louisville Family Photographer

posted in Family

My favorite part about doing family photography is creating fun memories and interactions for the family in the day.   I want the professional photography experience to be a good one.  I simply love it when personalities and relationships start to show in their family.   Those always become my favorite photos.   This is the Wood’s family who came to town from Florida to visit Louisville, KY.  And why they were here, I was able to do a mini-photoshoot with their family.  It was a great day with still a little snow but warm enough where we weren’t freezing.    Here are some of my favorite photos of the day.  

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The next one is probably one of my favorite photos.  The oldest one made a comment that would be typical of a teenager.   I love the reactions of the family.. you can almost read everyone’s response.   The youngest girl with her look of “gross.”   The Dad while laughing and still saying,” Why would say something like that?”  The son with “I don’t know.”  His brother just laughing and the mom cracking up.   It’s of those family moments which makes a family a family.  I love it.  
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Thank you Wood’s Family.  I so enjoyed being your family photographer, but next time feel free to fly me to your neck of the woods.   A little Florida sun would be nice!!

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Jan
05

The Beard Family | Louisville Family Photographer | New Albany

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Meet the Beard Family!  So enjoyed being their family photographer, especially since I was recording an important moment in their lives.  Jacob, the youngest son, left just the other day to serve in the coast guard.   You can only imagine what that might be like for his family to say goodbye to him for a period of time.  I so enjoyed seeing the family connections and mutual love and respect in their family.   They were even brave enough to go outside in this winter weather with the snow to capture some amazing photos on their farm.   The best part is when I took them down to their old barn which was leaning to one side and the oldest said to me, “We have another barn that looks a lot better.”  I laughed and said, ” No, this is exactly what I had in mind. It’s perfect.”   It ended up being my favorite photo of the day.   The photograph reminds me of Narnia.  I could very easily see all three of them in that movie fighting off evil and befriending Aslan, the Lion.   Can’t you? 

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The youngest looking super cute.  And yes, her two older brothers are very protective.  I always wanted an older brother for that very reason.. haha.  
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For Mom- something she said.

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This staircase is their favorite part of their home. So, I thought it would be a good idea to feature it.

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Dad may or may not have been comfortable in front of the camera.  And I may or may not have teased him to make him laugh.  Haha.  He was a great sport.  You can tell he loves his family.   

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Their tree in their front yard was absolutely amazing.  I have no idea how old it is, but you can tell it has survived through harsh conditions with  twisted limbs and a huge trunk.   I think it can be very symbolic of families and marriages because regardless of what hardships it has endured, it has developed character and that makes it beautiful enough to stand out.  I can just imagine the root system it takes to hold up a tree of that stature – just as it takes a strong foundation to have a strong marriage and family.   I thought it ideal that such a tree would be in their front yard.  
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Did i mention that I think they are all models?  I mean seriously.
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Thanks Beard Family!! I feel so honored to I had the opportunity to get to know you.  And Jacob, stay safe.  It’s nice to know that are young men like you protecting us. For the rest of their family photography session, you can click on Jules Wiegand Family Photographer.

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Jan
03

Cari + Jimmy | Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

posted in Weddings


What is it called when you take a beautiful bride and surround her with poinsettias and greenery right around Christmas?  It’s a winter wedding with a wonderful Christmas theme.!   Everything was just beautiful – from the candles, the Christmas tree and ornament decorations, the poinsettias, the Christmas lights and of course the bride :).    I traveled from Louisville to Cincinnati to hang with the couple for a few days.   I really enjoyed getting to know them and their friends – seriously, a lot of fun and an amazing couple!!  In fact, I had some difficulty narrowing down the wedding and reception photos – with so many great dancing pictures it was hard to choose.  This Cincinnati crew sure knows how to make a wedding fun!!  Here are some of my favorite photos from the wedding and reception.  Please feel free to vote on your favorites and to leave some comment love.  

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This is my boy during the speeches :).  Check out the hole in his sock.. haha, I love this kid!!

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Soldier Boy. I love how they get tickled at each other.

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This is when the dance craziness began!!  I wanted to post ALL of them, but instead I only gave you the highlights.   Such a fun wedding!!  If you would like to see all the craziness – you can go to Jules Wiegand Wedding Photography.
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Such a great Cincinnati Wedding!! So glad they chose me as their wedding photographer!!

  • Molly: Beautiful pictures Jules...Sorry, I voted for most of the ones that had Cheri and Troy in them...Love those guys (miss them too!) Stunning stuff! (01.03.2011 09:02pm)
  • Tammy DePugh /MOB: Dear Julie, So exciting, the pictures are beautiful! You did an amazing job of capturing all the special moments, love, beauty, fun and oh yes-----THE SOCK. We love the pictures, and you. Thanks again, it was truly a pleasure to work with you. (01.04.2011 01:27am)
  • TJ: Incredible Jules! You did an amazing job of capturing the whole day. I loved reliving it through your eyes! (01.04.2011 04:21am)
  • Lauren DiFulvio: All the pics turned out so great! You really captured how amazing Cari looked. I love them all!!!! (01.04.2011 06:17pm)
  • Cari Skinner(BRIDE): Julie, you have been amazing from the start! Working with you was a pleasure, and we can not imagine having had anyone else capture such valuable memories for us. Taking the photos with you was not only a BLAST, but relaxing, and we had such a fantastic time! Your personable and professional style made each part of the wedding planning and the actual day less stressful! We absolutely LOVE our wedding photos and will cherish them for the rest of our lives! You’re truly the best Julie Jimmy and I can not thank you enough. (01.04.2011 10:18pm)

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