5fives with Jamila Clarke

Goodness me, what can I say about the amazingly talented Jamila to do her justice? I’m so inspired by her photographic creations  they’re like poems, and so professionally executed too. You really must check out more of her work, you won’t regret it.

I’m a fine art photographer based in Portland Oregon. I specialize in conceptual portraiture and love telling stories. Each of my photos are narrative driven and inspired by short stories, folktales and other ideas that come to mind. Each scene requires finding locations, assembling costumes and props. So my background in theatre and costume design comes in pretty handy to help me bring these ideas to life.

My favorite photos to create have surreal elements or a slightly altered reality, but I also enjoy creating quiet scenes that express complex emotions and thoughts.

When I’m not taking photos I’m crafting (I make resin jewelry), reading sci-fi/fantasy/steampunk literature, making costumes, hiking, baking and cooking.

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Your top five dream photographic models:

• You know, I don’t really have any dream models – I love working with a diverse range of looks/body types that aren’t often found with models. In fact I’d prefer to work with actors due to the “theatrical” nature of my work. So with that said…

Top five dream actors to shoot with:

1. Gary Oldman
2. Tina Fey
3. Morgan Freeman
4. Rosario Dawson
5. Christina Ricci

Your top five books:

1. Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling
2. A Series of Unfortunate Events, Lemony Snicket
3. Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams
4. The Invisible Man, H.G. Wells
5. One Hundred Years of Solitude, Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Your top five photos you’ve taken:

1. A Circle of Words.
   
2. Something To Cling To.
   
3. Foggy Day.
   
4. She Clung to Hope.
   
5. She Wrote Nothing At All.
   

Your top five drinks:

1. Gingerale / Gingerbeer
2. Lemonade
3. Apple Cider
4. Long Island Ice Tea
5. Mojitos

Your top five photographers:

1. Gregory Crewdson
2. Cindy Sherman
3. Richard Avedon
4. Kate O’Brien
5. David Lachapelle

The power of lists