About

I’m Julia, a photographer inspired by light, atmosphere, and the stories that emerge from everyday moments. My work is driven by a desire to create images that feel authentic, immersive, and connected to a sense of place.

My photographic journey took shape while living in Chamonix in the French Alps. Surrounded by dramatic landscapes, changing weather, and a culture built around the outdoors, I developed a deeper appreciation for observation, patience, and visual storytelling. It was there that photography became more than a hobby, it became a way of seeing and engaging with the world.

Today, I photograph across a range of environments, from mountain trails and remote landscapes to city streets and everyday life. I’m drawn to natural light, subtle details, and moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. Rather than directing scenes, I prefer to work intuitively, responding to what is already there.

I primarily photograph with a Leica Q and use the Leica LUX app on my iPhone, tools that allow for a simple, unobtrusive approach. Along the way, I’ve attended Leica Akademie workshops led by Phil Penman, Kane Hulse, and Arteh Odjidja, each of whom has influenced my thinking around photography, creativity, and narrative.

VERO

I joined VERO in 2017, looking for a more meaningful alternative to algorithm-driven social platforms. What I found was a genuine community built around creativity, conversation, and shared interests. In 2022, I was invited to become a VERO community ambassador, helping support and promote the platform within the photography community.

One of my proudest projects has been co-founding Monochrome Monday (#momo), a weekly celebration of black and white photography that began with a small group of creators sharing their work every Monday. What started as a simple idea grew into one of VERO’s most recognised photography initiatives.

In partnership with VERO, we published the first Monochrome Monday book in 2020, showcasing work from photographers who had contributed to the project throughout the year. The publication was featured in British GQ and sold out within days.

Today, Monochrome Monday continues to inspire photographers around the world. For me, it remains an opportunity to revisit older work, experiment with new ideas, and explore how monochrome photography reveals a different way of seeing. It’s a creative ritual that continues to evolve, and one I still look forward to every week.