C. J. Powell

C.J. is a commercial, fashion, lifestyle and swimwear photographer with a background in marketing and retail. He is both self taught and formally trained, earning a Master of Fine Arts at The Academy of Art University, San Francisco. His work has been recognized by the International Photography Awards (2024) for a fashion series, International Color Awards (2024) with an Honorable Mention for fashion, and the Black and White Spider Awards (2020, 2016, 2015 and 2014) for fashion and fine art nude.

His work has been published in the US, Canada and Europe. Most recently published in the “Tropical Paradise Edition” of Malvie, Paris, FR (October, 2024), were his photograph was featured on the cover. He has also been published in Lookbook, Paris, FR, Elle’ments, NY, NY, and Image, Toronto Canada,

He has worked with swimwear and resort wear brands, designers and modeling agencies

He has traveled globally and has extended stays in Panama, Mexico, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. His interests include scuba diving and maritime history.

Currently, he resides in Arizona and available for bookings worldwide.