Second and associate shooting
Photo by Stephanie Batten. (Don’t worry, I don’t wear jeans and flip-flops to weddings.)
welcome!
Meet your new favorite hype girl
I’m Julianne, and capturing uniquely personal, wildly individual, and true-blue honest moments on camera is what I’m lucky enough to do for a living.
I love second and associate shooting because while I love being around weddings, I don't need the workload of taking on a full wedding of my own every single weekend! I'm more than happy to tag along with you and help you create gorgeous memories for your clients.
Photo by Stephanie Batten. Veil floofed by me.
What to expect
What kind of gear do you have?
I main two Canon R6s, and I have an R8 as a backup. I have 16 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm, and 100 mm RF lenses, and I have a 28–70 as a backup. My favorite lens is my 85, but I'm happy to use whichever one you prefer so I can complement your shooting style.
Do you take behind-the-scenes photos?
I love taking behind-the-scenes shots! I always try to include at least a few at every second shooting gig I do because I know they can be hard to come by. However, if you really want me to get lots of them, or if you don't want any at all, just let me know.
How much experience do you have?
As of December 2022, I have second-shot 24 weddings.
How do you handle payment?
To keep things simple, I'll send you a contract and invoice directly. I ask for 50% of the rate up-front to secure the date; the rest is due the day after the wedding (because I know you’re busy on the day of!).
Can I see a sample gallery?
Absolutely! Click here for an unedited second shooting gallery.
What locations do you serve?
I live in Durham, North Carolina, and second shoot anywhere from Winston-Salem to Garner without travel fees. I also shoot in most parts of Virginia without travel fees because I get to visit friends and family there! For anywhere else, I ask a flat rate of 66¢ per mile from my home in ZIP code 27713.
How do you handle memory cards?
When second-shooting, I shoot with my camera writing simultaneously to one of my and one of your SD cards so that we both can go home with a copy of the raw files. When associate shooting, I’ll upload the files to Dropbox and share the folder with you. I also back up my raw files to the same backup disks I use for my own clients, so if you ever need a copy of them again, I'll have them for you.
What format do you shoot in?
I always shoot raw, no questions asked.
What are your rates?
My second shooting rate is $50/hour and my associate shooting rate is $100/hour.
“I would absolutely recommend you to other photographers.”
“I very rarely have second shooters but this couple had specific needs and reasons for requesting one. Usually when I have a second shooter the day has a lot more bumps and hiccups, I have to fight with people to do my job, and while it may sound a little childish and selfish, usually my second shooter tries to "outshine" me. I am happy to say these fears went away very quickly after meeting you. I felt you were listening, happy to be there and just a really nice person and person to work with. I loved working with you!”
Ready to begin?
Thank you so much for considering me to be part of your team! If you’re interested in working with me, the next step is to fill out the form below. You can also email me directly at julianne@jhk.photo.