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Real moments. Real presence.

The focus of a wedding day should be on what really matters—you. We are here to tell your story; to capture the natural unfolding of your adventure wedding experience. No shot list, no fake laughs, no awkward poses. The honest connection and emotional depth you share with your partner.

To see things as they really are.

Colin and Julie Crawford are an elopement videographer + photographer team crafting intentional and immersive elopements for adventurous couples. We are based in the Smoky Mountains and travel around the world bringing custom-tailored elopements to life.

All love is celebrated here. All bodies. All colors. All genders.
LGBTQ+ affirming 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

"Julie + Colin’s creativity, intentionality, and adventurous spirits were instrumental in helping us experience a truly perfect wedding day" - A+J⁣

"Julie and Colin are truly masters of their craft." - D+A⁣⁣

"Julie and Colin were all we could have asked for and more!!" - J+D⁣⁣

"Their creativity, attention to detail, and genuine care showed through every step of the way. " - K+J

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Magnolia + Ember

M
Michon Sent on 12/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever!

Working with Julie was truly positive from the start. On my first conversation with her I knew immediately she was the one…LOL She was very knowledgeable about everything from start to finish. She gave us plenty of plan options for that day that fit exactly what we’re looking for. I’m so thankful I listened to her recommendations because she was right about our views being EPIC! (My new favorite word) Anytime I reached out with any questions or concerns she responded quickly and literally had all the answers or a piece of advice to give if that was what I needed.

On our day it would be the first time we met, I instantly felt like we had known each other for years. She was on time and got right to work taking detail pictures of my dress and special items we had for our day. After that we got in our cars and started the day of hiking! Julie was very prepared with walkie talkies incase cell service was bad and she knew the route and were the last chance bathroom breaks were. On our hikes she encouraged us to go at our speed, I never felt rushed. She knew all the best places to take photos. I’m so thankful that she was the one to marry us, she did a great job and it was a perfect ceremony, we all (including Julie) laughed and cried with excitement. My husband hates getting his picture taken (like many men) I warned Julie of this fact and she made everything fun and seamless I don’t even think he realizes he got his pictures taken. LOL (and they all turned out beyond amazing, I’d say they are EPIC). Lastly Julie advised of the time frame of when we would be receiving our pictures and was again on time.

The pictures are EPIC, Julie has a style that I was drawn to immediately (and why I initially booked with her), it is unique and my pictures tell a story, in the most beautifully artistic way. I will treasure them forever. When I share pictures with family and friends they are blown away and it feels so great to get that type of response from those I’m closest too.

In short, we LOVE Julie, she is amazing in her craft and as a person, I’m so glad our paths crossed and we have thankfully booked her for our One Year Anniversary next year.
Clara
Clara Sent on 07/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos and photographer!

Our photographer Julie was absolutely amazing and having only seen the sneak peeks we are already so impressed with how they turned out. Even beyond the pictures though, Julie was incredibly kind and personable and our families commented throughout the night how nice and professional they thought our photographer was! Julie went above and beyond the roles of a photographer and made sure that we were taken care of throughout the night and she captured so many precious moments! Thank you so much!
Abbie
Abbie Sent on 02/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

So so happy!

As soon as we began speaking with Julie, we knew that we had stumbled upon someone really special. Julie went above and beyond for us (rescheduled when it rained on the day we had originally planned to take pictures, met us for a drink so we could get to know her before the actual picture-taking day). As someone who is never super comfortable in front of the camera, Julie made the experience not only {{not awkward}}, but incredibly fun. We couldn't be happier with our engagement pictures and the quick turn-around. Julie is talented, empathic, a great listener, funny, and creative. I can't recommend her highly enough and definitely hope this isn't our last time working with her.
Allison
Allison Sent on 11/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Can't say enough about M&E!

I don't know how to put into words how amazing Julie is. Her approach to photography, especially for two people who aren't the most comfortable in front of a camera, is incredible. She made us feel so calm during our engagement session as well as our wedding photos. Her style is very unique and truly captures the love between two people. I can't recommend her enough! She is worth every single penny.
A
Amanda Sent on 11/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Awesome!

She worked with the least photogenic family in the planet and never complained a second! She was awesome!!! Even played along with our theme!!!! Would highly recommend her!
Kortni
Kortni Sent on 09/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Creativity, flexibility, comprehensive

Julie is everything I love in a photographer - she’s creative, detailed, and overall a kind human being. She fights to fight the right shot - even if that means climbing rocks, getting wet - whatever it may be! She’s a joy to work with and I’m excited for the rest of our photos from our wedding!
D
Danielle Sent on 01/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Choosing a photographer to capture the most special day of your life is hard. But from the moment I met Julie, I felt like she totally got my vision. She's so passionate about what she does and that absolutely translates to her work and how she treats her clients. We hired her to do our engagement and wedding photography and she did an amazing job capturing who we are as a couple. Our engagement session at our farm turned out beautiful! And our wedding pictures turned out even more breathtaking. She orchestrated all of our first looks and captured every single magical moment during our special day. I cannot say enough amazing things about Julie and her assistant Josh. I would recommend them to ANYONE and would hire them again in a second! Thank you, thank you, thank you Julie!!!
J
Jenn Sent on 07/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating
An absolutely amazing photographer! Taking photos with your significant other can feel awkward but Julie made us feel so at ease and I truly had more fun than I could have imagined! She was even kind enough to give us directions on how to pose or what to do and was so fun to work with. I feel like the quality of the pictures really came down to her incredible talent and amazing personality which kept us feeling happy and relaxed rather than stiff and awkward. I would absolutely recommend her to any couple!
K
Kristy Sent on 02/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
There are not enough words to describe how absolutely amazing Jewels Photography is and how unbelievably magical Julie Crawford impacted the most important day of mine and my husband’s lives!!! We are truly blessed to have had not only an absolutely fantastic wedding filled with happiness and love but also to have had a truly amazing wedding photographer to capture all the extraordinary memories as we were creating them with family and friends!!! Julie Crawford with Jewels Photography is absolutely the BEST!!!!! She is unbelievably talented and so passionate about her work!!!! We are absolutely head over heels and madly in love with all of our wedding and engagement pictures!!!! They just simply take our breath away!!!! Working with Julie was absolutely delightful from start to finish!!! Julie made us feel so comfortable and at such ease, so that we were able to truly enjoy our romantic day!!! I cannot even attempt to express how incredible my experience was with Jewels Photography. But I would like to do all you brides out there a huge favor… turn your whole wedding experience into an absolutely amazing journey and pick Jewels Photography as your Fairy Tale Wedding Photographer!!!
Ann
Ann Sent on 12/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I would highly recommend Jewel's Photography to our bridal couples.
Julie is more than a photographer. She is a storyteller. Creativity and attention to detail enables Julie to tell each bride's individual story and capture memories of a very special day.
Julie's careful adherence to the wedding timeline helped the day unfold like clockwork as she photographed with ease, allowing all vendors to successfully meet the bride's expectations and plans.
As we share photographs from Jewel's Photography with future bridal clients, they are captured by their own vision for their special day at the farm.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Magnolia + Ember frequently asked questions

Magnolia + Ember offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Magnolia + Ember offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Magnolia + Ember offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Magnolia + Ember 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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