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Photojournalist Bay Ridge Brooklyn

Capturing stories as they unfold

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I’m an experienced photojournalist creating honest, story-driven editorial photography and films in NYC. My work blends authenticity with artistry — capturing real emotion, subtle details, and meaningful narrative for publications that value visual storytelling.

  • Pictures of the year international
  • National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences NY
  • Huff Post
  • Women Photograph
  • BuzzFeed
  • cosmopolitan
  • NY Press Photographes Association
  • Newsweek
  • A person riding a unicorn with wings, holding onto the unicorn as it rears up.
  • Deadline Club
  • National Headliner Awards
  • NPPA
Two women walking through the remains of a burned building, with debris, charred rubble, and damaged structures around them.
Lady in a yellow coat and gloves, man in a dark coat and red tie, man in a dark coat, lady in a light coat, all smiling and talking on steps of a government building.

Tell the story that goes beyond the surface.

My passion lies in storytelling, utilising both video and still photography. After more than a decade on staff at the NY Daily News, I covered a vast array of assignments focusing on features, general assignment, portraiture and fashion. 

My video work earned a NY Emmy award and has also been recognized by the National Press Photographers Association, Pictures of the Year International, Newswomen's Club of NY, New York Press Photographers Association, Deadline Club and NY Press Club. 

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What clients are saying

“I was so delighted with Julia's work on a major video project and still photography project at the Columbia Aging Center that I was eager to hire her AGAIN for projects at the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging. Again, Julia was a joy to work with and her photographs were perceptive, beautiful, and rigorous. I love that she sees older adults in an unsentimental and engaged way.”

Ruth Finklestein

“Julia’s sunny spirit and positive attitude was a joy on set. She is an excellent and talented photographer. She is extremely professional and constantly gave great suggestions about how to improve shots, but never overstepped or took over our styling. Her turnaround time was quick and the process was easy. Julia is a real class act, and a fun photographer to work with. I highly recommend her!”

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Front page of the Daily News newspaper featuring a large photo of a protest with police officers and protesters. The headline reads 'BRAWL ST.' with a subheading about Steve Jobs' death. Other headlines mention a protest ending with arrests and peppe
A man in white prison attire with handcuffs is being escorted by two police officers, one on each side, in a dimly lit corridor with other individuals in the background.
A confrontation between police officers and protesters, with police arresting a man in a camouflage jacket during a protest or demonstration in an urban setting.
Two soldiers embracing warmly, smiling, inside a military facility with flags and a sign in the background.
Firefighters from the FDNY and other agencies are working together to lift and stabilize a large black and green bag, possibly containing rescue equipment, on a ladder amidst debris and a damaged brick wall.
Performer on stage with arms outstretched holding a microphone, backlit by red stage lights and multiple spotlights.
A statue of a person's face and upper torso wrapped in clear plastic film.
Street scene during heavy snow with two people sharing an umbrella in the foreground, surrounded by pedestrians and buildings with storefront signs.
Two women walk through a charred debris field after a fire, with burned remains of structures and damaged wires around them.
Nighttime view of New York City skyline with the Twin Towers beam of light projected into the sky.
Firefighters raising an American flag amidst flooding in Breezy Point, Queens, during a recovery effort after a storm. The scene includes rescue personnel in protective gear standing in floodwaters, with a building and emergency vehicles in the backg
Workers in safety gear cleaning or inspecting the cables on a large suspension bridge.
Colorful fabric designed like the American flag with red, white, and blue stripes, arranged in scroll-like waves.
Man in sunglasses and a black New York Yankees jacket holding a bitten red apple, walking outdoors on a city street with others around.
A baseball player in a white uniform with pinstripes and a helmet standing on the field, with a large crowd in the stands behind him.
A man and woman dancing ballroom on a runway at a fashion show with seated audience on both sides.
Group of young women in matching blue and tan uniforms cheering and clapping inside a wooden-paneled room.
A man in a dark coat standing outside near a window, framed by tree branches and foliage, with a garden or flower bed in the foreground.
President Obama taking the oath of office during his presidential inauguration, with several people including Michelle Obama, daughters, and officials standing around him as the event proceeds.
Two men in suits standing on a rooftop balcony overlooking a city street at sunset, with tall buildings in the background, one man looking at his phone and the other gazing into the distance.
A large crowd gathered outside the Apollo Theater, with many people watching from behind metal barricades. A horse-drawn carriage is present, and a sign on the theater reads 'Rest in Peace, Apollo Legend, The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, 1933-2006
Children playing joyfully in a water fight on a street, with a vehicle spraying water from a hose or fire truck to cool off on a hot day.
A middle-aged man with gray hair and beard smoking a cigarette outdoors near a road sign.
Group of men dressed in black coats and wide-brimmed black hats, some smiling, others making funny faces, gathered outdoors against a brick wall.
Close-up of an elderly man lying down, with silver hair, blue eyes, and a mustache, wearing a dark shirt with a colorful pattern.
Smiling man with glasses wearing a black shirt, sitting on a maroon chair indoors.
Man in a suit and tie speaking to reporters with microphones outdoors, surrounded by people.
Group of people, including law enforcement and civilians, standing in a line at an indoor event, holding hands and with their heads bowed.
A woman being assisted by two men outside an emergency room, with a camera person filming the scene.
A young girl dressed in period costume and a hat with a blue ribbon standing next to a man in black with a horse-drawn carriage, with a brown horse attached to the carriage.
Inside a fire station with firefighting gear displayed, including helmets and jackets. A firefighter is leaning out of a red and white fire truck, which has a city's fire department徽章 on its side.
Two police officers stand solemnly at a funeral service with a casket draped in an American flag behind them. In the background, a formation of officers salutes.
A man standing on a city street wearing a black t-shirt and gray plaid pants, looking towards the camera with a serious expression.
Close-up of a woman with long black hair and brown eyes, wearing makeup and a pink and white patterned top.
A woman in a black suit with blonde hair standing on stage with arms outstretched and smiling, in front of a large crowd in an indoor venue with American flags hanging in the background.
Close-up of a woman with dark hair and light eyes looking out a window.
Profile of a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair, dressed in a suit and tie, against a dark background.
A man wearing sunglasses, a checkered blazer, white shirt, beige trousers, and shiny black shoes, sitting on a bench outside a building with wooden siding, holding a remote control and smiling.
A man in a blue shirt and cap standing in a fabric store, surrounded by shelves of various fabrics and material rolls.
Close-up of a man with brown hair and gray eyes, wearing a black shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
A woman with red hair wearing a red hat, green sunglasses, and a blue sleeveless shirt sits on a red chair in a dimly lit room, with a mirror behind her reflecting her back, and various objects and books on shelves in the background.
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama sharing a dance at a formal event, dressed in black tuxedo and elegant white gown, with military personnel in dress uniform in the background.
Man with blond hair, dressed in a black suit and blue tie, sitting at a cluttered desk in an office, with framed pictures and certificates on the wall behind him.
A woman and a young child hugging inside a boxing gym, with a boxing ring and people training in the background, and an American flag hanging from the ceiling.
Close-up of an older woman with glasses and a younger woman in close proximity, sharing an emotional moment with expressions of comfort or concern.
Three young girls with braided hair and dressed in white, sitting and standing outdoors with a blurred background.
A group of police officers in tactical gear, some holding rifles, are gathered behind a fence on a city street. They are wearing helmets and black uniforms, appearing to be preparing to enter a location.
A young man in an orange jumpsuit in a wheelchair being attended to by paramedics, with police officers and a police vehicle in the background, seen through a chain-link fence.
People standing in line at a funeral or memorial service outside a building, with a hearse partially visible in the foreground.
A police officer and a crowd of people behind yellow crime scene tape on the street. The officer is tying yellow caution tape around a pole.
Man smiling and holding a baby, surrounded by people at a gathering or rally.
A woman holding a handwritten sign that says 'We Love You', smiling and cheering, surrounded by others who are also happy and celebrating. One person is holding a flip phone.
Close-up of a woman with closed eyes, hands pressed together in prayer, wearing rings and earrings, with warm lighting and blurred background.
Group of Catholic nuns praying with hands clasped together, standing outdoors.
Person skiing on a snow-covered city street lined with snow-covered parked cars and leafless trees, during a snowstorm.
Young man in a black suit and tie, surrounded by photographers, outdoors during daytime.
Military personnel in uniform participating in a funeral procession, carrying a wooden casket.

Editorial film portfolio

Editorial films document real stories with honesty and depth, capturing the people, places, and moments that shape our world. Explore recent work below or reach out about an upcoming assignment.

↑ Everything’s Ok NYC

↑ Jerry Stiller Unscripted

↑ St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

↑ K2: NYC

↑ Nisa’s Golden Gloves

↑ Triple Twins

↑ Happiest Boy in the World

↑ EthNYC Eats

↑ The Braille Trail: Inside the Push to Restore Literacy for the Blind​

↑ GMACC in Brooklyn

↑ His American Flags

Your story deserves to be seen.

A brief conversation is the best way to uncover the angle, voice, and context that make your story matter.

Together, we’ll create photographs and films that capture the truth, nuance, and impact of the people and moments behind the news.

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