Meet J.J. McQueen | Visual Media Journalist

We had the good fortune of connecting with J.J. McQueen and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi J.J., have there been any changes in how you think about work-life balance?
I’m always worked hard to maintain balance. Most days I get it right but there are times when there is none.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Aside from my college degree my journey has been driven by instinct. I’m a former athlete so much of what I learned as a collegiate football and basketball player have been transferable to the art of photography and video. If I had to tell the world something about my story/brand, it would be that much of how I capture images comes from my imagination as a child. The vision has come from many of my childhood lessons through observation.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If my best friend was visiting my area I’d take them to the lake near my house and we’d spend time eating at the local food spots. Primarily because I believe in supporting small businesses like mine. One of my favorite places to visit here in Baltimore would be the housing projects. Many of the world’s best hidden gems are there.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My parents.

Website: www.goallinemedia.com

Instagram: @jjmcqueenphotography

Linkedin: @JJMcQueen

Twitter: @JJMcQueen86

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Image Credits
Substantial Magazine, The Afro, The Carolina Peacemaker, The Crisis Magazine, High Point University Photo Exhibit 2016 “Freddie Gray Racial Tension In America”, University of Maryland at Baltimore Photo Exhibit 2019 “The Sun Still Rises In the Ghetto”