Alvin C. Jacobs, Jr., a native of Rockford, IL, is a professional photographer and image activist, based in Charlotte, NC. As a transplant to the Queen City, he spent time honing his craft through experiences on the front lines of local and national social justice movements. He has since emerged on the scene as a premier photographer and photo-documentarian. He specializes in social documentary, professional sports, portrait, editorial, and fashion photo-graphic projects. His distinctive aesthetic is marked by a propensity for highlighting stark contrast and in dealing in the black & white - both in photography and in the world.
Jacobs has been commissioned for and has collaborated on various projects across the nation - including stints with the NFL, NBA, NASCAR - and has contributed social commentary via interviews on CNN, HLN, and Fox News networks and various local outlets. In one of his most recent endeavors, he is a featured artist in the co-curated exhibit, entitled K(no)w Justice, K(no)w Peace at the Levine Museum of the New South. Additionally, Davidson College hosted his first solo photography exhibition, entitled Three Steps Back: A Call To Action. After wrapping up a commissioned event photography assignment on Jay-Z's 4:44 tour, Jacobs has returned to his social justice roots with his 2018 exhibition, Welcome to Brookhill, commissioned by the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts and Culture.
