1000 Words is a podcast that paints a picture about the creative process. This is a lens to focus on the unique perspective of a specific artist. Hopefully drawing insight into inspiration as we brush up on how imagination provides a groundwork for artistic exploration. We continue that journey today with Woody Jacobs!

This ethereal artist from South Bend discovered infrared photography about four years ago. He had an interest in photography since he was 15 years old, purchasing a Yashica 35 mm camera with some of the first cash to his name. Jacobs served in the US Navy which included two major deployments. He was inspired to start taking photos again after the passing of his father in 2011.

Jacobs draws inspiration in his everyday life as a service engineer and is enamored with the unique look of infrared. His father loved and appreciated the beauty of the world around us every day, a trait they both share as Jacobs will stop to “smell the roses” on his long travels wherever his work or even a family trip takes him.

Learn more about how family and friends can encourage an interest and create an opportunity to produce fine art archival quality photos.