A few weeks ago I had Julia take some portraits of me, both in my professional and personal wardrobe. I was very impressed and I would recommend her to anyone who's looking for a top-tier, high-value photographer in the White Rock/South Surrey area. At the end of a two-hour session, I ended up with over a half-dozen photos that I seriously considered making my LinkedIn profile picture. It took me about 10 minutes to decide which one to ultimately go with, because they were all so good! I also had over a dozen personal shots that were suitable for social media, distribution for family, friends, etc. The average quality of the photos was superb - even many of the photos that I didn't end up using looked great. Not only was I very impressed with the product I received, but I really enjoyed the experience of working with Julia. Julia strikes the perfect balance between warmth and professionalism as a photographer. She's friendly, upbeat, and makes you feel comfortable for the entire experience - and if you're relaxed and happy, it definitely makes the photos turn out better. Our photoshoot at times felt less like a photoshoot and more like a friendly chat, with the pauses in our conversation punctuated by shutter clicks. Julia is a very inventive and engaged photographer with a great "eye" - she won't just have you take generic poses and spam the shutter button. She constantly offers friendly suggestions for you to tweak your angle to the camera, your smile, etc. I also found her to be very timely with the photos, considering how busy a time of year for her it was when we had the shoot. read more

If I could describe Julia and her services in two words and a hyphen it would be heaven-sent. My husband and I had gotten engaged in late October and decided we wanted to marry by December. If only everyone can imagine the stress I was going through on top of work, going to school full-time and now having to plan a wedding just short of 2 months! I came across Julia's work and portfolio online a couple weeks before the wedding and knew that I had found my photographer. Her work showed such diverse range and beautiful shots. My first impressions of her when we met was that she was so genuinely warm-hearted and nice. She had a really light and young spirit that I could relate too and was also a recent newlywed. I knew then and there, she was perfect for the most special day of our lives. Julia spent the whole day capturing moments left, right and centre. I remember thinking it was so inspiring to see someone so dedicated to her work. When my family, closest friends, Danilo and I saw the images for the first time, we were all so moved by the stunning pictures. I was on cloud 9 on my wedding day, swiftly floating through the day as it was still difficult to believe I was marrying the man of my dreams. Julia captured moments that already had felt like faint memories that will now last forever. I will forever be grateful and cannot wait until the day we show these wonderful pictures to our children, grandchildren, and hopefully great-grandchildren! read more

From my initial contact with Julia, she was extremely friendly, professional and very easy to deal with. We highly recommend her for any occasion! Julia is an amazing photographer. We got so many compliments from our guests to how fun, energetic and lively she was. To start off, our engagement shots were so much fun! She worked her magic and made both of us feel super comfortable (and not awkward) in front of the camera. I was nervous my fiancé would be uncomfortable posing, but within 10 minutes, he was laughing, posing and doing all random fun shots- which he enjoyed! We both walked away feeling good about our decision with Julia. At our wedding, she did a phenomenal job! She was full of energy throughout the entire day. I don't think I saw her stand still for a minute; it's very clear she loves what she does and wanted to capture every detail for us. Another reason I highly recommend Julia is because of how she has proven to deal with unplanned events that happen. She really helped us out when our cinematographer cancelled due to a medical emergency. This was literally two weeks before the wedding and she stepped up and reached out to a number of vendors and filtered the ones that she thought best suited our vision. We ended up going with one of her recommendations and they were so good! Again- she's amazing!! I would hire her again for any professional photography we may need Thanks Julia! read more

When I came across Julia's work I was in instant awe in how she was able to catch such precious and special moments. The way she edits her photos are so flattering and the shots she took were just breathtaking. The joy people had on their wedding days just beamed out of all the photos she took. Based on the photos and the fact that she was local was why I decided to meet up with her. We went through the packages available and everything was very straight-forward and stress free. She had recently done a wedding at my venue so she was able to answer a lot of questions for me and helped set up my expectations for the day. The wedding day went like a breeze. Julia was everywhere and pro-active in getting the photos we had discussed. Many of my guests have come back to me and told me how much they enjoyed her presence on that day. The one child at my wedding absolutely adored her. She made things fun for everyone who wanted their photos taken. Julia is very communicative, responsive and respectful. Her photos are so good and worth every penny and then some. I highly recommend her to EVERYONE. I'm probably going to keep going back to her for family photos - that's how much I have enjoyed my experience with her. From one happy bride to another - please consider Ginger Photography for your wedding :) read more

Julia was our photographer for both our engagement photos and our wedding. She was absolutely incredible! Not only did she provide us with amazing photos, she was extremely flexible and upfront about what she planned to do and got our input on what type of photos we would like (romantic vs playful, etc) and ensured we would be pleased with the outcome. She spent a lot of time making us feel comfortable and to get on the same page with us so there would be no surprises. At the wedding she had many different ideas for the wedding party photos, all of which were great, but asked us if there were other types we wanted, etc to ensure we were getting everything we could to cherish that day. Julia was extremely flexible and stayed later into the night to capture moments she wanted to get. Overall it was great working with her. She is very easy to talk to, has a presence that makes you very comfortable and at ease (rather than awkward and shy in photos) and you could tell she has such a passion for photography. You can trust Julia to capture your special memories. I would use Julia again for any special event in my life. read more

Julia is an incredible photographer and an all around genuinely nice person. She was a delight to work with. Her photos speak for themselves. She captures all of those special moments and worked with us to get some incredible (and FUN!) photos. She had to work with a large group of family for photos in between the ceremony and reception and did it wonderfully. She was able to really understand what we wanted and the pictures were even better than I could have ever dreamed. Julia was professional and timely - she sent us some sneak peeks right away to put our minds at ease, and the rest of the pictures followed shortly after (much faster than I anticipated). She worked with us at every step and was there for me to bounce photo ideas off of her and she was really open to trying anything. I would, and have, recommended her to my sister, brother, sister in-law and pretty much any one I know who is engaged! I honestly can't say enough about her. She is an amazing person, and her work is just as amazing as she is! read more

I started looking for a Photographer on Wedding wire, found Ginger Photography with great reviews and photos that I loved. My husband contacted Julia and she listened to what we wanted and worked to make a package that was exactly what we were looking for. We did an engagement shoot, we both hate photos and joked that we had 3 pictures of us together. Julia took charge and made us comfortable right away. She made suggestions and asked us if there was anything we wanted. Craig was a second shooter and they worked together so well. We had a lot of laughs and received our engagement photos very fast. On our wedding day my husband likes to joke that Julia was the perfect amount of bossy for a photographer. We have hundreds of pictures that I don't know how she even got, they were never in the way, they were engaging with our guests and were always thinking of a great new photo idea. I cannot day enough about Julia and Craig, they took hundreds and hundreds of amazing photos and were worth every penny!!! read more

I have known Julia for seven years and have watched her photography and creative talents blossom. Her experience in photographing active subjects allows her to capture authentic movements that make the photographs appear alive and vibrant. She is educated in choosing up to date camera equipment that is appropriate for the location she is shooting in and the lighting that is available there. Her playfulness inspires the subjects to relax and be natural while having fun during the photo shoot. Julia demonstrated professionalism in arriving on time at the location and hour that worked best for us both. She continued to supersede our expectations by returning the photograph files to us in a timely manner. I feel confident in recommending Julia to others who are wanting to have a fun and real experience during a photo shoot in which the result will be dynamic and stunning photographs that enhance the memories of your special moment. read more

Julia was wonderful! I live in Alberta and planned a British Columbia wedding and they were so accommodating! Our contact was through email, it was very professional, very helpful and answered any and all questions I had. Very straightforward. The day of, Julia showed up and slid seamlessly into the craziness that was going on. Gorgeous pictures and unique, wonderful ideas (like my bridesmaids throwing leaves up in the air in a circle around me.) She captured a lot of "in between moments" that I treasure and the formal photos were equally wonderful. Julia did all sorts of angles, getting on the ground and running ahead of us to get the best shot. Everyone felt comfortable around her and it just made the day so much easier! Definitely recommend! Xavier Absolutely amazing! We were put completely at ease and got breathtaking pictures. read more

We were so fortunate to have Julia with us for our engagement photos and on our wedding day. From the moment we met her, we felt confident that our special day would be beautifully captured. Julia was extremely easy to work with, and she was very helpful, as both of us weren't used to being if front of a camera. During all of the shoots, she gave us many tips and directions to get us in the perfect poses while at the same time keeping everything light-hearted and fun. During the reception she was busy getting great shots of all the guests (all of whom absolutely loved her); and she was fantastic and patient with gathering all the required people and coordinating everyone for group shots. All together it was an amazing day and Julia captured every moment; we will cherish these photos long into the future. read more

We booked a pre-wedding photographgy session with Julia. Her service is affordable, while she is a experienced and professional photographer.  She is a friendly person and made us feel comfortable during session. She is good at handling unexpected situation and adjusting plans if necessary. In terms of her photographgy skill, she was able to capture our best look even if it was the first time we met. She replied to email and questions in a timely manner. We got the photos in a week on time during the busy summer wedding season. We absolutely love the photos and edits. Most importantly, she edited all photos and gave us a link to download them, which is much better than most of studios/photographers offer in Vancouver. Would definitely recommend her to other couples. read more

Julia is an excellent photographer. I really enjoyed meeting her and having her photograph my home. My decor colors are unusual and bright, Julia really understood exactly the technical requirements to shoot and edit such colors. Although I lack vocabulary and technical terms, Julia really patiently listened to what I was attempting to express regarding my colors and my wanting to avoid certain outcomes such as happen in my own amateur "photography" when trying to shoot the same rooms. This photographer could and should shoot rooms for home decor magazines!!! She knows exactly what to do every step of the way. I have worked with quite a few pro photographers (having an unusual and celebrated home) and Julia is far and away the best I have experienced!! read more

Julia is a wonderful photographer for any events, family photos or business needs.  She has helped our family capture many beautiful events and milestones and she is a joy to work with! More recently, we had our maternity session and our son's baptism and we loved every photo Julia has an approachable, matter-of-fact attitude, with unrelenting energy and enthusiasm. She's game for whatever ideas you may have, and if you have no clue where to start, she'll direct you with poses and positioning. The finished product is always beautiful and high-quality and she edits the photos and sends them over in record time.  Our entire family wholeheartedly recommend Julia for any and all your photography needs! read more

I was in need of professional portraits for our website and decided to hire Julia. She promptly replied to my request and was quickly able to accommodate my schedule. The results of the photoshoot were absolutely fantastic. Julia was extremely friendly and immediately made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Julia came prepared with a number of ideas for the photoshoot, which ultimately allowed me to choose from many options that varied in terms of lighting, poses and location. Following the photoshoot, Julia promptly provided me with the final product. I am extremely satisfied with Julia's work, her creativity and her ability to quickly capture exactly what I was looking for. read more

Julia is the best because: - Her portfolio looks amazing and we've got lots of Kodak moments! Everyone looks so beautiful! - Easy to communicate. Julia responded very quickly to all our emails. - Reasonable priced to compare with others. - In a very short time we got to see our pictures, that is a big bonus!!! Besides, I (Natalia) had another portrait photoshoot with Julia. She supported my ideas and gave me some tips how to pose, where to look, etc. I love those photos! We highly recommend this company and I am hoping Julia will photograph us over and over again! Thank you so much! Pavel and Natalia read more

Julia has an incredible talent for photography and she was an absolute delight to work with! She has an eye for detail and did a fantastic job capturing our parents 40th anniversary event. She was kind, respectful, and brought out our best selves with her enthusiasm and professional manner. She managed to catch many of our special moments and we are lucky to have many beautiful images to share with friends and family. Thank you Julia for covering our event. We have lovely pictures that we will cherish for years to come, and we highly recommend you to anyone looking for an exceptional photographer! read more

I can't say enough about what a great and professional photographer Julia is. I called her just a few days before my daughter's baptism and she kindly rearranged her schedule to make it work. Julia really listened to what I wanted and was able to take candid shots and also beautiful group photos (she was willing to do silly faces to make sure that even the kids were smiling). Besides being so talented, she also has great people skills and was able to manage our big, loud family with ease. Really recommend her if you want to get great photos and have a good time not worrying about a thing! read more

Julia recently did a family photoshoot for us and we are beyond delighted with the photos! She has a warm and engaging personality and, right away, everyone felt comfortable with her including two young children and our dog. Julia met us at the park and knew exactly where to find some exceptional fall colours. She captured so many gorgeous photos that we are having a difficult time choosing our favourites! We are truly grateful for her photography skills, thrilled with our photos and will absolutely recommend Julia and Ginger Photography to all our family and friends. Thank you Julia! read more

Julia is definitely an exceptional photographer! She was recommended by our friends who also had her as their engagement/wedding photographer. Right when we met her, she has a lovely personality that definitely made a great impression on us. On our wedding day she was prompt, professional, had amazing ideas, had excellent direction, and just awesome overall! She also went beyond her services (had to calm the bride a couple times). You can really see/feel her passion in photography. We are very satisfied clients who highly recommend her! Thanks Julia and keep up your superb work! read more