About
"You don't make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved." -Ansel Adams
Storyteller | Light Chaser
Director of Photography
Prospective Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot & Aerial Camera Operator
Audio Visual Specialist & Content Creator
Stills | Motion | Digital
Aerial | 360 | Immersive - coming soon!
NYC | SC Low Country
Brief Artist Statement
Photography and filmmaking, for me, is about bearing witness to others' lives and my own. They're a pledge to notice and acknowledge the intricacies of life and existence. It's a commitment to be present for the quiet moments and the grand, the joyous and the challenging, the extraordinary and the mundane. When I’m capturing moments with a camera, I’m saying what Susan Sarandon's character in 'Shall We Dance?' said about marriage: “Your life will not go unnoticed because I will notice it. Your life will not go unwitnessed because I will be your witness.” These words resonate deeply within me.
➤ Selected Clients & Event VIPs
➤ Specialties
➤ Testimonials
➤ Interested & Interesting
Selected Clients & Event VIPs
I've had the pleasure to work with a wide variety of people on a wide variety of projects, including but not limited to:
|
|
Some of the wonderful people I’ve had the opportunity to retouch for clients have included, but not limited to:
Hiromi | Julie Kent | Betsey Johnson | Lou Holtz | Maria Sharapova | Diana Ross | Mickey Mantle | Buzz Aldrin | Neil Armstrong | Roger Ebert | Wes Craven | Spike Lee | Carol Alt | Cindy Adams | Rupert | Jon Voight | Arthur | Nadia "the perfect 10" Comăneci | Henry Kissinger | George Foreman | Kirk Douglas | Ray Bradbury | Calvin Klein | Chris Noth | Sarah Jessica Parker | Allan Ginsburg | Anthony Hopkins | Shari Lewis | Ethan Hawke | Joe Namath | Cyndi Lauper | Paul Shrader
Specialties
Photography → Documentary, Artistic, Classic; Editorial, Commercial, Fine Art:
NO paparazzi work ~
| On-Set | → Stills & BTS; Unit Still Photographer: Feature Films, Documentaries, Television, Streaming Platforms, Shorts (Passions: sci-fi, fantasy, epic, martial art, comedy, action, historical & war, period piece, documentary); Theater | |
| Music | → Live Music, Backstage, Green Room, In the Studio | |
| Expedition | → Planet Earth & Civilization (Keywords: Conservation, Landscape, Wildlife, Climate Crisis, Culture, Travel, Street Photography, Food Systems, Photojournalism, Photo Essays, Editorial, Fine Art) | |
| Events | → "Corporate" → B2B, B2C, Non-Profit, Charities, Foundations, Fundraisers, Galas, Award Ceremonies, Film Festivals, Art Events, & more...
"Social" → Private, Weddings, Bat/r Mitzvahs, Birthdays, Hasidic Events, & more... | |
| Aerial | ||
| Interior & Architectural | ||
| Portraiture | → Posed Classical, Traditional, Environmental, Scientific, & Commercial Portraiture; Band Portraits; Headshots; Posed & Candid Pet Portraiture | |
| Food | ||
| Astrophotography | |
| Art Slides | → 2D, 3D, & Installation portfolio art coverage for artists | |
| Alternative | → Light Painting, Kinetic Light Painting, Infrared | |
| Aerial → | Stills & Motion Prospective FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot License Holder & Commercial Drone Operator Aerial Camera Operator |
| Immersive Experiences → | 360-degree Stills & Motion & Virtual Tours Coming Soon |
| Post-Production Services → | Retouching, Restoration, Colorizing, Color & Exposure Correction (stills & motion), Color Grading (stills & motion), Batch Processing |
Digital Artwork → Personal, Non-photographic, Non-AI, Digital Fine Art
Testimonials
- Nicole Signore, Actress (SAG / AFTRA) & Model
https://www.nicolesignore.com
IMDB Profile
- Amos Fisher, Composer & Director of The Anomylos Ensemble
On Apple Music
On Spotify
- Joshua Hilson, Trytone Sound
IMDB Profile
Bringing it to the Table… Interested & Interesting.
Given the nickname "eagle eye" by friends in childhood, it was apparent early on that JR had a knack for seeing visual subtleties that not everyone else could see and being aware of moments of which not everyone else was privy. It is the art and science of transferring those subtleties, and those moments, to a tangible photograph that is a constant work of love and wonder.
Their extensive career in photography and cinematography shapes not only the way they look at the world, but the way they relate to it. JR’s camera has been their passport to places, people, and events to which they would not have had access otherwise. It has allowed them to work and connect with everyone from international politicians and celebrities to the underprivileged. It has helped to reinforce and cultivate their values of empathy, critical thinking, investigation, and curiosity.
They studied cinematography and art history at Boston University, earning Honors & Summa Cum Laude recognition (B.S. in Film/Television at the College of Communications). This time would be the foundation that would allow them to learn, and refine over the years, how to tell a visual story using equal parts sound technical specifications, intellectual theories, and gut instincts.
They’re also a teacher and practitioner of the martial arts, lending a deep, cultivated sense of focus, integrity, and attention to detail to all their pursuits.
By combining artistic vision with technical tendencies and physical fitness, JR creates a unique style and successful outcomes for clients.
They’re interested in traveling and shooting on-location. They’re ultimate destination is to go into space [seriously], but barring that, they carry a current driver's license, U.S. passport, and an unquenchable thirst for life!
Together we will build a roadmap for your shoot. I look forward to connecting with you and discussing your vision! - Cheers, JR