About

Jordan Sunderland is a commercial photographer with a fine-art approach to his themes surrounding the natural relationship between people and place. Jordan is a multimedia photographer with years of experience shooting both analogue and digital images, and sees photography as an ethical practice of representation that tells stories of human identity and connection. He is continuously inspired by the lived experiences of the people he photographs, particularly those who feel underrepresented and prioritises a slower, person-centred approach in contrast to contemporary fast media culture, as he believes that meaningful imagery takes time, trust and active observation. This allows for honest collaboration and considered visual narratives.


Jordan’s vision is predominantly monochromatic, in which he uses natural light in continuously changing environments to build connections among tone, form, and subject. Whether working with local charities on campaign imagery, photographing weddings entirely on film, or developing personal projects centred on identity and representation, Jordan aims to merge a fine art sensibility with commercial functionality. 

A narrow canal in Venice, Italy, with tall historic buildings on either side, and a boat with two dogs and a person on it floating in the water.
Photo showing the side of a house with a window and roof, with blooming red flowers and green foliage on a tree, under a blue sky with some clouds.
Close-up of a red shoe with a patterned design on the sole, placed in front of a row of black flower pots and a colonial style building with peach-colored walls, windows with metal grilles, and a street sign reading 'LA RUE DES PECHERS'.
Low-angle shot of a rusty wall with delicate wildflowers and a blue sky in the background.
A street scene with parked cars, residential buildings with closed shutters, and a person walking on the sidewalk under a clear sky.
View of a building with laundry hanging on clotheslines between windows, with a clear blue sky overhead.
A black and white photo of two women walking along a stone wall, with trees and a distant hill in the background. The women are smiling and appear to be enjoying themselves.
A black and white photo of a smiling child being embraced by a woman, with trees in the background and a tiled surface in the foreground.
Black and white photo showing the top of a person's head, with short hair, in the foreground. The person is in front of a blurred background of trees and sky. The photo appears to be taken outdoors.
A black and white photograph showing the heads of several children sitting at a table, with a stone wall in the background. The children have various hair styles, and some are smiling.
Children playing outdoors next to a tree and a stone wall in a garden, with a woman sitting at a picnic table.
A black-and-white photograph of a woman and a young child sharing a tender moment outdoors. The woman is kissing the child's cheek as the child laughs joyfully, showing teeth. They are sitting on a park bench with trees blurred in the background.
A group of people sitting at a table outdoors, including an elderly woman with light hair, a girl with curly hair, and a young boy, in a park or garden setting.