About Me

The quote that I live by:

“Stop waiting for permission to achieve your goals and live your life.”

Artist Statement

Have you ever come across a random piece of advice that completely changes your perspective on life? This was it for me (the quote above).

I don’t know who said or penned this sentence, but if I could meet them I would “shake their big toe,” as we say in Dominica. A couple years ago I left a lucrative career in the financial services industry and it was the most difficult thing I've ever had to do. It has also been the most rewarding decision I've ever made. Why?

Because now I am free to create something new everyday, and sometimes what I create becomes bigger than me. I am consistently humbled by the impact my work has on clients and collectors, and that feeling is worth the sacrifice.

If you’re anything like me, you have a deep appreciation of the beauty of the natural world. Through my landscape photography I attempt to convey that beauty as well as the emotions associated with it.

However, I also love to create portraits of individuals and families. Prints of these images are heirlooms that become the foundation of family memories for several years to come.

Yuri A Jones, 2021

Creating & Collaborating

Enjoying the Journey

What a journey it has been thus far! It has not been easy, but it has never been dull or boring.

I love wearing the varied hats of photographer, visual content creator, digital marketer and entrepreneur. These roles have afforded me several opportunities that I otherwise would have never had.

Ultimately, I hope that my work will continue to inspire others, remind them of fond memories and create value for businesses and their clients.

Thank you!

Select Press & Awards

2021
- Toronto International Foto Awards
- PETRUS International Contest of Art Photography (x3)
- SKOPJE Photo Salon (x3)
- TravelDreamsMagazine.com
- FindYello.com

2020

- Toronto International Salon of Photography
- Bouyon Nation
- PETRUS International Contest of Art Photography
- OECS Commission and GIZ photography competition
- One Shot / Movement Photo Contest

Contact Me

For work opportunities, inquiries about prints or just a random 'hello', please use the form below to contact me.