My name is James Isaac Jones, but I go by Isaac. I’m a photographer from Nashville, currently based in Paris while completing my MFA in Photography & Image-Making at the Paris College of Art.

I studied Community Development at Vanderbilt University and later earned a Master of Divinity, backgrounds that continue to shape how I think about the body, identity, and belonging in both my artistic and commissioned work.

I’ve been photographing since 2015, focusing on artistic portraiture that feels creative, collaborative, and personal. For me, photography is about connection. The best work happens when it’s built together.

My work has been featured in Vogue and The New Athenian, and I’ve collaborated with artists and brands including Bottega Vinaia, Laura Citron, Play Like a Girl, Diplo, and Bailey Zimmerman. More than credits or accolades, though, I care most about creating work where people feel safe, supported, and fully themselves.