Jacob Yarborough
My journey with photography began as a child. I always wanted or had a camera in my hands. I went through many point-and-shoot cameras growing up and was able to take photography to the next level in high school. I took the yearbook class and spent a couple of years running around with the yearbook cameras before getting my own 35mm SLR during my junior year. As film got too expensive to develop and print I put that camera away and used only digital for a while.
As time went on I got my first digital SLR and really enjoyed the quick shutter response that I had not gotten in my previous digital cameras. As I got more proficient through practice and self education I began using my talents for various businesses. I shot images for Autumn Street Action Photos, New Stage Theatre, Fish Tale Group Theatre, and Taproot Theatre.
In Jackson, MS while studying Biblical Studies at Belhaven University I decided to take a photography class through the art department. This turned into 2 years of photography courses (even after I completed my degree) and growing in the art of photography. I dug my old 35mm SLR out of a box and started shooting film again. This time I was developing and printing my own images. From the moment I put my first piece of photo paper in the developer and watched my image appear I was hooked! Working in the darkroom is an exciting endeavor that I will never get tired of.