ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Photography allows me to slow down and capture beauty that never ceases to catch my attention as I move through the world. An art form like no other, it serves as a catalyst for gratitude, and brings my focus to the present moment. A blend of documentary and carefully composed frames, my work tends to be haunting and melancholic, reflecting my love of nature, and fascination with spirituality and humanity.

My current series, "Modern Ferrotype," is a commentary on our world’s obsession with image capturing, immediacy, and technology. The constant use of mobile devices can feel toxic as it keeps me tethered and disconnected from the world. By primarily using a cellular phone camera, I seek to transform the very device I dislike into a grounding instrument for lasting art. I then manipulate my work using modern technology to recreate early photography techniques, such as ferrotype, resulting in a look from a bygone era.

"Modern Ferrotype Series: Sheep" was taken in the English countryside. I feel most at peace among sheep and other animals in idyllic pastoral settings such as this one.

AUTHOR
Jasmine McGlade is an award-winning writer, director, and producer who graduated from Harvard University. Jasmine’s latest film, Fencer, which she wrote and will direct for Netflix, is produced by Nicholas Hoult (who also stars), basketball legend LeBron James, and tennis champion Naomi Osaka. The film is inspired by Jasmine’s experiences as a champion fencer.  McGlade executive produced Academy Award-winning La La Land, and at just twenty years old, she produced Damien Chazelle's award-winning feature-length jazz musical Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench. Critically acclaimed, it was named one of the best films of the year by The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Village Voice, Film Comment, Time Out New York, and more. 

Jasmine’s feature-length directorial debut was an award-winning independent film called Maria My Love, which she wrote, directed, and produced, starring Independent Spirit Award nominee Judy Marte (Raising Victor Vargas) and Golden Globe winner and Oscar® nominee Karen Black (Five Easy Pieces). The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival to rave reviews and was distributed the following year. Jasmine is also a music video director, having directed videos for Atlantic Records, Dualtone, and Yep Roc Records.

Jasmine was formerly Senior Vice President of Content & Performance at content and fitness company Hydrow, where she also directed content. She has previously been a juror at Denver Film Festival among other festivals, and has guest lectured at universities. Jasmine enjoys many art forms, and is also a published photographer and writer. 

Jasmine's volunteer work is wide-ranging, reflecting her passion for mental health, spirituality, DEI efforts, LGBTQ+ & women's rights, nature, children, and the arts. Jasmine currently serves on the Board of Directors of nonprofit organization Circuit Arts, and on the Advisory Board of Harvard Fencing. 

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