Julia Coughlan is a visual artist, Fashion, Portrait and Still life Photographer working all over the world. Currently based in Kuala Lumpur.

Hi, I’m Julia — a fashion, portrait, and street photographer currently based in Kuala Lumpur and working internationally. My journey started with sketches in art school and my father’s old Smena film camera, but it truly came to life years later, when I finally gave myself permission to pursue what I loved: photography.

I don’t just take pretty pictures. I chase feeling, movement, and story. Whether I’m photographing a model in the middle of a city street or catching an unexpected moment on a busy corner, I want the image to stop you — to make you feel something.

After traveling full-time and working in places like England, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and now Malaysia, I’ve learned how to adapt quickly, create beauty anywhere, and connect with people from all walks of life. My work blends editorial flair with real emotion — cool, raw, and honest. I’ve shot for families, creatives, and events, but my heart is in fashion and street photography. That’s where I come alive.

Right now, I’m building a bold new chapter: growing my international presence, working with brands and creatives who love visual storytelling as much as I do, and getting my work into exhibitions that speak my language — striking, stylish, and unforgettable.