Julia Dongstra (1990) is a photographer who shares parts of her life with the viewer: deep-rooted feelings, struggles, or her view on society. Her work can be described as pure and natural. The surroundings and environments she works in are pure and natural, with an abundance of natural light, and with the purity of the female body.

An attractive image for her is where several shapes and lines converge into a mystery where not all is visible. In contrast to many photographers, Julia prefers to work with bright, high-standing sunlight. This creates sharp shadow lines in her images, which visually complete the images and add to the mystery.

Her work is not about sending a message but an invitation to the viewer. Observe and feel what the images evoke in you. With her models not being clearly recognizable, the viewer is more likely to identify with her work.