In this episode of The Truth in This Art, host Rob Lee chats with Jonathan Chaz Logan, a Baltimore-based photographer renowned for his compelling portraiture and striking visual storytelling. Jonathan’s work captures the essence of people and places, showcasing the unique character of Baltimore through his lens.During their conversation, Jonathan shares his journey from comic art and music production to discovering his passion for photography. He reflects on how a visit to Berlin and the work of Helmut Newton inspired his creative approach, and how the pandemic shaped his shift toward intimate, minimalist portraiture. They also dive into Jonathan's creative process, his preference for analog photography, and the intentionality behind his compositions.Jonathan also provides a sneak peek into his first photo book, a project years in the making, compiling his most meaningful portraits from 2019 to 2022. This episode offers insight into the mind of a photographer dedicated to capturing authentic stories and creating art that resonates.Photograph by Josh Sinn Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis. Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★