Julia and You Photography

Julia and You is a Hornchurch-based wedding photography studio led by Julia West — an ex-art director of WEDDING magazine with more than 18 years capturing weddings across the UK and abroad. Specialising in editorial, fine art wedding photography, Julia’s work is rooted in storytelling: she photographs the laughter, quiet glances and golden-hour portraits that together become the visual memory of your day. Why choose Julia and You? Julia’s background in magazine art direction gives her a refined editorial eye for composition, colour and detail, combined with a documentary sensibility. The result is a collection of images that feel both beautifully styled and genuinely lived-in — editorial images that also tell your real wedding story. She’s a Master Photographer (MPA) with a Diploma in Photographic Practice (DipPP) and a long track record of features in national wedding and lifestyle publications. How Julia works with couples: she keeps bookings deliberately limited so every wedding receives hands-on attention. From the first enquiry she wants to know your story — the style, the details and the moments that matter to you. On the day she creates a warm, relaxed atmosphere, blending unobtrusive reportage with directed editorial moments that feel natural. If you choose two photographers, a second shooter captures candid reportage moments while Julia concentrates on creative editorial portraits and storytelling sequences. What makes the experience special: Julia treats each wedding as a unique editorial assignment — combining art-directing instincts with a friendly, easygoing manner that helps even camera-shy couples feel at ease. She offers bespoke fine art albums and delivers your images on a beautifully presented USB, ensuring your photographs become family heirlooms you’ll show for generations. Based in Hornchurch/Upminster, Julia travels across Essex, London and the UK and accepts a select number of destination commissions. Above all, Julia and You focuses on creating timeless, emotional wedding photography — professional, editorial, and full of the joy and personality that make your day yours.