Today we’d like to introduce you to Georgia Jones
Hi Georgia, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Growing up, sports were an integral part of my life. Between soccer, softball, and basketball, I played year round. That came to a screeching halt my freshman year of high school after suffering four concussions during a nine month span. I no longer could do what I love and found myself with a plethora of free time. I knew I wanted to keep sports in my life, but I just needed to figure out how to do that from the sidelines. One day, I picked up my mom’s old camera and brought it to my team’s game that weekend. I quickly fell in love with photography and joined my high school yearbook. I brought my camera to every sport and game I could. I did photoshoots with anyone that would let me. I practiced any time I could and really started to envision a future career in photography. After graduating high school, I set my sights on Louisiana State University: an big SEC school with even bigger sports. I knew I had to find a way to work there. A few months into my freshman year, one of my now coworkers reached out to see if I’d be interested in working as a student photographer at LSU Athletics. I jumped on the opportunity and put my all into my work. 3 years later, I am now a senior and have gotten to photograph some of the most iconic games and athletes in the school’s history. I am beyond grateful for all the opportunities LSU has brought me.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
While I have gotten to do so many amazing things in my college career, the road has been anything but smooth. Being a young woman in a predominantly male industry comes with its own challenges, such as feeling overlooked or underestimated. This has fueled my determination to assert myself and advocate for myself, teaching me resilience and confidence. However, I’ve also found strength and solidarity among peers and mentors, fostering invaluable friendships that remind me I’m not alone. Each challenge has contributed to my growth, equipping me with the skills and mindset to forge my own path and show other women that they can do it too.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a freelance photographer that shoots everything from sports to portraits to events. While I’m most known for my sports photography at LSU, I also started my own business, GEJOPHOTO LLC. I create bold and colorful imagery that is full of life. I love to push myself creatively to bring a new perspective to sports and portraits. I also create videos for social media that gives insight to what goes on behind the scenes of photographing college sports and giving advice to aspiring sports photographers.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
While I don’t consider myself a big risk taker, I think that creativity is all about risks. Creativity thrives in environments where experimentation is encouraged, and even small risks can lead to significant breakthroughs. Exploring unconventional ideas or challenging norms can be intimidating, but it often results in something amazing. Additionally, sharing original work requires vulnerability, and while it can be daunting, this openness fosters personal growth and connection with others. I tend to be a perfectionist, but I’ve learned that creativity flourishes when experimentation is valued over perfection. By taking small risks, I can engage more in the creative process, discovering that true innovation often arises in moments of uncertainty.
Pricing:
- Sports Photography: starts at $200
- Portraits: starts at $200
- Events: $150/hour
Contact Info:
- Website: https://gejophoto.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gejophoto
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gejophoto4
- Twitter: https://x.com/gejophoto
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@gejophoto?_t=8qSsGq1b1Je&_r=1
Image Credits
Photo Credits: Georgia Jones