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Hi there!

We're Julie + Dutch. Together, we photograph and film wonderfully interesting couples much in love. And yup, we're married ourselves. Julie founded Sweetwater Portraits on her love of art, beautiful imagery, and nice people. We find ourselves very fortunate to be doing what we love.

Sweetwater Portraits is located in Philadelphia, but Julie & Dutch will travel worldwide to photograph and film weddings.

Our goal?

A genuine approach to your loveliest day.
Wonderfully natural and gorgeous portraits and cinematography.
Spontaneous candids, laughing faces, and teary eyes that say it all.
Fresh. Absolutely, dizzingly, fresh and fabulous and unique.

Did we mention we shoot Super 8 film?

Call us. We'd love to meet you.

Julie + Dutch

  • Woman-owned
illustration popular

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Video

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Proofs

Reviews of Sweetwater Portraits

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Sweetwater Portraits received exceptional praise from couples for their wedding photography services. Reviewers noted the team's professionalism, talent, and the natural, authentic feel of their photos. Many appreciated the calming presence and organizational skills of photographers like Julie and Dutch, who helped capture cherished moments with family and friends. From engagement photos to the wedding day, Sweetwater Portraits impressed with stunning, high-quality images that perfectly captured the essence and joy of the events, making them a highly recommended choice for couples seeking memorable wedding photography.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Sweetwater Portraits received exceptional praise from couples for their wedding photography services. Reviewers noted the team's professionalism, talent, and the natural, authentic feel of their photos. Many appreciated the calming presence and organizational skills of photographers like Julie and Dutch, who helped capture cherished moments with family and friends. From engagement photos to the wedding day, Sweetwater Portraits impressed with stunning, high-quality images that perfectly captured the essence and joy of the events, making them a highly recommended choice for couples seeking memorable wedding photography.

Nicholas
Nicholas Sent on 12/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic experience from start to finish!

Our experience with Sweewater was absolutely incredible from start to finish. From the beginning, Julie was so accommodating with us, listening to all of our ideas for our photos, and made us so comfortable in front of the lens. They shot our engagement photos, our welcome party, and our wedding, and each set of photos was more breathtaking than the last. They absolutely exceeded our expectations, and we have already recommended them to multiple couples we know that have upcoming weddings. On our wedding day, they ensured we had time with each other, were able to get photos with all the people we had wanted, and stayed organized and on-time throughout the chaos that is a wedding day. We were so pleased with how all of the photos came out, and have many framed and hanging on our walls, and at our parent's houses. We cannot recommend them enough!
Hajer
Hajer Sent on 12/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We loved working with the Sweetwater team!
They were recommended to us by family & friends and we’re so happy that we went with Julie & Dutch! Our engagement and wedding day photos looked and felt exactly like how we hoped! I love the authentic and journalistic approach they have with the pictures — made everything feel so natural. My husband and I are not very “posey” and they really made us feel at ease and comfortable. They were so easy and efficient to work with and they worked so well with our family, friends & guests. The day went by so fast and in a blur — seeing their pov in the photos they captured is such a sweet way to preserve those precious memories and moments. We’re so happy with our decision to work with Sweetwater and highly recommend!
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Taylor Sent on 05/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographers!

Julie and Dutch photographed our April 2025 and we are so happy they did. We could not have asked for better people to work with. Leading up to the wedding they created a timeline for us and throughout the planning months they answered all of our questions quickly and thoughtfully. On the day of our wedding we had some rain during our first look that was scheduled for outside and they kept us calm and helped us brave the weather and the photos turned out excellent. They were so kind and fun to work with all day and kept everything on track. They captured photos of all of our guests as well as the little details we planned and worked on for so long. Our family and friends all enjoyed working with them.

When I look at the photos they captured from the wedding day I can truly feel the joy I felt that day and that is something I am so grateful for and always will be!
A
Amy L. Sent on 01/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dreamy photos!

We hired Sweetwater for our wedding and truly they were our #1 vendor. Our photos are stunning and everyone was professional, organized and made us feel so relaxed during what can be a stressful time. We genuinely enjoyed our time with them (even standing in the cold!) and were so impressed with the work they did; our whole family still raves about the beautiful photos !! 10/10 recommend
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Brittany Sent on 12/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision we made!

We couldn't be happier with our experience with Heiu as our wedding photographer! He had such a calming presence, was genuinely kind, extremely professional and so talented! He made us feel completely at ease, even during the many family portraits, which he handled with such ease and grace. It was a joy to get to know him, and we now have the most stunning and truly authentic photos from both our engagement session and wedding day to cherish forever. Heiu perfectly captured the love between myself and my husband but also with our families and it is such a beautiful thing to see. Separately, a big thank you to Julie, for her incredible organization and for working with me to perfect the timeline leading up to the big day. Everything ran so smoothly thanks to her attention to detail and Heiu's execution. Thank you both so much! I cannot recommend Sweetwater enough; booking is truly one of the best decisions you can make!
Gabby
Gabby Sent on 12/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love Sweetwater!!

Julie and Dutch are INCREDIBLE. They were one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process! We had so much fun going through our photos, it felt like we were reliving the day not only through our eyes but also through those of our loved ones. We laughed, we cried, we couldn’t believe how much they were able to capture the true essence of our day. The photos are not only stunning, they embody the way we felt that day and feel so authentic to us and our loved ones, which is exactly what we were looking for. We will cherish our photos for the rest of our lives! This is what makes Sweetwater so unique and talented. On top of that, Julie and Alyssa were EVERYWHERE; our guests were so impressed by them. I would highly recommend taking advantage of the engagement shoot as it allows you to get comfortable with Julie, or whoever your photog is, so that by the time the wedding day comes along you guys feel comfortable in front of the lens. This made a big difference for us and we were excited to see Julie again for our wedding - it was like having another friend there! She was also extremely helpful in navigating complex family dynamics which took a lot of stress off our shoulders. Can’t say enough good things, so happy we found them!
Leigh
Leigh Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision

Choosing to work with Julie and Dutch of Sweetwater Portraits was arguably the best decision we made when wedding planning. I knew from the earliest stages of planning that choosing an excellent photography team was going to be a priority for me. I cared very much about ensuring that we had stunning photos, and I wanted to find artists to work with who had a very natural and light style. Julie and Dutch were perfect for what we wanted, and we genuinely enjoyed having them with us on our wedding day. They were an incredible team. They kept everyone calm, organized, and together while also letting us have time to ourselves when we needed it. They remembered all of our most special people by name. They were professional and efficient. I truly cannot say enough about them. And that's not even considering how gorgeous our gallery of pictures is. The photos are nothing short of perfect.
Kate
Kate Sent on 10/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A dream come true

The groom and I don't consider ourselves photogenic and were nervous about photo time taking away from our enjoyment of the day. It was clear after the Zoom meeting with Sweetwater that they would make it as painless as possible. What neither of us anticipated was how much we would actually enjoy and value the time spent with Julie and Dutch as well as their video team--Naomi and Megan--on our wedding day. They made us feel comfortable and at ease in front of the cameras, by letting us just be ourselves and be together...and providing helpful posing adjustments when needed lol. Instead of taking away from us experiencing our wedding, they gave us quiet moments to just be still and connected. Everyone told us the day would feel like a whirlwind, but with Julie and Dutch guiding us--it didn't. We spent long quiet moments snuggling on the couch, and we took a lovely walk down to the ceremony space, and while everyone was eating dinner we got to go off into the vineyard at sunset. Not only did they give us these priceless moments, but they captured them so beautifully. Now we--two people who typically cringe at photos of themselves--are excited and proud to hang these in our home and show them to our grandchildren.
E
Ely M. Sent on 10/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer!

We love our engagement and wedding photos from Sweetwater so much! They captured our memories authentically, and we get to re-live the happiest day of our lives whenever we want through their pictures. Julie and Dutch put us both at ease on wedding day, which helped us relax and enjoy the moment. Our photos look natural and romantic – they are just amazing! I would recommend Sweetwater to anyone!
Shelby
Shelby Sent on 07/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best

Dutch, Julie and the entire Sweetwater team exceeding all of our expectations!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

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Sweetwater Portraits frequently asked questions

Sweetwater Portraits includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Sweetwater Portraits includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Sweetwater Portraits offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Sweetwater Portraits offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
Sweetwater Portraits offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Proofs
Sweetwater Portraits 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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