Photography Feature: Drawing inspiration from all realms of existence

Jean-Claude Tjitamunisa, commonly known as JC or JCNazarii amongst Windhoek’s creative fraternity, is a photographer and visual artist who specialises in fashion, conceptual, boudoir and architectural photography.

He was nominated for the 2021 Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Magazine Awards in the visual arts category for his photo series Gentle Alpha – a visual exploration of contrasting masculinity. This year Jean-Claude had his first solo exhibition at the Namibian Arts Association for his abstract architectural project titled Unseen.

Jean-Claude’s commercial portfolio includes photo shoots for local brands such as MN Creations, ‡Nu/Gôa Accessories, Thriftalot as well as Sarakulé, an international fashion brand from Mali.

“Growing up I was always fascinated by the many pictures of myself and my relatives in my grandmother’s and mother’s photo albums. I had the opportunity to use cameras in church during my teens, and as soon as I got some big money in my account I bought myself a camera. I haven’t looked back since,” he says.

Growing up I was always fascinated by photographs while looking at the many pictures of myself and my relatives.

Jean-Claude draws inspiration from both the spiritual and physical planes of his existence and loves using photography as a medium to tell stories, portraying the world from his perspective.