Coming back to film has felt like reconnecting with the version of me who was learning by doing, messing things up, and getting excited when something actually worked. That’s still how I photograph people now. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be there.

Ollivander and Malakai celebrated their winter wedding at Mountain Top Resort in Chittenden, Vermont with an intimate ceremony overlooking the snowy mountains, a ring bearer dog named Zelda, and a celebration focused on genuine moments with the people closest to them.

Zoe and Sydney’s engagement session at Cherry Springs State Park didn’t follow the original plan, but it turned into something even better. Their session became a relaxed, nature-filled experience that shows how meaningful engagement photos can be even without perfect conditions :)

Last August I photographed my parents in the backyard where I grew up, surrounded by tomatoes and the last flowers of summer. A few months later we stepped outside again during a blizzard that covered everything in snow. Photographing them in the same place across two seasons became a quiet way to document family, memory, and the spaces that hold so much of our lives.

This Northeast Kingdom wedding felt joyous, intentional, and bursting at the seams with love. It was the kind of day where nothing is overproduced and everything just happened when it happened. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to follow a specific formula for your wedding to matter and that you can do it surrounded and helped by a village of loving, caring friends.

Planning a waterfall elopement comes with its own kind of magic. This guide shares what to consider when planning a waterfall elopement, from choosing a scenic location and preparing for changing weather to navigating terrain, timing light, and creating an intimate outdoor ceremony surrounded by nature.

M & P’s winter engagement photos at the Von Trapp Resort in Stowe, Vermont were filled with snowy landscapes, mountain views, and cozy moments together. This Vermont winter engagement session highlights why Stowe is such a beautiful place for engagement photos, especially when fresh snow and soft winter light transform the mountains into a quiet, romantic backdrop.

Choosing what to wear for your photo session can feel overwhelming, but thoughtful outfit planning makes a huge difference in how your photos look and feel. This guide shares practical tips for planning outfits for engagement sessions, couples sessions, and family photos, including color palettes, textures, and how to choose clothing that feels comfortable, natural, and true to you.

Hi, I’m Julia, the photographer behind Julia Ellie Photo. I photograph weddings, elopements, couples, families, and equestrians throughout Vermont and New England and beyond. I focus on connection, comfort, and real moments between real humans. My work is grounded in documentary storytelling, finding alignment and comfort, and creating a space where people feel safe, relaxed, and genuinely themselves in front of the camera.