MEET JOSIE
““On a wedding day, I’m watching long before I’m shooting. I’m drawn to the moments that happen quietly, the ones no one performs. The breath before something begins, the glance you don’t realize someone is holding, the way your people look at you when you’re not aware of it yet..””
CAPTURING EMOTIONS BEYOND MOMENTS: A VISUAL POETRY JOURNEY SINCE 2011 (EST 2015)
I started photography in 2015, but it wasn’t until years later that it became part of how I see and move through the world.
On a wedding day, I’m watching long before I’m shooting. I’m drawn to the moments that happen quietly, the ones no one performs. The breath before something begins, the glance you don’t realize someone is holding, the way your people look at you when you’re not aware of it yet.
I work instinctively and stay responsive to the rhythm of the day. I guide gently when needed and step back when it matters most, allowing things to unfold naturally rather than forcing moments into place.
Couples often describe the experience as calm and easy. I care less about trends or checklists and more about how the day actually feels and how that feeling translates into images.
My work is influenced by art, fashion, architecture, cinema, and analog film, but it’s always grounded in what’s real and present.
I take on a limited number of weddings each year so I can show up fully and work with intention. Travel continues to shape the way I see, allowing each place to become part of the story, from the smallest details to the wider sense of place.
Years from now, I want your photographs to feel honest, grounded, and true to you. When you look back, I want you to remember how it felt to be there.
I started as an artist long before I ever picked up a camera. I was drawing, painting, writing poetry, and living inside fashion magazines for as long as I can remember. In high school, I was cutting up my mom’s clothes, obsessed with fashion and trying to create high-end looks of my own. I was shooting editorial fashion with models when a bride found my work and unexpectedly pulled me into weddings.
I didn’t grow up dreaming of being a wedding photographer, I wanted high fashion, New York City, love novels, and a life built around art. More than ten years and 200+ weddings later, I bring that same fashion-forward eye and instinct for storytelling to create imagery that feels effortless, intentional, and deeply personal.
Senior Creatives
While I’m your main photographer and point of contact, I work with an incredible team of trusted subcontractors—each hand-selected for their artistry, professionalism, and shared passion for storytelling.
Whether it's a second shooter, a filmmaker, associate, content creator, videographer or an assistant, everyone on the team is aligned with my vision and standards. And for simplicity, everything is handled under one contract and one payment—no extra steps, no surprises. You can relax knowing that we’ve got every detail covered, seamlessly.
Bahia Films
FilmmakersJustin and Rebeca Lugo have been part of our lives for nearly a decade (since 2019) and at this point, they’re not just colleagues… they’re family. What started as a shared work ethic and love for art turned into something much deeper. Together, we’ve traveled the world documenting love in its rawest, most honest form through photography and film.
Through all the miles, late nights, and unforgettable wedding days, we’ve grown closer in faith, friendship, and family. Our bond is stronger than ever, and it makes traveling together effortless and fun. We show up fully present, organized, and locked in, fully ready to serve every couple with intention and heart.
Justin and Rebeca are a husband-and-wife team, and I often bring my own husband or my best friend, Kristin Grosso, on international trips. Working alongside people you trust like family changes everything. You feel it in the energy, the teamwork, and the way we create.
We genuinely love what we do. We sit down with our couples to build a custom plan that captures their day through their guests’ eyes. Real, emotional, and timeless. With gentle guidance when needed, we let the moments unfold naturally and document them exactly as they are.
Kristin and I met in January of 2022 at a wedding, and from the start, it felt like divine timing. She was brought on by Bahia Films to capture behind-the-scenes content of our team working, filming both on her phone and camera. At the time, her focus was video, but sometimes God places people in your life for a reason, and just like the Lugos, what began as work quickly turned into family.
Since then, Kristin has been by my side at nearly every wedding. I saw her natural eye for storytelling and invited her to begin learning photography. She shadowed me, trained hands-on, and quickly stepped into her role with confidence and grace. Today, she’s my main associate, lead second shooter, and someone I trust wholeheartedly on every wedding day.
Kristin is incredibly talented, adaptable, and kind, the exact energy couples deserve on such an intimate, meaningful day. She blends in seamlessly, puts people at ease, and captures moments with intention and heart. Her humility and professionalism make her a perfect fit for the JBP team and an absolute gift to every couple we serve.
Associate + main SSKristin Grosso
THE PRESS
Honored to have my work recognized globally, with features in VOGUE, WED-VIBES, THE ANTI BRIDE, WEZOREE, THE LANE, CARATS & CAKE, LOVERLY, and more.
Named top photographer of the Southeastern USA in 2024 by LOVERLY, top 38 in the US by WED VIBES and one of Orlando’s top five photographers by WEZOREE. A testament to timeless artistry, elevated storytelling, and an eye for the extraordinary.
