I'm Julie

Hello

Photographing people as they truly are —

confident, comfortable, and completely themselves.

I want to share a conversation that has stayed with me over the years.

A Senior Client, Sarah and I were heading out to photograph her session. Sarah shared this— and it warmed my heart because it truly hit the nail on the head when it comes to my goal every time I lift my camera.

Sarah went on to tell me that she’d been seeing a lot of senior photos on social media and shared why my work stood out to her. She said she really appreciated how the photos I share of kids she knows actually look like their true selves.

She gave examples like:
“ Liz was glowing — I love it was her real smile.”
“Sam's laugh you caught was SO HIM!”
“Evan's smirk was on point!"

Hearing her talk about how she could see people’s personalities in their photos stopped me in my tracks.

Sarah didn’t know it— but she was describing the heart of my process.

Sure, I know why I do what I do.

But hearing a 17-year-old explain it from her point of view?

PRICELESS.

For over 10 years, I’ve been photographing people, and my clients consistently share how at ease they feel throughout the experience.

So if you’re wondering what it’s like to work with Julie Frances Photography, you can expect:

An authentic experience
Guidance that eliminates the worry
A space where you’re free to feel like yourself

Before you know it we'll be capturing all of your beautiful, real, storytelling moments.

Because you truly are one-of-a-kind.

I say— Be YOU & let's do this!

Capturing
YOU

Hi, I’m Julie — and if you’re already thinking,

“I’m awkward in photos,”
“I’m not photogenic,” or
“What do I even do with my hands?”

You’re in the right place.

I've got you.

Being
YOU

“You don’t need to be photogenic — you just need to be YOU!”

I photograph many individuals who feel uncomfortable at the thought of having their photo taken — the ones who swear they’re “not photogenic” or "are going to look awkward" or "just aren't a picture person."

My job?

To help you get comfortable, let go, and see yourself the way others already do — while having a fabulously fun time in the process.

A little more About Me

When I’m not out there with a camera practically attached to my hand, you can usually find me spending time with my family — especially the littles in my life.

There’s a good chance we're dancing in the kitchen to my current favorite Spotify playlist titled “GRABIES” (short for grandbabies, of course).

Connection matters deeply to me — whether that’s with my family, my friends, or the person standing in front of my lens.

That’s also what led me to pursue becoming a Certified Confident Life Coach.

At the heart of both my photography and my coaching is the same belief:

A healthy sense of self changes everything.

Feeling confident.
Feeling seen.
Feeling comfortable being YOU — not someone you think you should be.

Whether I’m guiding you during a session or supporting you in life beyond the camera, I show up with the same care, encouragement, and genuine interest in who you are.

Because you don’t need to be fixed.
You don’t need to be “more photogenic.”

You just need someone who sees you — and helps you see yourself.

And this is exactly why I’m here.

Julie's Corner

There’s no doubt that my family is my everything.

I have been abundantly blessed, having a beautiful, ever-growing family of children & grandchildren who are all fiercely vibrant, independent, strong, passionate, loving humans!

Occasions we're all gathered, we're quite a crew & life is good!

For me it can be hearing the laughter, chatter and reciting of childhood movie scenes all throughout the house when we get together or sharing the quieter one-on-one moments. The good, the bad and the everyday—I wouldn't trade it for anything.

They are my world.