Gunner Stahl Explained

Gunner Stahl
Birth Name:	Jonathan Simmons
Birth Place:	Atlanta, GA
Occupation:	Photographer

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

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]

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 shooting portraits of, then up-and-coming musicians like Swae Lee.^[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. Web site: Gunner Stahl's book 'Portraits' features fashion editorial photos of rapper Gucci Mane. Stuart. Shauna. 2019-11-07. al. en. 2019-11-26.
2. Web site: Gunner Stahl Freezes Intimate Moments With Rap's Biggest Stars. 2019-11-12. PAPER. en. 2019-11-26.
3. Web site: Gunner Stahl Is The Photographer Behind Your Favorite Rap Photos. The FADER. en. 2019-11-26.
4. Web site: Gunner Stahl Talks Photographing Gucci Mane and Getting Turned Down by DMX The Culture. Complex. en. 2019-11-26.
5. Web site: 2019-11-12. A$AP Rocky and Playboi Carti. 2020-11-18. PAPER. en.