Portrait photographer Jonathan Hanson, photographed  Baltimore restaurateur and the creative force behind Clavel, W.C. Harlan, Fadensonnen, and The Coral Wig. She has spent over a decade quietly reshaping how her city eats, drinks, and gathers, building spaces that feel less like businesses and more like points of view. Each establishment celebrates craft, honors place, and […]

Jonathan Hanson is a New York City based commercial photographer and director known for creating story-driven imagery across lifestyle, sports, and fashion. We recently updated his portfolio to reflect his lates work.  His has a refined, cinematic approach capturing real moments across staged sets with a level of craft that elevates them beyond traditional advertising […]

Created in partnership with Baltimore-based textile artist Arvay Adams, photographer Jonathan Hanson documents a distinctive collection of custom sportswear that bridges past and present titled, This Sporting Life. The series centers on garments influenced by vintage American athletics, reimagined through Adams’ hands-on approach to craft—incorporating techniques such as hand-painted flocking, intricate patchwork, and heritage embroidery. […]

In a recent creative collaboration, photographer and director Jonathan Hanson captured digital creator Meredith Devine, blending editorial finesse with the raw energy of today’s influencer culture. Devine, a photographer, makeup artist, and creative director with a vibrant Instagram presence of more than 79,000 followers, brings a multifaceted artistic vision to every project she touches. Best […]

  Jonathan Hanson photographed bestselling author, journalist, and filmmaker Sebastian Junger in a portrait session focused on authenticity, presence, and quiet intensity. Known for works including The Perfect Storm, War, and Tribe, Junger’s writing explores human resilience, identity, and connection—themes that guided the visual approach to the shoot. Drawing from his background in photojournalism, Hanson […]

New York–based photographer and director Jonathan Hanson has launched a completely redesigned website, offering a sharp, modern look at his expanding body of work across advertising, lifestyle and portraiture. The updated site reflects not just a visual refresh, but an evolution in Hanson’s creative voice, one shaped by years of collaborating with brands like Brooks […]

Photographer Jonathan Hanson dipped into his personal work to share a set of portraits, some seen for the first time, from the Veterans Day Parade in Baltimore. The series includes veterans, young cadets, and families honoring loved ones lost in action, each face representing its own history of service, sacrifice, and resilience. Thank you to […]

When New York City photographer, Jonathan Hanson, teamed with Shake Shack at their flagship New York City Meatpacking location, the mission was clear: craft lifestyle-driven, youth-infused imagery that conveys community, joy and connection over food. Set in one of Manhattan’s most vibrant neighborhoods, the project combines location, light and authentic human moments to bring the […]

For photographer/director Jonathan Hanson, his recent collaboration with Fanatics, the focus was clear: capture the raw, unfiltered energy of game day. The project wasn’t about perfect poses or staged moments, it was about real fans, real connections, and the genuine emotions that make sports culture so powerful. The photography leaned into authentic storytelling, documenting a […]

Jonathan Hanson, a New York based advertising and lifestyle photographer is seasoned visual storyteller. He lived in Baltimore for over 10 years before moving to NYC and has long been drawn to the authentic spirit of Baltimore. Through his ongoing personal project on the city’s hip‑hop scene, he brings into focus the gritty passion and […]