When I have had such men before my camera my whole soul has endeavored to do its duty towards them in recording faithfully the greatness of the inner as well as the features of the outer man. The photograph thus taken has been almost the embodiment of a prayer.

Boston: D. Later life
In 1875 the Camerons moved back to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Julia was from a family of celebrated beauties and was considered an ugly duckling among her sisters.

Her house Dimbola Lodge on the Isle of Wight is open to the public. For the American author see Julia Cameron.