Art & Life with Jacob Reynolds

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jacob Reynolds.

Jacob, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I moved to Arizona about 11 years ago, not really knowing what I wanted to do. I began attending the Art Institute for film production a few months later, eager to learn how to shoot music videos, since music was something I was always so deeply involved with. I decided to drop out after a couple of years, to focus on music full time. School had me jaded for a long time. In late 2013 I began feeling like I really needed to start getting back the video world.

I had always felt like it was something I wanted to do, and I had helped on some sets in the past, I just had such a distaste for school that I stayed away from it for so long. So, I bought my first camera. I took out a small loan and went crazy on Craigslist and Amazon. I basically just started asking all my photographer friends how to work a camera and started bringing it with me everywhere I went. I started doing some free photo shoots for bands here and there.

In late 2014 I finally had a band trust me enough to do a music video for them. Over the next couple of years, I was able to gain some good clients through the local scene here in Phoenix. In 2016 I was offered my first video for a signed band, which really helped me push what I wanted to do to a whole new level by opening my eyes to what industry standards were. About a year ago I was finally able to leave my day job and focus on doing videos full time. It’s been really exciting so far, and I can’t wait to keep putting out amazing content that I am truly proud of!

Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I primarily do music videos. I do it because it’s what I wanted to do when I first became interested in video. I’ve always played music and been in bands over the last 10 years or so. So, music videos seemed to be the best way for the two things I love to be combined not only into something I’m passionate about, but something I can support myself with, as well. I genuinely just hope people are compelled by what they see, in any way. Whether it’s just really cool visuals, or a very moving story line. I just want people to enjoy what they see.

What responsibility, if any, do you think artists have to use their art to help alleviate problems faced by others? Has your art been affected by issues you’ve concerned about?
It has in the sense that current events affect the overall output of the art. A lot of artists that I work with are very socially or politically active, for example. So, I get to take their idea, and use that to create something visually compelling, that will also make the audience think critically about what they are hearing in the song.

What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
People can see my work on my website Jacobreynoldsmedia.com or all over YouTube! I’ve been really lucky to have a few videos be premiered on alternative press which is a truly amazing feeling. People can support my work by simply watching it! Or by continuing to help get my name to other people.

Contact Info:

• Website: Jacobreynoldsmedia.com
• Email: jrmutiny@gmail.com
• Instagram: Jacob_MUTINY

Image Credit:
Images by Sammi Pechman, Valerie Luxicon, Rob Sebastian

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