PHOTOGRAPHER | Julie Jordan
California-based Julie Jordan's approach is observational and unobtrusive and she greatly appreciates the candid and the imperfect moments. She shoots both film and digital, specialising in 35mm and medium format film photography. While Julie Jordan loves the light of Northern California, she is open to traveling for new adventures and dreams of capturing a wedding in her hometown, New York.
Tell us about your business!
I am a photographer with a strong focus on 35mm and medium format.
What would you like couples to know about you?
I am so grateful to have this job and I don’t take its responsibilities lightly. I really believe in the magic of life, and finding a medium that has enabled me to express that has been my greatest gift.
Where are you based?
In West Marin, California.
Do you travel for weddings?
Absolutely! I am always inspired by the light in Northern California, but I am open for new adventures and landscapes.
How would you describe your style?
I would describe it as soft and not complicated. I follow the emotions, I follow the light. Shooting film taught me to embrace imperfection, and I find so much beauty there.
What inspires you?
So much! My community, my morning coffee, carefully considered spaces, films, art books, a walk in nature with my dog, Rodeo. I love that my line of work brings connection and I think that’s what inspires me the most — connection to my clients, connection to my surroundings, connection to myself.
How would you describe your working style?
I would describe myself as non-obtrusive. I put a lot of energy into building a real connection with my couples, so there’s a comfort between us that lets them be perfectly human. Above all, I want my couples to know I am there to support them and celebrate with them.
Photography is my meditation and it allows me to live outside of myself. When I’m really in a flow state, it feels like I’m dancing with my cameras!
Do you shoot digitally, on film or both?
I find every camera in my kit to be a useful tool. I have my favorites, but each of them serves a different purpose. I feel most connected to my film work, but love to offer some digital for variety.
Where would you love to travel to for work?
I will go anywhere far and wide! Lately I’ve been thinking about my roots a lot and would love to photograph a wedding where I’m from — New York.
Who is your dream client?
My dream clients are people who feel connected to the things I pay attention to — especially the in-between and intimate moments. By hiring me, you’re allowing me to enter your world for a day. That is something very intimate and I think it requires a certain amount of trust. Trust is everything!
Julie Jordan
Website: juliemjordan.com
Instagram: @jj_koolj
