CAPTURING WILD & FREE SPIRITS

Juliana

Machado

Lifestyle

storyteller

Hey folks! I'm Jules, born in Brazil and living in Australia since 2019. It was here in the land of the kangaroos that I realized that my passion could be my profession.


Here's a little about my story and how I got here.

BEHIND THE LENS

I find immense joy in creating images that people can look back on and feel a wave of nostalgia. Whether it's a wedding, a family gathering, or a personal portrait, my goal is to preserve those special moments in time for you to cherish forever.


When I'm not photographing my clients, you can usually find me behind the lens, capturing the everyday magic of my own family. This has become my favourite hobby and a wonderful way to document our life's journey.

Travelling and exploring new places and cultures is also one of my greatest passions. I've been to every continent and am always dreaming about the next adventure.


In 2017, I set off to Asia with my partner. What was meant to be just a one-month trip turned into one of my best adventures. Midway through the journey, I realised I didn't want to go back to Brazil yet. I wanted more time to explore Southeast Asia and experience life beyond the typical tourist spots. So, I literally tore up my return ticket and ended up spending three months travelling through various countries. I did volunteer work in rural Sri Lanka, attended a yoga retreat in India, and discovered so much about other cultures and myself. It was an experience that I will never forget!

In 2018, before moving to Australia, we spent 6 months living in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. It was my first time living outside Brazil. I worked delivering food even though my English was quite limited. During that time, part of me knew it was just the beginning of a new life far from my hometown.

And when we arrived in Australia in 2019, I had no idea what lay ahead. Since then, it's been a journey full of challenges and achievements, including a motorbike accident that left me with four broken teeth, starting the career of my dreams from scratch, my mum’s cancer diagnosis on the other side of the world during a global pandemic, and the arrival of my greatest gift: my little girl. I’m very happy to be here and know that all the challenges I’ve faced have made me stronger and more determined to keep pursuing my dreams.

Thank you for being here following my work and supporting my dream!


Lots of love,


Jules x