BIOGRAPHY
Jack Kaufmann (b. 2002, Rockford, IL) is a photographer and filmmaker based in Chicago, Illinois. His first project, The Italian Vlog, was a daily video series published on YouTube that documented his travels and experiences on a artist residency in Italy at the age of 15. Since then, he has used photography and film to capture his own life and the stories of those around him. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico, Jack relocated to Chicago, where he continues to pursue his passion for visual storytelling through photography and filmmaking.
EDUCATION
University of New Mexico, BFA 2025
CLIENTS
Ancora Bakery and Cafe, Angelic Organics Farm, Burpee Museum of Natural History, Kerry Group, Natural Land Institute of Illinois, Severson Dells Nature Center, Siffron, Southside Blooms, Stateline Bounce House Rentals, University of New Mexico Men's Hockey Team.
EXIBITS
MONAD’s Chicago 2026 Photo Exhibition, Chicago, IL 2026
Cherry Reel Film Festival, Albuquerque, NM 2024
Albuquerque Film & Music Experience, Albuquerque, NM 2024
Cherry Reel Film Festival, Albuquerque, NM 2025
Rock Valley Collage Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition, Rockford, IL 2018
"Palazzo del Gatto" Arist Residency, Casaprota, Italy 2017
CONTACT
jack@kaufmannfreelance.com
Instagram: @jackkaufmann02
YouTube: Jack Kaufmann