“There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are.”
— Ernst Haas

Welcome to Photo Artfolio, a dynamic online gallery and resource center that supports both emerging and established photographers. My name is Julia Cumes, and I am the founder of this platform working in collaboration with a selection of other photographers.

As a young photographer, I experienced firsthand the profound impact of having mentors in my photographic journey. Their guidance, support, and insights were instrumental in shaping my skills and artistic vision. It is with this understanding of the value of mentorship and a strong photography community that the idea of Photo Artfolio was born. My hope is that the curated shows, grant programs and photographer resources will help photographers of all levels navigate the stuff I struggled to navigate when I was starting out and provide a platform for them to showcase their talent, passion, and projects to a broader audience. You can learn more about me and see my work at juliacumes.com. 

Thank you for being a part of our community, and I look forward to witnessing your photographic journey unfold.

—Julia Cumes, Founder, Photo Artfolio