Hey, I'm Julie

Hey, I'm Julie

Meet Julie

Hi, I'm Julie Jarrett—a 23-year-old creative from Simpsonville, South Carolina. I’ve always loved all things artistic, and I find so much joy in traveling, exploring new coffee shops with friends, and soaking in long, sunny beach days. I try to enjoy every moment of life.

My passion for photography began when I was just 7 years old, after my aunt gifted me a Crayola kid camera. From that moment on, I was hooked—constantly drawing, designing, and creating on any scrap of paper I could find. It was clear to my parents early on that I was born to be a creative.

About Julie

  • Charleston Southern University Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

    • Joy By Julie Owner: 2016 - Present

    • Hawk Design Graphic Designer: 2024-2025

    • Gensend Los Angeles Social Media Creative Lead:  - 2024

    • Render - Women’s Ministry Creative Director: 2020 - 2024 

    • Northwood Baptist Church Designer & Photographer: 2023

    • Gensend Bay Area Social Media Creative Lead: 2023 

    • South Carolina Baptist Convention Creative Catalyst: 2023

    • Campus Ministries / Charleston Southern Univ. Photographer: 2021 - 2022

    • Charleston Southern SGA  Social Media Content Creator: 2021

    • BANGS Shoes Social Media Ambassador: 2018 - 2020

    • President Dinner Student of Honor  - Charleston Southern University

    • Outstanding Student Award - Vanguard Academy

    • Community Service Award: 100 Hours - Vanguard Academy

    • Problem Solver, Clear Communicator, Active Listening, Detail Oriented, Leadership

    • Software: Adobe Suite, MacOS, Procreate, Microsoft Suite

My Mission

Why Joy?

Life brings its ups and downs, but I believe there's joy to be found in every season. Creating through photography and design has been a meaningful source of that joy—not just for me, but for those I’ve had the honor to create for. The word Joy means so much to me, which is why I named my personal brand Joy by Julie.

In 2022, while in college, I was diagnosed with cancer at just 20 years old. In that season, I had to choose joy in the midst of pain and uncertainty—and I found it through my faith. My relationship with Jesus gave me a joy that lasts, one that isn’t based on circumstances but rooted in something greater.

I also found joy in creating—expressing myself through art, photography, and design. That creative spark became both healing and hope, and today, it’s something I love to share with others.

I truly believe I was created to create—by the Creator of all things. Through photography and design, I get to live out that purpose while capturing stories, emotions, and the beauty in everyday moments.

— Julie J.

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