Julie has always enjoyed taking photographs, but it wasn't until she studied with The Photographic Institute, London in 2019 that she realised what had previously been an interest had become a passion. It steered her toward a deeper enquiry into the niche where her images would naturally fall. Her images tell the story of an emotional connection that she experiences within the landscape. They reflect the solace, space and stillness that can be found in nature and invite contemplation. She has therefore, created images that are minimalistic black and white or gently toned as this stripping back enables her to convey the peace and tranquillity that many of us seek