Julie Branaman is a multimedia photojournalist based in the Tampa Bay region. Before joining
83 Degrees as managing photographer in 2009 she worked at
The Tampa Tribune,
TBO.com and
News Channel 8. Prior to arriving in Tampa she freelanced in the Seattle area working on national and international stories. When not on assignment she's likely to be found hiking, kayaking or snorkeling her way around Florida and its unique landscapes.