Julie Downie is a teacher of photography, a photographic artist (i.e. she uses photographs to make her art), and is also involved with the Photoforum (www.photoforum-nz.org) which runs with the Photo Festival www.photographyfestival.org.nz.
Julie is well qualified for this work holding a BA (Photography), MA (Photography), and MA (Museum & Gallery Education). Julie's background is originally in graphic design and after a move to London she began her studies in photography. She also gained both qualifications and teaching experience in adult education and museum and gallery education.