J.R. began his career assisting photographers such as Norman Jean Roy, David LaChapelle and Max Vadukul. He is attracted to texture and light. In his own work, notably in his portraits, he challenges his subjects to find raw and spontaneous moments to bring their images to life. Clients include: Elle, Harper's Bazaar UK, L'Uomo Vogue, German Vogue, German GQ, Vanity Fair / BMW, Variety, C Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Talitha, Specialized Bicycle Co., and NBC Universal. www.jrmankoff.com