Sequoyah Wildwyn-Dechter
Brooklyn, NY
Sequoyah is a skilled portrait, lifestyle, editorial, and fine art photographer, as well as retoucher, photo assistant, lighting technician, and creative director. A graduate of Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) in Atlanta, GA, he approaches all of his work with the same mindset; to create a space in which his subject can exist with authenticity, which results in soulful, emotive, and striking portraits. He is known for his signature style, which he has perfected over the years by creating lasting connections with his subject, intuitively capturing unique moments, and developing a personal take on his post production and color grading. His work has attracted clients from all over the country, including actors, musicians, athletes, and brands, and has appeared in multiple publications, including OUT Magazine and Willpower Magazine.
Sequoyah’s work has been featured in multiple exhibitions in the Southeast, and has won multiple awards, including:
First Place Award Honoree in Key Light Challenge, hosted by SCAD and Albert Watson, 2021
Work featured in High Visibility, group photography exhibition, for SCAD, Atlanta Pride, and ACP, 2020
Work featured in IMAGO: Group Photography Exhibition, Mason Fine Art, Atlanta, GA, 2018
Work featured in This Land is Your Land: Group Photography Exhibition, SCAD Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, 2017
Columbia University Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle awards for Digital Media (Photography Portfolio, First Place) 2017
Columbia University Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle awards for Magazines (3rd place for SCAN Magazine cover) 2017
Work featured in Open Studio Night Exhibit at SCAD Atlanta - 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020