Today we’d like to introduce you to Jordan Chapman.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
I have always been interested in movement, especially soccer after playing the sport myself. I learned how to use movement within photography by taking shorts of 5-year-olds. — I learned about lighting, editing, and shooting on the go through these experiences, and I had to ensure that I always got the shot necessary to grow my portfolio and make the client happy. Ultimately, I began working as a lifestyle, travel, and fashion photographer, merging my travels as a blogger with my love for photography. The travels through my blog have provided greater access to street style clients, fashion month, and content creators who want to share my photography with the world.
Please tell us about your art.
I create images for bloggers and online media publications. In addition, I work with companies to create imagery for their social media and web presence. While I have had an amazing photography mentor, I have mainly taught myself everything I know with photography and my Canon DSLR. My work has been tried and tested after a lot of trial, error, and failure. I don’t quit, and I do think that everyone should know that if I was someone who didn’t follow through, I would have left this industry three years ago. While it is not easy being a freelancer, I always want to learn. I hope that people can take away that no matter the situation, you can always learn more.
What do you think about the conditions for artists today? Has life become easier or harder for artists in recent years? What can cities like ours do to encourage and help art and artists thrive?
I believe it is very difficult for artists today, especially freelancers. Many people do not understand or listen to the rules around copyright, so it is easy for a client to take the photos and never properly credit their photographer. In a social media-centric world, it is imperative that clients properly credit because that is how artists meet new people and potential clients in the future. Atlanta is a great city, but I do wish there were more provisions in place to help photographers grow and network with creative communities for 18-25-year-olds.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
My work is primarily online via my photography website and Instagram. Feel free to engage on both and reach out with any of your photography needs!
Contact Info:
- Website: http://jordantaylorphoto.com/
- Email: contact@jordantaylorphoto.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordantaylorphoto/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordantaylorphoto/
Image Credit:
Amber Gossett @Gossett Photography (personal image)
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