Photo by Mitchell Campbell

About the creative

Jadon Chesnutt is a photographer and videographer from Texas, currently working in the Lubbock and Dallas-Fort Worth markets, and available for hire worldwide. Jadon’s interest in photography began around 10 years old when he was gifted his first camera. He became more passionate about his photos in high-school when he joined the yearbook team. Then, in college, he joined the Texas Tech student-run newspaper, The Daily Toreador. He became mesmerized by the world of photojournalism, as Jadon has always been a storyteller from a young age. Currently a graduate student studying Mass Communications at Texas Tech University, Chesnutt also interns at GriffinWink Advertising. Jadon’s work has a photojournalist approach to it, and he enjoys covering a wide variety of assignments including editorial work, live music, sports, portraits and landscapes. His special interest is videography, especially that which is documentary style in nature. No matter the assignment or creative vision, Jadon is ready and available to take up the challenge!


Clients & Employers

Collage of logos from various organizations, including The Daily Toreador, Weekly, Texas Tech University Public Media, NPR, PBS, College of Media & Communication, Department of Journalism & Creative Media Industries, GriffinWink Advertising, KTXT 88.1 FM, and Alpha Delta Pi.

Awards & Achievements

  • B.A in Creative Media Industries, Texas Tech College of Media and Communications, 2025

  • Entertainment Media Certificate Texas Tech College of Media and Communications, 2024

  • Columbia Scholastic Press Association: 2nd Place, Single Sports Action Photo 2026

  • JCMI Fest: Best of Show, Photography 2026

  • JCMI Fest: Audience Choice: Photography 2026

  • Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Certificate of Merit, Photo Slideshow 2025

  • CPOY: Top 10 Sport’s Portfolio 2025

  • JCMI Fest: Best of Show, Short Film 2025

  • The Daily Toreador Staff Awards: Best at Attention to Detail in Photos 2025

  • The Daily Toreador Staff Awards: Best at Bringing Color into Photos 2024