Photographer Jonathan Mannion

If you ve ever wondered who is behind the cover art for some of hiphop s most iconic albums then you may be familiar with Jonathan Mannion. With almost 20 years in the industry, the Ohioborn photographer has made a name for himself snapping photos of hiphop royalty from JayZ to Aaliyah, OutKast, Nas and more. We spent an afternoon with Mannion discussing his career, how photography has evolved and his recent efforts with Don t Steal Possible; where he lead a photography workshops aimed at curbing the education crisis in New York state. A first in a series led by tastemakers that will take place throughout the year.