About Jessica Margo

Jessica Margo currently resides in Belmar, NJ. Having discovered a love for photography during High School Jessica went on to graduate from the Center for the Media Arts, Germain School of Photography in Manhattan. She worked in a commercial still life studio after which she enjoyed a successful media and marketing career working for companies including Grey Advertising, ESPN and Turner Broadcasting. In recent years she reignited her passion for photography and Jessica’s work is now represented by J Nunez Gallery in Summit, NJ. Her photos have also been exhibited in several galleries in NJ including Studio Montclair, The Guild of Creative Arts, The Monmouth Museum, as well as the Wanderlust Gallery in Philadelphia. A few of her images are included in the book Corona City: Voices from an Epicenter, released in November 2020. She has received multiple awards in national and international competitions.

Artist Statement

Frequently in my photography I enjoy exploring urban areas focusing on people and scenes on the street. In the past year, as I’ve been navigating a transition in life I’ve found myself seeking more solitude. During this period, I gave myself the gift of time alone. Going to a beach town during the off season, I referred to this month as my “artist residency”. Shutting down from contact with those I love and truly having free time created an unexpected tension. Working through this discomfort ultimately opened anew artistic channel. Naturally enough, as I explored my new environment along the beach, the waves and the movement of water along the shore drew my attention. Following the fluctuations of the sea with my camera became a meditation helping me to find some healing and peace. These images are part of a series arising from this search for solitude.

New Brunswick Art Salon 2025 – Photography: “Beyond the Image: Unveiling Hidden Narratives”

Exhibitions

  • Sep 2024 • Artist Space Gallery | Waters Art Exhibition
  • Sep 2024 • Praxis Photo Arts Center, Minneapolis, MN | The Streets
  • May 2024 • Chateau Gallery, Louisville, KY | Art of Street Photography Curator’s Choice Award
  • Mar 2024 • Guild of Creative Arts, Shrewsbury, NJ | Eyesights 2023 Bronze Medal
  • Feb 2024 • Praxis Photo Arts Center, Minneapolis, MN | Family Photos Honorable Mention
  • Jan 2024 • Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, NJ | 44th Annual Juried Exhibit
  • Nov 2023 • Camelback Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ | Black and White XI Juried Visual Arts Competition
  • Nov 2023 • Praxis Photo Arts Center, Minneapolis, MN | Motion < Blur
  • Nov 2023 • Watchung Arts Center, Watchung, NJ | Our Best
  • Aug 2023 • Praxis Photo Arts Center, Minneapolis, MN | The Streets
  • Jul 2023 • Chateau Gallery, Louisville, KY | Narrative
  • Jun 2023 • Chateau Gallery, Louisville, KY | Abandoned
  • May 2023 • Studio Montclair, Montclair, NJ | Viewpoints 2023
  • May 2023 • Chateau Gallery, Louisville, KY | The Absurd
  • Apr 2023 • Chateau Gallery, Louisville, KY | Americana
  • Mar 2023 • Guild of Creative Arts, Shrewsbury, NJ | Eyesights 2023 Gold Medal – Best in Monochrome
  • Jan 2023 • Praxis Photo Arts Center, Minneapolis, MN | Empty Places: Abandoned Spaces
  • Dec 2022 • Art Fluent, Boston, MA | Seeing Red
  • Sep 2022 • Wanderlife Gallery, Philadelphia, PA | 20/20 Photo Festival Philadelphia
  • Jul 2022 • Camelback Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ | A Moment in Time* Bronze Award
  • Mar 2022 • Guild of Creative Arts, Shrewsbury, NJ | Eyesights 2022 Gold Medal – Best in Monochrome
  • Dec 2021 • Close to Home Photo Salon 2021 Holiday Show
  • Jul 2020 • Garner Arts Center, West Haverstraw, NY | Resilience
  • May 2020 • Studio Montclair, Montclair, NJ | Viewpoints 2020
  • Dec 2019 • Visual Arts Center of New Jersey | Perceptions

Publications

  • Dec 2023 • NJ Monthly, Best Shots of NJ – 2 Honorable Mentions
  • Jul 2022 • C2H Photography Magazine | Issue #2, Home
  • Dec 2021 • C2H Photography Magazine | Issue #1, LOT
  • Feb 2021 • Black & White Magazine | Single Image 2020 Contest Winners
  • Nov 2020 • Corona City – Voices from an Epicenter, Editor Lorraine Ash

Awards

  • 2024 • 17th International Color Awards | HM-Wildlife • HM – Americana
  • 2023 • 21st Annual Julie Margaret Cameron Awards | HM-Wildlife • HM – Americana
  • 2023 • Int’l Photography Awards – HM – People – Lifestyle
  • 2023 • 20th Annual Julie Margaret Cameron Awards | HM – 6 Categories
  • 2023 • 16th International Color Awards | HM – Fashion• HM – Still Life
  • 2023 • NJFCC – Spring Nature, General | Top Honor
  • 2022 • refocus Awards – B&W Photo Contest | HM-People
  • 2022 • 19th Annual Julie Margaret Cameron Awards | HM – 5 Categories
  • 2022 • Black & White Spider Awards | HM – Americana
  • 2022 • Digital Photo Magazine – Street Scene | Finalist
  • 2022 • NJFCC – Fall Pictorial | Top Honor
  • 2022 • 15th International Color Awards | HM – Fine Art
  • 2022 • 18th Annual Julie Margaret Cameron Awards | HM – 6 Categories
  • 2021•Digital Photo Magazine – Black and White | Finalist
  • 2021 • Black & White Spider Awards | HM – Americana
  • 2021 • 14th International Color Awards | HM – Americana • HM – People
  • 2021 • 17th Annual Julie Margaret Cameron Awards | HM – 6 in 2 Categories
  • 2021 • Int’l Photography Awards | HM – Architecture
  • 2021 • 16th Annual Julie Margaret Cameron Awards | HM – Series – People, HM 6 Categories
  • 2020 • Int’l Photography Awards | HM – Nature 2020•15th Annual Julie Margaret Cameron Awards | HM – 12 in 4 Categories