About
Photography is and has been my obsession for quite some time. When I’m not spending time with friends and family my favorite thing to do is explore the world around me with a camera in hand.
Work on this website stems from 2008 to 2019.
Visual Noises houses all of my experimental fine-art photography. The work I create in my fine-art photography series explores symbolic references thought patterns, themes, and narrative to reveal underlying forces at work.
Awake Portrait Photography focuses on environmental exploration over traditional studio photography. I primarily work with artists, musicians, writers, and small business owners to create portraits that are both genuine and slightly surreal at the same time.
Cityscape Details is an extension of my fine-art photography image series. From individual buildings on city streets to cityscapes as seen from above, Cityscape Details represents collections of architectural photography and personal explorations.
• Explorations • Portraits • Series • Videos • Writings
Visiting Friends & Family in Florida
On January 16th we all headed on a plane to Tampa, Florida to visit some of Jen’s family, who lives nearby. Jen hadn’t seen her aunt since she was a little girl, and she was excited to meet all of her new cousins as well. As I try and do everytime, I managed to snap …
Revisiting Continental Motors in Detroit
View entire exploration of Continental Motors. On December 30, 2018 I went out to explore Continental Motors in Detroit with my brother and Jason (@jejones). Jason guided us through the area and talked to us about the evolution of graffiti from different artists over the years. He told stories from his viewpoints of what used …
Joanna
I was contacted by Joanna for senior pictures recently and here is how they turned out. We chose to take these portraits at the Dearborn Golf Club, which added a lot of scenic backgrounds like ivy, flowers, and brick to the equation. Special thanks for her father who helped me with some off-camera lighting and …
Myrtle Beach Oceanfront
To see similar images in this journal post, feel free to explore my Beachfront Property explorations as well as my Beach Scenes series. Less than a week ago we arrived in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for a family reunion/vacation. The first thing we did after my parents greeted us was grab some food at a …
LGA to MYR and back again to DTW – Aerial Photography
Many of these images appear un my Roads & Highways from Above and City Lights at Night from Above explorations. These images were taken on an airplane ride to and from our recent family vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. My parents had been planning this trip for awhile and got everyone together to stay …
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DTW to LGA to MYR – Aerial Photography
View full series from this post: Cloudscapes Ruralscapes Seascapes I had the opportunity to shoot images from the window of our airplane on our way to Myrtle Beach. I’m happy to say these turned out much better than expected. The images shown here include rural and cloudscape images, as well as a few abstractions. Images …
Derrick Robbins
03:33 03 Nov 18
I hired Jordan to photograph my wedding, and would hire him again in a heartbeat. He did a spectacular job from start to finish. He worked with my fiance and I on photo concepts we liked, and incorporated our ideas into his shoot--he made it personal, and we appreciated that about his service. Truthfully, we were already sold on his skills before we were married. He did a phenomenal job on our engagement photos and we were hooked!read more
Joanna Swain
20:19 24 Jul 18
After Desperately looking for a photographer for several weeks, I came across Jordan Ewert’s link on Google. My senior pictures were shot beautifully at the location of my choice. Jordan had a remarkable amount of patience, and has a very flexible schedule that makes him easy to work with. Although it was a hot, sweaty day, the photos turned out spectacular + Jordan was kind enough to give me a promo code that allowed me to order a certain amount of prints at no cost! 10/10!read more
ValJay Frear
21:10 24 Jun 18
Well I have to say, Jordan is very good at what he does.also was very patient with my daughter, because she is camera shy, also very reasonably priced. I shoped around best deals great pictures. Thank you Jordan, Valerieread more
Jason Dobry
14:51 23 Jun 18
First and foremost, Jordan is a skilled and gifted photographer and his photos of our family are the best I've ever owned. He has a keen eye for scenery and a natural ability to grab unscripted tender moments. He's also kind, patient, and finds the perfect balance of professionalism and humor, which makes it easy to get comfortable. Also, I'm old as hell and he found a way to make me look my best without noticeable photoshoppery, if he did at all. Thank you, Jordan!read more
Simone Ragins
18:42 02 Mar 18
Jordan Ewert is an AWESOME photographer, prompt, affordable, flexible, patience, phenomenal personality, YOU WOULD DEFINITELY BE SATISFIEDread more
Contact Me
Jordan Ewert Photography is an established LLC with over 10 years of experience in multiple photographic outlets. The images you receive when working with me are focused on quality and variety. I’m interested in getting your message framed in an artistic and valuable way that tells a story.
My Background
When I was younger, I became very interested in making drawings because it allowed me to dream and create simultaneously. I grew up drawing things all the time —always aiming for realism as much as possible. It wasn’t until my junior year in high school I began taking photographs and developing black-and-white prints in the darkroom. Digital photography instantly connected with me shorly afterwards and it soon became my full-time pursuit, outside of working of course. In 2016 I received my Master’s in photography from Eastern Michigan University with a thesis on the microcosm and macrocosm. Recently I’ve been interested in achieving new looks and experimenting with new perspectives. My dream is to travel and teach photography & timelapse video workshops.
About this Website
The categories on this website are, for the most part, unfinished. I’ve mapped out categories that will continue to expand and grow as more pictures are taken over time. All images on this site contain copyright information with the year presented on each image so I can reflect on my progress over time. I’ve tried my best to filter images into the correct categories but this is something that will continue to evolve.
Client History
| CLIENT | TYPE | SERIES | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Rue | Musician / DJ | Promotional Materials | 2018 |
| Earle, Laura | Artist (furniture designer) | Artwork Documentation | 2018 |
| poppy nogood | Band / Musician | Promo music video for 2017 album “mood paintings” | 2016 |
| Tangerine Dream | Band / Musician | Background visuals (collaborative) for live concert footage for 2016 international tour | 2016 |
| Earle, Laura | Artist (furniture designer) | Artwork Documentation | 2016 |
| Jacobs, Catherine | Artist (painter) | Gallery Exhibition | 2015 |
| Robbins Built Construction | Company | Home Renovation Documentation Photography | 2015 |
| These Hunks? | Band / Musician | Music Video “Pap’s Psychedelic Birthday” | 2014 |
| Coe, Alex | Band / Musician | Band Photography / Promotional | 2013 |
| Detroit Live Magazine | Magazine | The Filmore’s 26th Annual Annerversary – Detroit Music Awards | 2013 |
| King Martyr | Band / Musician | Band Photography / Promotional | 2012 |
| Sleep Eater | Band / Musician | Band Photography / Promotional | 2012 |
| Star Destroyer | Band / Musician | Band Photography / Promotional | 2011 |
| Howe, Timothy | Band / Musician | Band Photography / Promotional | 2011 |
| Leader, Christopher C | Book Cover | Book Cover – “St. Thomas Save Us” | 2010 |
| Right to Arm Bears | Band / Musician | CD / Album Design – “Emissive” | 2010 |
| Furnae, Sarah Michelle | Clothing Designer | Modeling Exhibit for University of Wisconsin-Stout | 2010 |
| Holm, Katie | Clothing Designer | Modeling Exhibit for University of Wisconsin-Stout | 2010 |
| Quinn Elizabeth | Band / Musician | Band Photography / Promotional | 2010 |
| Glover, Cassie Ann | Clothing Designer | Modeling Exhibit for University of Wisconsin-Stout | 2009 |
| Serrated Records | Band / Musician | CD / Album Design for Now Until the Hour – “The Vexed and the Merciless” | 2009 |
| Prothos Media (Minneapolis-St.Paul Magazine) | Magazine / Publication | Editorial Article on “Domestic Violence” and “Interracial Relationships” among Greek Americans | 2009 |
| Spruce Leaves | Band / Musician | CD / Album Design – “Self-Titled” EP | 2009 |
| Robaidek, Brook Ann | Clothing Designer | Modeling Exhibit for University of Wisconsin-Stout | 2009 |
| Ashleson, April | Clothing Designer | Modeling Exhibit for University of Wisconsin-Stout | 2008 |
| Harris, Justine | Clothing Designer | Modeling Exhibit for University of Wisconsin-Stout | 2008 |
| Never Forget | Band / Musician | Band Photography / Promotional | 2008 |
Publications
| YEAR | STATUS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 – January | Music Video Promo | Videos from my Geode and Little Planets used to promote artist “poppy nogood” for his ambient release of “mood paintings” |
| 2016 – December | Solo Exhibition | My Eastern Michigan University Graduate Thesis show PARALLELS. Presented in Ford Gallery on campus. |
| 2016 – September | Video Backdrop | Some of my experimental high-res zoom video-work of abandoned Detroit architecture used for visual backdrop in 2016 international tour for the band Tangerine Dream. |
| 2016 – July | Juried Show | I had my image, A Variety of Figments No.2 featured in the 10th Annual “MASTER PIECES” (graduate work only) exhibition in Toledo, Ohio. |
| 2013 – Fall & Summer | Publication | I had 10 images features in NEAT Magazine, which is a magazine featuring midwestern poetry and photography. |
| 2013 – May | Publication | You can read my editorial and view selected images I took from the 2013 Detroit Music Awards at Detroit Live Magazine or read my Journal post. | (view image) |
| 2013 – April | Interview | You can view my interview with Michael Jon Falk on In or Out Couture and find out what I think about commercialism and evolving as an artist. | (view image) |
| 2013 – January | Feature | The image series “Commercialism Will be the New Symbol of Status While Hollywood Lies Dead” was featured on Behance.net’s Photography Served | (view image) |
| 2010 – December | Publication | Drowning in Oxygen was given an Honorable Mention in Photographers Forums “Best Photography of 2010” book. |
| 2009 – April | Publication | A Complex Paradox published in photolaureates.org’s “Best Photography of 2009.” |
| 2009 – April | Feature | “Ghosts at Night” was the photo of the week at photobug.com. |
| 2009 – January | Solo Show | Artwork featured in the Acoustic Cafe, in Menomonie, WI. |
| 2008 – March | Solo Show | Solo show at the “Seoul Salon” in St. Paul, MN. |
| 2008 – June | Publication | 28: Journal or Art and Writing (Spring Arbor, MI) for the image “Tattoo.” |
| 2008 – October | Publication | Featured in Photoflourescence Magazine. |
| 2005 – November | Publication | Featured in Accent, A Creative Writing Journal for some of my drawings. |
Collaborators
| VIEW | NAME | ROLE | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Santiago | Model / Collaborator | 2018 |
 | Ewert, Jennifer | Model / Collaborator | 2013 – 2018 |
 | Robbins, Derrick | Model / Collaborator | 2012 – 2018 |
 | Ewert, Jacob | Model / Collaborator | 2006 – 2018 |
 | Ewert, Adriel | Model | 2009 – 2018 |
 | Marten, Ken | Editor | 2014 – 2017 |
 | Wakefield, Grant | Producer | 2016 |
 | Wright, Adam | Photographer | 2016 |
 | Corbo, Gerard | Photographer | 2016 |
 | Manning, Monica | Model | 2016 |
 | Cranford, Jeremy | Photographer | 2016 |
 | Erdmans, Andrew | Photographer | 2014 – 2015 |
 | Robbins, Matthew | Collaborator | 2014 – 2015 |
 | Oriani, Alex | Model | 2014 |
 | Busby, Mary | Collaborator | 2014 |
 | Marc | Photographer | 2014 |
 | Noland, Berlyn | Model | 2014 |
 | Andreson, Caren | Model | 2013 |
 | Coe, Alex | Model | 2013 |
 | Alan, Aaron | Model | 2013 |
 | McAuliffe, Nicky | Model | 2012 |
 | Krug, Joe | Model | 2011 – 2012 |
 | Bone, Gantt | Model | 2012 |
| Saboury, Justin | Collaborator | 2012 |
 | Radite, Rajan | Musician | 2012 |
 | Hardcastle, Miles | Musician | 2012 |
 | Hardcastle, Joel | Musician | 2012 |
 | Wright, Jeff W | Musician | 2012 |
 | Jarrell, Nicole-Raq | Model | 2012 |
 | Rosner, Brooke | Model | 2012 |
 | Lalonde, Chris | Model | 2012 |
 | Tre Mar | Model | 2012 |
 | Hardie, Stephanie | Model | 2012 |
 | Kent, Rachel | Model | 2012 |
 | Selander, Phil | Collaborator | 2006, 2011 – 2012 |
 | Taraye, Jay | Model | 2012 |
 | Cashmere, Dree | Model | 2012 |
 | Denise, Sarah | Model | 2012 |
 | Nanoi, Saki | Model | 2012 |
 | Sarsfield, Mary | Model | 2012 |
 | Montazersadgh, Farzin | Photographer | 2012 |
| Fuller, Keith (Collaborator) | Collaborator | 2012 |
| Grow, Darren (Collaborator) | Collaborator | 2012 |
 | Joy, Gwen (Collaborator, Model) | Model | 2012 |
 | Belevender, Jenna (Collaborator, Model) | Collaborator | 2012 |
 | Schultz, Kristy (Model) | Model | 2012 |
 | Bernard, Robyn (Collaborator, Model) | Model | 2012 |
 | Martin, Jameika (Model) | Model | 2012 |
 | Sullivan, Chase (Collaborator, Model) | Writer | 2009, 2012 |
 | Jjira, Alina (Model) | Model | 2011 |
 | Boss, David (Model) | Model | 2011 |
 | Ewert, Michael (Model) | Model | 2011 |
 | Tichenor, Joseph (Collaborator) | Photographer | 2011 |
 | Marie, Christine (Collaborator, Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2008, 2010 – 2011 |
 | Honke, Brian (Collaborator, Model) | Collaborator | 2009 – 2011 |
 | Farrell, Madeleine ( Model) | Model | 2008 – 2011 |
| Roesler, Brianna (Assistant) | Assistant / Collaborator | 2008 – 2010 |
 | Thoms, Matthew (Collaborator) | Frame Builder | 2010 |
 | Derosier, Lindsey (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Diebel, Mike (Collaborator, Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2010 |
 | Schwartz, Jeff (Collaborator, Model) | Collaborator | 2010 |
 | Schwartz, Alycia (Model) | Collaborator | 2010 |
 | Arnold, Aaron (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Bowen, Corin (Model) | Model | 2008 – 2010 |
 | Herbert, Sarah (Model) | Model | 2010 |
| Steward, Kimberly (Make Up Artist) | Makeup Artist | 2010 |
 | Kailani, KIlla (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Kanz, Kristina Lynn (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Dalton, Michelle (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Jacobson, Trisha (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | C______, Jessica (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Lafae, Jordanna (Collaborator, Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2010 |
| Costello, Vanessa (Model) | Model | 2010 |
| Coley, Marissa (Collaborator) | Collaborator | 2010 |
 | Wahlert, Robert J (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Dougherty, Jessica (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Brehmer, Nick (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Powell, Riley (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Pinnow, Cody (Collaborator, Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2010 |
 | Ntc, Victoria (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Hying, Britney (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Sorenson, Anna (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Essig, Brittany Mae (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Jackley, Lauren (Model) | Model | 2010 |
| Pittman, Cassie (Assistant) | Assistant / Collaborator | 2010 |
 | Arhart, Ashley (Model) | Model | 2009 – 2010 |
 | Paul, Staci (Assistant, Collaborator, Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2008 – 2010 |
 | Edwards, Miles (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Krofta, Matt (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Gabrielson, Brianna (Model) | Model | 2010 |
 | Waltz, Brittany (Collaborator, Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2008 – 2010 |
 | Calson, Seth (Collaborator, Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2008 – 2009 |
 | Tierney, Brian (Collaborator, Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2009 – 2010 |
 | Peterson, Jordan (Model) | Model | 2008, 2010 |
 | Nelson, PJ (Model) | Model | 2009 – 2010 |
 | Heins, Melanie (Collaborator, Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2009 – 2010 |
 | Jordan, Dave (Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2009 |
 | x, Angel (Collaborator, Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2009 |
 | Jreige, George (Model) | Model | 2009 |
 | Jacobs, Yaoob (Model) | Model | 2009 |
 | Elaine, Alex (Tuchel) (Model) | Model | 2009 |
 | Charpentier, Tracy (Collaborator, Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2009 |
 | Remington, Michelle (Model) | Model | 2009 |
| Furnae, Sarah Michelle (Clothing Designer) | Clothing Designer | 2009 |
 | Menting, Ariel (Model) | Model | 2008 – 2009 |
 | Pescinski, Heidi R (Model) | Model | 2009 |
 | Gerhardt, Kayla (Model) | Model | 2009 |
 | Traux, Kaitlin (Model) | Model | 2009 |
 | Erickson, Michaela (Model) | Model | 2009 |
| Robaidek, Brook Ann (Clothing Designer) | Clothing Designer | 2009 |
 | Plemon, Jay (Model) | Model | 2009 |
 | Johnson, Mina Marie (Model) | Model | 2009 |
 | Brandt, Alex (Model) | Model | 2009 |
 | Martello, Patrick (Model) | Model | 2009 |
 | Celia Cyanide (Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2009 |
| Lofquist, Megan (Assistantl) | Assistant / Collaborator | 2009 |
 | Moen, Dan (Collaborator) | Videographer | 2009 – 2010 |
 | Villeneuve, JoNae (Model) | Model | 2009 |
| Ketterling, Sara (Make Up Artist) | Model | 2009 |
 | Zens, Oriana (Model) | Model | 2009 |
 | Shay, Katie (Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2008 – 2009 |
 | Krzyz, Constance (Collaborator, Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2008 |
 | Marie, Jayna (Model) | Model | 2008 |
 | Halstead, Vanessa (Model) | Model | 2008 |
 | Hammermeister, Heidi (Model) | Model | 2008 |
 | Miland, Samantha (Model) | Model | 2008 |
 | Lunde, Ashley (Model) | Model | 2008 |
| Harris, Justine (Clothing Designer) | Clothing Designer | 2008 |
 | Schwede, Chelon (Model) | Model | 2008 |
 | Klein, Becky (Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2008 |
 | Dalager, Anna (Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2008 |
 | Feragen, Kelsey (Model) | Model | 2008 |
 | Bazinaw, Ashley (Model) | Model | 2008 |
 | Rose, Danielle (Model) | Model | 2008 |
 | Monson, Abby (Model) | Model | 2008 |
 | Brown, Morgan (Model) | Model / Collaborator | 2008 |
Testimonials
| Name | Job | Testimonial |
|---|---|---|
 LAURA EARLE (5/19/2016) | Artist Documentation (3D Design & Furniture) | “Working with Jordan was a pleasure. HIs lighting approach produced just the right balance of interest. The images were beautiful, and I appreciated his flexibility on the shoot, trying different ideas collaboratively.” |
NICKY MCAULIFFE (11/10/2012) | Modeling Photoshoot | “Working with Jordan was so much fun! He made me so comfortable and gave me great direction. The finished pictures were more amazing then what I could have ever imagined. I had so much fun and was more than satisfied with the overall experience. Thank you so much Jordan! I will make sure to recommend your work to everyone I know!” |
NICOLE-RAQ JARRELL (10/17/2012) | Modeling Photoshoot | “I really had the grooviest time with you, Jordan. You made me feel comfortable and made sure I was really a part of every aspect of the shoot — not just a model. You let me bring my kooky ideas to the table and worked with them very well. I cannot wait to work with you again! Thanks for being the coolest, you have mad talent.” |
 TRE LEMAR (KING MARTYR)(9-23-2012) | Promotional Portrait | “Working with Jordan was a nice experience. He was willing to try new ideas and experiment. We had fun driving around looking for spots to shoot creative pictures. everything flowed very well and it was pure art.” |
 STEPHANIE HARDIE (9/19/2012) | Modeling Photoshoot | “Jordan and I went to Ferndale to take pictures. We really did not have much to work with dealing with props but Jordan had a vision for everything. He could see art in a tire, which is pretty impressive. I enjoyed doing the modeling for JordanÛªs shoot while he made it very comfortable to act on any picture. Even if it had to do with food. Thank you, Jordan!” |
JENNA BELEVENDER (10/19/2012) | Collaborator | “Finding photographers like this who are talented with the serious technical knowhow to back it up is incredible. So many people snap photos and think nothing of it, but Jordan Ewert is an artist. I’ve worked with him on several occasions and I always stand back in awe of the work he produces. Click and be impressed.” |
 BRITNEY JEAN H (10/24/2009) | Modeling Photoshoot | “I had such a great time working with you Jordan. Your work is so beautiful. Keep it up!! Thanks for everything.” |
Complete Index
Series
Abstractions
- Abstracted Manmade Objects
- Abstractions Using Light
- Aerial Landscape & Cityscape Abstractions
- Generated Reflections
- In a State of Decay
- Mechanics Up Close
- Sand in Constant Motion
Alternative Realities
- Composited Realities
- Exposed Spaces Enclosed
- Faux Planet Surfaces
- Little Planets
- Rocks and Minerals
- Slowly Wander Layers
- A Variety of Figments
Animals
Expeditions
- Forests & Trees
- From My Airplane Window
- Pathways
- Rivers from Above
- Ruralscapes
- Seascapes
- Small Lakes & Ponds
Illustrations & Drawings
Moments
- Beach Scenes
- Cloudcapes
- Frozen Moments in Drive
- Memory 19
- Moments in Between
- Rainy Days on the Road
- Solar Eclipse
Neighborhoods
- Abandoned Houses
- American Neighborhoods
- Flooded Neighborhoods
- Pleasant Grove (tornado damage)
- Street in Pasco County, Florida
Objects Isolated
Scenic Overviews
Symbolism & Patterns
Portraits
Client Services
Personal Portraits
- Drivers on the Road
- Even Nostalgia Isn’t as Good as it Used to be
- Everything but Faces
- People Surrounded in Large Spaces
- Together as One
Portrait Categories
- Composited Moments (stacked movement)
- Direct Gaze
- Gazing into the Unknown
- Ghosts & Silhouettes
- People in Motion
- Sunglasses
Street Portraits
Explorations
Abandoned
- Abandoned Tire Factory, Detroit
- Brewster Wheeler Recreational Center, Detroit
- Cafe Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Continental Factory, Detroit
- Greenfield Park Elementary, Detroit
- Fisher Body Plant, Detroit
- Fredrick Douglass Acadamy, Detroit
- Grand Trunk Cold Storage & Warehouse, Detroit
- Landmark Grain Factory, Detroit
- Packard Plant, Detroit
- St. Agnes Cathedral, Detroit
- Water & Sewage Central Maintenance Yard, Detroit
Aerial Perspective
- City Lights from Above at Night
- From the Rooftops
- Over Small Towns & Suburbia
- Roads & Highways from Above
Aspects of a City
- Beachfront Property
- Bridges
- Ceiling Details
- Doorways
- Factories
- Graffiti
- Harbors & Piers
- Parking Lot Structures
- Patterns in Architecture
- Power Plants
- Stairways
- Train Tracks
- Wind Energy
Buildings & Skyscrapers
City & Location Overviews
- Ancient Ruins
- Delray Neighborhood
- Eastern State Penitentiary
- Jamaican Coastline Properties in Montego Bay
- Jamaican Streets
- RIU Palace Resort in Jamaica