Today on the OP we are featuring another talented photographer! Jake’s work covers many topics but they are currently venturing into the Queer Photography scene more!
Keep reading to find out more…
Q1: What is your Name, Age, and Where are you based?
A:My name is Jake Williamson, I’m 19 years old and I’m studying in London.
Q2: How did you first get into your creative practice/ work?
A: Being creative came to me during high school, I started doing photography as a GCSE
and that’s when I started my creative journey.
Q3: Are there any main or overarching themes you explore in your work?
A: My work over the last few years has always had a political point of view. From domestic
abuse, Nazism, Racism, Feminism, and Pollution. I am currently getting further into the
fetish and Queer photography scene.
Q4: How has the COVID- 19 Pandemic affected your work?
A: Covid-19 was a scooter to the ankle for us creatives that sometimes struggle with
finding motivation. My university work went through to lockdown… which was fine…
for a day… the sense of being in a working environment is something I heavily admire.
So being in a bedroom in Norfolk just wasn’t cutting it for me.
Q5: Highlight one of your biggest inspirations!
A:When it comes to inspirations, Muses, and people I heavily admire, Pete Burns would be
in my top 3. A man who put his fingers up to conforming and lived his life the way he
wanted. He spoke his mind and did everything for himself. I appreciated him before he
died and will continue to do so.
Q6: Where can you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
A:When I get asked where I see myself in 5 years, I panic. I haven’t got a bloody clue! I
have a rough idea of what I want to do. Something on the lines of styling and
photography would be lovely. As long as I’m happy!
Q7: If you could share a message with the world, what would it be?
A: If I was to have a motto that everyone would hear, it would be “Don’t be a hater dear”.
What people dress in, identify as, or who they sleep with or love, has absolutely nothing
to do with you…
You can find and support Jake at their Instagram!
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