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With shooting weddings for twelve years now (whoa), I hope that I can share my experience with you to help make your day as smooth and fun as possible. You might not have heard this yet, but your wedding day should be FUN. I know, crazy concept. I hate seeing my couples just get ushered from event to event and becoming sweaty messes because of not planning enough time for things and still trying to accommodate all the “shoulds” that have been piled on to the word “wedding”. This is YOUR day, and yes, it is also about the people you choose to celebrate with, but we live in such a cool time where there is no longer a right way to get married. Do what makes your soul happy. Delete the things that make you sad. Honor your family and the people who are going to be there for you, but be real with them about how you envision that looking.

I primarily prefer to use natural light whenever possible because that is more the aesthetic I am attracted to, but I have all the tools, lights, and tricks to work in any lighting condition. My goal on your wedding day is to keep the “production” minimal to keep the focus on you. I work with you to create a detailed photo timeline, but then on the wedding day, I’ll gently help to keep you on track with as little stress or rushing around as possible.

I want your wedding photos to be as authentically YOU as possible. This is accomplished by focusing on candids but knowing when direction is needed. Not many of us are models and I know that even models need SOME guidance for where to stand/put your hands/what to do with your face (ha!) and so I never leave you hanging. I like to get you in that perfect spot, looking your best, and then help to guide you into laughing together and creating genuine moments. At the end of it all, I am the happiest to hear "I didn't even know Jo was there for that!" and "That is so US!!”.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Jo Julia Photography

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Mclayne Sent on 07/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Would give more than 5 stars if I could

We could not have imagined a more perfect person to photograph our wedding! When we found Jo online, we not only loved her photos, but we connected with her bio -- her love of Jesus, music, and people. The fact that she doesn't charge by the hour stood out to us as well, she was really willing to be with us for as much of the day as needed and we didn't have to choose between getting ready photos and grant exit photos! I am not one who naturally feels comfortable in front of a camera, so it important to me to vibe with our photographer and trust their ability to make me feel comfortable. Once we had our first virtual conversation with Jo, we instantly felt connected with her. She just has an awesome energy! She planned every detail so thoroughly that we didn't have to think of a single thing, but was still always available to take any impromptu photo on our wedding day. A great combination of preparation and flexibility. We just loved having Jo present with us on our wedding day, she brought such enthusiasm. She captured the celebration and the sanctity of our ceremony. She caught the joy and emotion of the day. She got incredible candids of ridiculous dance moves. Her editing is so beautiful and natural. We have received so many compliments on our wedding photos and don't even know how we will limit how many we hang on our walls. I cannot recommend her enough, both as a person and as a photographer!
Glory
Glory Sent on 06/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding photographer in the game!

When I think about the best decisions we made for our wedding, hiring Jo as our photographer is at the very top of the list. Our wedding photos turned out better than we could have ever imagined. Jo is not only incredibly talented but also made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. Her fun and friendly demeanor helped us feel comfortable every step of the way and her attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of our special day is truly unmatched! We couldn’t be happier with the beautiful memories Jo has given us. 100000/10 recommend!!
Katie
Katie Sent on 09/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

you MUST work with Jo!

Jo is simply the best!! Best decision we ever made was hiring her to be our wedding photographer for our 7/2/23 Crested Butte wedding. The package we purchased included an engagement shoot, so we first met Jo about a year ago. The engagement album was phenomenal, so we knew we had to hire her to capture our whole wedding weekend. Jo was with us for three days and delivered the most epic album. Her photos are stunning and she captured all the emotions of the day perfectly.

On top of her kick-ass photography skills, she is also just the kindest person. All of our guests have not stopped raving about how much they loved her and want to hire her themselves! I promise you she is the real deal and worth every penny.
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Lizzie Sent on 08/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning photos for mountain weddings

Jo is the first vendor that we booked for our wedding, and we immediately felt comfortable with her and could see how kind she is. She gave us great recommendations for several of our other vendors who were all excellent. We hired Jo and a second shooter, Nate, for our wedding day photography, and they made us feel relaxed and at ease in front of the camera which is no small feat! They were unobtrusive during the day, and it’s clear from the photos that everyone else was able to relax around them too. Jo’s recommendations for hair and makeup and florals were spot-on for what we wanted and translated so well to our photos. We are so happy with our photos and can’t wait to get them printed!! Jo works so hard for her clients, and her photography is stunning. We love her and highly recommend her for all your mountain wedding photography (and everything else she does!!).
Angela
Angela Sent on 06/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Bless to have our best moments captured

I cannot emphasize enough how bless we were to have Jo Julia as our wedding photographer!! Her personality and her care towards her clients is outstanding. It's almost like she becomes part of the festivity and you don't feel like you have a stranger taking pictures. She makes sure everyone feels comfortable in front of the camera and she makes sure everyone looks gorgeous! It was just so lovely to have had such a wonderful person with us to take the best possible pictures of our milestone! Also, when she says she will be taking pictures of everything, she means it! She is also very responsive pre and post wedding day. She makes sure to know what your wedding image is and what you would like her to capture. She makes sure to capture the perfect moments of your special day. Trust me she won't miss anything! She is super amazing! Also, I want to note that she did a spectacular job at taking the important parts of our Indian wedding ceremony.
Michela
Michela Sent on 04/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Jo Julia is the best of the best!

Jo has played a pivotal part in perfectly capturing some of our biggest moments, from engagement to wedding and now maternity. We are obsessed every time we get our photos back and forever grateful for the hard work and dedication she puts into making us feel so special and giving us memories that will last a lifetime. She is incredibly talented, has an amazing eye for fun and unique shots, provides great direction for poses that come off as effortless and natural, and has a way of making us always feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Every time we have worked with her we have had the best time and leave with sore cheeks from smiling and laughing so much. She always goes above and beyond and is truly one-of-a-kind.
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828 V. Sent on 07/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Jo is incredible!

Where do we even start? Jo is incredible at her craft - from capturing beautiful candid couple portraits to all of the small important details, but on top of that she is extremely genuine, has a calming personality and truly makes each SKYLIGHT couple feel extremely valued! We know that by recommending Jo to our clients that they will be in excellent hands. Definitely hire her for your big day - it’ll be an experience to remember and you’ll have incredible images to look back on for years to come!
Kaylee
Kaylee Sent on 03/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone needs Jo Julia for their big day!

From the first email, we knew she had to be our wedding photographer just because of the pure energy and talent. Then after that, she helped us plan engagement photos when we were on the opposite end of the world. She met us in the mountains to enjoy some beers at one of our favorite breweries and chose some of Colorado's most remarkable landscapes. The photos turned out phenomenal and we knew she HAD to shoot our wedding. Now we need to bring in COVID that our original wedding was cancelled. We knew however that she still had to be an essential vendor for a later planned elopement wedding in Moab.

She had zero issues with tagging along for our elopement/microwedding and even arrived early to scope everything out. She even brought her brother with her to have a family vacation and also had him help her with the wedding. If you land her and her brother for your wedding, you couldn’t ask for a better duo!

Her positivity and energy is something that every wedding needs. Her personality really helps ease any tension/stress and makes you feel comfortable. Never once did photos feel staged. She has this natural ability to just flow with the wedding while also keeping things moving to stay on schedule and to get through all the majestic shots that she envisioned when scoping out the location.

We felt throughout the entire wedding that she was part of the family! Her and her brother both are such incredible people with amazing stories. We loved them so much that we insisted after their work was done that they drop the camera, eat dinner and party with us!

If ever we need photos, we will always see what Jo is up to! We will always recommend anyone to her for their photo needs.

We thought we landed an amazing photographer, but what we didn’t know was that we found a friend as well. WE LOVE JO AND SO WILL YOU
Emily
Emily Sent on 02/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Your photographer search ends here!

Words really can't do Jo's photography justice... She (and her whole team) is extremely talented and the final photos speak for themselves! They were so professional and kept us feeling comfortable the entire time. We basically got to play around in the snow for a few hours and had the time of our lives! She also knows the terrain better than anyone else- the lighting/angles/where to go and stand/everything! The memories behind these pictures will last forever and we are forever grateful for her services... Your photographer search is over- Jo Julia is the BEST!
Jule
Jule Sent on 01/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dependable Photographer to Deliver Stunning Results

Jo was our wedding photographer last summer and delivered stunning results. Starting with our initial conversations and engagement shoot through the wedding, Jo made us feel relaxed and we had a lot of fun. She listened to what was most important to us and was able to capture all of those important moments, while also delivering shots we didn't even think about, but now absolutely love. I would definitely choose Jo Julia again and hope to do so in the future!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Jo Julia Photography frequently asked questions

Jo Julia Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Jo Julia Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Jo Julia Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Jo Julia Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Jo Julia Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Jo Julia Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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