Julia Parris

Founder, Photographer and Art Director at Analog is Heavy
Greater New York City Area
Summary
Julia Parris, also known as @juliaparris on Instagram, is a distinguished photographer and art director with over 15 years of experience working with agencies, design studios, and startups. She is the founder of Analog is Heavy, a creative studio that specializes in photography, where she brings vibrant storytelling to tech, beauty, and lifestyle brands.
Beyond her professional work, Julia is dedicated to giving back to the community. She volunteers at the Heart of LA (HOLA) organization, where she mentors at-risk youth in photography and art.
Julia has a remarkable track record of founding and establishing photography studios at prominent organizations like Wieden+Kennedy NYC, Big Spaceship, and McKinney. Her expertise in photography and art direction is sought after by a diverse range of clients including Belvedere Vodka, ESPN, Heineken, Jordan, Zappos, and many more.
In addition to her professional endeavors, Julia founded the Handmade Valentine Exchange in 2011, an annual event that promotes creativity and connection by encouraging people from around the world to exchange handmade valentines via traditional mail. This initiative has grown significantly, with over 1200 participants from various countries.
Julia Parris holds a BFA in Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design. She also has a background in New Media from the Kansas City Art Institute.
Julia's professional journey includes roles such as Principal, Photographer, and Art Director at Analog is Heavy, Board Of Directors at AIGA New York, Photographer and Art Producer at Wieden + Kennedy NYC, Photographer/Producer at Big Spaceship, Producer at Major Robot Interactive, and various other influential positions in the photography and art industry.
With a strong foundation in artistic education from Truman High School Art Class, Rhode Island School of Design, and the Kansas City Art Institute, Julia Parris combines creativity with strategic vision to deliver compelling photography solutions for her clients and make a positive impact through her community involvement.