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)
Named TOP wedding photographer in the US by:
Wed vibes and Loverly 2025 and 2026!
I shot my first wedding in 2011, but it wasn’t until years later that it became part of how I see and move through the world. In 2015, we became an established co.
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.
SOME OF OUR TRAVEL
Above is a small scrapbook from some of our travels around the world. You’ll see places like Lake Como, Venice, Positano, Rome, Switzerland, France, Portugal, and the Amalfi Coast. There’s also a photo of my husband, who travels with me and often second shoots weddings, my videographer partner and close friend Rebeca, and a few shots of me soaking in some truly gorgeous places.
Travel has always been one of the biggest sources of inspiration for my creativity. Experiencing new landscapes, cultures, and ways of life shifts how I see light, space, and human connection. Every place carries its own rhythm and character, and I’m drawn to how those elements shape the story of a wedding day.
Some of my favorite wedding days have happened in places that felt completely new to both me and the couple. There’s something special about documenting a celebration while everyone is immersed in a place that feels inspiring, adventurous, and a little unforgettable.
Whether it’s a quiet coastal town, a mountain landscape, or a historic city halfway across the world, the environment becomes part of the story. It influences the mood, the movement, and the small in-between moments that make each wedding unique.
Dream Destinations
As a photographer, I’m constantly inspired by places that offer new landscapes and fresh creative energy. These are a few destinations currently at the top of my list. If your wedding or session takes place in one of them, feel free to ask about special travel pricing.
Bucket list: Switzerland, Spain, Iceland, Paris, Greece, Costa Rica, Brazil, Hawaii, Antelope Canyon, Patagonia, the Faroe Islands, and Italy.
Meet the team
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.
Associate + main SS:
Kristin
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.
Filmmakers:
Justin + Rebeca
Justin 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.
Main SS:
Jeremy
My husband has been part of this journey with me from the very beginning. What started as simply supporting my dream quickly turned into becoming an important part of the work itself. Over time, he stepped naturally into the role of second shooter, and today he’s my second creative eye on many wedding days.
He travels with me wherever this work takes us, helping document celebrations both near and far. Alongside second shooting, he often flies the drone to capture the landscape and environment of a wedding day and occasionally shoots Super 8 film to add an extra layer of nostalgia and motion to the story we’re documenting.
More than anything, he brings a calm, supportive presence to every wedding. He’s thoughtful, observant, and always focused on helping the day flow smoothly for our couples. Having someone I trust so deeply by my side allows me to move through a wedding day with confidence, knowing we’re working together to capture every meaningful moment.
Outside of weddings, he’s happiest anywhere near the ocean - especially in the Virgin Islands or the Bahamas, where the water, light, and pace of life feel a little extra magical.
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.
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French Wedding Style - coming soon
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