Hi, I’m Julia. Here’s How I Approach Photography.

If you’re here, you’re probably not looking to be transformed into something you’re not for your photos… You’re probably fed up with socially constructed beauty standards and the idea that people must perform and mold themselves to be worthy of being in front of the camera… If you’re here, you’re probably looking for photos that feel like you.

If that’s the case, then I have good news!

Portrait of me by Steph at Tiny House Photo!

I’m Julia, a Vermont-based photographer working with couples, families, and people who want their photos to feel grounded, honest, and emotionally real. I photograph elopements, intimate weddings, and sessions for folks who care more about connection than performance.

Most of my clients tell me some version of the same thing:
“I’m awkward in photos,” or “I don’t know what to do,” or “I want this to feel real, not forced.”

That makes sense. Being photographed can feel vulnerable, especially if you’ve never felt fully seen in photos before.

I don’t expect you to perform for the camera

You don’t need to know how to pose. You don’t need to smile on command. You don’t need to pretend to be anything other than yourself. My job is not to make you look a certain way. My job is to create enough ease that you can actually be present with the people you love. Everything I suggest during a session is optional. You never have to look at the camera. You never have to do anything that feels uncomfortable or unnatural. If I’m taking a photo, it’s because something real is happening.

How my background shapes my work

I’m queer, neurodivergent, fat, and deeply aware of how power, beauty standards, and expectations show up in our individual experiences AND the practice of photography. That awareness shapes how I work. I care about consent, emotional safety, and making sure people feel respected in their bodies and identities. I’m especially thoughtful when photographing kids, families, queer couples, and anyone who has felt overlooked or misrepresented by traditional photography.

Photography is personal. It’s also political. Who gets to be seen, and how, matters.

What working with me actually feels like

Sessions with me are calm, conversational, and flexible. I’ll guide you, but I won’t rush you or force moments. Your couples session will feel more like a date than a photoshoot. Elopement days are often slow, intentional days centered on your relationship. Family sessions make space for real dynamics, not forced smiles and forcing energetic kiddos into stillness.

Awkward moments are normal. Quiet moments are welcome. Emotion is not something we rush past.

If you’re still curious, I’d love for you to check out my google reviews!

Why I do this work

I don’t have time to really write down all of the motivations behind my work. I imagine if you’ve read this far and explored my website at all, you’ll have a bit of an idea where I’m coming from.

Before I end this, I will say this: I believe people deserve photos that reflect who they are and how they love. Not just on big days, but in the middle of ordinary, meaningful life. If you’re drawn to photos that feel grounded, relational, and honest, you’re probably in the right place. From here, you can explore my work, read more about my process, or reach out when it feels right.