Julie Ambos
Key West Photographer | Weddings - Elopements - Engagements - Family
Award-Winning Wedding Photographer Captures Moments in the Florida Keys
Julie's fascination with photography started early. Hanging in her family home were two side-by-side portraits: one of her sister, perfectly coiffed and surrounded by carefully arranged stuffed animals; and one of Julie, tangled hair, one sock falling down and struggling to put on a pair of shoes. Julie passed those photos every day until the idea that people and character should be in photographs was as second nature as bee-bopping to ’80s music. Fast-forward fifteen years and you will meet a self-made, successful, award-winning artists who, despite her interest in all visual mediums, has devoted herself exclusively to candid moment-driven photojournalistic wedding and family photography in Key West, as well as lifestyle family portraits. Below the bubbly surface that will charm both bride and groom is a serious professional and incredible artists.
Julie Ambos, a Key West photographer, specializes in weddings, elopements, engagements, and family photography. Her elopement and small weddings page features intimate ceremonies with fewer than 20 people, captured throughout Key West and the Florida Keys. In her wedding FAQs, Julie explains her documentary style, which focuses on capturing genuine moments as they naturally unfold, rather than orchestrating events. She aims to document authentic interactions and emotions, ensuring couples enjoy their wedding day. While formal photography is offered, her approach emphasizes the significance of the day over posed shots, capturing portraits and details in a natural and unobtrusive manner.
69 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography
84 Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits
45 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists
8 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles
The WPJA proudly recognizes Julie Ambos as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.
Wedding Elopement Multiple Picture Galleries (3)
Julie Ambos chronicles small weddings and elopements from beginning to end. In this sense, it is no different from any other wedding day. The emphasis is on documenting key moments, capturing spontaneous displays of emotion, and telling the real story behind the elopement day. Below are wedding elopement story awards for Julie Ambos.
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
