Born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Yulia was lured by romance and history to Apulia in southern Italy. Her true talent as a photographer was revealed only once she became a mother to her two sons, but was swiftly and passionately explored through further studies and workshops.
Deeply in love with the concept of magic within fairytales, secrets within history, and love that lasts for generations, Yulia's innate ability to capture the "emotion within a moment" is truly exceptional.
Inspired by her own interests in nature, film, music, fine arts and the world, Yulia specialises in wedding photography and portraiture. Her wedding photographs tell the story, not only of the wedding itself, but also of the families and friends involved, in a series of images that suggest time has stopped still just long enough for her to take the photo, and will resume at any minute. Listen carefully and you can hear glasses clinking, people laughing, and music playing.
For specialised photography sessions, Yulia focuses on dreamy mood portraits, producing stunning soulful and expressive images, which portray the natural beauty of her subjects and evoke great sentiment in the viewer.
Emotional and spontaneous, unique and creative, Yulia's photographs ensure that your special day, moment, or portrait provides a timeless and classic visual testimony of your family history, to be appreciated not only by you, but by your children, your children's children and the many generations to follow...
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Born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Yulia was lured by romance and history to Apulia in southern Italy. Her true talent as a photographer was revealed only once she became a mother to her two sons, but was swiftly and passionately explored through further studies and workshops.
Deeply in love with the concept of magic within fairytales, secrets within history, and love that lasts for generations, Yulia's innate ability to capture the "EMOTION WITHIN
A MOMENT" is truly exceptional.
Inspired by her own interests in nature, film, music, fine arts and the world, Yulia specialises in wedding photography and portraiture. Her wedding photographs tell the story, not only of the wedding itself, but also of the families and friends involved, in a series of images that suggest time has stopped still just long enough for her to take the photo, and will resume at any minute. Listen carefully and you can hear glasses clinking, people laughing, and music playing.
For specialised photography sessions, Yulia focuses on dreamy mood portraits, producing stunning soulful and expressive images, which portray the natural beauty of her subjects and evoke great sentiment in the viewer.
Emotional and spontaneous, unique and creative, Yulia's photographs ensure that your special day, moment, or portrait provides a timeless and classic visual testimony of your family history, to be appreciated not only by you, but by your children, your children's children and the many generations to follow...
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I'm yulia
favorite locations in Puglia
masseria amastuola
masseria don luigi
Dating back to the 1800s in Savelletri of Fasano, the Masseria preserves key architectural features of the region.
You'll be captivated by the squared lines and white lime walls, characteristic of Apulia, during your stay. Inside, rustic furnishings further evoke the past.
Bari International Airport is conveniently located just over an hour's drive away.
masseria grieco
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Masseria Amastuola boasts vineyards, olive groves, and stunning Gulf of Taranto views above Italy's stiletto-shaped region. It's an excellent base for exploring historic towns like Mottola, Ginosa, Laterza, and Matera, with their ancient cave dwellings and frescoed churches. Taranto, known for dolphin spotting, is only 11 miles away, and you can easily visit Lecce and Ostuni. Bari International Airport is just over an hour's drive away.
The Masseria Grieco Country Resort, dating from the 16th century, beautifully encapsulates the history of the Itria Valley. Its boundaries are defined by traditional dry-stone walls made from local stone, without cement.
On the spacious stone square, you'll find a quaint church with the emblem that inspired the estate's logo on its altar. Continuing through ancient Apulia, you'll encounter the well and the iconic trulli, cone-shaped rural buildings, UNESCO-listed treasures known worldwide.
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favorite locations in Puglia
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fulcignano
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san nicola
In the Middle Ages, wealthy peasants built stone houses called "masserie" on their land, which later evolved into luxurious retreats for the nobility. Masseria San Nicola, originally constructed around 1600 by the Prince of Carbonelli, became the summer residence of the Shirt family in the 1800s.
The gardens at Masseria San Nicola reflect the traditional nineteenth-century style of Apulian villas, enclosed by walls with winding paths and bursting with fragrances and vibrant colors, featuring bougainvillea, citrus trees, aromatic plants, and roses.
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angiulli piccolo
Masseria Fulcignano offers a memorable stay in a typical Apulian farmhouse with an elegant ambiance that honors the region's culture and traditions. This contemporary gem blends seamlessly with the historic Salento architecture.
The property's traditional Salento architecture boasts antique fireplaces, wooden ceilings, barrel vaults, stone walls, and ancient olive trees, combining rustic charm with elegance. The suites and rooms, once stables and farmhouses, have been thoughtfully restored using eco-friendly materials.
Masseria Angiulli Piccolo, a historically significant property in Puglia, embodies ALBELI's hospitality philosophy. This lovingly restored 18th-century vineyard, surrounded by vineyards and ancient olive groves, is centrally located between Taranto and Brindisi in Italy's heel.
Just five minutes from the charming village of Grottaglie, famous for ceramics and grape production, the Masseria offers an authentic rural experience in an elegantly renovated setting.
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I always want my clients to remember their wedding, not remember the time spent with the photographer. My passion is that my clients receive candid wedding photography that genuinely tells the story of their wedding day. Of course, even though I’m a documentary wedding photographer, this doesn’t mean that I won’t capture those essential details. Details such as table decorations etc. and I’ll happily shoot a small number of formal shots too
(if you wish to have them).
The real story of your wedding from a guests-eye point of view. A Documentary Wedding Photographer will tell the story of your day through candid,
unposed images. It allows you to spend all your time with your friends and family without any awkward posing or hours of formal group shots.
Documentary wedding photography is a style of photography that captures the candid moments of a wedding day as they unfold naturally.
Unlike traditional posed wedding photography, documentary wedding photography aims to document the day's story in a photojournalistic manner.
This style of photography focuses on capturing the emotions, interactions, and details of the day as they happen, without any manipulation or staging.
Documentary wedding photographers should be discreet and blend into the background, allowing them to capture real moments often missed by the
couple and guests. They work to create a visual story of the day, from the preparation to the ceremony to the reception and everything in between.
They capture the laughter, tears, and joy of the day, creating images that are natural, real, and full of emotion.
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