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​My interest in photography began at a young age, as I watched both my father and step-father operating their SLRs. Poring over the pages of National Geographic magazine and the Sierra Club calendar, among other influences, sparked an insatiable hunger for mouth-watering, breathtaking images. I began taking photography seriously in 1998, and it has since changed the course of my life.

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While studying at Brooks Institute of Photography, I began specializing in automotive and travel photography. After graduating in 2005, I joined the staff at Motor Trend magazine, where I was part of the photo team for about 10 years, most recently as the Photo Editor. I left Motor Trend to pursue motorcycle journalism, working as Associate Editor, then Photo Editor at Motorcyclist magazine for over two years, before going freelance.

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When I'm not creating images of the world's latest motorcycles, cars, and trucks, I can be found out in the wilderness, hiking, camping, motorcycling, or practicing yoga. I love traveling to destinations near and far, or staying at home, playing ukulele and piano or tending to my small garden.

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Please contact me directly for your next assignment, or to purchase prints of

my work. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Cheers,

Julia

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​323.791.7233

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