Julia HERE, NICE TO MEET YOU!
broome & south west PHOTOGRAPHER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Weddings and family shoots are two of my favourite types of photography and I have found a way to offer my services in two unique locations throughout the year.
From May to September I am based up north in beautiful Broome and service the Kimberley region. From October to April you can find me in the Southern Forests in a small township called Quinninup, servicing the South West and Great Southern regions including Busselton/ Yallingup/ Margaret River/ Balingup/ Bridgetown/ Nannup/ Manjimup/ Pemberton/ Northcliffe/ Walpole/ Denmark and Albany.
I consider myself incredibly fortunate to be able to split my time between these locations and call photography my full-time job. Honestly, I can’t imagine doing anything else!
A LITTLE ABOUT ME…
BORN AND RAISED IN BERLIN
Growing up in Germany was fun! Alongside my parents and two older brothers, many family holidays were spent in the mountains or by the sea.
MY LOVE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY STARTED EARLY
My brother turned a little room behind the family bathroom into a darkroom and taught me how to develop film. This is before digital cameras were a thing. The fumes from the chemicals were pretty bad but seeing my photos develop in front of my eyes was magical and it taught me a lot about the process of photography.
HEADING DOWN UNDER
In 2006 I packed my bags and left Germany to backpack around Australia for a year. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would end up emigrating but Australia has been my home for 20 years now and I couldn’t be happier here.
BROOMETIME
When I first arrived in Broome in 2007 I got a job at the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park and also worked on cruise vessels off the Kimberley coast. Photography was still a hobby at that point.
MY PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS WAS BORN
I started my photography business in 2015 and have never looked back. It’s an absolute joy to meet and photograph so many wonderful people, whether it is their wedding, a family shoot or at an event. I still pinch myself how lucky I am to call photography my full-time job.
WE GOT MARRIED
In 2022, after 12 years together Gerard and I eloped at Shelley Cove north of Dunsborough with our dog Millie and two good friends attending as witnesses. The amazing Kelly Morrow was our celebrant, which made it extra special.
ENDLESS SUMMER
I love Broome but having spent 15 years up north in the Kimberley and experiencing my fair share of hot and humid summers (Wet Season) it was time for a change. We now spend the summer down south at our cottage in Quinninup, not far from Pemberton in the Southern Forest region of WA.
10 YEARS, WOW!
Holy heck! In 2025 I celebrated the 10th anniversary of my photography business and I couldn’t be more proud of what I have achieved.
THE SLOW LIFE
I love living away from the hustle and bustle of the city. When not out photographing or working on my business you’re likely to find me in my veggie garden, down at the beach or on a bush walk.
NOW BOOKING 2026 & 2027
This year is already jam-packed with bookings and enquiries so 2026 is looking to be another busy year for me. Also booking 2027 but will keep a couple of months free to travel to Europe next year.
DOCUMENTING STORIES
SINCE 2015
© 2025 Julia Rau Photography