Juliana Cole is a New York-based photographer with an intentional eye for the easily missed moments of nuance that make each wedding day completely unique. With a subtle touch when it comes to the delicate balance of observation and direction, her work is immersive and effortlessly refined; blending photojournalistic storytelling with an editorial sensibility to create images that feel deeply sentimental, enduringly stylish, and emotionally rich. Her work is for the nostalgic; for the future grandchildren that find these photos tucked away in a memory box, and mostly: for you two right now.
Juliana’s subtle, insider approach serves those who want to be fully present on their wedding day, while their celebration is captured with individualism, elegance, and a finger on the pulse of the unexpected in-between as it quietly unfolds. Most recently featured in The Anti Bride, The New York Times, Carats and Cake, Green Wedding Shoes, and others, Juliana’s approach is effortless yet intentional, preserving not just how a day looks, but how it feels. Based in New York and traveling worldwide, she crafts timeless, evocative imagery that lingers long after the moment has passed.
From the very first call, I knew Juliana was the one… her energy is infectious, effortless, and inspiring, and she immediately put me at ease.
Working with her… was an absolute joy. Juliana’s attention to detail is incredible. She seamlessly captured the energy of the night without ever feeling intrusive.
Hiring a photographer was the biggest decision we made for our wedding… and choosing Juliana was hands down the best decision we made. Working with her felt like working with an old friend. She is meticulous, imaginative, intuitive, and endlessly professional, and her work reflects every bit of that.
- Sarah + Michael
Juliana brought such warmth, vision, and calm to our entire wedding experience.
At a time when I was deep in the trenches of planning, she was the voice that gently reminded me, “What if it all works out perfectly?” — and thanks to her, it truly did.
Juliana is exactly the kind of person you want around during such an emotional weekend — grounded, intuitive, and genuinely fun to be with. She was a calming presence who helped us slow down and savor the moments, never rushing us or forcing anything unnatural.
Our photos are everything we hoped for and more. They captured the emotion in the quiet, in-between moments — the ones that matter most.
We’re so deeply grateful to have had Juliana and her team by our side.
Truly, the best decision we made.
- Elise (Bride)
I sincerely don't know how to express how much we love our wedding photos and how grateful we are that we picked Juliana to be our photographer.
Our album is the perfect mix of artsy, chic, and classic that I envisioned when I was first looking for a photographer.
To say that she completely knocked it out of the park feels like an understatement.
I actually reached out to 55 photographers before we finally found her… I don't think it is possible for Juliana to take a photo that I do not like.
- Audrey + Dan
We are so touched.
You captured the warmth and overwhelmed-with-joy feelings of the entire day so, SO beautifully.
We can't stop looking at them - they're better than we ever could've imagined.
Our family is literally AMAZED by you! These photos will be treasured for years. Wow. Thank you so much for your thoughtful and creative eye.
- Kath + Scott
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for capturing our wedding day so beautifully.
It felt like we were stepping back into all the joy, energy, and love of that day—and it’s all thanks to your amazing talent.
Every single person who saw the photos has had the same reaction: they’re stunning (obviously), but they ALWAYS mention how incredible you were.
You truly made the entire experience so special.
Your care, creativity, and warmth shine through in every photo and every interaction… We’re endlessly grateful that you were part of our celebration.
- Alyssa + Eric
We are SO in love with the wedding photos…
When I say we still get compliments about you as a person, it’s been a consistent highlight from every guest we’ve caught up with since the wedding.
Everyone unprompted - gushed about how lovely and fun you were to be around.
- Maigan + Zach
Our wedding photos are some of the most precious things we own. We were lucky enough to get both film and digital pictures, and they capture the day so beautifully.
The candids are our true favorites, and Juliana has the eye to grab those from the shadows without making you feel like you’re posing or there’s a wall of photographers/vendors between you and your guests.
Beyond that - Juliana’s overall ~vibe~ is exactly what you want if you need an encouraging and calm sidekick amidst the wedding day jitters. She gently asked about insecurities and made sure that those weren’t a focus or centerpiece of our photos or wedding day.
She is a genuine, friendly, easy to talk with, feels-like-a-long-lost-friend-you-invited human and I promise you she will be the ideal person to have hangin’ heavy with you and your people on your wedding day.
- Katherine W.
I watched Juliana work with my notoriously camera-shy partner, and within minutes, she had them laughing, loosening up, moving like they'd forgotten anyone was watching.
By the end, you're not posing anymore. You're just... being. And somehow she catches those fleeting seconds where your guard drops completely.
Jules captured moments I didn't even know were happening. The way my partner looks at me when they think I'm not paying attention.
That split second of pure joy before the "proper" smile kicks in. She's got this uncanny ability to freeze time right when the magic happens.
- Ben (Groom)