Julia Spiess

Julia is a San Francisco based photographer, curator, producer, blogger, web designer {& wearer of various other hats}. Her current photography portfolio evolved from her blog dinners with friends, which started in early 2011 as a visual diary chronicling gatherings, places and travels - sharing photos, menus and the occasional recipe from kitchens around the world. Julia's photographs have appeared in ELLE Decoration, The New York Times Magazine, T Magazine, WSJ.Magazine, California Home & Design, Sunset, Forbes & Hospitality Design - along with online platforms like Design*Sponge, Remodelista, Tasting Table, Zagat, Lonny, Yum Sugar and others. Her clients include Tablet Hotels, Louis Vuitton, Say Media - along with some exciting upcoming San Francisco restaurant projects. Julia also runs the boutique web design studio Bureau Jules.

Website: juliaspiess.com
Instagram: @dinnerswithfriends
Twitter: @dinnerswfriends

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Aperitivo o'clock with friends, good cocktails & engaging conversations.

Which living person do you most admire? Angela Merkel

What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Orderliness.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Speak fluent Italian.

If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be? Lump, Picasso's dachshund companion in the late 50s

Where would you most like to live? Bi-continental - California & Italy

Who are your heroes in real life? Nurses