Julie Brown received her BFA in photography from Rochester Institute of Technology. Julie has worked on the photography staff's of both the Oakland Tribune in Northern CA and the Berkshire Eagle in MA. In 1990 Julie began running a successful documentary style wedding business, giving her over 20 years of experience in the business. Julie's photos have appeared in the Yale Alumni Magazine, Rolling Stone Magazine, Fortune, SF Bay Guardian, San Jose Mercury News, and Q1 (Yale School of Management Alumni Magazine).

The Wedding Photojournalist Association proudly recognizes the accomplishments and creative excellence of Julie Brown Harwood. The following awards have been earned by Julie from the WPJA. These achievements come with great merit considering the high level of competition that a member faces in the contests.