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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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Aug
23

Ashley + Tyler | Lexington Engagement Photographer

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The Stewart Family is one of my favorites as they are pretty much crazy fun.   I still tell the story of all them dressing ridiculous for the church directory picture.   They just embrace life with laughter and that is always fun.   I’m sure they are thrilled to have Ashley join their family as she is pretty much awesome as well.   I traveled down to Lexington to take their engagement photos.   We went to some historic and colorful parts of Lexington, KY.   And then, they surprised me at the end by jumping in a fountain.   See, she fits right in.   LOL.   By the way, before we even took one photo – a bird literally dive bombed to it’s death at Ashley’s feet.   Guess who got the bird out of the way.. not the man, me!!   LOL, but I still don’t like to think about it.   We weren’t sure if there was a bigger meaning in a bird dying in front of us… apparently it’s good luck — Because they rocked this session out!!  Here are some of my favorites from their Lexington Engagement Session.   

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This next picture was done in honor of Tyler’s brother.   haha, nice try but i think Kyle wins.  
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On second thought.. maybe you win, Tyler.  :) 

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Can’t wait for your wedding!!

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  • Pam: They are all AWESOME! Great job Julie - way to go Ashley and Tyler! (08.23.2011 08:45pm)

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Aug
10

jenny + tom | Louisville Engagement Photographer | Anchorage Park

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Jenny totally reminds me of a friend I used to have at Camp Piomingo who I just loved for her sense of humor and her relaxed demeanor.   I was so happy that she chose me to photograph her wedding.  One of my favorite parts about Engagement sessions is that I get the opportunity to watch a couple interact and to get to know them a little better.   They are a great couple and so laid back.  Here are some of my favorites from their Engagement shoot in Anchorage Park.  

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I always ask couple to bring a prop of some sort that is characteristic of them as a couple.   For Jenny and Tom – it’s a penguin!  Yep, a penguin!!  It’s a little wooden penguin that they both just like and sits in the living room.   I loved it.  
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Loved getting to know you both a little better!  Looking forward to your wedding!!

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Jun
27

Erica + Cory | Louisville Engagement Photographer |Norton Commons

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Couples that laugh a lot will have a long healthy marriage in my opinion.  Cory and Erica laugh a lot.  I love it.  They were such a joy to photograph.   Erica had so many amazing props with her, balloons and flowers and numbers for their save the dates.  However, since we were going to be taking their engagement photos at Norton Commons, I had to incorporate one more.  I am kinda in love with Gelato Gilberto!! When I went to Italy, I had Gelato everyday, sometimes a few times (ok, maybe three).   So, of course we had to go there!!  LOL.   Here are some of my favorites from their engagement session.  

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My absolute favorite is this next one, they told me they really like the movie UP. 
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Cory may have had some issues with the balloons..lol.
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A little something you should know about Cory and Erica is that they are from two different sides of the river, yet that didn’t keep them apart though I get the feeling that they tease each other about it from time to time.   It’s a good thing they have UofL to keep them together.. they are kinda big fans!! 
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They also have a little saying as well.. and I just found out it is also the name of a song.  LOL.

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She’s adorable.
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Can’t wait for your Wedding in September!!!  I bet you are excited too!!
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Jun
23

Anna + Ben | Louisville Engagement Photographer | Undulata Farms Shelbyville

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One of my first big weddings I ever did was at Undulata Horse Farms in Shelbyville.  When Anna asked to do her engagement photos there, I was thrilled because it’s just simply beautiful and perfect for an outdoor photo shoot.   So, we got on our boots and made the drive from Louisville to Shelbyville.  Undulata farms doesn’t do weddings anymore but Anna managed to charm them enough to let us do her engagement session, we even got a peak inside the mansion.  It’s all who you know.. I know Anna.. lol.   In fact, I’ve known Anna for a few years now.  She used to attend a bible study I led and then we got to go to Kenya together, which interestingly enough is where her and Ben first met.  He was a summer missionary there and she came to spend a few weeks in Kenya helping out.  They had to travel half way around the continent to meet and once they met, well.. it was all over – they were smitten.  And still are :).   I have evidence.   Here are some of my faves from their engagement shoot.   I must warn you there are a lot of faves… my brides are just too photogenic.

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I love that Anna brought Cowboy boots.  I am seriously in love with that look – summer dress and boots.   I so need to get a pair.. especially after Anna rocked it out.

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Hello hot stuff!!  Can you believe she was nervous?  The only thing she should be nervous about was melting my camera :) 

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Just in case, you don’t know.. i love antique chairs – when i saw this.. i knew we had to have it in the shoot.    This little segment is pretty much my fave. 
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How awesome is it that we just happened to find hats that perfectly matched their outfits.. I took it as a sign.   We had to use them!!
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Love the intimate moment in these next two shots.  So sweet :)

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I know this next picture makes it seem as if the horses were very cooperative.. they were not!  haha.. they wanted nothing to do with us, this was all luck.     But I like it :)

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I love this photo… i feel like it needs to be in a magazine :) 
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Thanks Anna and Ben.  I can’t wait for your wedding in October!!!   Say goodbye to our little buddy that almost kicked you.. haha.   And then check out all of the engagement photos!!
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Jun
13

Stacy + Kyle | Louisville Engagement Photographer | Huber’s Farm Indiana

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What could be better than heading out to Huber’s to do a little strawberry picking – an engagement shoot at Huber’s with an awesome couple!!!  Stacy and Kyle love Huber’s Farm and Winery in Starlight, Indiana - it seemed only fitting that we also do their engagement shoot there.   They totally rocked their photography session –  they are both pretty much gorgeous!!  Yes, it’s pretty easy to be their photographer :).  And girls,  Stacy has a flawless complexion.. yep, she’s gorgeous.. but you can’t be jealous of her for it.. because she is just too nice.   They are a great couple.  The first time we had a session scheduled – the crazy Louisville weather made us cancel.  Stacy was disappointed and Kyle just made her feel better.   He’s in love and it’s awesome to see them together.    I cannot wait for their wedding this September at The Nunnlea House. It’s going to be a beautiful wedding!!  Here are some of my favorites from their engagement session at Huber’s Farm and Winery in Indiana.  I love everything about this first photo – romantic and sweet.   You can totally tell how much they are into each other :)!!

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hello!! They both rocked it :)  
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i loved this old truck.  There were a couple of kids who asked what we were doing.   I told them that Stacy and Kyle were engaged.  The little boy gasped and said, “I know what that means.”  I asked him what does it mean and he said, “I can’t say.”   haha..  I can only imagine :).   However, they were nice enough to let us play in the truck for a bit before climbing all over it.   Here are some more that they totally rocked!!

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What an awesome session!!  If they need a second job in modeling.. i think they got it covered.   Can’t wait for your wedding!!!

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Jun
09

Mallory + Chas | Louisville Rustic Engagement

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So, we are getting out of our cars and Mallory starts to show me some props she had brought for her engagement shoot.  She is just so creative and crafty!!   Then,  out comes a burlap sac – I asked, “ooh, what’s this for?”   She tells me that those are the runners for her tables at the wedding reception.  What???!!!  I LOVE!!!   Mallory is doing her wedding just like I would do mine.   Seriously, I can’t wait for their rustic style wedding at The Talon Winery in Lexington, KY!!  The reception will be in a barn.. i know, i know… I LOVE THIS COUPLE!!  When we first met, they had me at HELLO.. haha, I am serious!    We just instantly clicked.    They are pretty cool, they are probably one of the most laid back couples I have ever worked with.   After we had gotten settled in at one of my favorite spots( – it’s rustic and lots of tall grass and a rusted out bridge.. perfect for them, btw… )   I realized, i had forgotten my extra disks.. so I seriously had to hike back to get them.  I felt so terrible that they had to wait for me.   But guess what they were doing while they waited.. laying on a blanket drinking a bottle of wine.  Haha!! Seriously… love them!!  This was also the couple, that was willing to play in the rain when their first engagement shoot got rained out.   You may remember them chasing the ducks :).     They are adorable together!!  Here are some of my favorites from their recent outdoors, rustic engagement shoot in Louisville.   I love this field  -  I would live in it if it wasn’t for the all the Poison Oak!!  But all of us managed to avoid!!! 

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I love this photo of Mallory.. she’s so pretty and this totally captures her peaceful and inviting personality!!  

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For more of their adorableness, click here for all of their Louisville Engagement Shoot.  Looking forward to being your wedding photographer :)

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  • Katie: Great stuff, Julie. I love that she is crafty! (06.09.2011 03:21pm)
  • Jules: thanks Katie.. i love when other photographers comment :) hope you are well !!! (06.09.2011 07:04pm)
  • Mallory + Chas | Talon Winery | Lexington Wedding Photographer: [...] from having really cool names, Mallory and Chas are really cool people.   And their WEDDING WAS GORGEOUS!!!!   Everything about this day was [...] (10.21.2011 04:36pm)

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Apr
27

Story of Us Video | Engagement Rainy Day Fun

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Yes, the rain is getting to me!!  I refuse to let this Louisville weather ruin my fun, so why not make a video.  Haha and that is what we did.    Last year, I worked on a non-profit video for Scarlet Hope and I absolutely fell in love with videos.   I have been looking for ways to incorporate it into my wedding business without taking away from photography.  I’ve come up with The Story of Us – a video celebrating your love. If you want to tell your story in a unique way, I’d be happy to oblige.  You can even use it at your wedding reception or at your anniversary!!    I absolutely love this couple – you may remember them from a previous engagement photography post.  

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Jenny and Michael were such great sports to play in the rain with me and get totally drenched.    So, here it is… The Story of Us | Michael and Jenny. This is just a clip to give you a taste. You will get to see the whole video later in all it’s glory!!

Story of Us | Jenny and Michael from Julie Wiegand on Vimeo.

Looking forward to your wedding!!

  • laura: both have such beautiful smiles! (05.12.2011 01:38pm)

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Apr
25

Mallory + Chas | Louisville Engagement Photographer

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Louisville has been raining non-stop for about two weeks now and I have been getting trigger happy.   So, instead of rescheduling their engagement session, Mallory and Chas agreed to do a mini session in the rain.  Such good sports and I was happy to be shooting!!    We chased ducks, made wishes on dandelions and well, just played in the rain.   I loved Mallory’s super cute rain boots.  Props are always fun to a photographer.  I am looking forward to their sunny engagement session in a few weeks, but for now, here are my faves from their rainy day photoshoot.  

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Can’t wait for the next session!!

  • Louisvile Engagement Photographer | Creative Rustic Photography: [...] love them!!  This was also the couple, that was willing to play in the rain when their first engagement shoot got rained out.   You may remember them chasing the ducks :).     They are adorable together!!  Here are some of my favorites from their recent outdoors, [...] (06.09.2011 03:11pm)

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