JD Forte is a fashion photographer based in Miami and New York City.
He grew up in a darkroom, and was trained in photography since the age of 10. Being a fan of each genre of photography, JD initially worked for two National Geographic photographers, before leaving High School. After graduating college from R.I.T., he went to NYC and assisted for some of the fashions busiest photographers, including David Sims, Steven Meisel, and Mariano Vivanco. The distinct combination of training by both Humanitarian Photojournalists, and Fashion Industry Icons has given JD a unique perspective on the way he lenses the world around him.
JD envisions a fashion industry that develops empathy toward...