Phoenix Wedding Photographer Julie Branyan

I’m sitting in a room filled with boxes. They have taken over our already small apartment. Last week was exciting and exhausting. It was my first week as Julie Branyan Photography. I glowed all week and my friends saw a normal rested Julie. Packing has taken its toll on us this week. Box after box needs to be filled with the junk we’ve collected over the last two years. While I was packing (another) box, I ran across a notebook. I carry around notebooks to write my ideas, to do lists, and general thoughts. I flipped though the pages of this notebook and found the words, “Connect with your purpose and you will have no fear.” It’s a simple phrase and I remember writing it for the first time in regards to photography. I started to think about my purpose as a photographer and why I want to be a photographer. It has not been an easy road, but it’s one that makes me happy. This week has shown me to be strong and have no fear. Yes, it wouldn’t be like me if I didn’t stress a little. I know where I’m headed, I know my purpose and I’m leaving fear at the door. So as you start your day, What is your purpose? What are you going to do to get yourself closer to it?

Also, below are some photos of my friend Jen and her adorable kids. She was my cube mate at my old job for a year and a half. We laughed a lot and went through life’s changes together. She has been an amazing supporter of my photography and has been a great friend as well.

Teddy is such a cutie!

I love this photo. Frannie is so beautiful.

Jen and Teddy. So much love.

Ellie is an explorer.

My favorite moments of the summer have been on my walks with Murray and Josh. For a whole 30 minutes the world slows down and the voices in my head stop. There is no one reminding me of all the things on my to do list or of everything that is ahead. During these walks I listen to the crickets chirp, watch the fireflies spin around us, storms roll in and just realize how quickly life goes by. I love how Murray looks forward to our walks as much as I do. He spends the entire time sniffing the ground and sometimes bringing his head up to let his ears blow in the wind. Life is so simple to him. It revolves around sleeping, eating and long walks. It reminds me that things are not always as complicated as we make them. Life has so many wonderful moments and I think we forget to embrace them. I’m trying my best to slow down these days and take it all in. Luckily I have Murray around to remind me how great the little things are.

I’m also blogging on image from my last wedding. This is one of my favorite weddings of the summer. It’s my favorite not because of the details, location, or weather. It is beautiful because of the love that is shared between this couple. They completely opened up in front of the camera to show me a moment into how perfect life is together. I can’t wait to share the rest soon.

Phoenix wedding and portrait photographer Julie Branyan specializes in weddings and lifestyle photography serving Phoenix and surrounding areas.