Toronto Portrait & Boudoir Photographer
My Name is Julia
I've been photographing under the name Heavenly Visuals since 2019. I started my journey while managing an iconic comic shop in Toronto, where I was introduced to cosplay culture. My pronouns are she/her.
As someone with a physical disability and a member of the queer community, I hope to fill a need for inclusive, compassionate photographers who explore their art with meaningful intent and imagination. Read more about me below!
I strive to to preserve and respect the land I work on and to create an inclusive space for clients of all races, genders, abilities, and sexualities.
Currently, I live in Toronto, Ontario with my partners, and my two cats, Tomas and Alexander. I enjoy riding my bike, and riding horses when I can get outside of the city. I also work for Dangerous Ladies, a collective of queer, female-identifying artists who create resources for cosplay communities all around the world.
More than anything, I am excited to hear about you and your visions! If you're ready to capture yourself, or an important moment in the most magical way possible get in touch with me!
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Pillars of Business
I. ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION
I am delighted and proud to be an inclusive photographer and will do everything in my power to ensure I can provide accessible services to anyone who wishes to work with me. I will photograph all races, religions, sexualities, gender-identities, abilities and disabilities, professions, family, and relationship dynamics on the condition that their views are not overtly harmful or exclusive to others.
I will not tolerate prejudice, sexism, discrimination, harassment, or disrespect towards myself, clients, assistants, or bystanders during sessions. I am a proud supporter and member of the LGBTQ community. As someone who has been both behind and in front of the camera, I know that being photographed is often a very vulnerable and intimate experience; requiring trust and communication from all parties involved. I encourage potential clients to be open and honest with me about anything they feel may need to be addressed when booking.
Pillars of Business
II. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I, (Heavenly Visuals/ Julia Greco) photograph primarily on Indigenous land. The City of Toronto is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
I also photograph on Indigenous land situated along Gabekanaang-ziibi, the Anishinaabemowin name for the Humber River, which means “Leave the canoes and go back.”
This waterway provides an integral connection between Indigenous communities on the shore of Lake Ontario, Lake Simcoe, and the Georgian Bay region. The Anishinaabemowin name for this area is Adobigok, which means the Place of the Alders.
I gratefully acknowledge these Indigenous nations for their guardianship of this land. As Torontonians and Canadians, we have accountability to these Indigenous nations, and to all Indigenous peoples and communities living in Toronto.
Photographed behind this is a swan during early winter in High Park. For more information about the Indigenous history of High Park, where many of my outdoor sessions are hosted, please click here. For more information on how I am committed to making my photo sessions environmentally friendly, click here.