Julia Gunther

Julia Gunther (born 1979) is a photographer and cinematographer who makes documentary projects. From 2003 to 2008, Since then she has made an ongoing photography series called Proud Women of Africa. She lives in Amsterdam but travels for her photography. based on her experiences in Cape Town. It portrays African women who have endured many hardships but do not see themselves as victims of oppression. Installments of this project include Ruthy Goes to Church, Rainbow Girls (2013), Maternity Ward (2013), Chedino & Family (2015), and The Black Mambas: An All-Female Anti-Poaching Unit (2015).

In 2016, she traveled to Tanzania on an assignment for Sightsavers and documented the stories of four children with cataracts. This project includes Haji's Story,

Film contributions Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005) – lighting assistant Black Book (2006) – assistant electrician (as Julia Günther) Nothing to Lose (2008) – electrician