You know what they say: a picture is worth a thousand words. The amount of work behind each photograph is truly something to admire, and the photographers who are passionate about their work are worth highlighting just as much as the photos themselves.
Here are five women photographers in the area who are worth checking out for their hard work and creativity.
Ashley Jacklyn – @jacklynlune.photos
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8eIZfGHvj8/
Ashley Jacklyn is a Jersey City native whose work goes past portraits and lifestyle shoots. She brings creative concepts to her work in order to create a story with each photograph. Jacklyn offers shoots for brands/businesses, fashion, boudoir, dance, and more.
Website: https://jacklynlune.com/
Mascko – @masckotv
Mascko is based in Downtown Newark and has a portfolio filled with colorful, bright shoots from family portraits to fashion brand photos. Mascko also has a glam squad available for hair and makeup in their studio. You can book them for maternity shoots, birthdays, headshots, and more.
Website: https://www.mascko.com/
Alissa Laurie – @alissalaurie
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8rxgE6F7hP/
Alissa is a Jersey City-based artist who works with commercial fashion, editorials, and product shots. Her work resembles the pieces you’d find in a fashion magazine displayed on your coffee table, and she even released LAUR Magazine and The Flower Project to bring that to life.
Website: https://www.alissalaurie.com/
Fatou Keita – @photography_byfk
Fatou Keita is a local photographer as well as an entrepreneur who opened her own cleaning service and party decor businesses. Her photography is filled with stylish individuals and colorful themes, often highlighting local brands. Fatou’s photography covers anything from outdoor shoots and headshots to event photography and product shoots.
Kristen Pierce
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3KYeDjlUV0/
Kristen Pierce is a digital and film photographer based in Jersey City. She uses her photography to highlight different stories of people all around us. Kristen has also developed The Queer Series to discuss identity and expression through a series of photos and statements from queer individuals.
Website: https://www.kpiercephotography.com/
