Jon Cherry (he/him)
Jon Cherry is a Pulitzer Prize-awarded American photojournalist whose work has spanned a wide range of photographic disciplines. His style has been described as deeply romantic, yet joyful. Born in Fort Liberty, North Carolina to parents in the US armed forces, Cherry now proudly calls himself a Kentuckian. Cherry aims to capture the true spirit of America while developing his storytelling practice through analysis of the truths that define our time. Cherry can be labelled a generalist, reporting on topics from extremism and government to agriculture and conservation. Cherry’s love for public art and music led to noted examples of project management that blur the lines between visual journalism and fine art.
Jon is currently focused on the outcomes of a tempestuous US Presidential Election, housing insecurity, US domestic policy, and those affected by those policies. Cherry utilizes a holistic worldview with a student’s mind to interview our current ways of thinking, feeling, and understanding what surrounds us. Jon’s passion for art in public spaces and project management often inspire subversive storytelling methods that traditional narratives.
"L'illusion est la première apparence de la vérité."
(“Illusion is the first appearance of truth.”)
— Gaston Bachelard
Cherry is honored to be a frequent contributor to The New York Times, Getty Images, The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, Reuters, and many other esteemed publications.
Jon specializes in portraiture, food and beverage, and commercial campaigns. A strong understanding of visual language has led to meaningful partnerships with Ford Motor Company, Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Nike, NASCAR, and others.
