Meet Julia
Life-long travel enthusiast
nature lover
Bay Area resident
World wide adventurer
Never without a camera
How do the words “one-way ticket” make you feel?
Excited? Nervous? 100% all in?
That’s how I felt at 23 when I decided I would answer the call to hop on a plane and explore the world. I had a deep-rooted love for travel from an early age and I always knew solo travel was in the cards for me. What I didn’t know was that after traveling for two years on one-way tickets to over 30 countries with just me and my camera is that I would turn my photography passion into a career.
countries visited
37
5 Star Reviews
from happy couples
65+
Couples
Photographed
200+
Years behind
the camera
15+
You could say I was destined to become a photographer. All the paths in my life converged to lead me here. Cameras have held my fascination since my mom gifted me a Nikon for my high school graduation. My love of animals led me to study biology which only furthered my love and appreciation for nature, and all through high school I worked in event planning.
I found I could use these diverse experiences and skill sets to travel the world….not to mention see the animals of the world. Like I said - I love animals! I may or may not even (I absolutely do) have a certification in snake handling. It’s a fun story. Remind me to tell you about it!
So, at 23 with a one-way ticket to Ecuador, I set off to travel the world alone with a huge backpack and zero plans. 30 countries, many extreme adventures, and a zillion photos later, I knew photography would be my life.
A little more background on me
Scrapbook
That time I climbed the Via Ferrata in Switzerland. Clinging to a cliff wall 2000ft above the valley floor!
My amazing partner and I exploring Big Sur.
My adorable fluffs keeping me company during all my editing!
Eating noodles out of a bag on a train with my best friend on our 6 month travels through SE Asia!
A moment on safari I’ll never forget!
Early morning exploring around San Francisco.
The honor of my life is seeing far-flung corners of the world and making it possible for you to celebrate your love in jaw-dropping locations…
I can’t imagine anything better.
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Julia in August 2021 for an adventure elopement shoot in Iceland! The photos speak for themselves. My husband and I can be kind of awkward in front of a camera, but Julia was amazing and provided guidance on how to pose and make things look more natural. She is beyond professional, friendly, and just an overall lovely person. She kept in touch leading up to the shoot and afterward to ensure an overall INCREDIBLE experience. 10000/10 recommend, all the gold stars!
— Marie & Jared
a few favs…
country you’ve been to?
Africa or Australia! It’s the perfect intersection of my passions: travel, animals, and photography. In Australia, I worked at a wildlife rehabilitation center and got to help raise a baby kangaroo!
Bay Area Locations to shoot?
City Hall
Palace of Fine Arts
The Redwoods
Top 3 elopement location wishlist?
The Dolomites
Iceland
Morocco
Hey.. I got you!
My first job was working in event planning with my mom. It’s where I learned to manage timelines, coordinate logistics, and cheerlead clients through a detailed (and sometimes stressful) planning process.
I also realized I happen to have a knack for it. I’ve photographed hundreds of couples, which means I’ve set hundreds of timelines, researched travel across the globe, and have a backup plan for every kind of celebration.
I also learned a lot about planning an event that is tailored to the people being celebrated.
From grand traditional weddings to two-person mountain-top elopements, I’m here to capture your day, exactly as you imagine it.
FAQs
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Your photos will be delivered to you within 6 weeks of your wedding/elopement and 3 weeks for couples photoshoots. Photos are delivered in a beautiful and easy to use online gallery. You will be able to download, order prints, or easily share your gallery all from the site. I also always send a sneak peek for elopements and weddings within the first couple days so you have something to share your big news immediately!
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ABSOLUTELY! Your pets are your family! I am 100% obsessed with animals and they are always welcome (when the location allows)!
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Yes! Absolutely. I don’t have you choose the number of hours you want for your big day until we get closer to the date. You have so much planning to do between when you book me and your big day that I like to leave that part open until we figure out your whole plan!
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Your photos will be delivered in a secure, user-friendly online gallery. You will easily be able to download images, order prints, or even share the gallery with friends and family!
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I generally say at least 50 photos per hour of shooting.
Buuuuut, I'm not one to hold back, so I guarantee, you're getting ALL the good ones!
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Absolutely!
I'm personally very uncomfortable in front of a camera - and I'm a photographer! So I understand the struggle. I don’t expect you to be a model and know how to pose. I won’t make you do anything you don’t want to do and I will make you feel comfortable and make you look amazing!
