Meet Jasper Soloff

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jasper Soloff. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Jasper , thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?

I think this feeling of wanting to be understood has always driven me. I never felt understood growing up — I always felt like an outcast. Now, a lot of my work is about happiness, color, and optimism. For me, resilience isn’t just about enduring hardship; it’s about creating and holding onto what lights me up. That’s where I find strength — in vivid, movement-based imagery, in queer representation, and in making people feel seen.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m a photographer and director, and my work exists where color, movement, and emotion meet. My background in dance informs how I see — everything I create is driven by rhythm, storytelling, and an instinct for honesty.

What excites me most is exploring identity and community through imagery that feels alive and deeply human. I’m drawn to stories that sit at the intersection of beauty and truth — moments where joy and struggle coexist. Recently, my work has expanded into documentary filmmaking, including a project set on Lake Atitlán in Guatemala that follows the lives of an Indigenous family who’ve lived on the lake for generations and the shifting realities of tourism that surround them. It’s a story of resilience and pride, and the ability to create your own sanctuary in a constantly shifting world. Community is so important and the family I followed really show the beauty and importance of sticking together, and strength in numbers.

For me, it’s about looking closer — finding resilience, dignity, and color in the spaces where worlds collide. Whether through photography or film, my goal is to create work that makes people feel seen, that honors individuality, and that reminds us how interconnected our stories really are

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

My advice is to protect your point of view. Don’t try to make work that looks like everyone else’s — make work that feels like you. The things that make you feel a little out of place are often the exact things that make your art stand out.

Stay curious and keep evolving. My background in dance taught me to see the world through motion and energy, and that instinct still shapes how I shoot — whether I’m on set with Fenty Beauty, directing a campaign for Maybelline, or working on my documentary in Lake Atitlán about the Indigenous community and the impact of tourism. Every experience adds something to your visual language.

And finally, don’t underestimate empathy. The best images — the ones that last — come from connection. Whether you’re working with a global brand or documenting a quiet story, it’s all about listening, observing, and letting people be seen.

At the end of the day, success isn’t just about who sees your work — it’s about who feels seen through it.

What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?

The most impactful thing my parents did for me was make me believe in myself. My mom and dad have both supported me through it all! My dad, who I lost this year, was one of my biggest supporter. He never once questioned my path — from dance to photography to directing — even when it didn’t make sense to anyone else. He showed up to everything, encouraged every risk, and made me feel like I could do anything if I stayed true to my vision.

That kind of belief builds you. Losing him has been incredibly hard, but his support is something I carry with me every day. My parents taught me that success isn’t about validation — it’s about having the courage to create from a place of honesty. Every time I’m on set or behind the camera, I still feel that quiet reminder from my dad that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.”

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.jaspersoloff.me
• Instagram: @jasperegan