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I'm Juliana! Fueled by equal parts love for love and creativity, I truly believe I found the best job in the world! Capturing couples's love story and the day they started their new family brings me so much joy and gratitude!

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How to use apple watch on weddings

Education

How to use an Apple Watch on wedding days

For several years now photographers have been purchasing Apple Watches just to use them at weddings. I was definitely one of them. I bought my apple watch a few years ago with the intention of wearing it on wedding days to make my job easier. But, after intense research, I would always come up with a […]

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Editorial

Classic and Elegant Backyard Wedding Inspiration

Hello bride-to-be! If you’re reading this post you’re probably looking for inspiration to plan a small wedding. Regardless of the reason why you’re planning a small wedding (if you’re reading this in 2020 it’s probably because of covid… right?), I hope this blog post get you inspired and excited about having a small backyard wedding! […]

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Joseph Ambler Inn bride and groom

Weddings

Jamie & Dan | Joseph Ambler Inn

You know when you book a couple and after just a few email exchanges you’re sure their day will be laid back and amazing? Well, that was it with Jamie and Dan.  Jamie booked me in November of last year for her then June 2020 wedding day. With the holidays and my out of country […]

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Valley Forge National Park Engagement Session

Engagement

Mary & Bill | Engagement

To say that I had a blast with Mary and Bill during their engagement session is an understatement. We met at the Valley Forge National Historical Park, which was the perfect location choice for their photos because, first, hellooo, Valley Forge Park is gorgeous. But most importantly, it’s the place where Bill went down on […]

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Cameron Estate Inn Outdoor Wedding

Weddings

Stephanie & Chris | Cameron Estate Inn

May of 2020… This blog post was supposed to go live in May, when Steph and Chris first planned to say yes. However, this post is not about how the world pandemic forced these two to move their wedding date to July, but instead it’s about love. A love that endures all, and endures it […]

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Romantic Wedding Photography in Lancaster, PA

Education

How to always know what to write on your blog posts

Raise your hands if you have ever skipped a blog post because you didn’t know what to write? Well, you and me both, friends! (And possibly several photographers you know too!) I don’t think I need to say that blogs are not dead and in fact they are still very relevant to grow a business […]

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Philly Wedding Photographer

Engagement

Mary & Joseph | Engagement

They met briefly freshman year of college but somehow, at a very small school, didn’t get to know each other until senior year. But I dare to say the wait was worth the life time Mary and Joseph are now planning for! Joseph proposed to Mary last thanksgiving while all her family was together near […]

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Romantic photographer Ridley Creek

Engagement

Laura & Bill | Engagement

How can I start this blog post without saying how thankful and honored I am to be able to register one more wedding in this beautiful family? Well, I am very honored that Laura and Bill chose me to be their wedding photographer. This will be the 3rd wedding I have the honor to photograph […]

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Bridal bouquet with late relatives on wedding day

Wedding Planning

Eight ideas to honor your late loved ones on your wedding day

I know that speaking of those who have passed before us can be hard sometimes. Especially when they will not be there to witness your I do on your wedding day.  But what if you could do something to honor your late loved ones on your wedding day in a way that can bring you […]

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Cameron Estate Inn Wedding Photographer

Engagement

Sarah & Joseph | Engagement

I love a good proposal story, don’t you? Last week I had the pleasure to meet Sarah and Joseph and photograph their engagement session (First one after Civid-19 quarantine, but who’s counting, right? *Insert excitement here!).  We met at Fort Hunter Mansion and Park (one of my favorite locations in Harrisburg), and we spent the […]

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