Hello!

I'm a Joshua Tree Local Photographer.

i work with laid-back couples and families who appreciate the candid moments and little details.

If your idea of getting married sounds like the following,

You’re in the Right Place!

You are not alone.

It IS possible to have an epic wedding or elopement, just the way you want, with help and guidance from a Joshua Tree local.

She’s professional and warm and easy to have a rapport with, which is important on your wedding day!

Julie went above and beyond a typical photographer. Not only was she amazing on our wedding day, but also leading up to it she was very helpful. We had lots of questions about how it all works and she answered quickly and thoroughly. She’s professional and warm and easy to have a rapport with, which is important on your wedding day! She made us very comfortable and had some great ideas for unique shots. Would definitely recommend Julie Laflamme!

Cari & Mario

This is me,

Julie

i've been in love with photography since 2003 and a professional photographer since 2008.

It started in a darkroom in high school, which I immediately fell in love with. So much so, that I decided this was the life for me: I went on to get my Bachelor of Arts from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara.

After playing around with several different niches of photography, I experienced the immense energy of joy and excitement when I photographed my friends getting engaged.

From there, I was set on photographing love in all forms. Instead of working in a studio, where every element is controlled and planned, I set out to photograph the connection between people, enjoying all of the changing and unpredictable moments.

Weddings are such a special celebration that I get to be a part of. You have all of your closest people, or just you and your partner sharing vows, and there I am, a complete stranger to most, happy to bear witness and photograph your memories.

Although a “stranger” to your guests and an introvert, my superpower is connecting to people and making them feel comfortable. I often get asked if I’m an old friend of the couple getting married, just because we get along so easily and a connection is apparent.

And sometimes, I am overcome with emotion… this black and white photo of me was taken by my husband (my second shooter) during a toast. The bride was speaking as if her late father was there to give his blessing. It really touched me and is a moment I’ll never forget- especially because I have the photograph to remember it by.

I am so excited to help you have a truly memorable, fun and meaningful wedding.

I help couples like you experience and remember the best day of their lives.

Oh, and if the phrase “best day of your life” makes you feel a little uneasy, you’re still in the right place. You can thank me after your wedding that it turned out to be this thing you never expected it to be.

I know this because I was someone that downplayed my own wedding- but now I can look back and still feel that spark of how truly wonderful, magical and important that moment was for us.

Check out the packages I offer to help you plan and remember the day you got married.

I’m all about helping you get married in the most

fun and stress free way.

Your wedding day deserves warmth, passion, and realness at all times.

I’m all about love and connection.

What makes the two of you click? What fate or app ;) brought you together? Let’s honor and celebrate all the awesomeness of your relationship.

I want you to feel that affection you have for each other and not be worried about looking at my camera.

I want you to know the passion I have for capturing your wedding in a way that is authentically and completely you.

That’s why you need photographs that aren’t forced and a vibe that matches your desire for just being your genuine, happy, loving selves.

What people say

after working with me...

I promise you will not be disappointed, our photos turned out impeccable and fun. Every time we look at them we relive our day.

Julie shines and it comes through in her work. She was born to do this. We took our time finding a photographer because we really wanted someone who could capture not just a snapshot, but an experience.
We couldn’t be more thrilled with our choice and got exactly what we had hoped for and more. She took time with us, gave us pointers, and was lovely with our guests and fit right in with our vibe. I promise you will not be disappointed, our photos turned out impeccable and fun. Every time we look at them we relive our day.

Melissa & Jamie

Working with her makes me wish I had occasion to hire a professional photographer more often

I cannot say enough about Julie! We got married in the middle of nowhere (Elk, CA), and she not only made the trip without reservation, but also made the day incredibly special. Aside from her day-of awesomeness, Julie was incredibly easy to communicate with in advance. She spent longer than I care to admit on the phone with me as I waxed on and on about my wedding vision, was very responsive to email, and did her due diligence in advance to get a sense of all the little, otherwise-missable details of our wedding that we wanted captured. Working with her makes me wish I had occasion to hire a professional photographer more often — knowing our photos were in such capable hands allowed me to relax (which is a big deal, as I’m generally a control freak).

Ashley & Adam

She will help make your day smooth. I couldn't recommend her more.

Julie is unique in the world of wedding photography. Not only does she produce amazing imagery, covering every aspect of your day seemingly without effort, she also is a consummate wedding professional with an intimate knowledge of what we needed before, during and after our wedding day. She will help make your day smooth. I couldn’t recommend her more.

Nathan & Colleen

We really appreciate the beautiful way you captured our special day! The pictures of the chapel are amazing!

We really appreciate the beautiful way you captured our special day! The pictures of the chapel are amazing! You got two very shy gals that hate their photos being taken to smile and pose. And of course the photos of our dog Darwin are simply beautiful. We really like the snarly looking picture!

Sara & Erica

Julie did an absolutely amazing job taking our wedding photos. We are over the moon with the finished product!

My husband and I had a couple of phone consultations with Julie prior to our wedding day (at the beginning of the wedding planning process, and then a few weeks in advance of the big day) to get an idea of what types of photos we would like and she had great suggestions for us as well.

On the day of our wedding she was there every step of the way – from getting ready to the ceremony and reception. Her relaxed, calm and upbeat demeanor definitely helped ease us through the process as well.

We could not be happier with the end result and would recommend Julie to anyone looking for an excellent hands-on, down-to-earth wedding photographer. She is the best!

Heather & Michael

When my husband and I received our photos, we looked at them together and both got misty eyed reliving all of the wonderful moments of our wedding.

When I got married I was lucky enough to have Julie, and her husband, Maurice, as my photographers. I could not be happier with the service they provided! Not only did they capture every candid memory of my wedding beautifully, but every guest at my wedding had wonderful things to say about their encounters with both Julie and Maurice! They were professional, and Julie kept me on track for time, while being sweet and getting all the photos I requested. When my husband and I received our photos, we looked at them together and both got misty eyed reliving all of the wonderful moments of our wedding. I recommend them to every friend and family member, although Julie and Maurice already made a friend out of every family member and loved one that was there.

Kristina & Bryan

Julie has a lovely presence and vibe and we felt so honored she was there to capture our wedding moments.

I highly recommend Julie! She made all the planning very easy and was in fast-communication all the way up to the day of the event. I appreciated that she checked-in to make sure all our photography requests were honored. My partner and I (and the rest of our families!) are very camera shy and Julie made us feel very comfortable and special throughout the day. She was detailed oriented and so thoughtful in the directions she gave us. Julie has a lovely presence and vibe and we felt so honored she was there to capture our wedding moments.

Maegan & Roy

That day was perfect, and these photos capture every part of it and more.

We could not be more happy with our photographer, Julie Laflamme, and the absolutely amazing photos she took of our wedding. She understood our vision and made it come to life beyond our expectations. That day was perfect, and these photos capture every part of it and more. We are so thankful to Julie for helping to make our dream a reality.

Alison & Martin