Julia Potthoff focuses on family, children and portrait photography, capturing natural, heartfelt moments. She occasionally photographs weddings and engagement sessions.
Julia Potthoff Photography is dedicated to creating warm, unforced images that reflect relationships and personalities. Her primary focus is family, children and portrait work — capturing real moments such as laughter, small gestures and quiet connections. The style is natural, light-filled and close to everyday life, exactly what families and parents want when they seek memories that don’t feel staged. When working with children and families, Julia relies on calmness and empathy. Whether in the studio or on location, she fosters a relaxed atmosphere where photos evolve organically: playful discoveries, lively movement and intimate moments become timeless images. Her portraits are shaped by a personal approach — she takes the time to get to know people and to find authentic expressions, even with clients who are shy in front of the camera. While weddings and engagement photography are not her main speciality, Julia does offer them occasionally, bringing the same care and attention she applies to her core services. She takes on selective wedding reportages, couple shoots and engagement sessions, focusing on honest wedding photos that document mood and emotion. Couples benefit from her portrait and family experience: her eye for closeness, natural posing and warm light enhances any bride-and-groom session. Process: Each assignment begins with a personal conversation to discuss wishes, locations and style. On the shoot day Julia creates a calm, dependable environment — guidance without pressure, space for spontaneity and attention to little details. Because wedding reportage bookings are limited, she recommends early inquiries for ceremonies and couple shoots. Her motivation is the joy of making life’s moments visible. Whether for a family album, kindergarten pictures or an intimate couple session, Julia photographs with warmth, patience and the aim to deliver images you’ll want to revisit. If you are interested in engagement photos or a wedding reportage, she will be happy to discuss options personally.