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welcome. Thanks for stopping by!  This is my brand-new, totally amazing blog.  I am pumped to be able to share my voice and my photography with the whole wide world.  My name is Julie Wilhite and I am a portrait/wedding photographer based out of Houston, TX.  That's right, I'm a Texan...and I promise I don't ride a horse to work everyday.  Feel free to take a look around, maybe even drop me a note.  Would love to hear from you!
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Some of you might have been relaxing or barbecuing or laying by the pool in Mexico this weekend...while I was working my little tail off.  This was one of my busiest weekends yet and I LOVED every minute of it.  Minus the soreness in my shoulders from holding my camera up.

I had TWO weddings this weekend and one was three days full of celebration.  I promise to blog more soon, but here is a sneak peek of the coming awesomeness...


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Ann:

fantastique!

(01.18.10)
Amber:

I love it. I can't wait to see the rest.

(01.18.10)
katealtmix:

wow, these are just beautiful!

(01.19.10)
Stacy Cross:

Woo hoo! Can't wait to see the pics!!

(01.19.10)
Nirmeen :

WOW! Amazing! Always out doing yourself Julie =)

(01.21.10)
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Photography is a powerful thing. I feel it's purpose is not only to beautify the world by capturing things that are most precious, but also to educate and make the world aware of some of the most tragic occurrences. I have been reading the news more thoroughly this morning and my heart is breaking for the victims in Haiti. From the comfort of my living room, I have absolutely no idea how they may feel and how their lives have been forever changed. Photography gives me an image, a picture of the horror that is occurring. Although, I wish I could jump on a plane and help, I know that is not realistic. But I can give, give to others that are able to reach out and make a difference.
 


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Here are some ways to help:

http://www.redcross.org/en/

http://www.concernusa.org/Public/News.aspx?Id=790

https://donate.pih.org/page/contribute/haiti_earthquake?source=charitywater


OR

Donate $10 to the Red Cross's earthquake relief efforts by texting "HAITI" to 90999 (you'll see the charge on your next cell phone bill).



**images taken from http://www.boston.com/bigpicture







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Samantha:

Thanks for reminding everyone how we can help Julie! $10 can really go a long way if we all contribute.

(01.16.10)
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01.13.10
Anna and Josh's wedding was everything a person could ask for. A little bit of wind was not going to stop anyone - the sun was shining, a beautiful bride was beaming and a groom awaited that was the definition of calm. Anna and Josh have always seemed like puzzle pieces to me, they are just meant to fit together. The ceremony was filled with secret glances and you could barely find them separated at the reception that followed. I think everyone in the room had been waiting for this day for a very long time...

Since they have been together since middle school, some of the typical traditions were thrown to the wind, such as not seeing each other until the ceremony, and I was so excited to be there to document it! To capture the intimate moment when they finally see each other all put together for the day they have been planning for so long...

The talented Kimberly Brooke shot this wedding with me at the gorgeous Tuscany Villa.

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The ceremony was timed perfectly with the sun beginning to set behind them. It was incredible to watch. Then, the true party began!


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They threw snowflakes at the end, isn't that perfect for December?? 

Thank you, Anna and Josh, for allowing us to be a part of your beautiful day, congratulations!!

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Samantha:

Wow! The shot at the ceremony is fantastic! And the first one after the 'break the glass' pics... is my FAVE! The light is magnifique!

(01.14.10)
margaret Lee:

absolutely FAN-freakin-TASTIC Julie! These should be published!

(01.14.10)
Kim:

You're awesome! Thanks for having me along for the ride!

(01.17.10)
Elizabeth B:

You did a beautiful job capturing the spirit of Anna and Josh's wedding! I love reading your blog and looking at your work!

(01.20.10)
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01.12.10
Today I woke up excited. I've been dragging myself around these last couple of weeks trying to get over the post-holiday blues and today I woke up cured. The sun was shining brighter than yesterday and the day seemed filled with possibilities.

I have been starting to take a pen to paper lately to write down my goals for 2010. If you don't physically write down goals every year, you need to start. There is something about that physical act, seeing it written down in ink that forces me to make them come true. For me, my goals surround being true to who I am, continuing to grow as a photographer in any way possible and doing whatever I do that day to my fullest. I'm holding these goals close to my chest and keeping them hot on my mind. I will make them come true this year and maybe (just MAYBE) I will surpass them all. A girl can dream, right? 

What are your goals for 2010?


And because a post is always better with a picture, this is where all the action happens for me...

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Samantha:

good for you Julie! I'm a strong believer in writing your goals down. I completed a vision board on New Years Eve; I can't wait to see what this year holds for us. All the best and good luck! :-)

(01.12.10)
abriana:

woo hoo! go get 'em! awesome picture, too!

(01.13.10)
margaret lee:

you're so awesome julie! i still have my red and black notebook we bought at target in california. it holds all my notes and all my goals. it's getting a little rough around the edges but one day we're going to read everything we plan to accomplish and enjoy a bottle of fine wine because we did it!

(01.13.10)
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On to weddings, my favorite topic!!! I have had so much fun with my couples this year, I seriously couldn't ask for more amazing brides. I feel like they are partnerships - I am able to share as much knowledge with them as I have about weddings and they trust me enough to do crazy things like laying in fields or lay on an anonymous person's boat... I promise, I have more stories than you want to hear.

There were so many pictures to choose from, I have barely scratched the surface.  Here are some of my favorites - some new, some you may have seen before.  Enjoy!



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Makes me smile  :)




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meredith drake:

Yaay! We made the list:-) I've become a Julie blog follower! AND anytime I talk to someone whose getting married I give your name and Margaret. Ya'll are the best:-D

(01.08.10)
Anna Liesemeyer:

Absolutely beautiful. Fantastic photography! Cheers!

(01.08.10)
Jaime Brochu:

Seriously, these pictures make me want to get married all over again and have you as my photographer. Pretty amazing, I must say!

(01.13.10)
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