Julie G.

More about Julie G....

What do you love about your job?

I love documenting events with photographs as the story instead of words and being able to provide my clients with those images that serve as memories for years to come. I love making my clients happy and building a trusting relationships with them. I love the uniqueness, creativity and sometimes the challenge of the entire process. Most of all I love the continuous learning with my job as a photographer, meeting new people and feeling like you're a part of the community.

What types of shoots have you done and how did you make them special?

I have done many different types of shoots from a 7 year olds invisible tea party to the President of the United States. For the tea party I was commanded by the birthday girl to taste test some invisible tea with her and let her know which tea I liked the best, before serving the tea to her friends. Needless to say, we had an extensive discussion about those invisible teas.

The feline shoot I did with 3 male cats, which was one of my most favorite days! I photographed each one separately yet they were always together, made sure they were fed & happy, brought out their favorite toys, loved on them continuously, brushed them, chased them through the house, did whatever made them happy and playful to get the best shots. ​Towards the end while I was lying on the floor photographing Toby, Mickey hopped up on my back gave me a massage and laid down! So the owner grabbed his phone and took some shots as well.

Awards, honors, and recognitions received

I haven't entered any awards shows or photography competitions in the past 10 years, but I have won 2 silver and 1 Gold awards at the Gold Show Awards for photography. Out of 10 photographers, for a calendar shoot published by Obsidian Publishing, my images made the cover and 4 or 5 months of the calendar. A few of my photographs for public relations have been featured in USA Today and The New York Times as well as other works being published in: Commercial Journal, Entrée, Good Health KC, Ink, KC Business Journal, KC Magazine, Midwest CEO, Northland Lifestyle, Obsidian Publishing, Spaces Kansas City, The Independent, Thinking Bigger Business, This Is KC & Urban Times Magazine.

A fun fact about this photographer

Most photographers dislike post production...I love post production! I absolutely love learning how to manipulate images.