Damon Baker
Damon Baker
Damon Baker (born September 19, 1991) is a photographer known for signing with industry powerhouse Jed Root by the time he turned 18. He has worked with the likes of Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding, Kristen Stewart, Courtney Love and Jared Leto.
Early Life
Damon Baker was born on September 19, 1991 at England, He is the eldest of the three children of his parent. He took a daring leap of faith to help launch his successful career in the photography industry. At the tender age of seventeen, Damon Baker decided to uproot his whole life and run away from home in order to achieve his dreams in London and New York City. He started his Professional Photography Career in 2008 and now spends his time travelling between London, New York City and LA.[1][7]
Career
In 2008, Damon started his photography career by making moves that would cement his spot as one of the top artists in popular culture today. He struck gold and was swept up by Jed Root, one of the world’s leading artist management agencies, when he was 18 years old
Throughout Baker’s twelve years with photography, he has developed a unique aesthetic approach to his art. And, that is one of Baker’s most unique, artistic qualities - his aesthetic. Known for his dramatic use of portraiture, Baker wields only a film camera and his artistic vision to craft photographs that ooze vulnerability, authenticity, and a sense of raw sexuality that draw audiences in. Even more, Baker’s use of black and white film play to that central theme of drama because the distinct contrast of his images result in a raw portrayal of each individual that he captures.
He has worked with the likes of Ian McKellen, Nicole Kidman, Cindy Crawford, Cate Blanchett, Rami Malek, Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding, Kristen Stewart, Courtney Love, Jared Leto and Alessandra Ambrosio. He has also become close friend with celebrity clients such as Cole Sprouse, Rita Ora, and Cameron Dallas.
Baker’s ability to capture the unexpected is what makes him stand out as an artist.
As Baker’s visibility grows, the limits to his impact on popular culture and the fashion industry grow with it.
Knowing the maturity and sheer depth of his work now, Baker’s cementation amongst fashion photography royalty is only a matter of time.