I'm an adventurous Oregon elopement + wedding photographer based out of Portland, Oregon and I am dying to meet you! My Portland, Oregon elopement and wedding photography style is true to color, moody and earthy. My goal is to deliver exactly how the human eye sees it, with a hint of mood and emotion.
I am a passionate Portland, Oregon photographer with a deep commitment to celebrating the authenticity and beauty of life's unscripted moments. My speciality is candid photography, and my mission is to capture the genuine, heartfelt interactions that make your story uniquely yours.
In a world full of posed perfection, I believe there’s unparalleled beauty in real, unguarded moments. Whether it’s the spontaneous laughter at an Oregon wedding reception, the tender embrace between partners, or the quiet contemplation of a milestone, I aim to immortalize these fleeting instances with a sensitivity that honors their true essence.
What sets my approach apart as a Portland, Oregon photographer is the focus on you and your story. From our initial consultation to the final delivery of your images, I’m dedicated to creating a comfortable, relaxed environment where you can simply be yourself and enjoy the moments you are in. My goal is to ensure that you feel valued, heard, and understood throughout our time together. I take the time to get to know you, so I can tailor my approach to best capture the moments that matter most to you.
Every session is a collaborative journey, and I’m here to guide you with a gentle hand, allowing the natural magic of the moment to shine through. My work is not just about taking pictures; it’s about preserving memories that will be cherished for years to come.
"Whew where do I begin?! Julia is seriously one of the greatest humans I've had the honor to work with to start and it reflects in her work 100%. She makes everyone feel so comfortable, and she makes posing so fun and easy, even for my now husband who gets so shy behind the camera.
She is seriously so amazing. I still can't stop looking at my photos. I will recommend her forever, seriously do yourself a favor and have her take care of your photos, you will not regret it." - H + J
I'm here to make sure your day flows, by custom creating everyone's timeline to match their needs. I'm here to make sure your dress is fluffed, your hair is laying perfectly around your face, and that your train is bustled when needed. I'm here to dance with you during the night and hype you up during your bridal photos!
"A DREAM WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER! Julia was able to direct everyone for photos at our intimate wedding without being aggressive or overpowering. She has a fun and loving prompts to get the sweetest candid photos without feeling awkward. My husband and I hadn't ever felt comfortable in front of a camera, but it was so good to get that feeling on our wedding day. We love our timeless, romantic photos and cannot wait to come to her for more projects in the future!"
- M + B
"I came across Julia in a Facebook group and as soon as I saw her work I was in absolute awe. I knew that I had to have her capture our big day. Julia is so helpful and really listens to what you want, plus has great advice! My husband and I cancelled our big wedding to elope and we had no idea what we would need or what to do and she helped us every step of the way. Our engagement photos and our elopement photos came out exactly how we wanted and can't stop talking about how good they are! I'm someone who is very awkward in front of the camera but she has you doing prompts that take away the nerves and just end up having a very fun time with lots of laughter. I highly recommend working with Julia and will be using her again in the future when we want more photos done."
- O + G
"Your entire wedding is about chances: You take a chance on the caterer, the hair/makeup, hell-- even the weather, but Julia of Mountain Meandering, is one sure thing that you can count on.
When I was planning my wedding she was the only sure thing other than that I was marrying my best friend.
Her passion is evident in the amount of work she puts in to make it as special as possible. She helped plan, checked in, understood the struggles, was creative in her problem solving, and danced with us in our joy all while maintaining a professional and friendly disposition.
My heart is so happy that our love is evident in the candid pictures, and that our memories include her smiling face.
I literally can not wait to hire her again for more than just wedding photography.
Do not take a chance on your photos. Choose Julia of Mountain Meandering and give yourself the relief of knowing you're in the best hands."
- M + K
"Ohhhh my, where do I even begin?! I can say so many great things about Julia. Working with her was such a great experience. From our first interaction I knew she was the right photographer for our special day. She is such a sweet person and made the whole experience a breeze. During our engagement shoot she interacted with us and made it such a fun experience. After we received our engagement photos I was even more excited for our wedding day. Even my husband was excited to take photos at our wedding! We love how our wedding photos turned out. There are so many good photos, I can't even pick a favorite! I love looking back at our photos to remember our special day. Julia captured everything so well, it's like you're in the moment again. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, Julia is your girl! She has such a bubbly personality and makes you feel comfortable. Hiring Julia for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! Now my husband and I are just trying to find an excuse to work with her again in the future! Julia, thank you so much for your genuine personality and amazing work!!!"
- M + J
"My husband and I decided to have a very small and intimate elopement at our house but I told him from the very beginning that the only thing I wanted was an actual wedding photographer. Julia delivered in every single way.
We left our engagement session feeling so happy and confident in our choice and our photos were AMAZING! Seriously, everybody who saw the photos complimented them and said how great of a job she did.
Julia was so helpful along the entire journey: we had to move the time of the wedding and she was very accommodating, she gave me wedding dress tips after I still hadn't found one a month before the wedding, and she answered every question I had.
My husband and I are the types of people who hate taking photos, and in turn, looking at photos of ourselves, but when I got our engagement and wedding photos back, I could not stop staring at them. I really don't think anyone else could have captured what we wanted and we are so incredibly happy with our choice. Julia is truly the friendliest person and she is the only photographer I'll ever hire. 11/10 recommend!!"
- C + N
"I had the pleasure of working with Julia on engagement, boudoir, and wedding day sessions, and every time was a dream! She always made me feel heard, comfortable, and so excited! I'm not a photogenic or photo-minded person, so I had been nervous going into professional photo territory. But with Julia, I never had to overthink about a pose or worry about what my hands were doing. She guided me through everything in a very friendly and approachable way.
Whenever I had an "oh maybe we should do this" thought throughout the wedding planning process, she either already had it in her mind or was down to make whatever I wanted work. She is an expert at what she does, and I always felt like I was in the most capable hands.
Working with vendors like Julia allow you, during a very stressful planning period, to trust the process and relax. I cannot recommend her enough!"
- A + B
I strive to help deliver the vision you seek in your elopement photo gallery of cherished memories you will hold onto for a lifetime, while sharing the beauty of our surrounding world in my journey. I want you to feel confident and beautiful in your photos.
I'm willing to travel wherever you need me!!! Take me on that road trip you're planning, to that private beach where we can capture you & your loved ones making memories, or to your hometown where you two met.
I'm a Portland, Oregon based elopement and wedding photographer, but have had the privilege of traveling for weddings, elopements, and sessions to lots of different states across the country!
Cannon Beach, Portland
Cascade Locks, Portland
Moiser, Mt Hood, Everett, Portland, Manzanita
Portland, Cascade Locks
Olympic National Park, Wilsonville, Tacoma, Redwoods National Park
Cascade Locks, Dallas, Tacoma, Tualatin, Cannon Beach
Hood River, Colton, Astoria, Cannon Beach, Mount Rainer
Seattle
Yosemite National Park, Tillamook, Scotts Mills, Hood River
Portland, Hood River
Mount Rainer NP
If you see an out of Oregon & Washington state that I am traveling to, inquire to get no travel costs!