SAN FRANCISCO ISSUE 894 Sep 2022

Demetrius is a Jamaican-born photographer. He resides currently in Oakland, California. Known for portraiture, editorial, commercial and fine artwork. Demetrius prides himself as an observant portrait artist with over 10 years specializing in photographing everyday people. The faces in his community are amongst the many that are not being acknowledged.

Constantly pushing his eyes and camera to see beyond the surface of each person that graces his lens, presents a distinction that challenges Demetrius to capture an iconic portrait.

The iconic portrait is what Demetrius calls the essence of individuality. He continues to use the medium to curate images that speak volumes and spark conversation. Demetrius is very self aware of who he is as a man and as an Artist. He uses each job opportunity to further expand the world of imagery as it slowly grasps the idea that black creatives & talent have something important to offer this industry.

“I seek to share feelings, communicate mood and vibes, and present the world through the lens of Black artistry”