Jordan Shankman is an Atlanta-based photographer, cinematographer and independent filmmaker. He was born in Atlanta, Ga and graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2012 with a B.F.A in Film and Television and a Minor in Cinema Studies. His films have garnered recognition from The Telluride Film Festival, Rhode Island International Film Festival, The Nottingham International Film Festival, and his documentary and landscape photography has been featured by Kodak, Hasselblad and Ilford Photo. His knowledge and dedication, methodical execution and loyalty to his collaborators is the foundation and driving force behind his work.
When capturing a still or moving image, I take all the variables and elements into consideration and spend a great deal of time trying to see things in a less than literal way, and I firmly believe this to be essential and a key part of my process.
I tend to work on several bodies of photographic work at the same time, and while the techniques and tools with each project or series often change, the perspective, drama, and passion of the image remain consistent. My work can be recognized by a timeless and ethereal quality where the imperfections or raw truths of the subject are often highlighted as an integral part of the image or story, and I often use large aperture lenses to help present my subjects with depth and dimension.
Dramatic skies and dark, textural tones are a trademark in my landscape photography, but can frequently be seen in my cinematography and street portraits in much the same way. I use a variety of tools to create my work, but I tend to favor vintage 35mm and Medium Format film cameras and Super 35mm digital cinema cameras with fast, prime lenses. The chaos and constant state of flux in the world I use to my advantage and would not be able to create what I do without it.
When capturing a still or moving image, I take all the variables and elements into consideration and spend a great deal of time trying to see things in a less than literal way, and I firmly believe this to be essential and a key part of my process.
I tend to work on several bodies of photographic work at the same time, and while the techniques and tools with each project or series often change, the perspective, drama, and passion of the image remain consistent. My work can be recognized by a timeless and ethereal quality where the imperfections or raw truths of the subject are often highlighted as an integral part of the image or story, and I often use large aperture lenses to help present my subjects with depth and dimension.
Dramatic skies and dark, textural tones are a trademark in my landscape photography, but can frequently be seen in my cinematography and street portraits in much the same way. I use a variety of tools to create my work, but I tend to favor vintage 35mm and Medium Format film cameras and Super 35mm digital cinema cameras with fast, prime lenses. The chaos and constant state of flux in the world I use to my advantage and would not be able to create what I do without it.
