Meet
Julie Kruger
Julie Kruger is a photographic artist whose work brings a fresh, compelling perspective to the visual world. She blends striking aesthetics with emotional depth, turning every frame into a story and every memory into timeless art. Known for her ability to capture natural beauty and craft captivating compositions, she creates images that linger long after you’ve looked away.
From an early age, Julie moved through the world with an artist’s curiosity. You could find her roaming through the wild, open landscapes of Oregon as if they were open-air galleries. She was also a dedicated dancer and loved to wander around the library soaking up books and magazines - especially issues of Vogue and Architectural Digest.
Photography became the medium through which her many creative passions converged. Julie stretched herself across its vast terrain—weddings, architecture, street scenes, boudoir, action sports, creative glamour—each genre offering a new way to see, a new way to listen. Each experience has shaped her artistry and ultimately led her to her true passion: portraiture.
Julie’s driving force is to capture the essence of every subject in a way that feels both captivating and deeply authentic. She is drawn instinctively to the dialogue between human spirit and nature, to the subtle spark where authenticity lives.
Julie strives to create more than an image; she creates an encounter. She wants the viewer not just to see the portrait, but to enter it— to move through its emotional landscape and feel its beauty on a whole-hearted, multi-dimensional level.
With 18 years devoted to the craft of portraiture, Julie collaborates with her clients to shape photographs that become heirlooms—artworks held close in the present and carried forward for generations.
Julie creates portraits that feel authentic, captivating, and personal. Whether you need a powerful branding image, a confident executive headshot, or an elegant, art-driven portrait, her intuitive approach brings out the best in everyone she photographs. Her calm, reassuring presence puts even the most camera-shy clients at ease. Each experience begins with a personalized consultation to shape the vision for your shoot. In her fully equipped studio—blending flattering natural light with dynamic studio lighting—you’ll enjoy a fun, stress-free session that results in images you’ll be proud to share.
Colorado’s outdoors offers endless possibilities for striking, story-filled portraits. Guided by her passion for both nature and human connection, she invites clients to reflect: “Is there a place in nature that brings you peace, joy, or a cherished memory?” By exploring these questions together, Julie creates portraits that don’t just capture a person’s appearance—they tell a story of who they are and the landscapes that inspire them.