julian allen photography

Julian Allen is by far the best photographer out there. He has an eye for pictures before the actual shot. He doesn't take the "typical" photos straight on, but they are typical pictures with a twist. During our engagement photo shoot he was laying on the ground taking a ton of angled pictures and even got his shirt muddy. Julian takes the time to get to you know as a couple and wants to know EVERY detail about your relationship. The entire week prior to the wedding he goes around to every location you would like for pictures for the wedding day. By far, Julian is the best!!!!

Newly engaged couples, congratulations! You have so much planning to look forward to, this is an exciting time! If you've read the reviews, you know by now that Julian Allen is a true find. I started searching for a photographer about a month after getting engaged. Long nights sitting in front of the computer looking at tons of photo galleries and not finding a single one that really took my breath away. Then late one night, I stumbled upon Julian's site. As I sat and watched his slide shows, I laughed, I cried, and was just completely blown away by the stories of his work. I immediately called Jullian and was thrilled to find out that he was available for our date. We met with him and he asked us tons of questions about our lives, how we met, who our families and friends are, what we love about each other and so much more. On our wedding day, he took that information and turned it into a beautiful story full of love and happiness. As a photographer, Julian has unmatched passion for his genre. He makes every effort to be prepared to the point that he knew where the best light would be at what time of day, he had ladders hidden around the venue to ensure the best angle, he laid in the weeds, he got into a pond, and he even brought some simple yet very creative props to make sure our pictures were not only very beautiful, but also very engaging. His editing skils are phenomenal, the richness and quality of the photos are so good, Julian's work is outstanding.Your wedding picutres are tangible memories. If you want to capture your true love for each other on your special day, I advise you to call Julian and secure your date. He has an amazing gift, I'm so grateful he shared it with us, and I hope that you experience the opportunity to work with him as well. Best Wishes!

Photography is a very important component to any wedding. Photographs have the ability to capture everyone and every moment and from most any angle. It is something that I would not recommend being a cheapskate about. My wife Hayley and I researched dozens of Columbus area wedding photography websites looking for premier quality shots and then we met with 5-8 of the best, most creative, and most $$$. We were sure to stick only to photographers with the best images. In this group there were a few people who were a little less expensive. After meeting with all of these people we kept coming back to one brilliant photographer who, for the quality, seemed very reasonable priced. Everyone including our wedding guests is very happy to say that we selected Julian Allen. He has a very true and creative vision which Hayley and I decided could not be matched or replaced. Around Christmas-time, Hayley and I had a very full schedule but we really wanted to have engagement shots taken by Julian. So, within a day or two of Christmas, Julian shot our engagement shots at Ohio Stadium (Go Bucks!). His intensity and compassion on such a cold day were both really amazing. We had a great time getting our photographs taken, but part of the fun was getting to know a little bit about Julian. On our wedding day, he utilized space and time like no other. He took the time to discover all of the beautiful textures and spaces that would accompany the shoot before-hand. Then, with the play-list for the shoot on his forearm, he marched the bridal party through his world for a little while. Julian came prepared to do some heavy sweating as he flew around orchestrating shots like a madman. He was willing to lie on the ground, crouch in a corner, and, at one point, expose his camera to the elements just to finish amazing shots with an umbrella, or “brolly” as he calls it. Nothing will replace the experience of having Julian Allen’s expertise and work ethic on the day of your wedding. For a few extra $$$ he guaranteed that he would provide us with as many shots as some of the other professional photographer’s we met with to do our wedding in Columbus. We paid the extra $$$ and it was well worth it. Julian Allen’s quality is a step or two above, and his price is a step or two below, the average Columbus area photographer.

Julian Allen is the most amazing photographer ever! He will capture images that you never thought possible. He will do whatever it takes to get that prize winning shot. He is also hilarious! If you want a fun day and amazing pictures call Julian Allen!

When I first contacted Julian and we arranged our first meeting, he asked questions about myself and my fiance, and wanted to get to know us, our relationship, and our unique style -- which told me that he was a professional who was truly vested in his job as a (wedding) photographer, and that he also was very much an artist. After our meeting, after browsing on his website, I was amazed at the quality of his work and his photojournalistic style. Although I was on a very limited budget, photography was not an area in which I was willing to cut on quality or style. With Julian Allen I was able to get an extremely high quality product at an amazing price! We were also given the option to purchase all of our edited photos electronically for a flat out price, versus having to purchase them from his gallery, which also worked well for our budget. Our price also included an engagement photo session -- which was SO much fun, and really captured us as a couple!During the wedding and reception, and afterward I received many positive compliments on Julian from friends and family, who were so impressed (as are my husband and I) on how hard he works and how seriously he takes his job! Given this, he was also a lot of fun to work with, was very patient with us and our friends and family, and everyone felt very comfortable with him. I highly recommend Julian Allen for your wedding and engagement photography!

What was your favorite wedding photo? Hard to say, but the one with my blind, 92 year old grandmother holding both of our rings in her hand is a hard one to beat. Great idea and a real keepsake! Listen, I am sure Julian can do a boring portrait grouping of pictures like your parents had in the 70's and 80's--you know, the ones that have one side of the family, then the other side, then the groomsmen, then the bridal party--all standing staggered and awkwardly, but WHY THE HECK would you want that when you can have the same shots with an artful eye? One that shows a true zest for life and really shows off the love of the day.How did the wedding photographer avoid disrupting the day? Great with candids? Action shots? Portraits? Wow, Julian not only didn't disrupt anything, but was able to blend in, disappear and become part of the party when asked to. We had a nice intimate wedding and we couldn't have asked for someone more fun, personable, courteous and clever. His shots included action and phenomenal candid's. We did not video tape our wedding, and with Julian's eye, we don't regret it for a second. Amazing.What was included in your wedding photo package? Albums? DVDs? Engagement pics? Two photographers? Can I cop-out and say that my wife handled this? No clue, but the results were amazing, so much so that my wife's best friend also used Julian for her wedding (much larger) and he did yet another masterful job!How did the photographer make you and family comfortable? HA! If Julian didn't have his own family and great dog, we'd adopt him! Really, a great guy, a great dad, a lover of animal who just happens to be the most skilled and down to earth photographer you will ever find. If he has your date open, just hire him!

Julian Allen Photography is AWESOME!We are so very pleased with our wedding pictures and entire experience working with Julian. He captured our day, our family, and our personalities in the most lovely pictures. He is so pleasant, friendly, professional and easy to work with. He listened to what was important to us, and produced images that were even better than anything we could have imagined. I can't believe we got such great pictures for such an awesome price. What a deal!! Julian's pictures are SO beautiful, he's truly talented. He dose an excellent job finding and suggesting flattering and beautiful poses. He candidly caught every special moment and gave us wedding pictures that we'll treasure forever! He is an exceptional photographer! Our best vendor by far, and I would highly recommend him!

I was so grateful to have such a wonderful photographer. He was great with everyone from the 3 year old to the grandparents. He is so creative. I wish I could have him at every event. I have received so many complments on our wedding pictures because of his wonderful work.

Julian was absolutely fantastic from day one. During our first conversation over the phone, we talked at length about my wedding vision, my design aesthetics, my fiance and my family. He met with us to discuss locations, images and finishes. He's friendly, attentive and so much fun to work with. The photos he produced (both for my engagement shoot and for my wedding) are stunning, artistic and timeless. I've already recommended him to all my friends and family, and I would recommend him to anybody who wants not only their photos to be gorgeous, but also for their experience to be unforgettable. My husband and I have already decided to hire Julian to capture all our future big moments in life.

Julian was absolutely AMAZING!!! He worked so well with us and really made the whole day fun, relaxed, and enjoyable for us. He spent the entire day with us, willing to photograph at any and all of our locations throughout the day, and he offers an extremely competitive price that no other photographers that I spoke to could even compare with. And of course, the most important part, the photographs he took were incredibly beautiful! I would recommend him again and again to anyone and everyone looking for a photographer!

This is a rare opportunity to book with a creative, unique genius who can make your occasion so momentous it is unbelievable. Grab it while you can!!!