Julia Chao Photography

10/26/2026

Loving the fall 🍂

the color, the cold air, the quietness in the forest and creek.

The color is probably only going to be here for another week, this is your reminder to take a walk outside and soak it all in.

10/17/2026

10/12/2026

Just a thank you note from the bottom of my heart.

Grateful for having these amazing people in my life, and proud of myself for keeping the negative people and energy outside of my circle 🤎

Wish you all a restful weekend and have enjoyed delicious food and drinks with your love ones 🦃

10/06/2026

𝔽𝕒𝕝𝕝. ℂ𝕒𝕥 & 𝔾𝕚𝕣𝕝

10/01/2026

I love prints and enlargements. I have many of my family photos, along with some street photography I’ve taken around the Okanagan, printed and hung throughout our home. They always become great conversation starters when guests come over!

This style of print is called the fine art print, and not many place make them, but it’s heavy, and the paper quality is amazing, I love the elevated feeling it adds to the image.

09/21/2026

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I love coffee, and I love working and drinking lots of coffee.

This is only the second one, I might go for the 3rd this afternoon 👻

Also, if you finish the video I am very proud of you, that must be true love 🫶🏻

09/21/2026

Today was my first time setting up a booth as a photographer, and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of an event that supports such a meaningful cause.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by, said hello, shared a story, or took a moment to chat with me. It was especially lovely meeting so many local business owners and hearing about what they’re working on, how they got here, and the story behind the business!

I also had some wonderful conversations about future projects and ways we might work together — and I’m genuinely looking forward to seeing where those conversations lead.

I want to shout out to some of the amazing people and businesses that were there to support the cause today:

Field ans Sage Skin Care
Dane’s Deserts
Bark n’ Fly
Pawsbities Bakeshop
Catelowna Cat Cafe
BC SPCA
And of course the host and

Thank you for welcoming me into the community and for letting me contribute a little to a cause that matters. 🤍

If you’re a local business and have a project coming up that could use photography, I’d love to meet up and potentially work with you!!

09/20/2026

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This Sunday will be my first time setting up a booth as a full-time photographer, and honestly, it feels pretty special.

I started photography part-time seven years ago, photographing families, pets, events, schools and w**eries. Two months ago, I decided to take the leap and give photography my full-time commitment.

Even though I’ve been doing this for years, stepping into it full-time has definitely felt a little like starting over — building new connections, putting myself out there, and figuring out what this next chapter looks like.

So if you’re coming to the Kelowna Veterinary Care Foundation event this Sunday, please come say hi!

Whether you’re an old friend, a familiar face, or someone I’ve never met before, I’d genuinely love to meet you.

Come chat, say hello, and let’s talk photography, pets, or just life. 🤍

09/18/2026

Follow me to check out the “Holiday Open House” at Hyatt Place Kelowna 🎄✨

I had the chance to photograph Hyatt Place Kelowna’s Holiday Open House, and I really appreciated the attention to detail from their team. From the décor and table settings to the food and little festive touches — they made my job of capturing the atmosphere that much easier.

One thing I especially love about photographing holiday setups is getting to hear the story behind the space. What are you creating? Who are you hoping to welcome? What do you want your guests to feel when they walk through the door?

And there’s a practical side to photographing seasonal spaces early, too.

Getting your holiday content ready before the season is in full swing means you already have beautiful, on-brand images ready to promote your space, events, menus and experiences whenever you’re ready to start selling.

That’s where I love to come in — not just capturing what’s happening, but helping businesses build a library of content they can actually use throughout the season.

Planning a holiday event, seasonal campaign, restaurant feature or Christmas party?

Let’s create the content before the holiday rush begins.

DM me — I’d love to hear what you’re planning and build a shoot around it.

09/14/2026

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𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 🍂

One of the questions I get asked most often is: “How do we coordinate our outfits for a family or couple photo shoot?”

The good news? You don’t have to match.

In my experience, neutral tones, a cohesive colour palette, and larger blocks of similar colours work beautifully together. They create a look that feels timeless and elegant without everyone looking overly coordinated.

For fall and winter, I especially love adding fuzzy fabrics, knits, layers, and different textures. They bring so much warmth and depth to the images — and make the whole moment feel a little cozier.

Think coordinated, not matching. Choose colours that belong to the same family, then let the textures and little details bring personality to each person.
Disclaimer: The images in this post are AI-generated and are not my photographs. They are shared solely as a visual guide to help with outfit planning.