Artful, Natural, Personal
$2,400 starting price
Virginia, D.C., Maryland
Travels up to 250 miles See details
Erin Julius
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
First and foremost, I believe every wedding celebration is a unique and precious gathering of people dear to the couple so I endeavor to capture the love in every moment while ensuring you are free to squeeze every ounce of joy out of your wedding day. I have helped more than 100 couples capture memorable moments and ensure they will treasure their wedding photos forever.
Use my experience, and count on me to:
Learn and respect your wedding-day priorities. Weddings may have many common elements, but different couples emphasize different things. I get that and want your final wedding gallery to reflect YOU.
Help you craft a timeline that allows enough time to capture your must-have moments AND spend time with your people.
Be honest with you about how much time you’ll need me for, whether an engagement session is a good idea, whether you need a second shooter, etc.
Be kind. Wedding days are emotional and sometimes stressful. I will surround you with positive energy, drawing on my experience and resources to help neutralize any stressors, so we can capture you at your very best.
A complimentary consultation, access to my style guide and other resources, a personalized wedding timeline, and a sneak peek are included in all packages.
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Prices & packages
Standard
$2,400 starting price
Standard
$2,400 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
customized timeline
customized timeline
online delivery gallery
online delivery gallery
online delivery gallery of high-resolution images
online delivery gallery of high-resolution images
sneak peek
sneak peek
Classic
$3,300 starting price
Classic
$3,300 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
engagement session!
engagement session!
customized timeline
customized timeline
online delivery gallery of high-resolution images
online delivery gallery of high-resolution images
sneak peek
sneak peek
Deluxe
$4,600 starting price
Deluxe
$4,600 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
engagement session!
engagement session!
customized timeline
customized timeline
second photographer at wedding
second photographer at wedding
online delivery gallery of high-resolution images
online delivery gallery of high-resolution images
sneak peek
sneak peek
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- Classic$3,300 starting priceClassic$3,300 starting price8 hours8 hoursengagement session!engagement session!customized timelinecustomized timelineonline delivery gallery of high-resolution imagesonline delivery gallery of high-resolution imagessneak peeksneak peek
- Deluxe$4,600 starting priceDeluxe$4,600 starting price8 hours8 hoursengagement session!engagement session!customized timelinecustomized timelinesecond photographer at weddingsecond photographer at weddingonline delivery gallery of high-resolution imagesonline delivery gallery of high-resolution imagessneak peeksneak peek
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- Couples usually spend $3,300
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Destination Weddings
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Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Erin Julius
Owner
Do you want stunning wedding photos while also savoring time with your most important people? I completely understand — your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event where all your loved ones come together, and you should cherish every moment! Together, we'll create a personalized timeline that allows enough time to capture your priorities while allowing you to enjoy precious time with your friends and family. Our preparation together before your wedding helps us get through wedding photos super efficiently! Throughout the day, I'll show you many of the photos I'm taking, so you can feel confident and beautiful in every shot! Located in Alexandria, VA, I primarily serve Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. My artistic approach to wedding photography highlights your best features while beautifully telling your unique love story.
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5.0
out of 5.031 reviews
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Kara A
5.0
5/10/2022
Erin was great to work with. We did an engagement shoot with her prior to the wedding which helped us learn poses and get used to the camera. Our photos were absolutely gorgeous! On wedding day, Erin kept to strict timeline to keep us on track. It was a little stressful when we were getting behind, but she made sure to keep us moving to get all of our desired photos. She was great with managing family for portraits and our sneak peaks are just stunning. She made suggestions on the fly when our initial photo spot would result in squinty photos. We can’t wait to see the rest! Would definitely recommend her, especially if you need someone to keep a timeline. Her photos are just gorgeous, we are in love with them!
Oliver C
5.0
10/23/2023
Erin was our secret photographer during my proposal. She was phenomenal and an absolute professional. She responds quickly and is incredibly proactive throughout the process. The pictures were perfect, and we would recommend her services to anyone!
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Amanda M
5.0
8/25/2021
Erin was wonderful! We booked her for our wedding and she also took our engagement photos in order to get to know us and for us to get to know her. She provides an incredible tip sheet ahead of time about what kind of things are best to wear/ what to do while getting your photos taken which produces amazing results! She is a pro who knows exactly what needs to be done and can easily direct people who don’t get professional photos taken often. Not to mention in addition to all of this, she was with us though rescheduling our wedding 3 different times due to COVID! We highly recommend her!
Melanie L
5.0
7/08/2021
As a 2020 bride, I had to cancel my wedding with less than 6-days’ notice because of COVID. Erin helped me navigate a flawless, smooth date-change not once, but twice. We also booked her for our private ceremony. My husband used Erin for the proposal, we (obviously) used her again for the engagement session as well. After hearing so many horror stories from friends and family about their photographers losing their photos, not editing out trash in the background, not posing them so the lighting was good, not returning photos for nearly a year, etc., we were EXTREMELY relieved with Erin’s impeccable attention to detail. Erin is incredibly focused and organized in her art and knows how to anticipate your concerns and needs. She provides a number of resources to help you get prepared for your big day and to help you think about the types of photos you want, the people you want to include, or the backdrops you want to have. She keeps everything organized. Even though it rained three of our four days of photography sessions with Erin, her skill and her talent made the photos absolutely stunning. Her work captures the true energy and emotion of the best moments of your wedding day and the days leading up to it. The most unfortunate part of Erin’s work is getting your gallery back and not knowing which photos you want to order to hang in your home because they are all just so good. Imagery by Erin is truly a masterpiece, and words enough cannot describe how incredibly talented she truly is.
Meghan U
5.0
10/29/2020
Erin has been my photographer for my proposal, engagement photo shoot, and finally my wedding! I am so grateful she has been there at each step over the span of two years. Her work is absolutely incredible, my wife and I love the way she uses natural light to capture the best moments throughout the day. She was also very organized and made sure we got as many different shots that we wanted with all of our friends and family (and I have a crazy big family). I highly recommend Erin for photography for any occasion. She was great to work with and so sweet to make sure my wife and I enjoyed our day while also capturing each moment throughout the day.
Elizabeth C
5.0
8/19/2020
My fiance and I had the pleasure of working with Erin for our engagement photos and had a wonderful experience all around. In fact, he and I both agreed that our engagement session with Erin was one of our favorite things we did during wedding planning! Erin is very professional, responsive, and talented -- our engagement photos were stunning. I especially appreciate how she helped us pose for photos and created a fun environment for our photo session. As an added bonus, she loves working with dogs -- even our energetic Boston Terrier! We highly recommend Erin and would work with her again in a heartbeat.
Kimmie S
5.0
7/21/2020
My fiancé and I had an engagement session with Erin on the National Mall and the photos are beautiful! Erin was able to schedule us quickly and was very responsive. She suggested locations on the Mall and was very helpful with logistics. We followed her style guide and I’m glad we did because the photos are great! We also brought our puppy for the first location and she was great with him and was even prepared with a squeaky toy. She posed us in interesting ways with directions that put us at ease and looked natural in the photos. I recommend working with Erin!
Crystal Y
5.0
7/21/2020
C: My Fiancé had been talking about wanting to get pictures done. We live in separate states, so the planning was extremely last minute. Erin made it work for my schedule and when he was going to be in town. She responded so quickly and provided so much information so that I was able to surprise my fiancé. The photos were amazing and showed her abilities to make us both move so the photos come out perfect! Thank you!
K: I would highly recommend Erin. She is a constant professional. She takes her time and really listens to what her customers want. Erin arrived with a game plan when my beautiful fiancée surprised me with engagement session. She took the time to understand what we were looking for and figured out how to capture our special moment. The photos came out amazing!
Stephanie S
5.0
7/19/2020
We hired Erin for our engagement photo session right DC opened back up after COVID. She was able to schedule us quickly despite dealing with a ton of reschedules. The day of the shoot she was super accommodating and patient working with us as we brought along our two dogs. She even brought a squeaky toy to hold their attention! The price was super reasonable, and Erin was able to get our photos back to us 9 days before we expected. Would recommend!
Chelsea S
5.0
10/30/2019
Erin was great! We used her for our engagement photos first, and then signed on for our wedding photos. She was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. We were very unaccustomed to being in front of the camera, especially for formal/professional pictures. She gave us excellent directions and made us feel much more at ease. We loved how our engagement photos turned out, but (almost) more importantly, they showed us what poses worked best and what we liked and didn’t like. We met with Erin to discuss all we’d learned during the engagement shoot, and she was really receptive, and excited that the first photo session had served its purpose of being a test run for the wedding.
For the big day itself, Erin was amazing! She was, of course, prompt, and prepped and ready to go. She had visited our venue a few days prior and knew exactly where she wanted to photograph us. I (the bride) was running late, so she used this time to snap pics of my accessories, flowers, and dress. But she was also so much fun to chat with, and helped me stay calm! She remembered all the things we mentioned from our engagement session, and gave us lots of posing cues, and reminders to stand up straight and turn this way or that way, to make us look our best and most natural. With so many other things to remember on our big day, it was a huge weight off to have her take care of all that!
We don’t have our full gallery of wedding photos yet, but the ‘sneak peek’ she sent out is awesome. It’s a really nice touch that she sends you a quick sample after your photo session, and has enabled us to share some beautiful memories with family and friends. We’re so excited to see the rest!
Tom V
5.0
10/30/2019
Hiring a photographer for our wedding was a decision that we took incredibly seriously. We read tons of reviews, but without working with someone or getting recommendations from friends, how can you really know? Erin worked with us to make sure we were comfortable, and let us do our engagement shoot before signing a wedding contract. She’s incredibly professional, and we were so happy with the photos. We got her on contract after receiving our engagement photos, and we’re so glad we did. Working with her directly meant she had flexibility to work with us on all the details.
She knew going into the wedding exactly what we wanted, and delivered. She made sure we stood up straight, that we were where we needed to be at all times, and the pictures came out better than we could have hoped. She worked quietly in the background all night, pulled us aside when needed, and was just constantly professional.
We’ve received a number of unprompted compliments from family members on Erin. Not just on the pictures, but on the way she worked during the wedding itself. While we’re still waiting on the final set of pictures, I would definitely recommend Erin.
Barbara M
5.0
10/28/2019
Erin was absolutely amazing! The photos are beyond perfect and beautiful. Her level of professionalism was astounding even going as far as to ask what she should wear. Flexible (even towards somewhat bossy relatives) when photos came into question, she never lost her cool. She even found some of the most fun and adorable poses and moments during the event. 200/100. Would go to her again and again if I could! Beyond highly recommended!
Caroline L
5.0
10/28/2019
I hired Erin for my wedding photographer and she did such an amazing job! The pictures came out fabulous! She had the exact look I was going for and the pictures truly looked like they were suppose to be on the cover of a bridal magazine! She also did a great job with direction and getting everyone who was getting their picture taken to take her direction. I would definitely recommend her!
Tamara E
5.0
10/28/2019
I can't say enough about Erin- although her work speaks for itself! She was not my original wedding photographer- I hired her after the wedding to do some bridal portraits, as I was disappointed in the job my wedding-day photographer did. She took the time to listen to what I wanted and was able to give me beautiful portraits, exactly what I wanted. She is easy and fun to work with and completely prepared and knowledgeable about how to bring out the best in you for your pictures. If you want spectacular pictures, work with Erin!
Rachel P
5.0
10/22/2019
We are very happy not just with how our pictures turned out, but also with the whole experience. Erin will make you feel comfortable and confident. She is able to discern with just a little feedback what types of shots you will prefer (and she welcomes and seeks out this feedback). Her photos are natural yet romantic. As one of our friends described, “they look so fairy tale.” We definitely would consider asking her for other photography services in the future.
Hera L
5.0
10/16/2019
I've never been good at taking pictures. But Erin made it so easy to pose for them. She also made it super fun and laid-back so we weren't too nervous for the shoot. She really knows her stuff! Sometimes, I wasn't sure what was happening and if it'll look right. But Erin really is a true professional and will make sure these pictures look like a page out of a fairytale storybook.
My engagement photos came out so beautiful and intimate! It had the exact look that I was looking for: romantic, intimate, dream-like. Just heavenly.
I asked her to get as many pictures of my nieces and nephews at the wedding, and when I saw the sneak peek, I knew I was in for a treat!
She was super patient with us even when we completely forgot to get permits for our photo shoot. It was super dumb, but she was so understanding.
Would definitely recommend! We hope to work with her again sometime in the future, perhaps a maternity or newborn?!?!
Kelly L
5.0
8/11/2019
We were recommended Erin by a friend because of her soft style we were wanting and she didn’t disappoint!! She was able to handle the crazy spot we chose for our engagement photos that came out amazing and used the landscape of our venue for stunning wedding photos!! I’d recommend Erin and use her talents again.
Donovan L
5.0
7/19/2019
Erin was a fantastic photographer to work with. I hired her for a surprise proposal for my fiancé and could not be happier with the experience and the photos.
1. She was active in the whole process. She provided her recommendations on what would be the best spot to surprise my fiancé near the Capitol. That included scouting the area and giving me clear instructions on where the best spot would be.
2. The pictures turned out great! She snapped a few candid ones, then did some posed pictures with us for about 30 minutes. She was also able to turn around some edited photos to us the next day to show family and friends.
3. She is truly committed - on the day I got engaged it was pouring down rain. She was positive and stuck it out with us to capture our special moment. She even brought a cute “love is in the air” umbrella because she knew that it would be something nice to pose with in the stormy weather.
Erin is a positive, fun person to work with and my fiancé and I are excited to continue working with her as our wedding photographer.
Michelle M
5.0
6/11/2019
Erin is an exceptional photographer who knows how to calm down a nervous client. She took magnificent pictures for my bridal portrait and then stunning photos for our wedding. My husband and I look forward to treasuring these images for the rest of our lives. I have two words for anyone planning a wedding and needing gorgeous images: hire Erin!
Kirstan L
5.0
5/17/2019
I’m so happy I found Erin for my engagement shoot! Her timeless aesthetic lured me and her professionalism sealed the deal. She has a romantic style that’s consistent throughout her work. Erin made my fiancé & I feel very comfortable in front of the camera while being patient and having a great attitude. She even has a style guide to literally dress you for success! And just in a week & a half, Erin had our gallery ready! It’s clear she knows what she’s doing and she does it incredibly well. Erin is truly talented and you’ll be so happy you booked her!!!
Vendor response 05/17/2019
You definitely did dress for success! Thank you so much Kirstan, you two are wonderful to ...
work with and I can't wait for your wedding!
Meaghan C
5.0
10/28/2018
Erin photographed our engagement pictures and we were so happy with the result that we hired her for our wedding! She is amazing at what she does! She comes prepared with ideas to help you get the best photos. We loved working with her as she is easy to get along with and makes you feel comfortable around the camera. We highly recommend her!
Kristen C
5.0
10/25/2018
I wanted to propose to my girlfriend while on our trip to Iceland, but I knew I wanted to be able to capture the moment. Erin came all the way to Iceland and was able to perfectly capture our proposal and then we took our engagement photos at sunset on the black sand beach. Erin came prepared and had many suggestions as she knew Iceland very well. We had been communicating all day to make sure she was set at the proposal spot before we got there. She also made us feel very comfortable, which helped create very natural shots of us. Our engagement and proposal shots were amazing and I can’t wait for Erin to shoot our wedding too!
Jean S
5.0
10/22/2018
Erin was absolutely amazing - we could not have asked for a better photographer in any way! From our engagement photo session through the wedding day and after she was available to answer any question or request we had and we loved her eye for catching beautiful photos of us. On the wedding day she made sure we kept to our schedule and was INCREDIBLE at wrangling our wedding parties and families. She was also quite patient with us and withstood the blazing heat during our first look photos. She was amazingly fast at getting us all of our photos and looking through them there are so many that I had no idea she was there to capture. Erin's photographs somehow caught our love on camera, which was exactly what I was hoping for. Honestly words can't describe how crucial she was to us having our perfect wedding day and I couldn't give her a more glowing recommendation. If you're struggling with all the wedding planning decision making as I was, hire Erin and that's one aspect that you know will be stress-free and perfect!
Jessica S
5.0
10/16/2018
Erin’s work is absolutely stunning (she made me feel like a princess!). She took the time to get to know us during the engagement session and learned our comfort level which helped make the pictures for our wedding day absolutely gorgeous! Not to mention, she also soothed my anxiety about the hurricane that was projected to hit our area (but it missed us!) She also knows how to calmly reign in large groups of people to make sure you get all the shots you want.
Erin, I can’t wait to see where you go in your career!
Vendor response 10/17/2018
Thank you, Jessica! You were a beautiful bride and it was a lovely wedding :)
Lisa M
5.0
10/10/2018
We hired Erin to be our lead photographer at our wedding in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. She improvised at our rainy engagement shoot, explored our venue to find the best sites for wedding shots, came prepared for anything the day might throw at her, and produced the most beautiful wedding photos for us. She worked well with the other vendors, all of whom she met for the first time the day of our wedding. I can't say enough how pleased we are at the outcome of our photos and with her work. There are so many wonderful shots, it will be difficult to choose the ones we want to frame!
Vendor response 10/17/2018
Thank you, Lisa! It was wonderful to be part of such a beautiful day!
Shony R
5.0
9/19/2018
From beginning (planning a wedding in 2 months) to end, Erin was PERFECT! She made herself available to our special day and helped me be at ease with not knowing how this whole thing was supposed to go. She gave my husband and I exactly what we wanted (candid/depth/classic shots). And although she worked alone, based on our photos you would think there were two of her. She withstood the humidity with us, was patient with our not so co-ordinated guests and wedding party, and let us know that she was there for us....not just to do a job. I would highly recommend Erin to anyone looking for a professional, experienced, versatile, and patient photographer for their special day! She truly captures the moments that capture your heart. Thank you so much Erin!! - The Rocketts
Amy L
5.0
9/17/2018
Erin is an amazingly talented photographer and extremely genuine person. We, without a doubt, couldn’t have asked for a better experience than what we had with Erin. She made the planning process so easy and stress-free! Her energy onsite gave me and my wedding party LIFE and levity- and she gently and gracefully helped keep us on schedule all day. We would like to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts, not only for the flawless, absolutely breath-taking photos, but for sharing our biggest day with us. You are amazing! 12/10 would recommend.
Jenny R
5.0
9/10/2018
We happened to meet Erin the day of our engagement and she took a few photos on the spot to capture the special moment. Once we looked at the photos, we knew we wanted Erin to take our wedding photos! She did a fantastic job on our wedding day and worked with us to ensure our most important moments were captured. She walked us through the best angles and poses for our couple shots to create the most flattering pictures. Erin was very professional yet made us feel relaxed; she was open to our ideas while adding her expert touch for a great final product. Her photo packages are worth every dollar and were competitively priced. We ended up with more photos than we anticipated and so many of them are absolutely gorgeous! We'd recommend "Imagery by Erin" to anyone for their wedding day (or other important life events)!
Kimberly B
5.0
8/18/2018
We got SO lucky that Erin was our wedding photographer. My fiancé and I decided to elope and reached out to Erin with just six weeks notice. Beginning with our first email, Erin was extremely responsive and communicative. Not only did she answer all our questions, she helped us plan our special day by recommending photo locations and poses, and providing additional information via her blog posts (the content is excellent!). We didn’t have a chance to meet in person before our ceremony, but throughout the whole day, Erin was easy-going and accommodating. Also, her attention to detail is fantastic. Since no family or friends attended our wedding, it was very important we had photos to document the occasion and we could not be more happy with the end result- our photos are AMAZING! We definitely plan to use Imagery by Erin for future photo shoots as we expand our family.
Erica M
5.0
6/28/2018
We can't thank Erin enough for making our wedding even more amazing! Throughout the whole process, which also included engagement pictures in DC on a freezing cold morning, Erin was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was professional, creative, organized and she produced a beautiful gallery of pictures for us to enjoy forever.
Erin took the time to really get to know us and to understand and our hopes and dreams for the wedding. She really captured our vision for the day and we will certainly treasure our wedding pictures.
christine V
5.0
3/27/2018
I was married on March 24, 2018 in Charleston, SC. Imagery by Erin was my photographer. I honestly cannot say enough about Erin. They were everything I could have asked for that day. The service I received was more than business, Erin was so kind and honestly cared about making my day the best they could. There was not even one request that was not fulfilled to the highest standard. I would like to use a bigger and better statement than “I recommend highly Imagery by Erin”, because they far exceeded my expectations. Having spent more than six months planning every inch of my wedding, impressing me can be very difficult, but Erin definitely did it!!! I can suggest if you have a wedding, party or even to book Imagery by Erin as soon as you can because once more people hear about them they will book up years in advance. Every person who attended commented on how amazing she was. Thank You Thank You Erin! I would hire you again in a second!!
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