About Julia Nance Portraits
About Me!
Hi, I'm Julia
A portrait photographer based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia.
Capturing people at their best is my thing!
I love showing my clients that photographs aren’t as scary as they feel. My job is to remind you that individuality is beautiful, and together, we will capture you at your very best.
Portraiture gives me an opportunity to connect with people and transform their perceptions of themselves into something positive and empowering.
P.S: Photographed here with me is my little doggy called Felix.
Fun Facts:
Favourite Food:
Pasta (bolognese).
Camera Brand:
Nikon! (but I also use Sony). & Nauticam for my underwater housing.
Lens Of Choice:
70-200mm 2.8.
Favourite Chocolate:
Twirl, Bueno, Ferrero Rocher or Kit-Kat.
Standout Life Experience:
Swimming with humpback whales.
2016 changed my life.
Favourite Animal:
Lambs (for as long as I remember), but more realistically, dogs.
Colour or B&W:
Colour all the way.
Hobbies:
Underwater photography, ceramics, gardening, furniture restoration.
If Money Was No Issue:
I’d use photography to show people how lovely they are and to support families going through terminal illnesses.
Best Season:
Spring.
Field of Study:
Commercial Photography at RMIT University.
Cities or Countryside?
Countryside.
Passions:
Travel (away from the tourist spots), nature and gardens that provide strong ecosystems.
Introvert or Extravert?
I’m definitely an introvert.
Standout Holiday Destination:
Latvia, Iceland or Scotland in Europe/UK. Or Tonga in the Pacific.
The serious stuff...
Awards | Qualifications | Publications | Collections
- 2014, BA Arts (Photography), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, graduated with Distinction.
- Over 10 years experience in professional photography (studio lighting, portraiture, still life and retouching).
- 2020, Silver Award for image Calf in the Rise Photography Awards
- 2020, 7 Bronze Awards for various images in the Rise Photography Awards.
- 2019, Highly Commended in the Animal Category, in the Capture Magazine Top Emerging Photographers competition.
- 2019, Silver Award for image Calf in the Portrait Conference Competition.
- 2019, Two Bronze Awards in the Rise Photography Awards
- 2018, Highly Commended in the Landscape Category, in the Capture Magazine Top Emerging Photographers competition, for series ‘Stillness & Reflection’.
- 2018, Launched Julia Nance Portraits
- 2017, Highly Commended in the Art category in the 2017 Capture Magazine Top Emerging Photographers competition, for series Young Poise.
- 2015, Finalist Capture Magazine’s Top Emerging Photographer’s Competition – Advertising category.
- 2014, Winner Sally Brownbill Folio Consultancy Award.
- 2014, Winner for Two Girls Building, Abbotsford. RMIT Enchanted Competition.
- 2014, Graduated from RMIT University Bachelor of Arts (Photography) with Distinction.
- 2012, Runner Up in the Yarra Ranges Council Photographic competition.
- 2011, Awarded Dux of the Arts – Tintern Schools.
- 2011, Award for Studio Arts – Tintern Schools.
- 2024, Featured spotlight on The Snappy Lens website.
- 2021, Featured in Shutterturf’s top portrait photographers in Melbourne
- 2020, Image Fluke Featured in Capture Magazine’s The Annual 2020 Edition, Travel Category.
- 2018, Image featured on the Nikon Australia Instagram and Facebook Page.
- 2018, Written Article. Featured on ‘This Woman Can‘ website.
- 2018, Images and interview double page feature in Tintern Grammar School Magazine ‘Factis‘ (print and digital copies)
- 2017,Images and written article featured in Fiji Airways in flight magazine Fiji Time May/June issue. Printed and digital copies.
- 2017,Image featured in the National Geographic Your Shot Daily Dozen, January 13, 2017.
- 2017,Image featured on ‘Discover Ocean’ Instagram account.
- 2016, Image Jonathan from the series Lovers chosen for inclusion in The Annual magazine by Capture (Emerging Category, published in Hard copy and electronic editions).
- 2014, Image Swan chosen for inclusion in The Annual magazine edition by Capture (student category, published in hard copy and in iPad edition).
- 2012, Yarra Ranges Council magazine front cover.
- 2014, 2 pieces in the Tintern Schools permanent art collection. Swan, The Writer.
- 2014, 3 pieces in the Two Girls Building permanent collection, Abbotsford. Swan, Resignation, Lift.
- 2014, 1 piece in the private collection of Peter Cahill, art collector and Director of the Domain Hill Property Group: Swan.
- 2014, RMIT Graduate exhibition RAW.
- 2013, RMIT Second year photography exhibition.
- 2012, RMIT First Visions photography exhibition.
- 2011, Tintern Schools Year 12 Art Exhibition.
Get in touch:
Mobile. 0402 001 533
Email. portraits@julianance.com.au
Other Work: julianance.com.au
Instagram. @juliananceportraits
Facebook: /juliananceportraits
Studio: Located at 2/11 Old Lilydale Road, Ringwood East