I’m Jake, a creative and globetrotter loosely *key word* based out of Nashville, Tennessee. For me, being behind a camera is the opportunity to bear witness to the world in front of me. Whether it's shooting an indigenous tribe in Ecuador, a Lululemon yoga experience, or a marketing campaign for a hotel, it's all about the challenge of taking the story that's in front of me and telling it in the most honest and captivating way possible.
At the age of 21, I took a risk and moved to Kenya to as a photojournalist to pursue a career as a photographer. And now, years down the road, I’ve traveled to 65+ countries, and have been fortunate enough to make this practice my career. Now, I spend my time traveling shooting for various brands and businesses helping tell their story all over the world.
When I’m not shooting, you can find me playing basketball, eating street food, reading, or booking a flight. I believe a single image has the power to influence someone to take action and MAKE THE JUMP, taking the trip of a lifetime, and I never want to stop creating for this reason- As someone who has witnessed the power of travel, I value stepping out of one’s comfort zone and helping others see the powerful perspective of travel, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to get out of their bubble and realize that the world isn’t so big after all.
This was an incredibly fun time with my buddy @thenashvillepilot827 on a stunning sunset over Nashville in a tiny plane. The photos we got were crazy!
My print shop from this flight: 54312fff8fdb238a9e59.darkroom.com/collections/fly-nashville
And if you're here from the beginning, I'M GRATEFUL FOR YOU. Thanks for being here along on this journey. Until the next adventure.