*September 2025- I'm in process of updating this About Me section. You can still read it, but some parts are not complete:)))

 

Are You A Girl?

I'm a proud Girl Dad! I have a 12 year old daughter named Crosbie Joy who is my why. I've worked with girls for over 30 years in ministry and over 20 in photography. I know so many of your challenges, fears, joys, hopes, stresses. It's my passion on shoot day to empower you and drain you of every care or anxiety in the world and take you on a shooting adventure of a lifetime. My work in the music industry with celebrities and models has made me a master of flattering and relaxed posing and I incorporate movement and conversation to bring out the authentic you. 

Are You An Athlete?

You need to be photographed by someone who actually played ball and understands you. I played HS, College and Minor League Baseball and coached for years. I have many friends who played in the Big Leagues. I used to shoot Pro and College Sports- LA Lakers, Vandy, UCLA, San Diego Chargers, Memphis and many more. My art was birthed when I was a kid in the 80's- reading Sports Illustrated Magazine. My sports work is nationally recognized. But, what I truly enjoy is connecting and hanging out with you and encouraging you on your career... I started the sports craze in Nashville in 2014 and I like to say that we are many times copied, but never duplicated.

Are You A Musician?

 I'm obsessed with music and will relate to your passion. I have been a concert and music addict since the early 1980's. I've gone to shows all over America my entire life- including seeing my favorite band- U2- 38 times live. I've been a concert photographer for 2 decades and I have probably shot your favorite artist- from Taylor and Bieber Fever to Selena and Posty and TwentyOne Pilots and so many more. 

Are You Excited About Senior Pictures?

I promise that I am as excited as you are. I spend 100% of my life obsessing over high school culture

 

Have You Gone Through Pain or Challenges?

I have felt it, also. I'm a 2-time Cancer Survivor. I've faced my own death and it changed the way that I see people. I know how precious every day is. Every moment is. 

 

Do You Struggle With Anxiety, Depression, etc?

I wrestle with ADHD, Anxiety and Depression myself. I am an empath, so I am constantly "feeling" how Mom and Senior are feeling during the session. This allows me to adjust the feel of your shoot day, from moment to moment. Your comfort and feelings are the focus of my shoot day. I will adjust things throughout your big day to ensure that you have the best time ever!

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I have had the privilege of working with artists such as Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, U2, Elton John, PINK, Tom Petty, Ed Sheeran, Pearl Jam, Twenty One Pilots, Mariah Carey... you get the picture:)

But, my heart is with our Youth. I also have over 30 years of ministry and coaching experience and a huge gift for speaking LIFE into Teens.

I have created an uplifting and positive experience for your Nashville area Senior Pictures that will make you feel incredible- like a rockstar!  You deserve it!  You are created in God’s image.  You are important and beautiful and unique.  You are enough!

I am the husband of my love, Jen, and a dad of a spunky and sweet twelve-year-old girl named Crosbie Joy.  You will definitely hear me gush about them and tell all sorts of great stories about our adventures.

I am a two-time cancer survivor.  I faced my death at an early age and it changed the way I look at life and photography.

I am an encourager at heart.  I love to pump people up, make them smile and laugh and remind them how incredible they are.  Our Senior sessions are FULL of this!  My studio is different by design and you will be like family by the time we are done with our Senior Portrait Celebration!

I have had the opportunity to photograph all over the United States, in places like Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, NYC, and DC.  I got to do photography in Africa (Nigeria) in 2008.  It has been a crazy ride and I continue to love to explore!

I’m an athlete and love photographing fellow athletes!  I played baseball through college (and a week in the minor leagues!) and have finished 7 marathons.

I love music and (obviously) shooting concerts.  My favorite bands are U2, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Switchfoot, MUTEMATH, Hillsong United, RUSH, and… well, you get the point…

My wife is a world-class Graphic Designer and owner of Jen Brookman Graphic Design.

TEXT ME AND LET'S CREATE!

"I’m JB… and I really want to create with you!

I am obsessed with creating uplifting and master-level art.

I am obsessed with speaking Life into and encouraging your teen."

-JB