A happy couple, with the woman pregnant, sitting on a large piece of driftwood outdoors, embracing and smiling at each other.
A baby soaking in a metal basin filled with water, holding and surrounded by apples, wearing a red bandana on a green surface
A pregnant woman holding a white flower outdoors in a wooded area.
Black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair, lying on a reflective surface, with her face and hand illuminated, creating a mirror image on the surface.
Group of women participating in a yoga or fitness class, smiling and raising their hands in a peaceful gesture.
A family of three: a woman, a man, and a young child, walking outdoors in a grassy area during sunset. The woman is in front, wearing a long-sleeve top and a necklace, with her hair blowing in the wind. The man is behind her, holding the child who is
A woman with long hair wearing a black floral top and black pants running on the beach with ocean waves in the background.
A woman looking up and smiling while holding a camera, standing barefoot on a grassy field with dry grass.
Silhouette of a woman with short hair standing in front of a patterned curtain.
A group of women dressed in colorful traditional Indian sarees watching a man holding a young girl on a staircase decorated with flowers, smiling and appearing joyful.
A family gathered around a birthday cake at a birthday party, with colorful birthday banner in the background.
Black and white photo of a young girl with a bow in her hair, looking up at the camera, sitting on a dark carpeted floor.
A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a cream-colored sweater, has a pink flower with green leaves tucked behind her ear, and is resting her chin on her hand with a gentle smile against a plain light gray background.
A man with a beard and mustache, wearing a red and black checkered scarf, looking at the camera against a dark background.
A woman holding a young child at the beach with a man crouching in front of them, all with the sun setting behind them.
A family of three sharing a tender moment on a balcony, with the father holding the young son and the mother touching the son's face, all with expressions of love and affection.
Black and white photo of a smiling woman with braided hair, wearing a dark dress with a belt and polka dot scarf, outdoors.
Young man holding a smiling toddler girl on a beach, with a woman partially visible in the foreground and the ocean in the background.
A man with glasses and a floral shirt standing outdoors by water with city buildings in the background, sun shining behind him.
A black and white photo of a couple sitting on a grassy hillside, with the woman smiling at the camera and the man resting his head on her shoulder, surrounded by tall grass and natural scenery.
A smiling woman with long, dark hair on a beach, with a man wearing sunglasses kissing her on the cheek. The sky is partly cloudy.
A pregnant woman in a white dress and a man with a beard in a light-colored shirt standing in a grassy outdoor setting, holding hands, with a dog sitting nearby, mountain landscape in the background.
Two boys are jumping from a sidewalk into a backyard, smiling and having fun on a sunny day.
A black and white photo of a multi-generational Asian family outside, with a cityscape in the background. The family includes two adults, a woman and a man, and three children, one girl and two boys.
A woman in a white, long, flowing dress sitting on a large piece of driftwood on a beach with a misty, overcast background.
A couple hugging outdoors near a hillside with large weathered tree logs.
Young woman with tattoos and earrings standing outdoors in front of city skyline at sunset, wearing a white sleeveless top and high-waisted jeans.
A pregnant woman and a man sitting on a pebble beach with mountains in the background, sharing a tender moment.
A young woman with long brown hair holding a smiling toddler girl at the beach during sunset, with waves and a distant hill in the background.
A happy couple walking along a winding coastal road surrounded by lush green trees and hills, with the ocean visible on the left.
A woman with wet long hair standing in shallow ocean water with waves in the background on a cloudy day.
A woman in a black bikini holding a young girl with wet hair on a beach, with mountains and water in the background.
Woman with a ponytail and workout clothes in a brightly lit room, possibly at a gym or dance studio.
A white dog with a pink collar leaning out of the passenger side window of a car, with trees and blue sky in the background.

Julia Sabugosa Photography - Documentary, Family & Branding Photographer in Wellington

I’m a documentary photographer based in Wellington, on a life mission to capture memories that truly matter.
I believe photography has the power to bring back emotions and moments - allowing us to relive them again and again.

I’m Brazilian and Portuguese, and since 2025, proudly a Kiwi. I’m also a mother to a wonderful girl, a passionate cook, a cinema lover, and a dedicated yoga practitioner. Before becoming a photographer, I spent 23 years as an actress in Brazil.

Because of my background in acting, I deeply understand what it feels like to be in front of a camera. That’s why I welcome every bit of shyness my clients might bring and create a safe, relaxed environment, so your photos feel natural, genuine, and joyful. My goal is to turn every photo session into a light, memorable experience.

Over the years, I’ve expanded my work beyond family sessions to include headshots, personal branding photography, and documentary photography for businesses in Wellington - helping people and brands tell authentic stories through images.

And as someone who loves to cook, it’s no surprise that food photography has become one of my passions. I love creating visual stories for restaurants, cafés, and local food businesses, celebrating their flavours and atmosphere through light and texture.

Whether you’re looking for a family photographer in Wellington, a headshot photographer, or a food photographer for your business, you’ve found me - and I’m ready to create your favourite photograph.