About
The person behind the portrait.
I'm D'Artagnan Winford, a fine art portrait photographer working from my studio on Tombigbee Street in Jackson, Mississippi. I make portraits that are planned like paintings and finished to hang on a wall.
For more than twenty years I've worked as a designer and creative director, shaping how brands look and feel. Portraiture is where that training meets something more personal: helping people see themselves with the same care I give every frame.
By the Numbers
Years in design & creative direction
Portrait collections
Studio in Jackson, MS
The Background
From the Delta to the studio.
I grew up in Itta Bena, in the Mississippi Delta, and earned my BFA at Mississippi Valley State University. I began as a senior graphic designer at Valley, went on to serve as art director at Jackson State University, and since 2016 have been an associate creative director at Ramey.
That background is why every session starts with a concept. Set, wardrobe, light and pose are designed, not improvised, so the finished portrait feels intentional from the first frame to the final print.
Selected Clients
Trusted by.
- C Spire
- Jackson State University
- Mississippi Museum of Art
- Mississippi Book Festival
- Alcorn State University
- Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
- AARP
What I Believe
Everyone deserves one portrait that tells the truth about them, beautifully.
My Approach
Three steps, planned with you.
Consultation
We talk about who you are, what you want to feel and where your portraits will live. I plan the set, wardrobe and light around you.
The Session
In a calm, closed studio I guide every pose, so all you have to do is arrive.
The Reveal
Within a week, you'll see your portraits and choose the images and heirloom pieces you love.
Away from the Camera
Patience, learned in the classroom.
When I'm not in the studio, I teach, working with small groups of students in special education. That work has taught me patience and how to help people feel at ease, and I bring both into every session.
The Next Portrait
Let's make something memorable.
Sessions are booked by appointment and planned weeks in advance.