welcome to my new blogsite!

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
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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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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Jun
02

Rachelle + Josh | Louisville Photographer |Garden Court

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I love this couple – seriously, they are one of my faves!!  I’ve known them both for about a year and think of them like family now.  The last professional photos they have had was seven years ago when they got married.   They were due- overdue :) !!   Just a side note, ladies for when you want to do this – give your husband some advance notice – lol.   I mentioned to Josh two days before their photo shoot, so ‘are you ready?”   He had no clue.. haha and Rachelle had this planned for weeks.  Luckily, he’s a good guy who will do photo shoots because he loves his wife.  :) In fact,  they might still be a little smitten with one another and they are definitely giggly around each other just like newlyweds.  AWW!!!  you can say it – too.   It’s true.   They are not always the most affectionate in front of people but as I’ve been around them and seen them more and more together, they definitely are crazy about each other.   There is nothing better as a photographer to celebrate those love relationships and to catch that emotion.   The first part of their photo shoot was taken at the Scarlet Hope House –  this is the part where I get to brag on my friends.   About 3 years ago, Rachelle felt called to impact the sex entertainment industry with a message of hope and love.  From there Scarlet Hope was founded and the Scarlet Hope team has been sharing the hope of Jesus Christ in strip clubs every week.  You can click on one of the links to check out this ministry in more detail, and in case you are wondering who made the awesome website – that would be none other than Josh, yep – he is crazy talented and has his own business called, Solid Giant.   Without his support, Rachelle would not be able to devote the time and attention to this ministry.  It truly is a labor of love for both of them.

Speaking of LABOR– for the last two months,  they have been working diligently to get the Scarlet Hope House in shape.  Recently, someone donated a house to Scarlet Hope and the building will be used as a resource center for women who wish to change their lives for the better.   So, for the first part of the shoot – we thought we would show what life has been like  trying to get the house ready.  

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They were sweet to humor me with some artsy pictures in the house, but this last one.. i kinda felt like that they were saying, ok, Julie, let’s go outside now.  Haha.   So, we trekked on over to Garden Court which is just absolutely beautiful –  and I would highly recommend for weddings!  Here are some of my faves from their photography session with me in Louisville’s Garden Court.    He pretty much makes her laugh all the time.  

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Here’s to seven more years!!  love you both – you are an awesome and amazing couple!!  

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  • Rachelle: I love how you say "he pretty much makes her laugh all the time" hahah - that's pretty much right on! :) Thanks for doing this shoot - it was so fun and about time to have some new pics made! Love how your pictures tell a story! :) (06.03.2011 02:03pm)
  • Mandy: Gorgeous. :) Love these people and these pictures! And the photographer! (06.07.2011 02:58pm)

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May
15

Vintage Love | Louisville Portrait Photographer

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People often ask me “what style describes you as a photographer?”  I can appreciate so many different styles of photography, that i think I am a hodgepodge of many styles – which makes my work as a photographer uniquely me.   I love the classic clean look with a vintage feel and a modern twist.  I love details and when I have props to work with.. well.. I get very creative and take a lot more pictures.  However, I think what is most important to me as a photographer is capturing and celebrating the emotional connection between people – so that the photographs themselves evoke an emotional response.   Would love to know the emotions that these photographs brought up in you!  Leave me a comment and let me know.   Here is a lighthearted vintage photoshoot between two awesome friends.   I absolutely adore this shoot because I love this location I found right outside of Louisville and I love the vintage rustic feel.   The field full of rusted metal with the soft look of beige weeds plus an artsy and vintage looking couple made for a great vintage photography session.  Enjoy the session.. and let me know your favorites!

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sooo. i have named this their superhot pic! Both of them look great!  My faves of each of them.

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  • Kellie Gabbard: I love these Julie! They definitely have that vintage feel and as I looked through them it felt like another time period with the warm colors and vintage clothes. Truly lovely! (12.17.2010 06:14pm)
  • Will Paro: These are great. Love the location. (02.15.2011 11:49pm)
  • Sage: These are so beautiful!! I love all of them... (05.11.2011 08:55pm)
  • Isabel Olson: I love these photos, i am also a photographer and as I'm looking through your photos it looks like more and more kind of photos i would take. great job! (08.04.2011 07:22pm)

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May
03

Maria and Scott | Maternity Photographer

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Guess who is expecting!!  Maternity sessions are a cute way to capture the excitement of new life coming.  I tell you one thing, Maria is the cutest pregnant woman I know.. she is so tiny and several times I had to tell her to make her baby belly bigger – haha.   Maria definitely has a glow and I think Scott does too..lol.   I am looking forward to taking newborn pics in a few months.   But for now, here is there awesome Maternity session!   We started out at  Garden Court at Presbyterian Seminary and then ended up in Cherokee Park.   I loved getting to take advantage of one the few sunny days in Louisville lately.  

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I love Garden Court!  It’s one of my favorite places and right now it looks so beautiful with everything being so green.

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Cherokee Park was also beautiful yet a little wet :)!  We managed to find some dry ground.  

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They are pretty much adorable together!  Love how much they laugh :) 

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See what did I tell you about that glow!!  She’s gorgeous!!

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Ok, before everyone yells at me for making a pregnant lady jump, they asked to do this. LOL – it’s their signature move :).  Pretty good jump I think.. she’s at least a foot off the ground!!

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  • Mandy: SO CUTE! Maria-- you are so precious. As will be little miss Norah Kate! (05.03.2011 08:15pm)

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