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Figure in a flowing white dress poses dramatically against a snowy mountain landscape under moody blue skies.

A creative way to unwind

Seeking Mindfulness Through Photography

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Black and white portrait of curly hair and facial features in dramatic shadow and lighting.

A portrait is a silent scream in velvet

beauty, unbound and unashamed

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A cowboy in western attire leans against a motorcycle in a snowy mountain landscape with yellow grass and blue sky.

Every shot is a poem in rebellion

it's a mirror of the soul dressed in light and shadow

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A striking fashion photography scene in sand dunes featuring a flowing blue ombre dress against a bright turquoise sky.

Fashion is the armor

the photograph, the war cry

 

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Fashion, Beauty and Portrait photographer, based in Denver, CO

In spaces where fashion and beauty transcend language every portrait stands frozen in time. I don’t just take photos; I sculpt mood, color, texture, and extract truth through a lens. The essence of my work thrives at the junction of sophistication and boldness where lighting shapes structure and whisper amplifies beauty's voice. Whether it’s a couture moment or an unguarded gaze, I capture what others miss: the stillness that stuns, the style that speaks.

A figure in an iridescent green dress poses with a rainbow-colored fan umbrella against a dramatic waterfall backdrop.
my only rule is

Rules are for the ordinary. I shoot for the defiant.

since 1999

 

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Denver fashion and portrait photographer

Hi! I'm JJ

the person behind the lens

I’m a fashion, beauty, and portrait photographer — a light shaper, a visual storyteller — based in Denver, Colorado.

My work exists in the boundary between boldness and stillness where beauty smolders and silence speaks. I don’t just shoot; I sculpt with light, drape shadows like silk, and frame stories in skin and soul. Every image is a mood, every portrait a quiet rebellion. This isn’t just photography — it’s fashion distilled into feeling, and truth dressed in its most daring form.

 

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My recent work

 

Two people in western attire sit together on a snowy hillside with golden grass and mountains in the background.
Two models pose against a vibrant graffiti wall wearing glamorous metallic jumpsuits and stylish outerwear.
A model poses in an elegant white ball gown with black floral accents against a backdrop of blue glacial ice at sunset.
Stylish streetwear fashion shot featuring a patterned maxi dress, black combat boots and fedora hat against urban backdrop.
Artistic portrait of a figure in rainbow gradient dress with butterfly wing-like fabric against a majestic waterfall backdrop.
A black luxury diving watch close-up against a dark blue starry night sky background.
A dramatic underwater portrait with glowing blue lighting showing someone submerged with just their eyes above water.
A person wearing a purple latex outfit and tall grey boots poses on a bright green leather armchair in a library setting.
An ethereal fashion shoot in a snowy mountain landscape features a flowing white layered dress against icy glacial formations.
Two figures in vintage film noir style pose back-to-back against a dramatic red background wearing dark period clothing.
A velvet jumpsuit with feather trim cuffs and lapels features a belted waist and wide-leg silhouette in a glossy black finish.
A figure in a flowing white dress poses gracefully on a snowy landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background.
A violinist in a red dress and hat poses with their instrument against a vibrant sunset sky.

Clients say

All relationships are built on trust and common values. I want us to connect.

JJ is delightful to work with — creative, professional, and always brings an incredible energy to every shoot. He has been my favorite photographer for many years, and every session with him feels effortless and inspiring. JJ has a unique ability to capture both the drama and the intimacy in a moment, and his eye for detail is unmatched. As an artist, it's rare to find someone who truly understands how to translate sound into visual storytelling — but JJ does it with style and soul every time.

Mia Asano

— Violinist | Los Angeles, CA

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