Professional Photography and Visual Storytelling by Cornell Watson
Cornell Watson is a Dope-Ass Black photographer based in Durham, North Carolina. He frequently contributes photography to national publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, and Bloomberg. His work in the field of photography is diverse, ranging from photojournalism to professional portraits.
Featured Work and Museum Exhibitions
His photography centers Black stories and has been featured in museums such as The Mint Museum and Nasher Museum of Art. Most notably, he has been showcased at the National Civil Rights Museum with a solo exhibition titled “Tarred Healing”.
Commercial Projects and Ad Campaigns
He has also photographed national ad campaigns for companies such as:
- T-Mobile
- MeUndies
- Bombas
- Adidas
Professional Services and Credits
His professional portfolio includes institutional work such as Cornell Kira - Headshot | PlayMakers Repertory Company. When he’s not watching the 1000th episode of CoComelon, being the best spouse in the world, or editing photos while his one and six-year-old daughters edits the furniture with non-washable crayons, you can find him passed out from exhaustion on the living room couch.
Availability and Studio Hours
For those looking to engage his services, he maintains the following HOURS:
- 12pm–6pm Wednesday – Friday
- 11am–6pm Saturday
- 11am–5pm Sunday
- CLOSED Monday – Tuesday