Editor’s Note: Jenna’s images were taken during a photography workshop in Bali. Led by an absolute titan in the surf photography world, Art Brewer, the workshop ran throughout June, and included some of the finest up-and-comers on the planet. The combination of landscapes, culture, and surfing in Indonesia lends itself perfectly to finding a new depth in the student’s work. During the workshop, one photographer is chosen to receive the much coveted U Nailed It award – given to the photographer whose performance and portraiture stands out. In the coming weeks, we’ll be showcasing the work of the students at the workshop. And trust us when we say that, under Art Brewer’s tutelage, these are some of the best images you’ve seen. We begin with Jenna Adesso, winner of the U Nailed It Award.
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Jenna Addesso, a seasoned photographer and artist, was introduced to her first camera by her grandfather, “Pop” nearly 25 years ago. Up until his mid nineties pop always had a camera around his neck taking what seemed to be endless pictures of his 30 grandchildren. Always surrounded by his photos, it was through Pop that Jenna learned that only a camera could capture those fleeting moments in life. This inspired her to study photography at the Art Institute of Boston and begin her career as a freelance photographer for the last 15 years.
A photographer by trade but an adventurer at heart, surf photography was nothing short of a perfect union. Jenna has had the pleasure of learning from Art Brewer and has been on multiple surf trips in Puerto Rico and Bali, Indonesia. The trips have been life changing and have helped cultivate her trade both artistically and technically.
Jenna plans to continue working on her craft and, just like her Pop, hopes to always have a camera around her neck capturing forever the moments we so quickly forget.
To see more from Jenna, check out jennaaddesso.com, and follow her on Instagram @jennaaddesso
Jenna Addesso, the eye behind the camera
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