MEET THE TEAM
Julie Ryan, Owner & Photographer
If you need me, you’re likely to find me sitting on the beach in the evening enjoying a glass of wine with my love. I am a wife to my wonderful husband, Dan, a mom to our sweet pitbull rescues, Akela and Bella, a lover of great design, and a dreamer.
I was a hobbyist photographer for over a decade before I decided to make it my profession ten years ago. I am a pizza connoisseur. I grew up in New Hampshire and am thrilled to now call Jacksonville, FL my home. I have a degree in Interior Design and enjoyed several years in the industry. I can’t turn down a cupcake, like, ever. I love to travel and I’m always up for exploring new places. I have a passion for photographing people and love to bring out the beauty within.
We offer custom magazine-inspired, contemporary portrait photography for the everyday woman. More than just a portrait session, we work with you to bring out your unique beauty, from wardrobe selection to providing professional hair and makeup to ensure you look your best, to skillfully directing throughout your entire shoot, with no limit on laughs and high fives along the way. Celebrate your life! This is a pampering session perfect for enjoying solo or sharing with someone you love!
Portrait Couture is about celebrating beauty and empowering women through contemporary glamour photography. We come in all types, all shapes and sizes, and all are beautiful. Period. What we offer our clients is as unique as they are and it is shaped by them and tailored to them. It is luxurious, beautiful and it will touch their souls. Together we are Revealing Worth & Changing Perceptions.
Proudly serving the greater Jacksonville, Florida area and beyond!
Carrie Wilson, owner and founder of Carrie Wilson Makeup, is an unmatched talent in the makeup industry with over 20 years of experience. Her innate ability to create the desired look based on a stylist, designer, or photographer’s inspiration has taken her all over the country to train and work, and to strut her expertise doing makeup and men’s grooming for national television appearances, commercial photoshoots, and fashion shows.
Not stopping there, Carrie also spent her time thoughtfully developing and perfecting an in-home “Makeup Makeover” service that helps clients clear out and organize their beauty products, and provides advice about new products and application techniques. In December of 2016, Carrie opened a studio location where clients can make appointments for makeup consults, host mini makeup parties, peruse her own line of makeup and brushes (check out the “Carrie Wilson Makeup” line!), and more. Always working to know what will make her clients feel their best, she guarantees each one leaves satisfied, making her both well-respected in her field and endorsed by many.
To Manisha Joshi, owner and founder of Style by Manisha, the biggest question you should ask yourself is, “Why not make every day your runway?”. Inspired by her parents, Manisha began to see that style is everywhere and in everything: how we interact, what we project in our social media, how we dress, the way we set a table, even why we pick patterned socks over plain. But it’s also more than that. It’s how you own and express your personality, and how you present the brand that is…you! Style by Manisha encourages clients to explore that mentality and skillfully guides them on their way to being their best selves. Whether it be through the pop of a colorful scarf, the sparkle of a lovely necklace, or the glimmer of a great cuff bracelet, it often only takes a nudge. Manisha understands that the moment you step out your front door, you tell the world who you are without saying a single word, and she can’t wait to help you spruce up your “vocabulary”!
Bronte mongan, studio assistant & social media manager
Bronte Mongan is a Florida-native with a contradicting affinity for boots, a lover of anything served between two slices of bread, and a devoted fan of all things Bravo! As the daughter of an artist and a salesman, she embodies a unique blend of artistic flair and business acumen. Her journey has been guided by an inherent passion for the convergence of creativity and commerce. Having recently earned a Master of Arts in Luxury Brand Management from Savannah College of Art and Design, she is thrilled to channel that knowledge into assisting brand narratives through the lens of exceptional photography. Her skill set not only reflects a keen eye for visual aesthetics but also a profound understanding of the strategic elements that drive brand success. What truly sets Bronte apart is her unwavering dedication to magnifying the value and beauty inherent in others. She finds joy in showcasing the unique essence of individuals and businesses, emphasizing their worth and elevating brand storytelling to new heights.