Meet
Julie Kruger
Julie Kruger is a photographic artist who contributes to the visual world with a unique perspective. She has the ability to blend aesthetics with emotional depth in the frame she captures, transforming memories into timeless art pieces. She is recognized for her skill in capturing natural beauty and captivating compositions.
From an early age, Julie had a deep interest in the arts. You could find her: in nature roaming around the countryside of Missouri and Oregon; listening to her Dad's favorite classical music or America's Top 40; choreographing dance routines to these Top 40 songs or taking ballet lessons; wandering around the library absorbing books and magazines. (Her favorite magazines being Vogue and Architectural Digest).
She has always been trying to stretch herself in many platforms of photography. She has pushed herself to explore everything from weddings to architectural, street to boudoir, action sports to creative glamour. This path of experiences has brought her to her current love of portraiture.
Her driving force is to capture the essence of her subject with a captivating image. Her unique vision is attracted to the authentic connection of the human spirit and nature.
She reaches for eccentric details, angles, and flow of composition, which penetrate the facade of her subject to arrive at something profound and personal. Julie wants to convey much more than a portrait; she wants to take you inside, through and around it. She wants you to feel its beauty on more than a 2-dimensional level but a whole hearted level.
With 18 years of experience in portrait work, Julie works together with her clients to create photographs they will treasure for now and future generations.
Julie specializes in capturing genuine and compelling portraits. She has the ability to capture the true essence and personality of an individual. From personal branding and executive headshots to elegant glamorous pieces of art, her unique approach brings out the best in every person in front of her camera. Her gentle and calming presence helps quell any nervousness many people have of getting their photos taken. A pre-photo shoot consultation is best in understanding your needs and desires for the images. The photo shoot is fun and easy in her studio ready with natural and artificial lighting to bring out then best images of yourself.
Living in Colorado, the outdoors can be an incredible backdrop for portraits. Julie's passion for nature and connecting with people makes it a joy to find places where her clients feel in their element. She asks her client where is a spot that really speaks to you, a place where you feel safe and at peace. Or a place that has a special memory or story. In doing so, she collaborates with her clients to obtain amazing images that tell a story of this person and their connection with nature.