Julia Smelley Photography

Julia Smelley Photography Lifestyle medium format film + digital photographer. Capturing life’s most treasured moments

Engagements. But let’s make them fun, dreamy, and beautiful. So enjoyed giggling with these 2 the whole time. I LOVE LOV...
04/07/2026

Engagements. But let’s make them fun, dreamy, and beautiful.

So enjoyed giggling with these 2 the whole time. I LOVE LOVEEEEE!!! And mossy golden hours!

Not pictured: B almost catching a gator. 🐊 only in Louisiana y’all.

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Avery + Chandler Happy people make weddings beautiful. Memorable. And fun. From the couple to wedding party, family, and...
04/06/2026

Avery + Chandler

Happy people make weddings beautiful. Memorable. And fun.

From the couple to wedding party, family, and all vendors involved. We’re a team. And when happiness is there, it shows.✨

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Erin + O’Neal ✨If these are the smiles I’m getting for engagements, I can only imagine what they’ll be like on the happi...
03/18/2026

Erin + O’Neal ✨

If these are the smiles I’m getting for engagements, I can only imagine what they’ll be like on the happiest day of their lives! 🫶🏻

03/17/2026

One of my absolute favorite photographers to work side by side with 🤍
just gets it every single time. The vision, the energy, the magic behind the lens ✨
So grateful to create alongside talent like this.

Studio sessions ✨✨✨There’s something so beautiful, magical, and wonderful about a woman growing life inside of her✨ Film...
03/12/2026

Studio sessions ✨✨✨

There’s something so beautiful, magical, and wonderful about a woman growing life inside of her✨

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It’s wedding season! 🤩You can find us wedding photographers strapped with 2-3 cameras, light meters, and if you’re like ...
03/12/2026

It’s wedding season! 🤩

You can find us wedding photographers strapped with 2-3 cameras, light meters, and if you’re like me - some lipstick, lots of water, and my protein caffeine.

I’m loving working with the greatest friends that are also vendors. Seeing these relationships unfold and flourish is the best part of this job!

Another awesome part is seeing familiar faces at weddings that I’ve worked with or am soon to work with. It gives me such a warm happy feeling inside!

I’m playing around with new gear and trying new things with film these days. This was shot on my new point and shoot film camera. I love the imperfect, nostalgic feeling that it gives.

Have a great day y’all 💛☀️

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Mrs Leblanc y’all ✨✨✨✨Film scans: Hair: MUA: Dress: Planner: Video: Content: Venue:
03/01/2026

Mrs Leblanc y’all ✨✨✨✨

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Rooted in heritage, tradition, and generations of love 🤍Kristian & Ashton celebrated their New Orleans wedding surrounde...
02/24/2026

Rooted in heritage, tradition, and generations of love 🤍

Kristian & Ashton celebrated their New Orleans wedding surrounded by family, honoring their Italian roots with meaningful rituals, joyful moments, and a celebration filled with heart.

From Tuscan-inspired romance to second line celebration spirit, their day was a beautiful reminder that love connects past, present, and future.

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More jaw dropping film from Jolie + Grant’s beautiful day! ✨✨✨💕Mother Nature really did her thing with the sun on this d...
02/12/2026

More jaw dropping film from Jolie + Grant’s beautiful day! ✨✨✨💕

Mother Nature really did her thing with the sun on this day.

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Incredible florals for the Broussard Wedding by my bestie neighbor, ✨She’s an artist and her inside beauty is equivalen...
02/11/2026

Incredible florals for the Broussard Wedding by my bestie neighbor, ✨

She’s an artist and her inside beauty is equivalent to all of her work💞

I was able to see first hand the process of putting all of these arrangements together. Hours and weeks of behind the scenes work that not many get to see. Being a florist is not easy but the beauty is so rewarding.

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I’d get ready with any day ✨✨✨💞💞💞All the smiles + love on this day will be something I’ll never forget! Film scans by: ...
02/07/2026

I’d get ready with any day ✨✨✨💞💞💞

All the smiles + love on this day will be something I’ll never forget!

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A winter wonderland wedding for the Hanks! ✨Film scans by: Photographers: .smelley Video: Invites: Florals: .la Hair...
02/06/2026

A winter wonderland wedding for the Hanks! ✨

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