Jarvis Lawson

Jarvis Lawson is a Milwaukee-based photographer whose work centers on presence and storytelling. His photography began after seeing a skyline photo on Instagram and picking up an iPhone to start making images of his own. This daily practice eventually grew into commercial and editorial work.

Lawson’s approach favors natural light, real environments, and subtle direction. Rather than constructing moments, he works within them — allowing personality, atmosphere, and small in-between gestures to shape the photograph.

He photographs people, spaces, and culture across portrait, lifestyle, and travel assignments, collaborating with brands, artists, and publications while maintaining a consistent documentary-leaning style.

Whether on assignment or shooting personally, the intention remains the same: notice first, capture second.

Clients:

Visit Copenhagen

Stella Artois

Visit Britain

Alaska Airlines

Varsity Headwear

Czech Tourism

Stone Creek Coffee

TripSavvy

Milwaukee Magazine

Visit Milwaukee

Line 39 Wine

Isopure

Verizon

Vice

Dove + Men’s Care

Under Armour

Jordan Brand

My Helsinki

Finnair

Booking.com

Visit California

Staple Pigeon x Timberland

Hex Brand

5 Point Basketball Training 

Disaronno

Flowers For Dreams

Pabst Theatre 

Hyper Grand

Beyond Hype

Visit Indy

Bit Play

 Image Management

Ad-Tech

Asket