Christmas Eve Excitement!

Santa is coming tonight and I know two little boys who won't be getting much sleep! Merry Christmas from Julie Linz Photography!

Rebecca & Bill Engagement Quiet Waters Park

Rebecca and Bill were recommended to me by my brother Patrick. Patrick and Rebecca went to college together and I was sure if she was friends with my brother that we would have a tons of fun shooting her wedding and engagement session! We went to a beautiful park in Annapolis Maryland called Quiet Waters Park on the warmest November Day I have ever seen! The park and this fun couple made for some beautiful photographs that day! Here are just a few of my favorites!

This is such a classic, lovely shot of Rebecca and Bill! It looks like it could fit right in to any bridal magazine around!

There were so many quiet little gardens for us to shoot in and this one was my favorite. The beautiful benches and brick path was a great backdrop for some creative shots.

I love love love this photo. There is something so adorable about Rebecca on her tip toes leaning in that is makes me smile every time I look at it!

Rebecca and Bill had the natural laugh thing down which I think makes for the best photographs.

I love this shot with the bright orange tree casting a warm tone over them as they were under it. It feels so inviting! Congratulations on your engagement and we can't wait to come photograph the big day in October!

Caitlin & Justin

One of the best things about my job is getting to meet new people and share in the big moments in their lives. Caitlin and Justin are a super fun, easy-going couple and the photos from their engagement session really show that. We cannot wait to photograph their wedding this spring! Here are just a few of my favorite pics from our session at Inniswood Metro Park.

I love the natural smiles and tons of laughs we had on our shoot. Capturing people how they really and truly interact is such an awesome experience!

Although our shoot was in the fall we managed to find this beautifully green little pavilion that was the perfect natural frame for this shot.

Love this photo! Love love love it!

Caitlin's ring is so striking and Justing picked it out all on his own. He even drove from Columbus to Cincinnati during a snow storm to pick it up! Now that is love!

Thanks for such a great shoot guys and we can't wait to be there to photograph your big day in May!

The Lomonico Family 10'

I always love when I get to visit some of my past clients and watch their families grow. And I got the pleasure of photographing one of my favorite couples, Lisa & Craig and their adorable baby girl! We had a lot to photograph during our session, Gianna's first birthday pics, Family Portraits and of course Christmas Portraits but with this great family (and camera lover Gianna) the pictures were a breeze! Here are just a few of my favorites from our shoot!

I loved this super cute outfit that Lisa & Craig found for Gianna's First Birthday Pics! And her smile is just contagious! So sweet!

It was a super warm day so we were able to go outside and take this great family pic!

Gianna hadn't quite mastered walking on her own but with some help from Daddy I was able to get this great shot!

Now you must be thinking I am a amazing photographer to get not only two adults, one baby and even the dog to be looking at me and smiling but I swear there were tons of pictures like these to choose from. Everyone in this family is a natural model, including the dog!

Thanks again for letting me photograph your sweet family and have a Happy Holiday!

Kelly & George

I met Kelly for the first time last winter during a huge blizzard that she and her mom braved to come and have our consultation. The next time I met with Kelly was this past September during a Tornado Warning. Needless to say we were both a little scared about the weather for her October wedding! But the weather and the wedding were nothing short of breathtaking that day. A Big Greek Wedding (my very first to shoot and attend!), lots of food, laughing and of course dancing! Here are just a few of my very favorite pictures from Kelly & Georges awesome day!

I love this candid pic of Kelly and her Bridesmaids. It's so fun and carefree, just like our day!

Such a lovely bride!

I love this great shot of George too! It has such a timeless feeling.

ADORABLE! Such a sweet couple!

This is one of my favorite shots of the traditional Greek dancing. It was amazing watching and photographing all the people and the lively dances the performed. What a memorable reception and wedding!

Congratulations Kelly & George! Thanks for sharing your day with us!

The Dillon Family 10'

I just love getting to spend time with some of my favorite clients. I shot Trevin and Shawns wedding year ago and was excited when they had baby Shea last year! I shot Shea's birth announcements last year and time has just flown by because Shea just celebrated his first birthday in September! So it was off to Whetstone Park of Roses to shoot Shea's one year photos and boy does he just keep getting cuter! Here are a few of my favorites from our day!

I just don't know how this little guy could possible be any cuter! Love that little smile!

This is one of my all time favorite pics! I cannot look at this picture and keep a straight face. What a happy fun little guy!

Shea and Daddy! Too cute!

And Mommy sure does know how to make this boy laugh! I love the laughter and smiles on both of their faces!

Thanks again Dillon Family for letting me capture your sweet little family. See you next year!

Megan & Brian

We were super busy during the month of September and I am just now catching up on some of the awesome sessions we had. Megan & Brian will be tying the knot in December and I had the pleasure of shooting their engagement session! Here are just a few of my favorite pics from our beautiful fall morning at Inniswood Metro Parks!

I just love this photograph of Megan. It is just so natural and sweet!

Brian was such a good sport after only having one hour of sleep the night before (he is a firefighter!). He still was super nice and was able to give me a smile (I have no idea how he did it!)

Such a sweet couple and moment!

Love this one of Megan's engagement ring. So pretty!

Congratulations Megan & Brian and good luck on your big day in December!

Holiday Orders!

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We're Growing

We are so excited to announce that we are expanding our wedding and portrait services to not only cover Ohio but Maryland too! And of course we are always ready (and more than willing) to pack a bag and travel anywhere you need us!. And we will continue to give the same excellent customer service and deliver the same beautiful photos all over the globe!

The Frank Family 10'

I think its such a wonderful thing that I get the chance to see all my favorite little people grow up each year and capture their same sweet smiles all over again. This month I got the chance to photograph The Frank Family once more and the adorable Ms. Vivienne. This little girl is super sweet, smart and one of the most polite kids I have ever met! Great job Sara and Mark! Here are just a few pics from our afternoon at the park!

Such a little sweetie!

Ms. Vivienne still has those sparkling little green eyes! Even in black & white they draw you closer!

Oh jeez, I'm pretty sure my heart just melted looking at these little outstretched arms. Hugs anyone?!

I love this little moment with Sara and Vivienne (and doggie too!). Its so precious! Thanks for letting me capture some great moments from your sweet little family Sara, Mark and Vivienne!

The Smith Family 10'

I just love when I get to spend time with my favorite families and watch the little ones grow. I had a great time last weekend photographing The Smith Family once again. Its so much fun getting a chance to run and play with Ms. Annie and little Sammie and capture some amazing photos along the way!

I am in love with this picture of Annie. She is so adorable and looks like a little model in the making!

How can you resist such a sweet little guy?! I think everyones hearts just melted a little looking at this face!

This picture of Mom and Dad is so nice too. Its funny that we were commenting on how the kids get all the attention and its nice to turn the camera around on the two people that made this great family!

We had such a great afternoon with this family! Can't wait to see how much they've grown next time!

Caitlin's Senior Portrait Session

I met Caitlin years ago when she was just a "little kid" in Middle School! So when her Mom contacted me and told it was time for her Senior Portraits I couldn't believe it. And even though Caiti has grown-up so much over the years she is still the sweet, good hearted kid I met years ago. Here are a few of my favorite pics from my time with Caiti!

I love this picture of Caiti in her prom dress. It is one of her favorite outfits and it was gorgeous! When she put this dress on her confidence went through the roof and it really shows in this natural smile!

This is another one of my total favorites. Even though she isn't smiling its such a dynamic photo because Caiti's eyes bring you right! So beautiful!

Another one of Caiti's favorite things is the musical Rent, so we took some photos of her in her Rent T-Shirt and Handcuff earrings. I love the little smirk and sass in this pic!

Caiti is such a natural and I had such a hard time choosing my favorite 5 photos from our session! Good luck in your Senior Year-you are a super special girl who I know will make all your dreams come true!

LeAnn & Jeff

By now you've already gotten the chance to know our lovely bride LeAnn from our Bridal Portrait Session in early July. If you thought those pictures were great then just wait until you see the amazing shots we got from the Big Day! LeAnn and Jeff are such a kind-hearted couple who really are surrounded by great friends and family! We had such a blast at this wedding! Here are a few of my favorite pics from their wedding!

The beautiful bride LeAnn! Such a great smile!

I love this picture of the wedding party. Its not your typical formal shot and it just looks so timeless in black & white! A classic!

LeAnn's family pitched in and made all these great little wooden signs that were placed throughout the wedding. My favorite was the "Just Hitched" one above! Too cute.

Such a beautiful couple both on the inside and out. Congratulations LeAnn & Jeff! Many happy years to come!