IT'S SO NICE TO MEET YOU!
I'm Julia & this is
Henry
I am so happy you are here! I’m a full time wedding and graduate photographer based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. You'll often find my husband Henry working right alongside me. He plays a huge role in JRP and I can't wait for you to meet him. We photograph couples and grads in the beautiful state of North Carolina and beyond. We get to be a part of the sweetest moments of people’s lives and it is such a joy for us!
In addition to us - we have the best team that we could ask for - with 5 photographers on our grad team and a full time portrait and wedding team photographer! We couldn't do it without them.
Raleigh's premier wedding, college graduate, and portrait photography team
about
When Henry and I aren’t capturing special moments together, we enjoy hiking in the mountains, throwing a football back and forth to each other on the beach, traveling around the world, and working on home renovation projects.
Our story started when we were just 15. Henry and I met in high school as best friends, never imagining then what life had in store for us. By senior year, our friendship turned into something more, and we’ve been side by side ever since.
We’ve truly grown up together—navigating college, adopting our cats, and making big moves from Michigan to Wisconsin to North Carolina. Every new chapter has brought us closer, from getting married to starting a business to buying our first home together. It’s been an incredible journey, building not just a life, but also this business we’re so proud of.
Henry has been with me through every step of growing my photography business. He’s my biggest supporter and partner in all things. Together, we’ve poured our hearts into creating something meaningful, not just for us, but for all the couples and families we get to serve.
What started as a simple friendship has grown into a lifelong partnership. We’re all about capturing those real, beautiful moments for others, because we know firsthand how special those memories are.
More about our story...
More about our story...
WHEN YOU HIRE us YOU WILL BE GETTING:
Someone who is organized and very detail oriented so that you feel at ease and never have to worry about missing something or running behind on the timeline.
Someone who has a classic style that you'll love and who will capture all of the details that you worked so hard to plan.
Someone that you will connect with and who will feel like a friend by the end of our time together. Chances are you'll catch me tearing up behind the lens while I watch you on your happiest day!
Do we have anything in common?
Let me share a bit more about myself!
Do we have anything in common?
Let me share a bit more about myself!
My favorite US cities, while wildly different, have to be Chicago and Charleston.
My favorite US state to adventure across is Arizona.
My favorite country is Italy - give me ALL of the pasta!!
Guilty Pleasure
Guilty Pleasure
Favorite Places
Favorite Places
I often find myself browsing flights just for fun and planning trips with no real intention of going—until I book them anyway, because life is too short not to! So far, this hasn’t backfired so I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon!
Pastimes
Pastimes
I love staying active by hitting the gym, running, or hiking in the mountains.
I also can’t resist a good beach day with a book in hand—and if I had a boat, I’d be on it every day!
my biggest recent accomplishment? Finally learning how to keep my plants and flowers alive!
Biggest photography accomplishment so far? Photographing two fabulous couples in Italy and in greece.
Biggest Accomplishemnt
Biggest Accomplishemnt
apple
pumpkin
mountains
beach
android
apple
fall
Summer
Hot coffee
ICED coffee
This or That
a book
a Movie
Meet the Associate Team
Julianna
While I wish that I could photograph everyone myself, I unfortunately cannot be in multiple places at once. So - I've hired a team of the best photographers that the Raleigh area has to offer to add to the JRP team! I have trained each of our photographers to shoot in the same style as me, and we all use the same gear to ensure that all of our photos remain consistent. I edit all of the photos myself as well - so you will still get the same great JRP grad experience no matter who you are working with!
Julianna, an NC State Class of 2023 graduate, has 4 years of experience shooting seniors and loves being part of the JRP team. While at NC State, she built her photography business, bartended, and studied Fashion Merchandising. Now, she shoots weddings nationwide!
Her favorite part of shooting NC State seniors is making sessions feel like a fun girls' night out and showcasing unique photo locations around campus.
Emily
Emily is in her third year photographing JRP grads at NC State. A wedding and portrait photographer from Eastern NC, she graduated from NC State in 2022 and cherishes her time in the Wolfpack community (ask her about her favorite buildings!).
Working with NC State grads is special to her as it kickstarted her photography career. She’s skilled in prompts and poses to help you feel your best, ensuring you have a great time. Go Pack!
Henry
Henry has been photographing with Julia since the beginning. He started by assisting at portrait sessions, and then once Julia became too busy to photograph everything herself, Henry stepped in by photographing grad sessions, family sessions, and he is in his 3rd year of photographing weddings.
When not behind the camera, he works full-time in the auto industry, runs his business - Cobb Auto Detailing - and travels. He's a big football fan, enjoys fishing in the mountains and is always tackling home renovation projects.
Bailey
From Cary, NC, Bailey graduated in 2023 from The University of Alabama, where she discovered her passion for photography. She loves meeting new people and capturing special moments.
When she’s not shooting, she enjoys traveling, shopping, getting coffee, and spending time with family and friends. She can’t wait to meet you soon!
grad team photographer
grad team photographer
Portrait, wedding, and grad team photographer
Portrait, Wedding, and grad team photographer
