Julia Turner
Contact: julia.rocha.turner@gmail.com
University/School: Northumbria University
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About me
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About me _____
I am a photographer focused on creating portraiture and editorials.
I create character-led images that sit in a dreamlike place between reality and fiction. I take a lot of influence from romanticism, the natural world, and historical references. These themes are incorporated to create images that feel timeless. This also informs my use of film, where the physical process encourages a slower, more intentional way of working. I’m particularly drawn to my own generation’s unique and fluid relationship to gender and identity. At the core of my practice is a focus on creating and recognizing beauty. I aim to produce images that feel open and atmospheric, allowing space for interpretation while maintaining a strong visual identity. Moving forward, I am pursuing a career as a freelance photographer, creating editorials and promotional imagery for artists and designers. I’m looking forward to belonging to a community.
Inspiration
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Inspiration _____
I draw inspiration from romanticism, cinema, poetry, nature, and historical references, particularly in the way they create atmosphere and emotion.
I have always been interested in storytelling and character-driven films, especially those with a strong sense of fantasy, mystery, or escapism. I’m also inspired by people who exist outside of conventional beauty standards or traditional ideas of gender, and I often cast subjects whose appearance or style feels expressive and individual. Nature is another important influence within my work, as it feels timeless and deeply connected to human emotion. Across all of these influences, I am drawn to imagery that feels contemplative, atmospheric, and slightly detached from contemporary life.
My work
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My work _____
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.”
