Allow me to introduce myself, I am Jean-Claude, a full-time photographer based in Palm Harbor, Florida. Over the years, I have dedicated myself to mastering the art of capturing light and landscapes. My work has earned international recognition, winning prestigious competitions in the USA and Latin America. It has also been featured across websites, news outlets, and magazines, especially those focusing on landscape design, architecture, and environmental conservation.I work closely with landscape designers, interior designers, and architectural firms across Florida, South Carolina, and Latin America, creating custom photographic works that elevate and complement their vision. Beyond client collaborations, I connect with a global audience through Instagram and Facebook, where thousands follow my journey and share in my passion for photography. As an active member of the Professional Photographers of America, I am pursuing the distinguished title of Master Fine Art Photographer, a recognition earned through artistic excellence and merit.
Awards & Publications
Architizer: Vision Awards 2023 Nominated for Professional Category Photo: A Glimpse of Heaven
https://architizer.com/blog/competitions/one-photo-challenge-2022-competition-winners-announced/
Architizer: One Photo Challenge Competition 2022 1st Place Professional Category Photo: A Glimpse of Heaven
https://architizer.com/blog/competitions/one-photo-challenge-2022-competition-winners-announced/7th
Fine Art Photography Awards
Honorable Mention: 'My Quintessence' Nomination in the Professional Seascape Category2020
https://fineartphotoawards.com/winners-gallery/fapa-2020-2021/professional/seascape
Photograph: 'My Quintessence' - Viral Photograph Perfectly Pinellas Interview
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=632410040971713
Featured in CNN, CBS, NBC and Social Media Platforms
September 2020
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/man-finally-captures-perfect-clearwater-sunset-photo-3-years-in-the-making/?fbclid=IwAR2tFnNSndBo2yX7ZrJVUUdkI2o-gp_byacdzt_94B7_URWPIfX6WEz_y6w
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/jean-claude-photography-clearwater-beach-pier-60-photobomb-bird/67-3da1d512-b7f7-4795-923f-0252e322e350fbclid=IwAR2wMdnOC7HRFmZ0772d06_FrT20hpbc_cj30azkFso_OldLSfp6mQURgyQ
https://arabic.cnn.com/travel/article/2020/09/30/photographer-captures-perfect-photo-after-3-years
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Publication and Collaboration with the Photographs The Philosophy of a Storm, Jekyll on Fire and Golden Dream.2020
Black & White Magazine Winning Photograph: 'The Inner Soul'Edition 131.
2019 Weather Channel It's Amazing Out There' Photo Contest 2018 Top Ten Finalist
House Trends Magazine Publication Summer 2018 Photographic Credits to Jean-Claude Photography Trends Magazine Ayres Associates - Publication Summer
2017 Photographic Credits to Jean-Claude Photography Article 'Clearing the hurdles' By Wendy Kinderman Canon Photographic Competition New York, NY
2017 Featured Photographer in Canon's UBU Prints Program Wave of Oaks + Top Place International Photographic Competition New Orleans, Louisiana
2016 Professional Category Wave of Oaks + 1st Place Latin America Photographic Competition Agenda del Mar. Medellin, Colombia 2014 Underwater Category Bajo el Sol + 1st Place
Latin America Photographic Competition Diario El Tiempo. Medellin, Colombia 2012 Street Category Arcoiris de Flores + 1st Place Latin America Photographic
Competition Agenda del Mar. Medellin, Colombia 2011 Dancing Sunset + Honorable MentionI welcome comments and inquiries about my work.
Awards & Publications
Architizer: Vision Awards 2023 Nominated for Professional Category Photo: A Glimpse of Heaven
https://architizer.com/blog/competitions/one-photo-challenge-2022-competition-winners-announced/
Architizer: One Photo Challenge Competition 2022 1st Place Professional Category Photo: A Glimpse of Heaven
https://architizer.com/blog/competitions/one-photo-challenge-2022-competition-winners-announced/7th
Fine Art Photography Awards
Honorable Mention: 'My Quintessence' Nomination in the Professional Seascape Category2020
https://fineartphotoawards.com/winners-gallery/fapa-2020-2021/professional/seascape
Photograph: 'My Quintessence' - Viral Photograph Perfectly Pinellas Interview
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=632410040971713
Featured in CNN, CBS, NBC and Social Media Platforms
September 2020
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/man-finally-captures-perfect-clearwater-sunset-photo-3-years-in-the-making/?fbclid=IwAR2tFnNSndBo2yX7ZrJVUUdkI2o-gp_byacdzt_94B7_URWPIfX6WEz_y6w
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/jean-claude-photography-clearwater-beach-pier-60-photobomb-bird/67-3da1d512-b7f7-4795-923f-0252e322e350fbclid=IwAR2wMdnOC7HRFmZ0772d06_FrT20hpbc_cj30azkFso_OldLSfp6mQURgyQ
https://arabic.cnn.com/travel/article/2020/09/30/photographer-captures-perfect-photo-after-3-years
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Publication and Collaboration with the Photographs The Philosophy of a Storm, Jekyll on Fire and Golden Dream.2020
Black & White Magazine Winning Photograph: 'The Inner Soul'Edition 131.
2019 Weather Channel It's Amazing Out There' Photo Contest 2018 Top Ten Finalist
House Trends Magazine Publication Summer 2018 Photographic Credits to Jean-Claude Photography Trends Magazine Ayres Associates - Publication Summer
2017 Photographic Credits to Jean-Claude Photography Article 'Clearing the hurdles' By Wendy Kinderman Canon Photographic Competition New York, NY
2017 Featured Photographer in Canon's UBU Prints Program Wave of Oaks + Top Place International Photographic Competition New Orleans, Louisiana
2016 Professional Category Wave of Oaks + 1st Place Latin America Photographic Competition Agenda del Mar. Medellin, Colombia 2014 Underwater Category Bajo el Sol + 1st Place
Latin America Photographic Competition Diario El Tiempo. Medellin, Colombia 2012 Street Category Arcoiris de Flores + 1st Place Latin America Photographic
Competition Agenda del Mar. Medellin, Colombia 2011 Dancing Sunset + Honorable MentionI welcome comments and inquiries about my work.