PHOTOGRAPHER • IMAGE ACTIVIST
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As Artist-in-Residence at the exclusive Charlotte City Club, Alvin C. Jacobs Jr. brings a refined blend of history and lifestyle into intimate conversation with members. Through curated activations, artist talks, and cultural experiences, his residency highlights both his nationally recognized documentary work and lifestyle-driven projects centered on style, community, and creativity.
Commissioned by organizations such as the NFL, NBA, NASCAR, and Jay-Z’s 4:44 Tour, and recognized by Charlotte Magazine and Creative Loafing, Jacobs is more than a photographer—he is a cultural curator whose work invites reflection, dialogue, and a deeper appreciation of culture in Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE, NC
Alvin C. Jacobs Jr. is a nationally recognized photographer, image activist, and cultural documentarian whose work has been featured across museums, national media, and global stages. Known for his black-and-white imagery that powerfully captures moments of truth, Jacobs has built a profound career chronicling social justice movements, cultural shifts, and community histories that might otherwise be forgotten. From Ferguson to Charlotte, his lens has been present in some of America’s most pivotal stories, and his award-winning exhibitions—such as Welcome to Brookhill and K(no)w Justice, K(no)w Peace, and Black Behind Bars—cement his legacy as a visual historian.
Alvin’s artistry extends beyond protest and preservation. In recent years, he has expanded his portfolio into culture and lifestyle photography, creating aspirational visual narratives that showcase the beauty of everyday life, the sophistication of modern urban living, and the evolving identity of communities nationwide. From intimate portraiture to editorial collaborations, Jacobs blends documentary truth with refined visual style, offering brands, institutions, and individuals imagery that is as polished as it is powerful.
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