Jerrilyn Greenough Jacobs has been a photographer since she was a child using a Kodak Brownie camera. Later she had a darkroom in her bedroom, then she progressed to digital and mirrorless cameras and digital editing. While she embraces changing technology, her storytelling with images is what matters most to her.
She in an experienced video producer and documentarian with work on feature films and documentary shorts.
As a media educator she created and ran a media production program in a local Los Angeles high school where she focused on helping students find their voice. Her students won awards for their work every year.
Jerrilyn’s focus is on finding stories and creating art on the street. She values the exchanges she has with many of the people she photographs, while respecting their privacy by not sharing personal information when displaying their image. She relishes architectural details and recording how she sees the world. Her photography embraces painting with light.
In addition she has an extensive collection of vernacular photography that is slowing becoming part of her work.
Jerrilyn had a solo show at Gallery 610 in Santa Monica, California in late 2025 and her work has been included in many group shows. It is held by collectors in the United States and England. She can be contacted at jerrilynj@gmail.com