Jonathan Mannion

Jonathan Mannion, a renowned portrait photographer in music and advertising, boasts a 30-year career with over 400 album covers for artists like Eminem, Run DMC, and Nas. Noteworthy campaigns include Beats by Dre's “Straight Outta _____”, Cadillac, NFL, Moët & Chandon, and Hennessy along with editorial work for The Fader, Vibe Magazine, and Complex. Mannion started as a studio assistant for Richard Avedon in 1993, and, similarly to Avedon, embraced a deep psychological connection with his subjects. It would be this influence above all, coupled with his love for Hip-Hop and popular culture, that would allow Mannion to create moments with these brilliant artists that would stand the test of time. Through extensive research, Mannion creates conditions for talent to mentally embody their desired selves even before achieving these iconic images. A master of his craft, Mannion's images have defined legendary artists and cultural eras, and he continues to be sought after by groundbreaking talent today.