Hey friend, I'm Julia
I’m here to document the moments you’ll never want to forget — the in-between, the unplanned, the deeply felt. I take the time to get to know you before we ever pick up a camera, so when the day comes, it feels easy like being with a friend. My hope is that you can be fully present, forget the camera is even there and walk away with images that feel effortless and honest.
More than anything, I want to capture your love exactly as it looks and feels — so your memories can live on for years to come. I hope your eyes see the meaning behind my work and your heart feels the value within the photographs.
I stand for good service and professionalism, but also always promise to be myself. My business is 100% insured & I am committed to help you get the permits we need to ensure our shoot location is legal.
If my work resonates with you, I’d love to connect, hear your story and create something meaningful together.
A full-time destination wedding, elopement and couples photographer
-Julia
thrifting + cooking healthy recipes
favorite past time
I moved to Hawaii in 2015
how long have you been in hawaii?
I lived in New Zealand for 6 months
fun fact
intentional friendships
something that makes Me happy?
travel & exploring
Something I love?
my faith & my family
Something that lights my soul up
get to know me
The quiet, in-between moments, the anticipation you can’t quite put into words and the beauty in what’s real and unplanned. There’s an honesty to life as it unfolds and I fell in love with the ability to capture it in a way that lets you return to those moments exactly as they were.
My journey with photography began in high school, where I took my first photography class and discovered a passion for storytelling through a lens. At 16, I was asked to photograph a small backyard wedding for family friends. I remember feeling surprised they trusted me with something so meaningful — but saying yes changed everything. That moment showed me the kind of stories I wanted to tell and the people I wanted to tell them for.
I grew up in North Carolina, but in 2015, I made the move to Hawaiʻi. What started as a family trip a few years earlier turned into something much deeper — from the moment I arrived, it felt like home. Since then, my family has joined me here and I met my husband, which has made the journey even more meaningful.
Living this life — documenting love in a place that inspires me daily — is something I don’t take lightly. More than anything, I want this experience to feel personal. My hope is that you walk away not only with photographs you’ll cherish for generations, but with memories of a meaningful, effortless experience — and maybe even a new friend. I would be honored to tell your story.
I was drawn to photography because of the way it preserves
feeling
When I'm not at work, I’m savoring this season of life with my wonderful husband! I always prayed for a love story of my own and after witnessing and capturing hundreds of heartfelt relationships, I feel profoundly grateful to live that story myself.
We met while I was traveling for a shoot! I often wonder if our paths would have ever crossed otherwise. The timing was nothing short of perfect. He has stood beside me through life’s highest highs and deepest valleys, a constant source of strength & love.
I hold your memories with the same reverence I hold my own. Every story I document is approached with intention & care. My hope is that you will cherish your photos for a lifetime.
My very own
Love Story
I cannot wait to hear your story!
