Jules Stevens

Photographer

NYC Wedding Photographer

Jules Stevens, a lifelong artist, brings her background in fine art and documentary photography to capturing images of joy, memory, and effortless elegance. Her approach centers people’s stories and emotions. A devotee of analog photography, she shoots on film whenever possible. Her influences range from groundbreaking film directors to photographers who’ve reshaped visual storytelling. She approaches every event with the same care, whether opulent or intimate—everyone has a story worth telling.

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what clients say about Jules's work

Working with Readyluck was an easy, stress-free process from start to finish. The initial request and quote was fast and tailored perfectly for our needs. A lot of the wedding process was uncomfortable for me, but as soon as they arrived and we started shooting, I felt so much more relaxed and calm!

Mark + Molly

They did such a phenomenal job of capturing natural and authentic moments that fit perfectly with our wedding style. They were fun, professional and gave us great direction to help feel more natural in order to capture the best pictures. We couldn't be happier!!

Erica + Michael

Jules' Journals

Garden Party Wedding at Valley Rock Inn & Mountain Resort

1 / 16

Golden hour in the rose garden.
Hannah + Bradley •
Upstate, New York
A hidden gem in the Hudson Valley

Hannah & Bradley’s Valley Rock Inn wedding was an unforgettable summer celebration full of laughter, family, and golden-hour garden portraits. This Hudson Valley venue blends natural beauty, organic design, and effortless elegance you’ll love. Read more in our Journal >

Elegance at the Wythe Hotel

2 / 16

Poise, grace, and years of devotion
Emma + Eric •
Brooklyn, NY
Black-tie elegance in Williamsburg

Emma and Eric's Wythe Hotel wedding was pure sophistication. She wore simple silk, he wore a perfectly tailored tuxedo, and their closest friends showed up—including Eric's best man who arrived despite his wife being in labor. The black-tie celebration was flawless, emotional, and exactly them. Read more in our Journal >

An Honest, Heartfelt Take on Wedding Storytelling

3 / 16

Story-driven Moments, Beautifully Unposed.
Dani + Brandon •
Pocantico Hills
A Pocantico Hills Love Story

Dani and Brandon’s Pocantico Hills garden wedding unfolded like a living story, heartfelt, unhurried, and entirely their own. Through narrative photography, every laugh, tear, and touch became part of a wedding album that feels alive. Read more in our Journal >

Pura Vida at Four Seasons Costa Rica

4 / 16

Where they fell in love, twice
Olivia + Zach •
Costa Rica
Catamaran days and dancing till dawn

Olivia and Zach returned to Costa Rica—the place where they first fell in love—for their Four Seasons wedding weekend. After a full day on a catamaran with their guests, they danced into the early hours surrounded by jungle views and ocean breezes. Pure magic, pure life. Read more in our Journal >

Birthday in Perugia

5 / 16

Where history meets celebration in Italy
Syrie's birthday •
Perugia, Italy
Fast friends at a Renaissance villa

A group of us flew to Perugia for my friend Syrie's birthday at Villa Aureli, owned by a descendant of Dante. We spent our days exploring the villa's incredible library filled with centuries-old atlases, dancing late into the evening, and making morning coffee together as instant friends. Read more in our Journal >

Love in Lower Manhattan

6 / 16

Where soup dumplings sparked romance
Aubrey + Robb •
Manhattan
Chinatown streets to seaport sunsets

Aubrey and Robb took me through their favorite New York spots for their engagement session, including Wo-Hop, the late-night Chinatown spot where they fell in love. We wrapped at the seaport during sunset, another place that feels like home to them. Read more in our Journal >

Editorial Elopement at the Courthouse

7 / 16

City Hall, but make it stylish.
Moni + Pep •
Manhattan, NYC
Red heels, black leather, true love.

Playful, stylish, and deeply in love, Moni and Pep transformed a simple courthouse wedding into a celebration of personality and color. Their bold palette and effortless chemistry made every moment feel like art in motion. Read more in our Journal >

Moody Romance at the Bowery Hotel

8 / 16

Unapologetically themselves, perfectly in love
Kevin + Anna •
Bowery, NYC
Studio Ghibli dreams come to life

Kevin and Anna brought their nerdy passions to life at the Bowery Hotel with Studio Ghibli references, tarot cards, and dark velvet everywhere. They walked down the aisle to Howl's Moving Castle, and Anna later changed into a traditional gold Filipino dress. Pure, unapologetic joy. Read more in our Journal >

Three Days in Dubrovnik

9 / 16

Marble streets and Adriatic views
Dubrovnik •
Croatia
Where medieval walls meet crystal water

Dubrovnik's Old City is surrounded by medieval walls you can walk for a mile, following ancient guard routes. I spent three days wandering marble streets, visiting Byzantine churches, eating incredible food, and befriending the city's hundreds of local cats. Should've spent more time by the sea. Read more in our Journal >

Homecoming in Uzhhorod

10 / 16

First trip home in 25 years
Home for the Holidays •
Ukraine
Where family and history intersect

After 25 years, my family traveled home to Uzhhorod, a quiet Ukrainian town with a historic castle. The best part was wandering streets with my brother, running into old friends at every turn. Read more in our Journal >

Summer at Prospect Park Boathouse

11 / 16

Classic New York love story unfolds
Vanessa + Steve •
Brooklyn, NY
When two families become one

Vanessa and Steve's Prospect Park Boathouse wedding brought together families from Trinidad and the South for an intimate summer celebration. The NYC teachers met at a work happy hour years ago, and their day was filled with tender moments—especially between Vanessa and her mother. Read more in our Journal >

Rodarte Runway

12 / 16

Elegance takes the runway
NY Fashion Week •
NYC
Fall fashion at its finest

Shooting Rodarte's elegant Fall 2020 runway show for NYFW, led by Bella Hadid. Read more in our Journal >

Van Life Through the West

13 / 16

From slot canyons to starlit skies
Van Life! Vol.1 •
Midwest
Finding certainty in the natural world

The van life adventure peaked with national parks across California, Utah, and Colorado. We hiked Yosemite, explored slot canyons, and base jumped off the Perrine Memorial Bridge in Idaho. Mornings meant freezing river dips, nights brought campfires under the Milky Way. Read more in our Journal >

Van Life in Baja California

14 / 16

Trading my apartment for ocean views
Van Life! Vol.2 •
Baja, CA
Finding freedom off the grid

When 2020 turned everything upside down, I gave up my apartment and spent two months living off the grid in a camper van. Our first stop was Baja California, where we spent weeks by the ocean, rethinking what we actually need to feel at home. Read more in our Journal >

Lincoln Center Engagement

15 / 16

Where classical music brought them together
Emma + Max •
Upper West Side
From Lincoln Center to Central Park sunset

Emma and Max chose Lincoln Center for their engagement session—the place where their shared love of classical music deepened their bond. We wandered through the plaza in late summer light, then headed to Central Park where they climbed rocks for a final kiss overlooking The Lake. Read more in our Journal >

A Month in Vietnam

16 / 16

My favorite place on earth
Vietnam Visual Diary •
Vietnam
Portraits, streets, and endless discovery

I've always been drawn to Vietnam, and arriving there confirmed everything I'd imagined. I spent a month wandering streets, photographing locals, and eating my way through the country. The people, landscapes, and food made it impossible not to fall completely in love. Read more in our Journal >

It’s the chaos you’ll never forget, captured in a frame that feels as alive as the moment itself.

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