J A E D Y N  
T A Y L O R


Email: jaedyntaylorphoto@gmail.com
Instagram: @o0_gemini_0o

    Jaedyn Taylor is a East Coast based photographer born in Takoma Park, Maryland. Coming from a diverse background, his influences derive from multiple points of reference and cultural exchange via his surroundings & the Internet. Additionally collections of archival vintage ephemera. Though his art consists of many different subjects, the main connection to all of them is his care & soul approach to his works.

Jaedyn has worked with brands such as Foot Locker, American Trench, Nike, Snipes, Telfar, & I-D Magazine. VALUS Magazine



Education



Masters of Arts In Teaching.

Sept 2019 - May 2024
The University of The Arts Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography.

Sept 2019 - May 2023
The University of The Arts Philadelphia, PA

EXPERIENCE



Freelance Jul 2017- current
Photographer
  • Consultant for clients & industry professionals to discuss project objectives and needs in order to create thorough and developed concepts for photoshoots.
  • Captured & edited images with industry-standard tools, and meet goals that are specific to client objectives.
  • Built strong relationships with various communities and clients in many fields of the the fashion and art world.
  • Manages social media accounts and does consistent outreach.
  • Maintains a varied & curated photographic portfolio.

American Trench Mar 2025- Jan 2026
Senior In-house Photographer
  • Documented & photographed all incoming stock of products. Created images and videos for promotional material & social media.
  • Collaborated with other members on the creative team, such as the creative director & social media director.
  • Maintained and upheld visual brand identity.

Totem Brand co. Jun 2024- Jan 2025
Photographer for social media
  • Worked jointly with in-store stylist.
  • Curated their social media look book.
  • Sourced model talent & locations for photos.
  • Traveled to various locations with stylist & models and photograph multiple looks per editorial whilst maintaining brand identity.

Footlocker (Under Atmos brand) Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
Jr. Content producer

  • Photographing, Casting, model & location, scouting/styling photographs for different brand partners in store; such as as Nike, Stussy, Jordan, Fred Perry, Puma & more.
  • Assisted senior photographer on assignments
  • Captured photographs and video moments during community events hosted by Atmos and partners.

Golden Studios May 2021 - May 2023
Photographic Assistant
  • Assisted photographer Kyna Uwaemae on their photoshoots in their studio & on location.
  • Performed equipment management.
  • Provided input when needed to models and photographer. Captured behind the scenes images and footage of photoshoots.







Achievements/Awards/Publications (CV)

Hopefully this is everything I've done, but it definitely isn't.













PRESS/INTERVIEW LINKS:



ID magazine
Assisted with lighting on an editorial story | 2017

New York Magazine
Featured on the cover of New York magazine with other photographers. | May 2020

Adolescent Content
Interviewed by the company adolescent continent about various topics and about myself. | December 2020

2020 Adolescent Content Christmas Book
Shared some of my works in a special holiday publication form the media company Adolescent Content. | December 2020

Photography Excellence Award
Received the 2021 photography excellence award at the university of the arts.  May 2021

First Monthly Film Club Member Show PL130 gallery at PhotoLounge
August 06, 2021

Third Member Show PL130 Gallery at PhotoLounge | October 29, 2021

University Student Show: Photography in the Time of Covid PL130 Gallery at PhotoLounge March 14, 2022

PhotoLounge Member Moment | March 24, 2022 Interviewed by PhotoLounge

Photography Exhibition: Projected Exposures at the PL130 Gallery at PhotoLounge |
October 10 - November 12, 2022

Seasonal Reflections: Summer | October 24, 2022

Seasonal Reflections: Fall | February - March 2022

Emerging Perspectives: University Student Show | March 13 - April 29, 2023

Nike Air Max Day promotional photo shoot. | March 18, 2023
Assisted with the Nike x Atmos promotional photo shoot for Nike air max day 2023

Nike x Atmos AMD'23 Art Show | March 18 - April 2, 2023

The University of The Arts Senior Thesis Photo Exhibition at Icebox Project Space | April 14 - May 4,  2023

Graduating with a Bachelors of Fine Arts from The University of The Arts | May 18, 2023

Telfar x Moose knuckle puff Collection |  December 19, 2024
Photos featured in a international E-mail Blast campaign

Graduating with Masters of Arts In Teaching from The University of The Arts | May 17, 2024

SNIPES “Always In Motion.” VIDEO CASTING DIRECTION | June 2024

With All My Heart Art Show ( Hosted by Cornerstore Phl) | February 7, 2025

VALUS MAGAZINE Summer Issue | June 2026
Photo assistant for two different editorials and two page spread editorial photographed.