Jason Dorsey _ Photographer
"Photography as an art is an ongoing debate. However, to capture a moment in time that would otherwise vanish forever is remarkable."
My name is Jason Dorsey and I'm a documentary photographer born and based in Oak Park, IL. Striving to produce meaningful imagery, I set out on a daily mission to push and exercise my creativity through the use of my camera's capabilities. My work explores the intersections of human behavior and a rapidly evolving environment. I capture my subjects in a vibrantly detailed manner that will evoke curiosity and promote awareness of my subjects' circumstances.
My career as a photographer began while serving in the U.S. Military where I served as a combat photographer for a period of six years. Ultimately, I was thrust into a combative role during the war on terrorism in Afghanistan. I was challenged to capture strategic moments that would serve as historical documentation for the Department of Defense. Upon my honorable release in 2016, I continued my journey as a photographer and began building my portfolio.
Beginning in 2015, I set off on a series of expeditions throughout the heart of Africa to begin working on my long-term personal project named "Alkebulan Shadows". This ongoing project captures the portraits of indigenous peoples, highlighting their physical image in a more dignified manner, ultimately restructuring the way the world imagines Africans in a post-colonial era.
Overall, my objective as a photographer is to assist in the unraveling of an old visual stereotype, while simultaneously promoting a more open-minded and humanistic embrace of inclusivity.