Fairytale Wedding Photography

I think that’s testament to how great Julia was on the day. Not only were her photography skill brilliant and exactly what we were looking for, but her ability to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera, efficiency, charm and charisma made her the perfect photographer. Julia blended into the wedding as if she was a part of the wedding party. Julia has created the most beautiful wedding album for us. A photo can tell a thousand words, and thanks to Julia, ours certainly do.

My husband Alon and I, knew from the moment we met Julia that she would be the perfect photographer for our wedding. We met Julia at the Knebworth wedding fair and it was quickly clear she was not only an incredibly talented photographer, but an exceptionally kind, friendly and wonderful person. After only a few minutes I felt very relaxed around her, enjoying her company and feeling like I was with a close friend. I was very surprised to find myself sharing my personal story, hopes and worries for our wedding with Julia. My Mum was diagnosed with dementia at a young age, it is now very progressed and in the late stages. I had to accept early on that she wouldn’t be with me the way I would have wanted for the rest of my life, for the small and big moments. Like many things with dementia, accepting that mum wouldn’t be there in person for our wedding was a hard loss but something I just had to accept and adapt to. My dream was for mum to be included, but with dementia it is hard to predict what type of day she would be having, whether she would even recognise me or if worst of all she may be upset by seeing me, but I really wanted to share some of our wedding day with mum and include her as much as possible. Julia teared up listening to our story and was very understanding, supportive and enthusiastic about our ideas on how to include Mum. She had a truly ‘can do attitude’ and amongst other things, offered to come early to help mum and I spend time together the morning of the wedding and take a few pictures for us. She understood that we wouldn’t know until we arrived whether we would even be able to see mum or if she was having a good day how long this may last, but Julia was keen to give it a go anyway and willing to be very flexible. It was clear she genuinely wanted us to have our dream day and without doubt she went above and beyond to make that happen. Julia met me the morning of the wedding at my parents house, the plan was to bring a few wedding pieces to share with mum. It can be scary when you have dementia meeting new people so initially Julia stayed in the background taking candid photographs as mum and I spent time together. I showed mum the canopy she and I had sewn together and that we would be standing under this for the wedding ceremony. Mum quickly warmed to Julia and was comfortable having her there as well as being photographed. Mum wore her engagement ring for the first time in years and we held hands together. Julia took beautiful photographs of us each wearing our own engagement rings and holding hands together. Finally I brought out the wedding veil, lent to me by my aunt who had worn this 24 years earlier when she married my uncle, mum’s brother. Mum’s eyes lit up and there was undoubtedly a recognition there, which made everyone present cry happy tears. Mum then surprised everyone further by posing for a few photographs, looking directly at the camera, again something she hasn’t done for a very long time. My mum has always been the heart and soul of every party and I was determined that we would honour her by having a happy wedding full of joy. For me, that morning with mum was more than I could have dreamed of and the most precious gift I could have been given. Julia’s tact, talent and compassion made this possible. I can’t emphasise enough how important it is to get on with your wedding photographer. I spent more time with Julia on our wedding day than anyone else. She was pretty much by my side from 9am to midnight. Honestly, she felt more like an auntie / maid of honour than anything. She kept me relaxed and laughing all day, shared advice as I was having my hair and make up done and helped make sure everything was running perfectly. Our wedding was a multi-cultural ceremony celebrating Jewish and Iranian heritage. There was a lot going on, with a parade of family members dancing down the aisle, multiple wedding bands including musicians playing darbuka drums and a very personalised ceremony. It is common at Jewish weddings to have several photographers to capture the multiple elements and in the run up to the wedding more than a few people questioned our choice to have just 1 photographer on their own. They couldn’t have been more mistaken! Whilst other photographers may have needed a team of people to be able to photograph the multiple aspects of a fast paced wedding, Julia did not miss a beat. She captured every single moment, she was very diligent ahead of the day proactively meeting with us several times in the run up; making sure we explained the order of the day, where she should be, the style of photographs we wanted and who should be in the photographs. Julia wasn’t afraid to jump straight in, she was creative in her approach and the photos capture the entire day perfectly. She even managed to grab us to get a shot in the rain under a double rainbow. Julia is exceptional and I can’t recommend her enough. I feel very honoured that Julia was our photographer and will be forever grateful to her for making our wedding dreams come true.

We are Beyond Happy with our experience having Julia as our Wedding Photographer! She made it so special for us and Captured everything and more we could have wished for from start to finish! Our Wedding Album is one we will cherish forever especially having lost our Nan shortly after our Wedding we have the most Precious Photos together thanks to Julia!

Julia is quite honestly the best of the best. She was more like a friend than a photographer, which made the experience even better. Communication was amazing from the booking to the big day. We couldn’t have chosen a better photographer to capture not only our wedding but the best day of our lives and other special family moments since then.

‘Where do I start, I really don’t think the day would have ran as smoothly without Julia! She was just amazing and knew exactly what photos she wanted to capture and where we should all go. Julia, helped organise the day not just with photos but helped with my dress and bouquet, she is a professional and so experienced, she knew the venue too. Julia is so lovely and just made me feel calm throughout the day. We absolutely love our photos and all the amazing memories of the day and we can’t stop

WE ARE SO GRATEFUL. We were looking for a photographer who could capture us as ourselves, laughing, smiling and even crying! You brought such an air of expertise with you, constantly making us laugh and putting us at ease throughout our wedding day. You were everything and more than we could ever have hope to find in our wedding photographer we are so very grateful to have found you. Thank you for going above and beyond our wedding photographs are truly stunning… Erin + Jordan

“Everyone at the wedding said that Jules fitted in fantastically and felt like one of the guests – which is just what we wanted. She blended in perfectly (perhaps too much, as there were times when we heard her camera click and had no idea where she was, as she was in stealthy positions to get the ideal shot). The photos themselves are beautiful – just what we wanted. A mix of different styles – from highly formal to relaxed – which cover our entire wedding. And the photo album is truly magnificent! Jules has edited our photos together to tell our story. We will cherish the memories that she captured so well for the rest of our lives. The quality of the print and binding is superb! Jules helped us through at every stage and worked with us to ensure that the end result was exactly what we wanted. We would highly recommend Julia – she is a genuine pro! Thank-you again, Jules!”

“We met Julia at the Hatfield House wedding fair. as it was a great opportunity to see the venue again. We were both instantly drawn to Julia’s photography! Choosing our photographer was quite the challenge, because there are so many options available. The decision on who was going to photograph our wedding was one we researched and didn’t make quickly, When we met Julia we were draw not only to her beautiful photography but also Julia’s personality. She has such a warm and infectious personality and someone that we would be more than happy to spend our whole day with. Julia has captured such beautiful memories for us, ones that will last a life time and beyond. We have so many amazing pictures, choosing which to put on display has become our toughest decision yet!

We met Julia at a wedding fair at Hatfield House. From the moment we met her she put us at ease with her friendly, relaxed yet professional manner. We have had so many comments from our guest saying how she ensured everything ran smoothly and how lovely she was. Julia blended in seamlessly resulting in beautiful, natural photos. She picked up on our personalities and ensured the photos reflected this. The day just goes by so quickly and it was the little things that Julia did to help us enjoy every aspect of the day that stood out. Good advise of things we hadn't even thought of, taking pictures throughout the day bit by bit which ensured we were able to spend time with our guests and taking us away for time together so we could reflect of the day - simple things which really made a difference. We will treasure the images and Thank you Julia, we couldn't have wished for a better photographer. The only trouble is they are all so good we could't possibly select a favourite.

“Julia is an excellent photographer – not only incredibly good at what she does but also an exceptional lady – she has captured the essence of our big day perfectly. All the little details, range of emotions and all the unforgettable moments that made our day so special for my husband and I – Julia doesn't just take photos, she creates a story… It's not only Julia's talent and professionalism, which stands out undisputedly but her enthusiasm, warm and friendly character, patience and ability to capture the atmosphere of the occasion – all this is what makes her a winner for us. From the moment we first met Jules, she put us both at ease and on our wedding day it was like having a friend there with us and as if we knew each other for years – the result was one relaxed and happy couple and photos that beautifully captured who we are, our families and a most perfect day we could have ever imagined… Julia is simply amazing – she ‘got' us, she is fun, generous with her time and energy and genuinely loves what she does! She has captured so many wonderful moments - even those that we missed! We can honestly say working with Jules is an absolute pleasure – looking at our photos we get to re-live our wedding, the fun and the love of our families and friends celebrating - memories we will cherish forever!”