We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jhalin Knowles. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jhalin below.

Alright, Jhalin thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

I recently worked on a huge meaningful project. This project was for Vogue and Morehouse College. I had the honor of photographing 7 students and 2 faculty members of Morehouse. This opportunity meant and still means the world to me for many reasons. The shoot was to honor and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. while releasing them on MLK Day. Being a young black man and shooting something so historic and so black for Vogue was monumental for me.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Im Jhalin Knowles, an Atlanta, GA based photographer. Most of my work highlights the beauty of black people. I started photographing images around 2016 and took it serious around 2020. I’m most proud of the feeling my work brings. I’ve always said that a picture can look great but if the image doesn’t move you then it doesn’t matter. The Vogue article I shot for Morehouse college this year will forever be one of my proudest moments. Reading the beautiful comments of how powerful my imagery was brought me so much joy and assurance.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My goal is to make people feel. I want to put out work that makes you smile, cry and even laugh. Through my portraiture I aim to show how beautiful black people are. I want to show our power and resilience.

Can you share your view on NFTs? (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice)

I have no clue.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Jhalinknowles.com
• Instagram: @Jhalinknowles
• Twitter: @jhalin_knowles
• Youtube: @Jhalinknowles