Jazz photographer Eva Kapanadze grew up in Tbilisi, the vibrant capital of Georgia. Began her artistic journey with a strong musical foundation, studying Musicology at age 7th and graduating from a seven-year program at her local music school. Despite earning a medical degree as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, her true calling pulled her toward the arts. In 2003, she moved to New York City to embrace her creative passions.
After gaining credentials from the UDI Career Institute and the Fashion Institute of Technology, she established Eva’s Design & Photography in 2013. Eva’s lens captures the soul of festivals like the Vision Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Roma Jazz Festival, Black Sea Jazz Festival, and DC Jazz Festival. She also worked alongside Record Labels such as ESP-Disk, AUM Fidelity, and Highnote Records and has photographed numerous musicians for their record covers, including, but not limited to, Narada Michael Walden, William Parker, Jeremy Pelt, Gerald Cannon, Satoko Fujii and Nainnoh.
Eva Kapanadze
Jazz Congress NYC 2024
Her evocative work has graced international publications and exhibitions, including "Freedom of Expression: Interviews with Women in Jazz," "The Mystery of the Gardener’s Groove & Illumination," VUE-Z magazine, Vogue Italia, Harper’s Bazaar España, Alpha Fashion Magazine, and S&D Fashion. Eva's exhibitions span from 2009 to 2024 in diverse locations:
- "Tree Portraits" at the Gallery of New York, NY (2009)
- Charity for Orphans, Zazanova, Tbilisi, Georgia (2012)
- "Landscape Photography" in Dublin, Ireland (2020)
- Solo exhibition at the Laurent Gallery, Melbourne, Australia (2021)
- "The Beauty of The Earth" at 6x6 Centre for Photography, Limassol, Cyprus (2021)
- Bangkok Art and Culture Center, Thailand (2021)
- "Very Best Black and White" at Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL (2021)
- "Black and White Photography of the Year" at Agora Gallery, New York, NY (2022)
- "Jazz World Photo" in Trutnov Town, Czech Republic (2024)
- "Black & White Photographer of the Year" exhibition at The Coningsby Gallery, London, United Kingdom (2024)
- Jazz World Photo 2024 - Group Exhibition - Trutnov, Czech Republic
- "My Exhibition Shot" Exhibition at the Blank Wall Gallery in Athens, Greece (2024)
- Jazz World Photo - 2025 Jazzinec Festival in Trutnov, Czech Republic
Eva's mission is to inspire and comfort her subjects, underpinned by a history of resilience and dedication to artistic excellence. As a young child, Eva experienced traumatic and heartbreaking times from the loss of her beloved family—her mother, father, and brother. Through profound grief, she learned to stay strong and never give up. She carried these values of perseverance and grit into her career, becoming an inspiration to others.
When she is not working, Eva enjoys relaxing by listening to vinyl records and heading outdoors on a biking adventure. As a self-proclaimed gourmand, she can often be found whipping up delicious meals and snacks in the kitchen or sampling new restaurants. As a member of the United States Press Association, Jazz Journalists Association, and Professional Photographers of America. She is continually immersed in the latest photographic
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