California-Based Wedding & Elopement Photographer

Capturing your love filled moments in the Bay Area & Beyond

Images for the adventurers at heart

did your heart just skip a beat when you saw the word adventure?

Me too…you’re in the right place. In fact, I believe life is one big adventure and it shouldn’t be wasted sweating the small stuff - especially during life’s most special moments.

These special moments should be a stress-free reflection of you. Every minute of your wedding day should be spent doing what you love - things that bring a smile to your face and peace to your heart.

From your initial inquiry to your gallery delivery, I will help you create light, love-filled moments you can cherish for a lifetime

welcome!!

Hey, I’m Julia!

Animal lover, world traveler, and photography obsessed. Photography is not just a job for me. It is truly my favorite thing to do.

For years, I traveled around the world solo with only my backpack and my camera. My curiosity took me to every corner of the world, capturing images of the most remote locations and my love for photography grew with every snap of the shutter.

These days, my favorite images to capture are the ones of YOU!

by the numbers

37

countries visited

70+

5 Star Reviews
from happy couples

300+

Couples
Photographed

15+

Years behind
the camera

Your Wedding Day is Not a Photoshoot

Your wedding day is more than just a photoshoot—it’s a reflection of your love, filled with meaningful moments that truly matter. You deserve a celebration that feels effortless, intimate, and filled with pure joy.

Whether you choose an adventure elopement or a small, heartfelt wedding, your day should be a true expression of your love story—one where every moment is felt, cherished, and lived fully. It’s about being present with the one who means the most, embracing the emotions, and experiencing one of life’s most beautiful milestones in a way that feels authentic to you.

The little moments—gentle glances, laughter, and quiet, stolen kisses—come together to create the story of your love, a story that will be passed down for generations. I’m here not just to photograph your journey but to walk alongside you, helping you create a wedding experience that is stress-free, intentional, and deeply meaningful. Because these are the moments that deserve to be remembered forever.

Reach out and let’s create your dream day together.

“My fiancé and I had our engagement photos done by Julia and absolutely loved her! The photos came out amazing and truly captured our love! She is very good at getting the genuine authentic photos not just posed and we thoroughly enjoyed that!”

Meagan & Joshua

“Julia is truly a master at her craft. There is zero chance you could ever regret asking her to be a part of any photography you need.”

Leela, Jake, & Kalea

I don’t know if you’ve heard but…tradition is out.

Convention has been traded for whatever floats your boat and makes your heart flutter.

You can do whatever you want.
You can get married however you want.

Ways to celebrate and capture your big day:

Have a fairytale wedding
Enjoy an intimate gathering
Travel to your DREAM destination
Elope at San Francisco City Hall

Have a fairytale wedding

Enjoy an intimate gathering

Travel to your DREAM destination

Elope at San Francisco City Hall

What does your perfect day look like? I’m here to help you plan the day of your dreams - with your dream person. From the inquiry to vows to gallery delivery, I’m here to help every step of the way.

Let’s Create
Your Dream Day Together.

Stress-Free Elopements with Expert Travel Planning

I believe your elopement should be an unforgettable adventure—without the stress of planning every last detail. That’s why I’ve partnered with an expert travel agent who specializes in destination elopements!

Whether you’re dreaming of saying “I do” on a mountaintop in New Zealand, a secluded beach in Greece, or under the Northern Lights in Norway, she can help bring your vision to life. Not only will she provide incredible destination ideas for your special day, but she’ll also help plan your entire trip, ensuring a seamless and magical experience.

From booking your travel and accommodations to coordinating the logistics for your guests, she takes care of it all—so you can focus on celebrating your love. Let us handle the details while you embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

Ready to start planning your dream elopement? Let’s make it happen together!

Big Sur Elopement
Mendocino Elopement

Say ‘I Do’ Without the To-Do—Expert Travel Planning for Your Elopement.

Looking for more info?

When you book with me my top goal is to make you feel as comfortable as possible every step of the way.

I get to know each and every one of my clients so I can create the right experience FOR YOU. Every couple is unique and wants something different from their special day or photo shoot and I truly take this to heart. When you book with me, you are booking someone who will be on your side, take the stress out of planning, and turn your big day into something incredible, giving you that time back to focus on all the fun parts of your elopement!

How it works

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Reach out!

Whether or not you fully know when or where you want your shoot to be doesn't matter!

Let's get chatting and I can help you with everything along the way.

If you already have thoughts or plans, go ahead and share those in your message. The more details the better!

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planning

I have planned and organized many elopements, weddings, and photoshoots.

I don't expect you to be an expert, and I can help you every step of the way! Packing lists, permits, travel details, location scouting, and anything and everything in between.

I have even partnered with an incredible travel agency that can help you plan EVERYTHING!

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Your Big Day

The day is here!

I’ll capture every special moment, look of love, the stunning beauty of your venue or location, and of course you and the love of your life.

Don't feel comfortable in front of a camera?

ME EITHER! I direct my couples in a way that loosens everyone up and captures real emotions and moments rather than poses!

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delivery

For all weddings and elopements - you’ll receive a sneak peek within 48 hours so you can share your big news as soon as you’d like. As well as an album of polaroid photos you get to take home the day of your big day!

Your remaining photos will be delivered to you within 6 weeks of your shoot in a beautiful and easy-to-use online gallery.

Tip: When you receive your full gallery, open a bottle of bubbly and have a date night with your new partner and relive your day together!

The possibilities are endless.

And I’m here to help.

I’ve photographed hundreds of couples and no two celebrations are identical. I can help you imagine your elopement, the location, organize your ideas, prioritize what matters to you most, and even help with all the booking and permits!

Sounds like what you’ve been looking for? Reach out and let’s chat about your special day!

Take Home photos ON Your Big Day!

I know it can be incredibly difficult to wait for your photos! You just had the best day of your life and you want to see your photos IMMEDIATELY!

As part of my elopement and wedding photography packages, I include a special touch to make your day even more memorable: Polaroid photos taken throughout your celebration.

These instant prints capture candid moments and raw emotions in real-time, offering you a unique, tangible keepsake. You’ll get to take these Polaroids home with you the same day, creating immediate, beautiful memories that you can hold onto forever. It's the perfect way to relive your day in a personal, nostalgic way!

ready to

Explore?

As seen in

Travel Schedule

Are any of these locations on your wishlist? If you book a shoot in one of these locations when I'm already there, that means a discount on travel fees! Reach out to coordinate details!

2025

January: Tahoe, CA and Nassau, Bahamas

February: Iceland

March: Texas and New Orleans

April: Mendocino, CA

May: Los Angeles, CA and Joshua Tree National Park

June: Portugal and Spain

July: Yosemite National Park and Big Sur, CA

August: Santa Barbara, CA

September: Italy and Greece

October: Los Angeles, CA and Death Valley National Park

Adventure awaits.
Let’s make & capture your memories.

  • “Julia is hands down the best photographer ever! Loved working with her for our engagement shoot. She made the process extremely easy for us right from the first interaction especially since it was our first time doing a photoshoot. We chose to get photos taken at Big Sur, CA. She took the time to talk to us beforehand, understand our vibe and also provided input on outfits for the day. Julia was super familiar with all the scenic spots and guided us quickly but also never feeling rushed to capture beautiful moments of not just us and the gorgeous scenery but also of our beloved pup. Our shoot started off as one of the foggiest days at Big Sur but she was able to pivot our plan as needed and get the most beautiful, romantic photos ever. 100% recommend her!!”

    -Praj and Anurag

  • "When we were looking for a photographer to capture our love it was important for us to have someone who saw us as two brides. Julia made us feel so comfortable, and beautiful! She is incredibly talented behind the camera! She took all our dreams and made them a reality with a click of a button. Every photo is absolutely breathtaking!"

    -Pricilla and Giselle

  • "My now husband and I are not very comfortable in front of the camera, but Julia knew just how to lead us through the process and capture some beautiful shots. She knew all the right spots in SF City Hall, moved us around the building as the day light shifted, and we could not have asked for better photos. We went home with some polaroids she took that only made us more excited to see the rest of the pictures. Julia was wonderful to work with and took the stress of taking photos out of our wedding day. She was patient and a pleasure through our whole session and we could not recommend her enough. Thank you Julia!"

    -Vanessa and John

  • "Julia was the absolute best. We loved working with her and the photos came out amazing! From the moment we emailed her she was so helpful and easy to talk to. She walked us through everything carefully and answered all of our questions. She helped with ideas of where to shoot for our pictures and the timeline for everything involved, and things could not have ran smoother! It was super cold on the big day and she was soo patient and accommodating for our large bridal party. I was blown away with the final product, the pictures are amazing!"

    -Alena and Travis

  • “Julia captured our wedding (and engagement!) flawlessly. The photos were amazing - a great mix of candid and posed shots, plus some awesome drone shots with our venue. She was so sweet to work with - calm, collected, eye for detail, and fun!! Her style not only put us at ease but also made our guests incredibly comfortable. Thank you Julia for all of your hard work.”

    -Aya and Richie

  • "Julia is phenomenal! She did our engagement photos and just shot our wedding this weekend. Having the engagement shoot with her was great practice for the wedding day, she was able to direct us with poses so we felt more natural. We wanted more of a city style for the engagement shoot since our wedding would be more coastal, and she delivered! Before the wedding, she even helped me with a time line for the day which was so helpful! The night of the wedding she even printed us out a mini polaroid book before she left, which I loved getting to look at the next morning. I just got some sneak peak pictures of the wedding and I’m in awe, they’re amazing!

    -Michelle and Devyn

  • "Julia took the best engagement pictures we could have asked for. She thoughtfully unpacked my goals for the proposal and offered a number of helpful suggestions that made the event even more special. She was on-time, discrete and skillfully guided us through a mini photoshoot right after the proposal, creating a dozen very special, unplanned pictures that we have framed and treasure to this day. Strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer for engagements/weddings!"

    -Colton and Whitney

  • "Julia was an absolute delight!! She was our elopement photographer out in Utah and oh what a day we had shooting together. She had not only picked the locations for us but also had checked them out before we even got there. Julia is a patient photographer. We had some hiccups and she just rolled with it. Spending a day with out in the park could be a lot but her pleasant personality and great love for her work put us at ease right away. Her deep love for outdoors is quite apparent in her work but we got to see it first hand. Actually it was quite inspiring !! Thanks for the best memories of 2023!"

    -Rutwij and Pooja

  • "Julia was was a 100/10!! She was so friendly, professional and made our surprise engagement shoot magical! She had us laughing the entire time and made us look and feel like professional Derek Zoolanders! The photos are AMAZING and she got them to us a day later! If you are in need of a photographer for ANY occasion stop your speech and beg her to be there for your special moment!"

    -Marta and Joey

  • "Julia is the most amazing engagement/wedding photographer you could wish for! She keeps you comfortable and laughing throughout the experience, which allows for natural poses, and her artistic style is stunning and unique. My partner and I had such sweet moments during the engagement session, and I’m so happy those were captured in her photos. She’s also incredibly quick to communicate and is fully transparent about her packages. We’re so grateful we found her!"

    -Maria and Nick