UpCountry (2021)

Lisa Kachajian is an American photographer born in New York City and raised in New Jersey. Her work explores the intersection of music and nature, capturing fleeting, contemplative moments during recording sessions, and through a dreamlike lens, the evocative rural landscapes and intimate moments of farm life, a way of life rooted in routine and resilience.

Her long-term projects focus on the rhythms of the recording studio, revealing the creative process through unscripted moments, intimate portraits of musicians, and behind-the-scenes glimpses. The photographs offer a nuanced perspective on music-making and the artistic labors of shared creative expression.

Kachajian’s portrayal of rural life in the suburbs reflects its quiet disappearance. Her photographs draw attention to our bond with the land, the role of nature in daily life, and its enduring value.

With a deep commitment to visual storytelling, she continues to pursue independent projects and is available for exhibitions, commissions, and assignments. For Kachajian, the camera serves as a daily journal, an instrument of observation, memory, and meaning.

Limited edition prints of her work are available through her studio.

email: studio@lisakachajian.com

  • 2024 International Center of Photography, Past-Time Program - Visual Storytelling

    2023 International Center of Photography Part, Time Program - Personal Vision & Portfolio Certificate

    B.A. English Literature, Union College Schenectady, New York

  • 2024 Honorable Mention FotoNostrum 22nd Julia Margaret Cameron Awards

    2023 Photolucida, Critical Mass Top 200 Finalist

    2021 Soho Photo Gallery National Competition - Honorable Mention – Rhonda Reclined

    2019 Visions of Woodcliff Lake, First Prize

  • 2024 FotoNostrum Magazine, Special Edition Issue 22nd Julia Margaret Cameron Awards February 12, 2024 (pgs. 283, 292, 311)

    2022 A Smith Gallery “animalia” exhibition catalogue