Over 45 countries traveled, 100+ hotels shot and in my free time I volunteer for non-profits promoting education in the parts of the world that need it most.
I had the privilege to interview Los Angeles based photographer Jonathan Lipking. Inspired by traveling and known for his work with The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott & AMAN. Read the interview to find out more.
Tell us about yourself and what you do
I am a photographer for hotels & resorts around the world. Heavily inspired by my family (all self-made professional artists.
When did you decided you wanted to become a photographer?
When I graduated 6th grade, we were asked what we wanted to be when regrew up, I said “I want to be a pro skateboarder or a photographer that travels the world”… Everybody told me “I better have a really good backup plan for those goals!” — and here I am, over 45 countries traveled, 100+ hotels shot and in my free time I volunteer for non-profits promoting education in the parts of the world that need it most.
What is your greatest achievement so far?
My biggest achievement is where I am today, Father of a 5 year old boy named Jett and having a thriving freelance career (which is not easy and I don’t recommend this path for everybody, hehe).
Where can we find more information about you?
Visit my website, https://www.jonathanlipking.com/ and Instagram page: jonlip.
