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Amy + Ryan |Cincinnati Wedding Photographer |Grand Ballroom
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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!
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You are about to get a little insight into who I am through seeing this wedding since it is my family that I am photographing. I was blessed enough to be the photographer at my cousin’s wedding and I must say that I got teared up editing the photos. Yes, I am a softie especially when it comes to my family. The craziness is very much genetic.. it starts at an early age and never leaves. haha. You will also see that my family is not all reserved or introverted – I know you are not surprised. It’s true and yes, it can be loud. But I love it. This wedding was so amazing, I have never seen such a united reception. I will explain more later – but there was definitely a feel of warmth and connectedness and community which is not at all strange since that is how my family is all the time. Yet, it was wonderful to see that extended to friends and the whole wedding guest list. I will say that Ryan’s family was just like my family in their interactions and humor. Amy did good.. because you don’t just marry a man – you marry a family. Fortunately for her, they are just absolutely wonderful and crazy like us. And they are completely in love.
35 votes // vote as favoriteWe started out the day where Amy grew up in Ryland Heights. My cousin had 9 bridesmaids.. yep, 9. She is such an easy person to love.. her personality is attractive, so I not at all surprised to see her have so many friends. Although, half the bridal party consisted of her sisters. Big family, big bridal party and yes, a big reception. It was a very full and fun day. Her sister Ella who is a professional hair and makeup artist (also available to do weddings in Northern Ky and Cincinnati )- did an amazing job on her hair.
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19 votes // vote as favoriteThe cross was especially important as it was my grandmothers who passed a few years back. We all were very close to her. Amy held this cross as she took her vows with Ryan. The other jewelry belong to her other grandmother who also passed several years ago. I love all these sentimental pieces at a wedding!!
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20 votes // vote as favoriteThe reception was held at the Covington Madison Center in downtown Covington, Ky in the Grand Ballroom. Thanks to Casey Mackie, my second photographer for getting some of these detail shots.
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I love traveling to destinations for weddings and other photography sessions. Here are some bridal shots / trash the dress type shots of Keely. She is pretty much stunning.. a real joy to photograph in her wedding gown.
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30 votes // vote as favoriteHer vintage style hair clip with the peacock feathers was adorable and really accentuated her veil.
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32 votes // vote as favoriteOf course, i had to add a little of my craziness :)… Don’t you just hate when you are trying to get to the wedding and you run out of gas!
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Amy and Brett are such a laid back and fun couple and so easy to work with as a photographer! I just felt like I was at home when I was around her friends and family- everyone was just relaxed and took things in stride. Their demeanor fooled me though when the reception came because they were fierce on the dance floor. I laughed pretty much all night – so much fun!! Here are a few of the favorites:
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27 votes // vote as favoriteSeeing each other before the ceremony is always an amazing moment for both. So adorable!!
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32 votes // vote as favoriteBrett’s mom and Brett tore it up!! I was worn out watching them!
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28 votes // vote as favoriteCongratulations Amy and Brett!! So honored that I was a part of your day!! To see the rest of Amy’s and Brett’s wedding photos – click here.
Meet Amy and Ryan. They have been dating for two years and at a fourth july parade, Ryan proposed. He unrolled a huge poster and got down on one knee. Amy was so surprised. You can tell how crazy in love they are. Ryan told me he was even willing to skip in a field :) – haha. Well, not quite. We had a lot of fun. Amy and Ryan love the beach so in the first part of the engagement session. We did our best to capture that – well as best you can living in Cincinnati. Ha! Here are some of my favorites from their engagement session in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. You can see all of their pictures - here.
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38 votes // vote as favoriteFree Photoshoot winner will be announced tomorrow!!!
Kelly and Jonathan found me at a bridal show. Now, I have only been to one bridal show, but they are not exactly the sit down and get to know each other kind of atmosphere that I prefer. So, I am surprised we were even able to connect but we did!! I am so glad I went just to get to know them. Kelly’s personality is very much like my own in which we just jump in and figure stuff out as we go. Kelly and I are people who will just try something and take the risk. I imagine if it were just us two – we might get in trouble. Thankfully, Jonathan is more of the wait a minute, let’s think this through kind of guy. During the engagement session, he said, “maybe we should ask permission before we climb this fence.” Haha.. stuff like that. Whereas Kelly and I woulda done climbed it! :) It’s true. He really is the perfect match for her. And their wedding was beautiful and classic just like Kelly. It was such an honor to be able to be their wedding photographer and to become their friend. Here are some of my favorite photos from their wedding and reception at Audubon Country Club.
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26 votes // vote as favoriteHer dress was unbelievable! I loved the way it wrapped. Such a classic look. Kelly you look GORGEOUS!!! u rocked it girl!
16 votes // vote as favoriteWhen the couple gets to see each other before the wedding, it creates some awesome moments and allows for some great photos. So cute!
19 votes // vote as favoriteThis first picture was right after their first sight. They were still a little giddy – they didn’t really know what to do but kiss and smile at each other.
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22 votes // vote as favoriteOk, this picture gets me every time i see it!! Can you see the tear on his cheek? Um, yeah – so sweet – i can’t stop looking at it.
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22 votes // vote as favoriteOk, I was so trying to catch a cute picture of these two in candid conversation, but when one was smiling and looking cute – the other was eating cake… and vice versa. Then they caught me trying :) So, I finally just gave up and got them to pose. But if you want to see a cake picture – click here. These girls rock!!
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Melissa and Joe have known each other since middle school. In fact, Joe was the first boy to hold Melissa’s hand. Awww… i know, super sweet. But then tragedy (play dramatic music here)- they must leave middle school and go to high school!! In a huge school, they were not able to find each other and the romance was forgotten. Sadness… Years passed and each became a fond childhood memory in their mind. Fortunately, the development of facebook enabled these two to finally reconnect (cue dramatic music). The spark was still there and soon they realized they were meant to be… :) A few months later and they are getting married at an adorable bed and breakfast in Augusta, KY. Asbury Meadows is one of my favorite places to photograph and it was amazing to be a part of this wedding and to be their photographer. Absolutely loved the feel and look of Asbury Meadows and the little town of Augusta, KY was so cute. Very vintage country which just happens to be my favorite look. Lots of old bikes and barns – just thinking about it makes me want to go back. Here are some of favorite photographs from the wedding.
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Nothing like going out into humid and hot Louisville right now to get some senior photos done. Despite the harsh Louisville weather – kayla rocked it out!! We had a great time all around Louisville and i think we got some great senior pictures as well. Check em out!!
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I forgot to post some of the pictures from my conference in Chicago where i met a bunch of cool wedding photographers. Here are a few more of the wedding photographers i continue to meet because of my day trip to Chicago.
Miguel Pola Photographers an orange county photography
Chelsea Elizabeth Photography california girl
Ashley Summer bay area photographer
Bob and Dawn Davis Photography chicago folks
Jessie Cho
Photography from san francisco
Shooting Gallery
Photography from michigan
I was so proud of myself for navigating the L and the bus on my own.
i didn’t get lost at all.. that is quite a feat for me :)
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Just returned from a wedding at Ryland Heights Country Club where the wedding was just off the golf course. Sara and Ed love golf so having a wedding at Ryland Heights Golf Course was perfect for them. Here is a little preview:
