Jo – Hence Creative

Jo Savage

Photography

WHAT I DO

I work with fashion and outdoor brands on national/global campaigns & catalog shoots focused on lifestyle photography featuring apparel, swimwear, accessories or gear.

I absolutely love collaborating with teams and building long-lasting relationships; having fun while getting things done!

My work is a mix of film and digital.
Some shoots I work with a full team, others I help conceptualize, shoot, fully produce, cast, style, art direct & hire/direct videographers. Think of the services I can offer as a package deal or a la carte.
I love collaborating with a team and building community globally.

SPECIALTIES

Storytelling and maintaining a meticulous eye for styling– making sure the product is shown at its best (and most realistic and authentic) at all times.
Capturing natural, candid moments in a very intentional and planned space.
Producing, casting, styling, shooting and directing in both Spanish and English.
Shooting a mix of film & digital mediums.
Shooting from the water, on the wall, in remote places or bustling cities.
Integrating into local communities outside of the US. Past shoots & stories done in Morocco, India, France, Mexico, Spain, Peru, Nicaragua, & Portugal with local athletes & talent.
Highlighting how your clothes should fit, lay and feel.

FOCUS & MISSION

My focus has always been to tell the stories of women and other underrepresented groups in global surf, skate, and mountain-sports communities. With the mix of storytelling and commercial lifestyle photography, I’ve led many brands into incorporating more representation into these spaces.
My passions lie in storytelling, empowering the feminine, film, fashion and travel. I’ve been transitioning into shooting only film with hopes that clients will hire me to shoot film, but of course I shoot digital.
The past 8 years, I’ve tried to mindfully not pigeon-hole myself into being just “one kind” of photographer. So, you will see a diversified IG feed and online portfolio.
Inclusivity in the action sports & outdoor industries, the environment & sustainability, & telling meaningful stories are always part of the core values of my work.

FINALLY

Above all, I value collaboration and building genuine relationships. I bring a positive & upbeat energy to each project & set, to do my best to produce truly impactful work.

Home Base: Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Current Location: Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Languages: English, Spanish

Top Clients:

Patagonia, Roxy, Raen, Red Bull, Backcountry, Billabong Women's Europe, Cariuma, Vallon, Nikita, Arc'Teryx, Cotopaxi, Hume Supernatural, Coola, Zappos

Nights & Weekends: Arc'Teryx & Tension Climbing Bishop 2024. Film & Digital. Produced by Louder Than 11

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Nights & Weekends: Arc'Teryx & Tension Climbing Bishop 2024. Film & Digital. Produced by Louder Than 11

Global Roxy Campaign: Nicaragua. Film, Digital, Lifestyle & Action in the water & on land

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Global Roxy Campaign: Nicaragua. Film, Digital, Lifestyle & Action in the water & on land

Billabong Women's Europe FW 22: Spain Off-road Camp & Surf

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Billabong Women's Europe FW 22: Spain Off-road Camp & Surf

Outerknown Women's

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Outerknown Women's

Sky Brown & Project Skate

Google

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Sky Brown & Project Skate

PQ Swim Mexico S24: Shot, produced, casted, styled, art direction

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PQ Swim Mexico S24: Shot, produced, casted, styled, art direction

Climb India: One month in Hampi & Badami with Climb Like a Woman.

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Climb India: One month in Hampi & Badami with Climb Like a Woman.

Nikita FW Campaign & Catalog: Lifestyle, Activewear & Studio

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Nikita FW Campaign & Catalog: Lifestyle, Activewear & Studio

Billabong Women's Europe FW 23: Morocco Off-Road, Camp, Surf, Travel on Film & Digital

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Billabong Women's Europe FW 23: Morocco Off-Road, Camp, Surf, Travel on Film & Digital

Trumer Pils F23 & SS24: Shot, produced, casted, styled, art direction

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Trumer Pils F23 & SS24: Shot, produced, casted, styled, art direction

GrlSwirl Global: Paris, LA, Lisbon, Mexico, San Diego

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GrlSwirl Global: Paris, LA, Lisbon, Mexico, San Diego

Nikita SS Campaign & Catalog: Lifestyle, Activewear & Studio

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Nikita SS Campaign & Catalog: Lifestyle, Activewear & Studio

Career Storyline

Years of Experience

15+

Published Photo Stories

3.5m

High Fives Given

Stills Photographer on Documentary

Languages Spoken

Jo is super talented and, while she is a top lifestyle photographer for outdoor brands, she is also able to assist those brands as a creative director, brand strategist, and stylist to ensure the best visual direction that captures the brand’s essence. She is exciting to work alongside, and is a total pro. Gets shoots done and turns around edited images quickly. She’s a delight to work with and I highly recommend Jo.

Susan Pieper

Entrepreneur, CEO, Consultant, Founder of DMOS Collective

Jo Savage

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