Gunner Stahl

Jonathan Simmons, better known as Gunner Stahl, is an American photographer from Atlanta, Georgia.[1]

Gunner Stahl
Born
Jonathan Simmons

Atlanta, GA
OccupationPhotographer

He is best known for his candid photographs of well known hip-hop musicians the Weeknd, 21 Savage, A$AP Rocky, Drake, Swae Lee, Billie Eilish, Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, Mac Miller, Nipsey Hussle, Gucci Mane and Young Thug among others.[2][1]

Career

At 18 years old, Stahl started taking pictures. Initially, he focused on everyday life, shooting pictures of friends at school, parties, parks and concerts.[3] In 2014, he began spending more time with, and subsequently shooting portraits of, then up and coming musicians like Swae Lee.[2][4] In 2019, Gunner Stahl published Portraits, a book that includes pictures of well known musicians like A$AP Rocky, Drake, Billie Eilish and 21 Savage.[5] Gunner is one of the most prolific photographers in hip-hop culture. He has been praised for his vision and influence on this photography scene.

References
  1. Stuart, Shauna (November 7, 2019). "Gunner Stahl's book 'Portraits' features fashion editorial photos of rapper Gucci Mane". al. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  2. "Gunner Stahl Freezes Intimate Moments With Rap's Biggest Stars". PAPER. November 12, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  3. "Gunner Stahl Is The Photographer Behind Your Favorite Rap Photos". The FADER. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  4. "Gunner Stahl Talks Photographing Gucci Mane and Getting Turned Down by DMX | The Culture". Complex. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  5. "A$AP Rocky and Playboi Carti". PAPER. November 12, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2020.


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