Portrait by Matthew Bailey
About Me
Bio
I am a gay, Jewish photographer born and raised in Los Angeles.
In a fast moving world of constant instant gratification, I find that my trajectory in photo and film is most rewarding in the journey, rather than the destination.
I received my Bachelor's degree in Documentary Journalism from the University of Missouri and I am independently contracted in Los Angeles.
My Process
My Work
The aim of "The Chromatic Sheep" is to visually honor and embrace our differences, focusing on identity, unique subcultures, and narratives of queerness in my creative trajectory. The brand name is a play on being "the black sheep," reclaiming the feeling of not fitting in to the status quo growing up and utilizing empathy in my work every day.
Visibility for those often unseen and unheard is most impactful with media representation, so I take great pride and gratitude in have the opportunity to honor communities and their positive impact.
Whether I am documenting a long term project, shooting an editorial feature, or working with a commercial client, I strive to accomplish a visceral, vibrant aesthetic that tells a story from the most authentic place.
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Clients
Editorial:
AARP, Bloomberg, The Boston Globe, BuzzFeed News, Education Week, ESPN, High Country News, Getty Images, The Globe and Mail, The Huffington Post, The Jewish Journal, Lez Spread The Word, The Los Angles Times, National Geographic, The New York Times, Refinery29, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, TIME, The Wall Street Journal
Commercial:
Amazon, Industrious, MeUndies, Pallet Shelter,Smirnoff, Spotify, USA Channel, WeWork, 40 Acres and a Mule
Past gallery exhibits include work featured with American Photographic Artists, The Los Angeles Center of Photography, Junior High LA, and The Department of Cultural Affairs of Los Angeles.
Recent Commissions:
High Country News: "An Ode To Lesbians Who Showed The Way"
TIME: "For People With Disabilities, Losing Abortion Access Can Be A Matter of Life or Death"
National Geographic: "Burning Man Shows How A Riotous Festival Can Be Accessible"
Los Angeles Times: "Finding comfort, and a home, in 64 square feet"