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Jay Po Gordon (b. 1996 in Vietnam) is a photographer, designer, and licensed mental health therapist currently based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jay is a self-taught photographer. He started using cameras to make clay-mations to upload to YouTube when he was 10 years old. As he grew older, photography became a crucial outlet during difficult times, including the passing of his father in 2023 (My Nostalgia, 2022-23). Throughout college, Jay worked as a portrait photographer, offering free photoshoots to Midwest families to hone his skills. Over the years, he perfected his craft, and in 2020, began developing and printing his own film photos in his DIY studio apartment darkroom. This dedicated work eventually led to his photography being featured on Instagram by Kodak, while his portraits earned a feature in Cultured Magazine. After 10 years as a portrait photographer, Jay returned to school to pursue a Masters in Social Work. Jay’s personal mental health journey and the meditative process of working with his photographs inspired him to later become a therapist and help others find their own peace.

In addition to providing individual therapy to teens and adults, Jay also volunteers regularly with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to end the stigma around mental illnesses. Through his work, whether capturing an alpine lake or sunset in the desert, Jay aims to bring a sense of ease and calmness to those who view his work.

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email contact@jaypophoto.com