Hi there, and thanks for having a peek around. I’m J.C. Takiff, a photographer and teacher. I teach photography and design to high school students in New York City, and try to instill in them the same passion for these art forms that I have. Previously I worked as a web developer/designer and project manager, and keep a record of some those projects at jontakiff.com.

If you’re wondering, my full name is Jonathan Charles Takiff, but I’ve recently decided on “J.C.” as a moniker. Perhaps this will save people from having to attempt to spell and pronounce my last name (a customer service rep 15 years ago did this correctly on the first try..a feat which has not since been duplicated).

I have spent years working at the intersection of art and technology. I believe that technical ability can help open the doors of creativity, and remove barriers between you and what your imagination can conceive.

Thanks for reading, and feel free to drop me a note at jtakiff@gmail.com

-J.C.