At first, Julian chose photography to learn more about something he loved as a kid. Soon enough though, his studies would lead him to personal discoveries about friendships and brotherhood, memories, complexities of war, and the endless cycle of emotions he could examine through his camera lens.

"I didn't expect what I found" says Julian, regarding his expectation vs his experience of studying art.

Please enjoy this conversation of the Birds in the Sky podcast.

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