ABOUT ME
Julien James is a photographer and director whose work moves beyond aesthetics—it’s immersive, deeply human, and seamlessly bridges art and commerce. His images don’t just capture moments; they hold them, stretch them, allowing the viewer to step inside. There’s an effortless intimacy to his work — nothing forced, nothing staged— just the truth of human experience, rendered with refinement and depth.
Whether shaping global campaigns, editorial stories, or documentary projects, Julien distills the essence of culture, identity, and human connection with a refined yet unfiltered sensibility. Rooted in realism but thoughtfully composed, his work balances raw emotion with sophistication. His ability to move fluidly between commercial and narrative spaces allows him to create work that feels both instinctive and intentional.
Photography, for Julien, is a way of seeing, of understanding. It’s a conversation between light, texture, and time—between what is and what could be. His storytelling invites you in—blending art, culture, and brands with a visual language that lingers and resonates.
Read more about my philosophy and how it influences my work.
Read more about my philosophy and how it influences my work.
SELECT CLIENTS
Apple · Expedia · Google · Hotels.com · Amazon · Airbnb · Verizon · Stanford University · Wall Street Journal · ESPN · New York Times · The Atlantic · The New Yorker · Cosmopolitan · Rolling Stone · Washington Post · Parents · A16z · WWD · Medium · Lomography · Dow Jones · Probulica · New York Magazine · Teach For America
AWARDS
Golden Cube (Photography) – 101st ADC Awards – Apple: iPhone 13 – 2022
Annual Associated Church Press Awards – First Place – Single Photo with Article or Cutline
Finalist (Long-Form Feature Content) – Eddie & Ozzie Awards – Black Fatherhood is Infinite – 2021
For portfolio requests & inquiries please contact
lisa@thegoodbrigade.com
christina@thegoodbrigade.com
General Inquiries / Just Saying Hello
julien@byjulienjames.com
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