"Capturing life's first breath, forever families, and sacred beginnings."


"Capturing life's first breath, forever families, and sacred beginnings."


Welcome Friend, I am Julie Tracy

Hi, I’m Julie, a photographer devoted to telling the raw, beautiful and powerful l stories of new life and new chapters whether in a hospital room
or a courtroom.

The "Heart" Work


It’s the mission behind the camera: offering no-cost photography for families built through foster care and adoption.


When you invite me into these moments — courthouse adoptions, foster family portraits — you’re trusting me to tell the story of your love, an honor I hold close.

Support the Heart Work


I also offer specialized sessions, birth, fresh 24/48 in hospital newborn sessions.


When you book a paid session, you’re not just investing in beautiful photos — you’re also helping make it possible for me to gift photography to foster and adoptive families.

What clients are saying

What my clients are saying

Lindsey M./St. Louis

“Julie was awesome! Our pictures are so beautiful and really capture the first 24 hours of the newborn experience. I have gotten so many compliments on the photos! Highly recommend her for any of your photography needs!”