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About Julien

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, inviting viewers to step inside with an effortless intimacy that feels instinctive yet intentional.

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—creating a visual language that lingers and resonates.

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Apple · Expedia · Google · Hotels.com · Amazon · Airbnb · Verizon · Stanford University · Wall Street Journal · ESPN · New York Times · The Atlantic · The New Yorker · Rolling Stone · Washington Post · Parents · A16z · WWD · Medium · Lomography · Dow Jones · New York Magazine · Teach For America

Awards

AIGA 2025 | 50 Books 50 Covers – I Love You Always, All Ways

Golden Cube (Photography) – 101st ADC Awards – Apple: Hometown Shot on iPhone 12 – 2022

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

General Inquiries / Just Saying Hello

→ julien@byjulienjames.com

Represented by The Good Brigade
For portfolio requests & inquiries please contact:

→ lisa@thegoodbrigade.com

Books & Prints
I Love You Always, All Ways

First edition of 300 copies
Published by Work/Play, 2025

Acquired by the Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Columbia University as part of the AIGA Collection

Not Quite There

First edition of 140 copies, Out of Print
Self-Published Zine, 2025

Selected Solo Exhibitions

2019 Godspeed, Homme DC. Washington, DC

Selected Group Exhibitions

2026 VSCO Portraits of Proximity Exhibition, Photoville, Brooklyn, NY

2026 still: MOVING. Mondad Gallery, Brooklyn, NY

2026 Are We Not Free. WeTheList Gallery, Houston, TX

Julien James

Isaiah Rashad for The New Yorker