about julia

Julia Lynn’s photography reflects her love of the outdoors, meeting new people and storytelling. Her portfolio is built around a blend of conceptual people photography, location photography and documentary photography.

Constantly scouting for the perfect location, she is particularly drawn to the vibrant characters and historic architecture of her native south. The combination of a perfect location and an interesting mind can really bring a story to life on film. "Each photo should tell a complete story," says Julia, "like a movie in a single frame". Elements, location and character are all built around the story. Visually, Julia is partial to saturated color, strong lines and negative space. Her ideal assignments are conceptualized from beginning to end.

However, this is not to say that Julia doesn’t also love taking off somewhere new with her cameras and no plan. Julia particularly enjoys traveling and does so for various photo shoots. Julia says discovering new subjects through the lens of her camera – people, places, food and cultures – they all inspire her. Every new experience brings new discoveries that may be interpreted on film.

Originally from Roanoke, VA, Julia studied at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and then at the Portfolio Center in Atlanta, GA. She currently resides in Charleston, SC with her husband, son and dog. She is a member of the SC chapter of ASMP and also teaches at the Charleston Center for Photography.