ATL Photo Night began in the Summer of 2016 as the brainchild of Raymond McCrea Jones and Kevin D. Liles, two photographers who yearned for a space to promote and celebrate the work of their peers, as well as engage in conversation about the creative process.
Seeking photographers diverse in background, shooting style, method, and mode, ATL PN offers a behind-the-curtain glimpse of the inspiration and intent that led to the creation of some of Atlanta’s most stirring photography.
Atlanta’s burgeoning art scene and varied independent artists make the city not only a springboard to launch artists onto the national stage, but serves as a prime location for up-and-coming photographers to showcase, workshop, discuss, and dissect their craft at ATL PN’s “for us, by us”-style gatherings.
A native Georgian, Kevin D. Liles is an independent sports and commercial photographer based in Atlanta. He has served as the Atlanta Braves team photographer since 2018. While finishing his undergraduate degree, Kevin worked as an assistant for Sports Illustrated. Upon graduation with a bachelor of arts degree in communications and media studies in 2011, Kevin embarked on his career as an independent photographer.
In his first few years freelancing, Kevin worked as a photo editor for USA Today Sports Images. He traveled to Sochi, Russia in 2014 as part of their team covering the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Since 2014, Kevin has photographed hundreds of assignments and games for national outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and Sports Illustrated. Other clients include New Balance, Mizuno, the Arthur M Blank Foundation, the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United.
Raymond McCrea Jones is a visual storyteller with experience in photography, video, large productions, higher education, journalism, and brand strategy through imagery. He launched his career as an intern at The New York Times. Known for his unique blend of contemporary reportage and storytelling portraiture Jones creates imagery driven by boundless curiosity. Since leaving the New York Times, he has worked in the CNN newsroom, in video production within higher education, built a thriving freelance career and served as Habitat for Humanity internationals in-house photographer. Since 2018, he has also served as Creative Director of Creature Studio, which he co-owns with his wife, Jenn Jones. Jones has been represented by Redux Pictures since 2011. Jones’s photography has been exhibited in galleries and museums and featured in publications worldwide.
Jenn Finch is a proud 2017 UGA Grady Grad. She photographed the 2016 Rio Paralympics, worked for MLS Team D.C. United, The Washington Kastles, The Athens Banner-Herald, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and now lives and works in Atlanta. While she still does freelance photojournalism, the bulk of her work is now commercial, with her main clients being Delta Air Lines and GE. She also does work as a digital technician, retoucher, and editor.
A graduate of the University of Georgia’s College of Journalism, Julian Alexander returned to his hometown of Atlanta in 2022 to begin his freelance career. In journalism he has worked for United Press International, the Athens Banner-Herald, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Alexander’s current work is primarily in sports and commercial photography. In partnership with Atlanta United, he has served as the Team Photographer for United’s MLS Next Pro Team since 2024. Commercial clients include Cox Enterprises, Delta Air Lines, and Adidas Running.