HI! I’m Julia, your friendly neighborhood photographer!
I’m so excited that you’re here! I am PASSIONATE about capturing your special moments, and I genuinely cannot wait to connect! If you are looking for someone to keep you laughing, to keep you hyped up and to keep the tone set to FUN and FANCY FREE during your session then you’ve found your girl. I’m a wedding, senior, boudoir, maternity and family photographer based in St. Louis, MO. I’m a Nikon, Taylor Swift, and coffee loving boy Mom of 2, and wife of 1 amazing guy who doubles as my second photographer! I do travel, and am ready to adventure with you! <3
Three things that you’ll see conveyed in my art are my love for light, connection, and vibrant color (or, as any Taylor Swift fan would say, screaming color). My clients describe my work as authentic, creative, and captivating. They describe me as warm, outgoing, comfortable and attentive. I want you to walk away from our session feeling confident, beautiful, excited… and when you see your images, I want you to see them the way you feel them in your memory.
Over the years, I have become quite the gear junkie. I use the best of the best gear to make sure that I’m producing my best work each and every session. I also don’t gatekeep images! I have a VERY hard time choosing what to edit in post production because if I have taken a great photo of you or your family, I really want you to have it! I never compromise on quality, and you can see that in my portfolio.
Welcome to Jewels Photography StL, friends. Let’s make some magic!
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"Julia was amazing to work with! She worked us into her schedule on a weekend so that I could get beautiful pictures with my baby while she's still little! My husband and I typically feel awkward taking pictures, but Julia gave us a lot of direction and made us feel so comfortable. We were laughing throughout the session which I think showed up in the final photos! Julia was very patient despite our little girl being stubborn and skeptical of the camera. She kept us updated during the editing process, got us our pictures in a timely manner and went above and beyond in the number of beautiful photos she sent us! We will definitely work with Julia again in the future!"
Taylor C.
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"Julia was fantastic! She was very quick to respond & great to work with during my grad shoot. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!"
Anna J.
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"As a Venue Manager, I had a wonderful experience working with Julia & her team! She is professional, caring, & organized. This is so very important to the overall timeline/success of a wedding day. You can tell she genuinely cares about the couples on their big day & makes them feel comfortable!!"
Jessica H.
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"Julia is amazing and so much fun to work with! She made us feel comfortable the entire time and the photos turned out great! I am so happy she is expanding to Arizona. If you are in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, I highly recommend Julia for any of your photography needs."
Carlee E.
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"Can’t recommend Julia enough!! She was so much fun to work with and came up with so many creative ideas and shots. We wanted some quality pictures to look back on with our newborn and they turned out even better than we could have imagined! She was easy to book with and quick on response time. She kept us updated on what to expect next throughout the entire process. We got our pictures back very quickly - which I really appreciate!! Can’t wait to book with her again!! 🩷"
Megan C.
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"Julia is such an amazing photographer. She had a vision and she made these photos come to life. I loved the way Julia captured these moments with my man. I am so grateful to meet her and her work is truly amazing. She has an awesome personality to make your photoshoot more exciting and fun! Definitely will use her again very soon and referring her to my friends / family! 😊 Thank you, Julia, for this amazing opportunity and for your amazing work!! 😍 Her work is professional, great communicator, and turn around time for photos was top notch."
Jasmine C.
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"Love her and every single picture she takes!"
Danielle L.
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"“Julia has done my family pictures, fun Halloween themed pictures, wedding photos, baby pictures and a solo shoot with my daughter. All of the photos are great quality, her pride of her work shows. She’s creative with the environment she’s in and has great patience with my little girl when she’s bored and tired. Overall, I will continue to use her as my photographer. She’s truly an artist and skilled to capture the most precious moments of your life.”
Amy S.
True to color. Candid. Inviting.
I live to snap candid, raw moments. NOTHING beats the feeling of getting THE frame; THE moment that brings the entire session completely together. It’s my mission in every session to catch that dopamine rush so that I can excitedly show you the beauty I was able to capture. I’ll be your new bestie, and your favorite third wheel; I’m here to give you advice, guidance and support every step of the way <3
