Julia Michelle Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,800

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $900

Packages

Prices start at $400

About Julia Michelle Photography

Julia Michelle Photography

Capturing You & Yours

hI I'm Julia, a wedding photographer based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago! I've been doing photography since 2023 and truly believe it's the closest thing we have to time travel, which means your wedding gallery isn't just pretty pictures; it's the way you'll relive your favorite day for the rest of your life. I care deeply about telling your story in a way that feels true to you, from the candid glances to the happy chaos to the tiny details you spent months planning. I shoot with intention, always hunting for light and creative angles that make your gallery feel like art. And when you need a little direction, I'm right there with you.

Most photographers show up with a shot list and a formula. I show up ready to be surprised. My photography journey started in wildlife, which trained me to be fully present, to read a scene, and to trust what's unfolding rather than control it. That means I catch the stuff other photographers miss. I also genuinely love people, so when you need direction, I make it fun, not awkward. The result is a gallery that feels both spontaneous and intentional.

Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Julia Michelle Photography packages

The Intimate Collection

5 hours

Peak pricing $2,000

Off-peak pricing $1,800

Description

Designed for couples who want to capture the heart of their day without full-day coverage. From quiet getting-ready moments to your ceremony and couple portraits, this collection focuses on genuine emotion, candid storytelling, and the details you’ll want to remember forever. Delivered in a beautifully edited online gallery with full printing rights.

What’s included
  • High-res gallery
  • Couples portraits
  • Ceremony Coverage
  • Bridal Portraits
  • Family Portraits
  • Getting Ready Photos
  • Details & Flatlays
  • One photographer
  • Engagement Session Included

The Signature Collection

8 hours

Peak pricing $3,000

Off-peak pricing $2,800

Description

Designed for couples who want their entire wedding story captured from beginning to end, this collection documents every meaningful moment of your day, from getting ready through the ceremony, portraits, reception, and all the in-between emotions you didn’t even realize were happening. With a documentary approach and an eye for natural, timeless imagery, your full story is preserved with intention and care.

What’s included
  • Full high Res gallery
  • Getting Ready Photos
  • Bridesmaids and Groomsmen coverage
  • Full wedding party coverage
  • Ceremony
  • Couples Portraits
  • Bridal Portraits
  • Reception Coverage
  • Details & Flatlays
  • Engagement Session Included

Engagement Session

1 hours

Peak pricing $400

Off-peak pricing $400

Description

A relaxed, natural session focused on capturing your connection in an authentic way. Perfect for getting comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day, you’ll receive a curated gallery of edited, high-resolution images with printing rights.

What’s included
  • Outfit planning
  • Location Advice
  • 50-75 High Res Images
  • Full Printing Rights

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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4 reviews

  • MF

    Michael F.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 10, 2026

    Cinematic Engagement

    From our first conversation, Julia Michelle Photography understood what we wanted and made it happen. She worked with us to plan every detail of our engagement shoot last fall, capturing the colors and mood of the season with real skill. Julia listened to our ideas, even the unconventional ones like getting a shot of the exact moment I proposed, and she delivered something special. Her photos turned out creative and polished—exactly what we were looking for. Beyond just taking pictures, she was patient and genuinely pleasant to work with throughout the whole process. We'd absolutely use Julia's services again in the future.

  • NK

    Nelly K.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 8, 2026

    Amazing to work with

    I was recently lucky enough to have Julia take some photos at my soon to be sister in laws bridal shower and she did such a phenomenal job. She is uber professional and on top of everything start to finish and has a solid grasp on what direction we were heading in terms of photography style. More than happy with her and work and can’t wait until she shoots the wedding!

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    Tara

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 3, 2026

    The perfect addition to our wedding day!

    Julia was amazing! We were both nervous about getting photographed, but she made everything so easy. We first did an engagement shoot with her at Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva, IL, which is one of the places she recommended. During the shoot, she was very encouraging and upbeat, gave us a lot of pose ideas and options to find what felt natural to us, and really guided us through the whole thing! She was also flexible with us about going to another location nearby to take shots near where we got engaged. The photos we got from the shoot were faster than promised and we loved them all! After a great experience with our engagement shoot, we were excited for the wedding day. Before the big day, we met together to plan out how the day would go so she was aware of everything in our schedule and vision. She was very conscious about how important the photographer is in how the day goes for the couple and wanted to make it as smooth as possible for us. On the wedding day, she came over to our house for getting ready photos and had so many great ideas for how to capture everything. She was also joined by Francia who was just the sweetest and took film photography which came out so beautiful and artistic which was a touch we really loved! They were so kind to include our 10-year-old niece in some of their early test shots, which she was thrilled about. After the getting ready photos, we went to Peck Farm Park (another recommendation by Julia) to take some couple shots and family portraits. Her and Francia both continued to show up with great pose recommendations and a lot of moving shot pictures which turned out magical looking! We threw a lot at them with our long list of family/friend group pictures, but they were great at keeping up with it to get all the different combinations we wanted within schedule. After the main picture session, we headed to our venue, and they worked well with our small, intimate setup and captured all the best moments of our ceremony. After the ceremony, we walked through downtown Geneva on our way to our dinner location and they found some perfect spots for some final couple shots that also highlighted the feel of the area, which we love! Finally, we ended with some pictures during our dinner / small reception.. Throughout our wedding day, our families made comments to us several times about how great the photographers were, how much they loved working with them throughout the day, and how excited they were to see all the photos. Our whole album turned out truly amazing. We had a great experience working with Julia and Francia and can’t imagine having anyone else there to capture our day! TL;DR: Julia and Francia are amazing. Work with them if you want someone who has great ideas for different shots, makes phototaking feel comfortable and enjoyable, and delivers great work!

  • KH

    Kassandra H.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 2, 2026

    Engagement shoot

    From our first conversation with Julia Michelle Photography, we knew we'd found the right fit. Julia was easy to talk to and made the entire process feel simple and stress-free. During our engagement photo shoot, her patience and attention to detail really showed in every shot she took. She captured all the small moments that made our shoot special, and the final photos exceeded what we hoped for. Julia went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable in front of the camera, and her thorough approach meant nothing was missed. We highly recommend Julia Michelle Photography to any couple looking for a photographer who cares about getting it right.

Yes!! Your gallery will come with fully edited images delivered digitally. Once you receive your gallery, you'll have full rights to print and post your images.
Yes! Being based in the Chicago suburbs makes it easy to travel since I'm pretty centrally located.
I deliver sneak peeks within 72 hours and full wedding galleries within 6 weeks! Engagement shoots, elopements, and bridal portraits have shorter turnaround times for galleries but depend on the shoot (generally 2-3 weeks)
I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.
You can expect about 80 to 100 images per hour of photographing. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.
Sometimes, I’ll bring one or more assistant photographers depending on the size of your wedding. Second shooters can be added on to wedding days if needed!
Typically, couples book me about 13 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.
In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my colleagues or my contracted assistant. I’ll also provide you with a list of photographers from the many networking groups I’m in, so you can find the perfect replacement.
I currently only offer photo as I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible!

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