We were lucky to catch up with Julianne Farley recently and have shared our conversation below.

Julianne, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

My most meaningful photography project would have to be creating single covers for my best friend’s music. It’s been a dream of mine to collaborate with musicians and help them bring their visions to life through photography. Music is a big piece of my life but it’s not something I personally have a pull to create, so to be able to be involved in the process in my own way has been so exciting. Isabella Adad has been one of my best friends for many years and when she asked me to help her create a cover for her debut single I was thrilled. She sent me demos of the song and some general ideas and I brainstormed based on how the song felt to me. Isabella is the kind of artist that photographers should dream to work with. She has such a clear vision and understanding of her art and is able to articulate it very well. This makes it simple for me as a photographer to translate her vision into something tangible! It’s a joy to work with someone you love and create something you can be really proud of together.

Julianne, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’m an actor, director, and photographer originally from Seattle, Washington, but have lived in Los Angeles for the past 4 years. I’ve been acting my whole life and my love for film brought me to pursure on screen acting after a long time spent on the stage. In 2023, I worked with my producing partner Maddie Bernstein as the director of our production of the play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead. I hope to be able to direct more plays and live productions in the future as it’s something that’s very close to my heart. I’ve also been doing photography for the last 6 years, professionally for 3 years in Los Angeles.

2024 was my year of expanding my business as a photographer which has been really exciting. My main interest is editorial and artistic photography, I hope to one day work with a team of artists to create impactful photos that end up in magazines and museums. This past year however, I explored more collaboration with musicians such as The Maraschinos and Isabella Adad, to capture their essence as artists and their concerts. I’ve been really blessed to work with artists who encourage me and cheer me on which made going down this new avenue a lot less terrifying.

When I first started photography my goal was to help show my friends how beautiful they really are. The ability of a photographer to instill self confidence in their clients is such a gift. It takes a lot of practice however. I’m a bit of a perfectionist, so I never want to deliver work to a client that I’m not completely satisfied with. I definitely think this works in my favor however and has created a sense of trust between my clients and I. They know they’re going to get work that reflects who they are!

I believe photography can be used as a story telling device in the same way film and music is. I want my work to say something to the viewers and be an outlet for the client as well. I’m a big believer in artistic growth, and I’ve felt myself growing in my photography exponentially. There’s always new directions to go and I’m excited to see where my work leads me and who I collaborate with next.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

I think the main thing I’d like to see shift is working artists and people in the humanities being actually acknowledged as important contributors to the betterment of the world. There is no world worth living in if we don’t continue to support creatives. Artist should be able to support themselves on their art. Paying people who work in artistic field livable wages is the way to do that! The amount of people not in the arts who’ve asked me when I’m going to get a “real” job is ridiculous, this is my real job and we desperately want it to be something we can support ourselves with. It’s a problem not only artists are facing however, it’s in every industry.

Of course there’s lots to be done, but an easy way to support your local artists is take in as much art in your city as you can. Go to museums, local art galleries, photo exhibitions, buy handmade art at the flee markets, pick a different community theatre and go see a play or a musical! Engaging in our own communities make it possible for your neighbors to sustain themselves on their art! Even a little goes a long way.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

I am fortunate to have many creative outlets, but I think even though they’re different, they each follow one main mission.
I want my art to reflect those I love and the world around me and I aspire to be an artist who makes every person I work with feel seen and heard.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://juliannefarley.wixsite.com/julianne-farley-phot
• Instagram: its.just.julianne
• Other: email – [email protected]

Image Credits

Photo of myself – Jackson Davis

The rest of the photos are mine!