Jules Davies

Meet Jules Davies, she is the sun personified. Being around Jules just puts you in a good mood. Her naturally soft and joyful demeanor is an asset on the set of her photoshoots. She has a way of coaxing the same out of the models, resulting in images that make you want to climb a mountain! Jules came about her photography career in the most organic way as if the forces of nature were pushing her in this direction the whole time.

Tsuchiya Kaban’s ambassador Jules Davies sits on a sofa, working on a laptop, with a Tsuchiya Kaban Randoseru nearby in a decorated living room.

A silver Contax camera and a mug on a colorful coaster sit on a wooden table, with part of a laptop visible.

Capturing Nature's Beauty Through Adventure

Denver, Colorado, born and bred, Jules now lives in Portland Oregon, in a light-filled house with happy plants and colorful art everywhere. Growing up in Colorado, nature helped shape Jules’s artistic eye, and nature is often the background of her photographs. She has a way of bringing nature and adventure into a modern artistic place. She got her first job fresh out of college at a start-up called Topo Designs as one of their very first employees. Being a part of a small team meant she was pushed to wear many hats and try new things. She and her small work family were also very close and often went camping together or too hot springs. Jules would bring her camera and photograph her friends being their natural, adventurous selves in the outdoors and post these to Tumblr. This online portfolio caught the attention of editors, and she started getting asked to do more adventure and outdoor photography.

A close-up shows a person (likely Tsuchiya Kaban’s ambassador Jules Davies) holding a pink and red folder displaying several instant photos. A laptop is partially visible to the left.

Tsuchiya Kaban’s ambassador Jules Davies, with long, wavy blonde hair, is standing in a doorway, looking down and smiling. She wears a blue jacket over a tan top and tan pants and carries a Tsuchiya Kaban’s Randoseru in Red on her back, with keys and charms hanging from it.

Tsuchiya Kaban’s ambassador Jules Davies, with long, wavy blonde hair and sunglasses, leans against a white doorframe, looking at the camera. She wears a blue long-sleeved shirt and tan pants and carries a Tsuchiya Kaban Randoseru in Red, with keys dangling from it.

Tsuchiya Kaban’s ambassador Jules Davies, with long, wavy blonde hair, stands in a room, holding a cup to her mouth. She is wearing a blue jacket over a tan top and tan pants, and a Tsuchiya Kaban Randoseru in Red is on her back. The room is brightly lit, with a large window revealing an outdoor scene, a round wooden table with wicker chairs, shelves with decorative items, and a large green plant.

Artistic Journey from Denver to Japan

At that time, outdoor fashion + lifestyle was trending in the US, and Japan, and Jules’s photography style became very much in demand. When Japanese magazine Papersky was in Denver doing a profile on Topo, this connected her to the Japanese market, and she started a relationship with Gregory Japan, even traveling through Japan photographing a bike tour! Japan was an inspirational place for Jules, the architecture, the fashion, and the obsession with all the best things. She loved seeing the children on the subway in their uniforms and Randoseru, and it occurred to her. - that would make a great camera bag. The structured body of the bag was excellent protection for her camera equipment, and the backpack style was practical for travel. The pink color- because it just looks great with red hair!

A high-angle shot shows a pair of hands holding a fan of instant photos or small prints, appearing to sort or admire them on a wooden table. The photos depict various scenes, including landscapes and people. Many other photos are scattered across the table, some face up, others face down. Various colorful coasters are also visible on the table, contributing to a cozy, creative atmosphere.

Tsuchiya Kaban’s ambassador Jules Davies with long, wavy blonde hair, tied in a half-up bun, sits at a wooden table near a window with horizontal blinds. She is looking down, holding and examining several instant photos or small prints. She is wearing a colorful, patterned patchwork jacket over a brown top and tan pants.

A collection of instant photos or small prints is scattered across a wooden surface. The images depict various scenes and subjects, including landscapes, people in different settings (some with hats, some engaged in activities like kayaking), vehicles (a van with a surfboard, a car on a road, a bicycle), and abstract patterns. One photo shows a person in an orange jumpsuit. The overall impression is a mix of personal memories and travel snapshots.

Carrying Memories

When Jules is back in Portland and missing Japan, her Randoseru helps her feel connected to a country and place she cherishes. People always ask her about her special bag, and she loves to tell them all about it.

Check out Jules on Instagram and HP

Jules Davies
@julesville_
HP