Jakob Wandel | Director and Photographer
Nashville & Los Angeles

Lifestyle brand photography for Rituil, shot in Portugal, showing the development of a brand in natural light by director & photographer Jakob Wandel.
Close-up of assorted spools of dark and brown thread surrounded by woven textiles
Woman resting with eyes closed on a black woven mat over a concrete floor
Sunlit row of ornate historic townhouses with decorative facades and overhead utility wires beneath a blue sky
Barista serving coffee at a warmly lit café counter with shelves of coffee beans and hanging pendant lights
Woman in a striped sweater working at a laptop in a cozy home office
Sewing tools and frayed fabric on a gridded cutting mat, including black scissors, thread, pins, and measuring rulers
Text reads: 'Jakob Wander' in large font.
Unmade bed with beige linens and pillows beside a wooden nightstand in a warmly lit bedroom
Close-up of tattooed hands wearing decorative rings and a wristwatch outdoors
Woman in a black-and-white patterned sweater sitting on a couch in a cozy room with houseplants, books, and a glass of water
Desert courtyard with palm trees, saguaro cacti and agave at Civana resort in the Sonoran Desert
Man in work clothes sitting on a woodworking workbench inside a well-equipped workshop
Close-up of a tattooed potter shaping clay on a spinning pottery wheel
Assorted ceramic plates, bowls, cups, and mugs arranged in neutral earth tones on a dark tabletop.
White cup of coffee and glass coffee server on a wooden tray beside a sunlit window.
People inside a warmly lit cafe with pastries, coffee equipment, bicycle, and large “LAGABRA” lettering on the window
Unbaked sesame seed bread dough resting on a floured cloth
Blonde woman in an orange jacket sitting at a vintage sewing machine in a dimly lit workshop
Craftsperson hand-stitching a leather shoe using a hammer and awl at a workbench
Film crew working in a warmly lit studio, with a bearded man holding a black prop and two people at a workbench.
Barista arranging plates in a cozy, plant-filled café with pastries, coffee supplies, and pendant lights.
Rustic wooden cabin with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs overlooking mountains beneath a full moon at dusk
Sliced rustic sourdough bread with flour-dusted crust on a white plate beside butter and a blue-handled knife
Young man running through a sunlit field wearing a light blue shirt and carrying a dark jacket
Black-and-white portrait of a smiling man adjusting the collar of his jacket
Artistic double-exposure portrait of two young men in denim jackets standing in a sunlit grassy field with trees
Friends sharing drinks inside a Storyteller Overland camper van at sunset near the beach
Hand pouring Cometeer coffee from a Counter Culture pod into a glass of iced milk, from a lifestyle campaign for Cometeer
Smiling man unpacking a Cometeer coffee delivery in a sunlit kitchen, from a lifestyle campaign for Cometeer
Warmly lit wooden shelving displaying handmade ceramic bowls, plates, cups, and small pottery pieces
Close-up of tattooed hands with red nail polish and rings using a sewing machine on fabric.
Midcentury-style living room with wood-paneled walls, vintage Fuglen poster, table lamp, books, and green lounge chairs
Smiling woman in a red sweater holding green yarn in a knitting studio, with a colorful abstract textile artwork and knitting machines behind her
Close-up of a tan knitted sweater with colorful geometric stripes hanging on a wooden hanger
Person in a red sweater using a knitting machine surrounded by yarn, knitting needles, and craft supplies

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With a collaborative approach, Jakob partners with brands to tell their stories and bring their visions to life.

Jakob’s eye is shaped by a deep appreciation for thoughtful design and well-made things. This refined perspective informs every project he undertakes. Brands and agencies trust him to lead campaigns that reflect those same values, creating work that feels elevated, intentional, and visually distinct, whether in the studio or on location. MORE

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