Photo by Weiss Photo & Film
Photo by Julie’s mom
Julie is a Seattle-based portrait, wedding, and event photographer known for putting people at ease in front of her lens with attentiveness and perceptive intuition. Over the past 15 years, she’s been drawn to the vitality of life and discovering what makes each person or group unique. You’re likely here because you want something special documented and you want to feel comfortable while also looking your best.
While using digital and 35mm film photography, Julie’s usually smiling behind the camera. Her attention to detail allows the images to represent a polished and authentic version of you.
When not photographing, she spends her free time gathering friends, cooking a new pasta dish, stopping to smell the flowers, or planning her next trip. She’s inspired by people who are creative, passionate, open-minded, and kind. Send her a note to inquire about working together.
You can reach Julie at julie.harmsen[at]gmail.com and +1 (206)659-7328, or book a portrait session.
Julie’s work has been featured in/on:
bon appétit
The Economist's Intelligent Life Magazine
The Huffington Post
Sunset Magazine
Martha Stewart Magazine Online
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine
Brides Magazine Online
Seattle Met Bride & Groom Magazine
Gray Magazine
Seattle Bride Magazine
Pacific Weddings Online Magazine
Anthology Online Magazine
Utterly Engaged Online Magazine
Green Wedding Shoes
Ruffled
Clients include:
The Office of Kamala Harris
Apple
Microsoft
Amazon
Target
Harvard Alumni Association
Brooks Running
Zillow
One Medical
Nordstrom
Creative Artists Agency
Umpqua Bank
Mod Pizza
Ladies Get Paid
PEAK Grantmaking
Cinereach
International Aviation Womens Association
AGENC
Read client reviews HERE or on Google
What People Are Saying
“Julie is the best! She photographed our wedding in Fall of 2022. We could not have asked for a better person to capture our day perfectly. When we reached out to Julie to see if she was available for our wedding date, she set up a call with us and I felt like I was talking to a friend. She was incredibly kind, and personable. We aren’t very comfortable in front of the camera. We were a little worried about looking awkward. But y’all, let me tell you - Julie made the whole experience relaxed and we felt at ease.
She’s not only a talented photographer overall but she’s great at capturing the special moments that you might miss in the midst of craziness. Craziness that includes wrangling kids for family photos, different locations, emotions, big (and more shy!) personalities, and so much more. We constantly look at our wedding photos with such joy and reflection. One of the best decisions we made was working with Julie.”
-Sarah M
"Julie photographed my wedding last month and she absolutely exceeded our expectations! She is the best to work with - so calm, kind, and organized. We are still smiling from the magic she captured! Julie is so professional and her eye for detail is unmatched. We will cherish the photos of our special day forever and we cannot thank her enough for everything! Highly recommend Julie to capture all of life's big and small moments <3."
-Chantal M