Documentary Film Wedding Photographer in Italy
Julia is an analog wedding photographer in Italy and works exclusively on 35mm and medium format film (and Super8 video). Most of her couples are already familiar with film as a medium and want that timeless, nostalgic, authentic quality in their wedding images, but other couples first choose Julia for her spontaneous, effortless, candid photographic style.
Julia focuses on what makes each wedding and each person unique and uses that as guidance for all the images she creates. She believes empathy and a genuine interest in human connection are absolutely essential to make a good photograph. For that reason, no two of her wedding galleries look the same - each is an honest testament to how it felt to be there on the day, amongst that specific group of people, collectively shaping their own story.
If you're curious to see what the images from your wedding photographed on film in Italy can look like, you can check her wedding galleries below.
If you are looking for a wedding photographer in Italy and want to get in touch, you can fill out this contact form. You can also follow Julia's work on instagram.
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Julia Jardim is a film wedding photographer in Italy specialising in authentic, unique celebrations of all shapes and sizes in Italy. She photographs weddings and elopements in a spontaneous, stress-free, authentic way, using a documentary, photojournalistic approach with a creative flair to create images that are honest, unique, interesting to look at, and true to the story they're telling.
FAQ
Why do you shoot only film, and not a mix of film and digital?
The short answer to this question is that a digital camera would not do anything that a film camera can't do in a better way. I know a lot of photographers choose to shoot film only in certain lighting situations, but I have extensive experience working exclusively with film not only in weddings but also on commercial assignments, and my honest opinion is that it can be used in any situation if you have the necessary knowledge. Film is versatile, consistent, and beautiful under almost any condition. Given all that, a digital camera would just be an unnecessary distraction.
Do you work with second shooters?
I work by myself unless the wedding is organised in a way that requires me to be in two places at the same time, but I recommend a second shooter for weddings with a large number of guests. I view a second shooter as another photographer with their own unique creative language and set of eyes, so I take a lot of care in choosing someone to work with one on your wedding.
Can we hire you for our multi-day wedding in Italy?
Absolutely! As long as my schedule is free for the period and it won't interfere with any weddings scheduled just before or right after yours. I love multi-day weddings as they show such a different side of your wedding guests :)
Can we meet in-person before our Italy wedding?
Yes, of course! This is not always possible as most of my couples are planning a wedding away from the country they currently live in and because I spend most of the wedding season on the road, but if we happen to be in the same city at the same time at any point during the planning process, I'll do everything I can to have a coffee with you! Even if in-person meetings are not possible, we do several video calls throughout the planning process so we can hopefully feel like old friends when the day comes, and you're welcome to message me on WhatsApp at any point after booking. In other words, we'll be in touch a lot :)
How many images will we receive?
The total number of images will vary based on factors like number of guests and duration of the ceremony, but I deliver an average of 500 images for a full day wedding. I also focus on quality instead of quantity, so I make sure each image I deliver is unique and can stand on its own.
We are looking for a film wedding photographer in Italy and love your work. What are the next steps?
Where are you based?
I am based in Europe and photograph weddings primarily in France, Portugal, Spain, Italy and The Netherlands, as well as a few weddings a year in the UK and Brazil. Even though I spend most of the wedding season (from April to October) on the road, I have recently made the conscious choice to focus on locations I can get to by train as it is a much more sustainable mode of transportation. A single wedding season would easily see me boarding 40+ flights otherwise.
Do we receive black and white photos as well?
Yes, of course! By default, I shoot 30-35% of the wedding using BW film, but this is thoroughly discussed with couples during our pre-wedding talks so that the final proportion meets your expectations and personal preferences - I can either increase the BW photos or remove them altogether if it suits the couple.
Should we worry about rain?
While rain is always a possibility, if you're planning a wedding in Italy between April and September you have already done everything you can to minimise your risks of a rainy wedding. With that being said, it's always best to organise a Plan B with your venue - and make sure the Plan B is something you're happy with, just to avoid disappointment in case it does rain! I honestly believe that rain is not a big issue on a wedding day as long as the spirits are not affected.
How will we receive our images? What does the film process look like?
Once the wedding is done, my trusted lab with develop and scan all negatives. The final photos will be delivered to you as high-res jpg scans of the original negatives uploaded to an online gallery for viewing, downloading and sharing. I also offer darkroom prints and contact sheets of your images as an optional add-on - as artisanal as it can possibly get.
