OUR MISSION
IS THE ANIMALS!
“My dream, thus mission in life is to travel the world and photograph beautiful, vibrant animals in all places and circumstances, free and confined”.
Julian Starks
Over the past two years, Julian traveled across the United States to photograph animals at various zoos, institutions and sanctuaries to document these stunning creatures in environments which for the most part replicate their natural habitats so well that these creatures are no longer threatened but living full, happy lives.
Julian has compiled the images with short text that highlights information about the featured animals and the very real risk of many species potentially becoming extinct in the shockingly near future.
WHO WE ARE
An accomplished dancer, actor, photographer, filmmaker, activist, and entrepreneur, Julian Starks started his career in Cincinnati, Ohio, then spent 12 years in NYC. Julian has traveled the world photographing people, and places. The past 2 years have been spent capturing images of animals in captivity. He continues to document these animals to raise awareness of the important role biodiversity plays in our ecosystem.
Project Manager and Copywriter for LIFE Behind Bars, Mary Ann Collins is a marketing executive in the music and media industries. The focus of her life's work is social impact, beginning with amFAR’s Art Against AIDS to raising over $1million to support and supplement public education in Los Angeles.
Providing art direction, production and editing to LIFE Behind Bars, Monica C. LoCascio is a full-time bibliophile and publishing coach with 10+ years in the publishing business. Monica has collaborated on projects with independent authors, artists, NGOs and publishers such as Steidl, Abrams, and Rizzoli.