Julia Fay is a New York City and destination wedding photographer who believes that a photograph should feel like coming home. She works with heart, humor, and a keen eye for the little things. Her philosophy is simple: the best photographs should feel like lived-in memories that say something about who you are. Her work captures more than a wedding day; it captures the people, the emotion, and the once-in-a-lifetime feeling of being surrounded by everyone you love.
Julia Fay doesn’t just document weddings. She documents you.
You don’t need to stage your wedding photos for them to be meaningful. You don’t need to fake laugh, reenact moments, or spend the day thinking about how you look on camera. The most powerful photographs happen when you feel comfortable enough to simply be yourselves.
Your wedding day isn’t meant to be performative. It’s meant to be felt, full of emotion, celebrated with the people you love, and lived fully in the moments that will stay with you long after the day is over. While there are a lot of expectations around what wedding photography is “supposed” to look like, I care more about documenting you, your loved ones, and your day in a way that feels honest to you.
I create space where you feel seen, present, and understood. Your photos will feel familiar to you rather than looking like what everyone expects wedding photos to look like. When you look back on your images, you’ll recognize yourselves in them.
Presence and connection is what drives my artistry. My priority is making sure you and your people feel at ease, while I stay fully immersed in your celebration. I’m not here to stage things that didn't happen, but to document what’s already there, like the energy of the day, the moments that are easy to miss, and the imperfections that make your day yours. My work is shaped by emotion, light, color, and elements I find interesting to tell the story of your day.
Your photos will feel like actual memories from your wedding and not just a record of it.
"Julia was truly the highlight of our wedding. From the moment I saw her work, I knew I had to book her right away. Her style, elegance, and class are everything. What sets Julia apart is how much she emphasizes genuine feelings and emotions. She doesn’t overly direct you—she takes the time to ask what moments you want captured and even what you prefer not to have photographed. She constantly reminded us to simply be ourselves and let our true emotions show, and that made all the difference.
By the end of the experience, she wasn’t just our photographer she felt like part of our family. She’s honestly the GOAT. My family and friends were blown away by her talent, and I’m so proud to tell everyone how incredible our photographer is.
Part of me wants to gatekeep her 😆but that’s just me being selfish because she’s that good. If you book Julia, be prepared to be amazed. She goes far beyond what you’d expect for the investment, and she will effortlessly impress everyone with her work.
Julia, our Juju, thank you for being such an amazing photographer and for capturing our day so beautifully. We all love you and can’t wait to make more memories with you. You truly made our wedding everything we dreamed of and more."
-Mia & Tommy
"Julia is an absolute dream to work with. Her photos are stunning — she captured the landscape, the love, and the pure joy of our wedding day so beautifully. Every image feels like a true work of art. Beyond her incredible talent, Julia is kind, calm, and professional. We felt completely at ease with her from start to finish. We are so grateful to have had her document our day and will treasure our photos forever. Highly, highly recommend!"
"I loved working with Julia Fay Photo for my engagement and wedding photos! Julia was great with communication and really listened to what I wanted captured. She’s super creative, made the whole experience fun, and did an amazing job capturing our personalities. I’m so happy with how the photos turned out!"
"Julia is amazing! She knows what she is doing and kills it each time. Julia did our engagement photos and wedding photos. My husband loved her style, he wasn’t a fan of just standing still and taking photos for hours but that wasn’t the case. With Julia she was able to capture the moments as they come. She’s amazing to work with and will make your day come true. I highly recommend her to take your photos. You won’t regret it!"
I approach wedding days with an open heart. I expect nothing from you except to be yourselves, to be in love, and to be fully present celebrating with the people closest to you. Your day is meant to be experienced and lived in, not treated like a photoshoot.
I’m here to help where you need it: building timelines, helping find vendors, and making sure you feel as relaxed and taken care of as possible. My approach is intuitive. I read the energy of the day and document the moments as that will remind you of one of the best days of your life.
So think of me as your memory-maker, rather than just your photographer.
- up to 6 hours of wedding day coverage
- 48-hour downloadable preview gallery
- wedding day timeline support and vendor guidance
- complimentary pre-wedding couples session
- two 8x10 fine art prints to begin your heirloom collection
- 20-page 4x4 softcover photo book featuring portraits of the two of you
- access to an online print shop for additional prints
- full gallery delivered within 1 month
- no additional travel fees within New York
- up to 3 hours of coverage (ceremony, group portraits, and couple portraits)
- pre-wedding couples session add-on available at 50% off
- 48-hour downloadable preview gallery
- vendor guidance
- ten 4x6 silk prints to begin your heirloom collection
- access to an online print shop for additional prints
- full gallery delivered within 14 days
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- for engagements, anniversaries, etc.
- up to 2 hours of coverage
- 48-hour downloadable preview gallery
- session planning call
- styling and location guidance
- two 4x6 fine art prints
- access to an online print shop for additional prints
- full gallery delivered within 7 days
This is for you if you are having a bigger celebration and want everything documented, from the time you get ready until the end of the night. A full day collection gives you time to breathe in between events. I highly recommend working with a wedding planner to make sure you have someone handling the logistics of the day so everything goes smoothly. Here's what's included:
This collection is for intimate weddings and elopements with 30 guests or less. Half day celebrations are usually laid back and don't always follow traditional events that happen at bigger, full day celebrations.
This collection is for you if you want your photography coverage focused on the ceremony and portraits. It’s a simple, intentional way to document the parts of the day that matter most to you.
These sessions are primarily designed for couples and built as a collaboration between you and I. The more you allow yourselves to be present with each other, the more alive, honest, and emotive your images will feel.
Story sessions aren't just a photoshoot; they're a chance to be fully immersed in who you are and to get creative along the way. I also take on a select number of creative portraits and small family sessions on a case-by-case basis, with the same intentional approach to storytelling and emotion.
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SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER (8 hours)
This add-on is ideal for larger venues or guest counts, ensuring more of your day is documented from multiple perspectives. While I typically work on my own, having a second photographer means more moments captured, more angles covered, and a more complete story of your day. When you add a second photographer, I’ll bring in someone from my trusted circle and handle all the coordination, so you don’t have to worry about this!
FILM PHOTOGRAPHER (8 hours)
Film photography has a way of holding memory differently. This add-on includes 4 hours of film coverage by a film photographer from my trusted circle, delivered alongside my digital images to document your day with softness, grain, and honesty. These photos will definitely feel less like images and more like memories you can step back into.
WEDDING ALBUM
My personal favorite add-on. This 8×8, 30-page ivory leather album comes in a presentation box, giving you a tangible piece of your wedding day to hold onto for years to come. I personally curate the images to tell the story of your day from beginning to end, so you don’t have to worry about choosing the images and designing your album so you can simply relive your day.
PRE/POST-WEDDING COVERAGE
If you’re planning a welcome party, rehearsal dinner, or a day-after celebration, this add-on allows those parts of your wedding weekend to be documented as part of your story. Includes up to 4 hours of coverage.
"Julia did such a wonderful job capturing our wedding day. Our photos turned out so beautiful and dreamy, and caught so many emotions from through out the night. She did really good at capturing behind the scenes, intimate moments, candid moments, beautiful family shots and couple shots, all the little details that you want to have memory of on your special day. We received sneak peeks just a couple of days after our wedding, and our full gallery came a few weeks later. It was more than I could have hoped for."
-Zoe & Amberly