Colston Julian, an acclaimed photographer and director, was born and raised in Mumbai, India. He is recognized for his unconventional approach to photography and is particularly fond of photographing people and invests time to understand them to create images that truly capture their essence. He draws inspiration from urban landscapes and lifestyles, finding beauty within chaos. His work showcases his distinctive perspective and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.
Colston’s journey is intriguing, as he never underwent any formal training in this field, yet his work speaks volumes. He initially trained as a film cinematographer in Mumbai under Ko Hung Chaing and later went on to assist Max Vadukul, Prabuddha Das Gupta, and Ashok Salian.
Colston Julian's work is a testament to his artistic vision and technical expertise. He has worked with a plethora of prominent clients including Omega, L'Oreal, Adidas, Puma, Apple, Mercedes, Sony, and Levis. He has also captured editorials for Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Grazia, GQ, and Marie Claire.
Recently, Colston executed the Indian campaign for Sony's latest camera, Sony A7r5, using water as the central element. For this shoot, he employed four broncolor Scoro 3200s power packs with Pulso G heads. He put the flash duration on only 1/10000th of a second to capture the movement and structure of water. This innovative approach illustrates Colston's ability to transcend traditional photography and produce unique, enthralling images.
Website: colstonjulian.com
Instagram: @colstonjulian
