(she / her)
I'm a hopeful romantic with a thing for ghost stories, nature, rooftop wine bars and the absolute magic of extraordinary, ordinary moments.
Here to capture your story with all of the heart and none of the awkwardness you normally expect when someone points a camera at you.
We’ll explore beautiful places, laugh, swap stories, and I’ll always tell you what to do with your hands.
So that you walk away with photos that feel like you – and most importantly, some of your favourite memories too.
Hello,
I'm julia.
and the wildly in love
Here for the wild at heart
Ones I could carry over creeks and into trees, on the back of a horse or to do cartwheels with my friends.
I didn’t take photos thinking I might make it a career. I didn’t even know that was possible.
I did it to make magic moments last longer.
To tell the story of the people and places I loved.
And in high school, when my best friend died, the first thing we did was print every photo of her.
I've never lost sight of the profound power in those little postcards of us.
That’s the energy I bring to my work now – joy in the stories unfolding around me, presence in these moments that might never come again, and a deep reverence for the legacy we leave behind.
I started professionally in 2020, when a failed road trip around the country landed me on the Coffs Coast, full of love and ready for adventure. It's been one beautiful ride.
I grew up with cameras in my hands. But they weren’t the fancy kind — they were the disposable ones you could get at the supermarket.
MY story
When it comes to having your photo taken, there's nothing worse than stewing in awkward silences or feeling like you don’t know what you’re doing.
That’s why I’m not a fly-on-the-wall photographer. Instead, I create opportunities for you to genuinely relax and connect through gentle guidance, good conversation, movement-based prompts and constant feedback.
You won't just be looking at the camera and smiling (unless that's what you want). Instead, we'll go for a walk and make space for you to sink into those gorgeous, loved-up vibes without feeling fake.
Most of all, I want you to have fun. This might be my job, but it’s your moment. And I’m going to do everything I can to help you stay present in it.
Intentional storytelling that feels natural and looks amazing.
my approach
So I want to make it clear – I am a LGBTIQA+ friendly photographer who welcomes all bodies, all religions and all love stories.
I will give as much joy and energy to a 200-person wedding in a church as I will to a non-legal ceremony on a riverbank.
I will not work at venues that don’t accept trans or same-sex couples.
The only weddings I’m not interested in shooting are the ones where more importance is placed on table settings than on your connection with your future spouse.
The last thing I want is for you to be planning something joyous like your wedding or family photoshoot and have to wonder if you’ll be in a safe or welcoming space.
my values
my loves
So you can decide if I’m who you want third wheeling on your wedding day or chatting up your Nan during a family session.
I live in an off-grid tiny house with my videographer husband (we just got married!) and two dogs.
And sometimes I love the minimalism of it and sometimes I want a walk-in wardrobe and a bedroom door.
I feel like my best self when I have sun on my skin and dirt under my feet (or ocean all around me).
I like to skip the small talk and get straight to the juicy stuff.
Like the urban legends about panthers in the Coffs Harbour banana plantations or the time I saw a dragon.
I say I’m going to read intellectual novels but always end up back at faerie smut.
I like mountain climbing, scuba diving and exploring as much as I like curling up with a good book and a cup of strong tea.
I live for long summer nights, a good glass of chardy, and a new adventure on the horizon.
If we are going to spend time together, you should know me – as a human, not just a photographer.
"Seeing our photographs for the first time left our hearts racing. We cannot thank you enough Julia, you have captured moments we will look back on for the rest of our lives."
Nichola & Dan
“You are done. Julia I have only looked at a few and I’m crying. I cannot believe this. They make me so emotional. Thank you thank you thank you.”
Carly & Josh
“Looking at these images, I get really emotional. My pregnancy was incredibly challenging, but when I see Luke and I in this environment, there is an essence of calm, stillness and pure joy. I cannot thank you enough for creating a safe space for us to be vulnerable and photographed as we embarked on our journey into parenthood.”
chloe & luke
“Wow!!! Thank you so much, the photos are beautiful. They are even more magical than we could have imagined, we will treasure them forever."
Josie & Jake
photos are not just records keepers - they are your favourite memories, time travelling machines, talismans of love, legacies of joy, and an everlasting gift through life's inevitable changes.
Your story is full of magic. Let's tell it with joy, authenticity and feeling.
