Julie Dietz
About Julie
Dietz Studio is a Chicago-based photography studio founded by Julie Dietz, focused on telling the stories of people, places, and brands. Julie creates authentic imagery for businesses and organizations that want to show not just what they do, but who they are.
With 18 years of experience, Julie brings equal parts creativity and organization to every shoot. She combines a strong creative point of view with thoughtful planning, anticipating needs and handling the details so her clients can feel confident, comfortable, and taken care of throughout the process.
Best Fit
Julie loves working with clients who are warm, communicative, curious, and open-minded.
Her ideal clients value collaboration and trust her experience, whether that means finding the best light, helping someone feel natural in front of the camera, or noticing a visual opportunity that wasn’t part of the original plan.
She works with both small businesses and larger organizations, with a particular love for brands that have a strong sense of identity and care deeply about how they show up in the world.
Services
Corporate Photography
Event Photography
Headshots
Interior & Space Photography
Brand Photography
People, Places & Brand Storytelling
Signature Services
People
Authentic portraits and headshots that help people feel comfortable, confident, and like themselves in front of the camera.
Places
Photography that captures not only what a space looks like, but how it feels and how it connects to the larger story of a business or brand.
Brands & Events
Creating imagery that communicates the personality, culture, and energy behind a business, from branded content to corporate and live events.
What Makes Julie different?
Julie is equal parts creative and organized.
She brings a strong visual perspective to every shoot while also thinking through the planning, logistics, and execution that make the process feel seamless. Her goal is to take things off a client’s plate, anticipate needs, solve problems, and create space for authentic moments to happen.
For Julie, photography is about more than documenting what a business does. It’s about showing who they are.
Experience & Background
18 years of professional photography experience
BFA in Photography from the University of Illinois
Owner and Principal Photographer of Dietz Studio
Experience photographing people, interiors, brands, corporate teams, and events
Works with both small businesses and larger organizations
Client Perspective
"I immediately introduced them to Julie, knowing she would capture not only the most attractive aspects of their space, but also the distinctive and dynamic aspects of their culture. She did exactly that. The client raved about the work product, but also about Julie’s professionalism, praising her punctuality, responsibility, and efficiency. I can’t imagine a situation where I wouldn’t recommend Julie."
— Brandon Copple, Director of Content & Editorial Strategy, Greentarget"We’ve worked with Julie across multiple shoots to support marketing and communication projects at Logan Square Pilates, and we have loved our experience with her. She thinks of all the key questions and decisions prior to the shoot, puts everyone at ease during the shoot, can pull it all off within a very tight schedule, and turns around incredibly beautiful photography quickly afterward."
— Chelsea Katz, Co-owner + Business Director, Logan Square Pilates
Favorite Advice
Trust the process.
Julie believes in preparing thoughtfully while still leaving room for authenticity. The best images often come from having a strong plan without holding onto it so tightly that you miss what’s happening in the moment.
A Few Fun Things
Favorite small businesses: Eskell, Chic o Latte, Phayes, Logan Square Pilates, Charm Bar, Play*, and CityLit Books
Coffee or tea? Coffee
Favorite book: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Something you might not know: Julie’s best friend is also named Julie, and they share the same birthday.
Dream client: Barack and Michelle Obama. Julie photographed President Obama as the keynote speaker at an event in 2024 and would love to photograph the two of them together.