Jack Roman was born and raised on Long Island, New York, and currently resides in Rockaway Beach, New York. Much of his family still lives in Spain. His maternal grandfather was imprisoned in Spain for speaking out against the Franco dictatorship. After family members appealed to the U.S. Embassy, he was given the opportunity to come to the United States and serve in the Navy during World War II. Jack’s paternal grandfather also left Spain at the age of 16 and came to the United States on his own, seeking a better life during a difficult time in Spanish history.
Jack developed an interest in photography at a young age. His father, who took thousands of photographs of Jack and his sister as children, gave him direct access to cameras early on. His uncle’s darkroom pulled him even deeper into the medium, and weekends spent there helped shape his discipline and love for the craft.
His passion for photography and art has driven him to keep exploring, refining, and growing. As a self-taught photographer and artist, Jack brings a unique perspective and style to his work. His deep focus on lighting and commitment to quality pushes him to continually refine his process and use the right tools to create the strongest final image.
Creative expression has long been a driving force in Jack’s life. In addition to photography, he has worked in abstract colored-pencil drawing, clay, poetry, and illuminated wall sculptures. He continues to expand his artistic voice, drawing inspiration from music, film, dance, and the journey of life itself.
I create because art is one of the purest ways I know to connect with life.
Every photograph, every idea, and every finished piece is a way of honoring beauty, emotion, and the fleeting nature of a moment.
To create is to slow time down.
To notice what is here.
To reach toward meaning.
Photography allows me to celebrate wonder, hold onto what moves me, and share the feeling of being fully present in this world.
