I’m Julia Franchino, a visual alchemist, fine art photographer, and digital artist who uses the lens to unlock inner worlds. With a degree in Audio Visual Arts, I specialize in storytelling and scene direction, and I treat art as a tool for healing and growth—bridging the seen and the unseen through authentic, transformative visual identities. I thrive in both independent and collaborative environments, guiding projects with a thoughtful, detail-driven approach. I also create work with social impact—leading workshops and developing multidisciplinary projects focused on self-discovery and emotional well-being, including work exploring art’s potential for people experiencing mental illness.

Julia Franchino

I’m Julia Franchino, a visual alchemist, fine art photographer, and digital artist who uses the lens to unlock inner worlds. With a degree in Audio Visual Arts, I specialize in storytelling and scene direction, and I treat art as a tool for healing and growth—bridging the seen and the unseen through authentic, transformative visual identities. I thrive in both independent and collaborative environments, guiding projects with a thoughtful, detail-driven approach. I also create work with social impact—leading workshops and developing multidisciplinary projects focused on self-discovery and emotional well-being, including work exploring art’s potential for people experiencing mental illness.

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I’m Julia Franchino, a visual alchemist, fine art photographer, and digital artist who uses the lens to unlock inner worlds. With a degree in Audio Visual Arts, I specialize in storytelling and scene direction, and I treat art as a tool for healing and growth—bridging the seen and the unseen through authentic, transformative visual identities.

I thrive in both independent and collaborative environments, guiding projects with a thoughtful, detail-driven approach. I also create work with social impact—leading workshops and developing multidisciplinary projects focused on self-discovery and emotional well-being, including work exploring art’s potential for people experiencing mental illness.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Event Photographer at Mabel Impro Group
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Photographed events and produced visual coverage as an event photographer, contributing creative documentation and post-production.
Collaborator / Creator of Audio Visual Content at La Tidos Magazine NZ
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Collaborated and created audio-visual content for a magazine publication, contributing visual media as part of editorial/creative production.
Freelance Fine Art Photographer / Digital Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Developed personal fine-art projects as a photographer and digital artist, including exhibitions and public displays. Produced studio and outdoor portrait and narrative visual work and digital retouching.
Director and Owner at Smith Studios Auckland
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Directed and owned studio operations in Auckland. Produced and managed creative visual work and studio-based production activities.
Co-founder at Conscious Acition NZ
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Team co-founder for ConsciousAcition NZ (audio-visual and creative collaboration). Roles included creative direction and coordination within a multidisciplinary team.
Audio Visual Workshop Tutor at Bambalinas (Art space / workshops)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Provided audio-visual workshop tutoring, supporting participants through hands-on creative sessions.
Audio Visual Workshop Tutor at Universo en las Artes y las Letras (by extension of the National University of Buenos Aires)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Delivered audio-visual workshop training, guiding participants through practical and creative work processes.
Audio Visual Workshop Tutor at Envión (National Program of Education)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Taught audio-visual workshops within Envión, supporting participants in visual storytelling and practical creative skills.
Commercial Videographer (camera woman, script writer, art director) at Various (Argentina)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Extensive experience in commercial videography including advertising, corporate videos, and event productions. Participated in roles such as camera woman, script writer, and art director.

Education

Bachelor in Integral Direction in Audio Visual Arts (cinema, video & TV) at UNICEN (Universidad del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Dramaturgy at Facultad de Artes at UNCPB (Mauricio Kartun)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Video Edition (Adobe Premiere CC) at Universidad (Tandil City) (Professor Marian(o) Gila and Santiago Vinse nnau)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Retouching (Adobe Photoshop) at Universidad (Tandil City) (Professor Marian(o) Gila)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization