Jennifer Tanksley

I am a professional underwater portrait photographer (self-taught) located in Los Angeles, California.
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Statement:

In a world that increasingly values perfectionism as perpetuated by society and supported by social media, I have discovered a calling in illuminating the unique beauty that lies within each of us through the medium of photography. Specifically, I find that underwater portraiture possesses a magical quality that elevates it to an art form that should be accessible to all. Water is a marvelous co-creator in this endeavor, lending effortless elegance to every movement and pose. Words cannot do justice to the delight and exultation that my clients express during these sessions, nor the sense of accomplishment and self-esteem that they carry with them upon leaving the pool. It is my intention to extend this opportunity to anyone who desires it, irrespective of age, skin color, body type, or gender identity.

The seed of my passion was planted when I witnessed the absolute joy that my children experienced while playing ins and under water. It was through capturing these early, candid photographs of my family that I recognized the calling to ...

Gymnasium Abitur in Art History, English Literature, Physics/Astronomy and World History

10 years of training/work at Dedo Weigert Film GmbH, Munich as Motion picture camera technician/assistant with an emphasis on high speed image acquisition.