When you invest in the Julia Summers Wedding Experience, you aren’t only investing in my years of expertise and my art, you are also receiving a one-of-a-kind experience. At the heart of my services is my commitment to compassion, love, and empathy. I wholeheartedly believe that this is my superpower, to ensure that every one of my couples feels 100% supported and cared for throughout their wedding journey. I know that love is the driving force behind every wedding, and I want to capture the raw emotions and connections that make your day so uniquely special. I strive to create an inclusive and welcoming experience for all couples. I celebrate love in all its forms, and I am dedicated to creating an experience that is as unique and diverse as the couples I work with.
The
Difference
Moment
What is a
worth?
"Unleash the grandeur of your special day with our luxury wedding photography experience - where every moment is a masterpiece."
When two people really love to be together, it shows. And I love it.
Radiate joy
OUR DREAM CLIENTS:
It's a strong possibility that I will always cry.
The First Look
OUR FAVORITE MOMENT IS:
Lace + sparkles, or a thoroughly modern winery wedding.. contrast is fun!
Unexpected Details
I'll never get tired of:
The
Wedding EXPERIENCE
"Unleash the grandeur of your special day with our luxury wedding photography experience - where every moment is a masterpiece."
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This is the first step in the process where you get to contact me and tell me all the essential high-level information about your day, like your wedding date, venue, coverage needs, photography price point, and most importantly, how you dreamed about being photographed. I will respond with a personalized email, phone call, or video call to answer any initial questions and to schedule an in-person coffee date consultation.
Initial Inquiry
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During our coffee date consultation, we will meet face to face, get to know each other, and discuss your vision for your special day. During our conversation, I hope to get a sense of who you are as a couple so I can truly understand your wants and needs on how you envision your story to be told and remembered.
Let’s Grab Coffee
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Yay! We're a match, and you want to move forward with booking. You'll receive a proposal outlining all the curated details in your customized collection, along with pricing and agreement contracts. Once your deposit is paid, we can both do a little happy dance because we are officially official!
Let’s Make It Official
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Once we are official, we will set up a time for our second coffee date, where we will work together and curate your perfect engagement experience. During our call, we find your ideal venue, date, feel/vibe, and review wardrobe inspiration.
The Engagement Experience
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Your engagement session is a fun opportunity for us to get to know each other and for you to get comfortable in front of my camera. I will teach you everything you need to know to pose like prose and get those genuine candids. We'll capture beautiful photos of you and your partner in a location that reflects your personality and love story.
Your Time to Shine!
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As your wedding day approaches, you will receive a detailed wedding day questionnaire filled with all my essential questions. This questionnaire becomes my baseline for creating your customized photography timeline and shot list. We'll review all your submitted information during our final consultation to go over your wedding day's details. We'll discuss the timeline, family photo list, and any special requests you have. I'll also be able to answer any questions you may have leading up to the big day.
Wedding Questionnaire & Consultation
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It’s finally here! The day we have all been waiting for! YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED!! Now it’s time for you to celebrate, and let me do all the work! On your wedding day, I'll arrive early to capture all the beautiful details as they come together. From getting ready to the ceremony and reception, I'll capture every moment and create stunning photos to tell your story that you'll cherish for a lifetime.
THE BIG DAY!!
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While you two are off enjoying newlywed bliss. I'll carefully curate and edit your photos, delivering them to you in a beautiful online gallery. You'll have the option to purchase prints, albums, and other products to display and share your photos with family and friends.
Post-Production and Delivery
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modern weddings
bridal guide
brides and weddings
Trends Magazine
Northern Virginia wedding style
I have the immense privilege of showcasing my client's unique stories and visions to brides and grooms worldwide through esteemed publications.
Press & Praise
Julia was incredible to work with. From day one, she was super responsive, friendly, flexible. We felt comfortable as soon as we met her. Our pictures turned out incredible and we could not be any happier. She is so creative and is always so prepared. She is amazing and super talented!!
“The Best Photographer In The DMV”
Amina & Nick
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Julia excels at her craft! She is incredible at capturing candid moments, true-to-life color, flattering angles, and subtle but beautiful color and lighting adjustments. Her photos are a timeless treasure.
"You genuinely made our wedding day even better! You went above and beyond."
Tessa + Ash
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Hiring Julia and her team was one of the best decisions we made! She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and kept us laughing and having fun the entire time! She is such a pleasure to work with, and felt more like a friend than a vendor!
“She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera."
Toba + Jared
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