You are the reason we do this work.
We care just as much about how you feel on your wedding day as how it looks in photos, which means helping you feel steady and genuinely yourselves, especially during your engagement session and the wedding day itself. Part of why we work for ourselves is so our values stay at the center of everything we do. That care shows up in how we plan with you, how we communicate, and how we show up for your wedding day — not just as photographers, but as people who genuinely want the day to feel its absolute best.
Hey, We’re Ned & Julia
We've both been meditating long enough to know that in almost any situation, the most important thing is where you put your attention. Ned has been making art his whole life—from photography to graphic design to fine art. Julia came up through contemplative practice and entrepreneurship and has a passion for storytelling built on presence and care.
That's what we bring to your wedding day — knowing when to guide you into a moment, and when to disappear so it can happen on its own.
Julia Warner
Cold ocean dipper
Matcha latte enthusiast
Explorer of 40+ countries
Julia's start in photography was drones — she loves the perspective from above. Ned pulled her into a couples session to teach her the basics. Her real initiation, though, was being sent straight into the bridal suite on her first wedding day. She was instantly hooked on the sweet, quiet moments happening there — and now she co-leads and leads weddings of her own.
Julia lives for the intimate moments — the vows, a first look, an emotional speech, and will probably be tearing up behind the camera right along with everyone else. Her eye for genuine, unposed connection means nothing small gets missed — from quiet moments to the smallest details.
Ned Warner
Local singer-songwriter
Encyclopedic memory for music
Loves cooking curries for Julia
Ned fell in love with photography and filmmaking in his early 20s—drawn to storytelling through art. A decade later, that passion led him to direct and produce the documentary Mother Daughter, while he began documenting weddings in Colorado. Now, in the off-season, Ned teaches 'Mindful Photography' at his alma mater, Colby College.
Ned loves the energetic joy of the celebration all day — especially right after the 'I do's.' Couples portraits are a favorite too: he's all about capturing genuine emotion and helping you feel comfortable enough to be completely yourselves, so the photos end up full of real feeling. And yes, he's not above a few dad jokes to get there.
Where it all began
2004
We narrowly miss meeting each other during gap years in Varanasi, India 6 months apart
2009
Ned graduates from Colby College with a degree in Fine Arts. Julia lives in Beijing on a Fulbright grant.
2016
Ned begins a career as an independent creative professional— photography, graphic design, and video. Julia gets her first DJI drone and begins a passion for photography.
2017
Ned starts in the wedding industry in Colorado, first as a videographer, then adding photography. Julia launches an education company after dabbling in non-profits.
2023
Ned & Julia fall in love in Maine. Ned moves back into wedding photography full-time
2024
Ned & Julia get married in Portland, Oregon, photos by the talented Voyage & Vine. Julia starts getting involved in the wedding photo biz.
2025
Julia & Ned fully team up to photograph weddings. We decide it’s pretty amazing to do together, and our couples agree!
The Art & The Ease
At every step, we create space for you to be fully present, while documenting your wedding day with an approach that's both timeless and true to who you are.
Your wedding day deserves to be remembered exactly as it felt.
Our Values
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Inclusivity
We photograph every love story exactly as it is — every background, every culture, every family, every kind of love. You'll always be welcomed and celebrated here, all parts and identities, exactly as you are.
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Equanimity
The most important thing in almost any moment is where you put your attention. We stay calm and steady no matter what the day throws at us — so that steadiness can be part of what you feel, too.
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Integrity
Trust and honesty are at the heart of how we work, both with each other and with our couples. We do what we say we'll do, when we say we'll do it, so you can feel confident every step of the way.
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Care
We try to leave every person and every space we touch a little better than we found it — with kindness, respect, and care in equal measure. We intend to show up bringing all of ourselves and giving all we have to each celebration.
Connect with us
We're Ned and Julia Warner — a husband-and-wife team based in coastal Freeport, Maine. Two sets of eyes, one shared sense of what matters. We'd love to hear about your wedding.
Ready to work together? We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line and tell us about your plans.
