A photographer at heart, Jeffrey Czum is continuously re-envisioning the world around him.

Located in Buffalo, NY, where he was born and raised, he often finds a muse in the rust-belt city he calls home. Capturing everyday objects and transforming them into what he deems “clean collages” gives his audience a new perspective and a glimpse into the unpredictable. 

His work encompasses a range of landscapes and monuments from around globe, frequently influenced by various cinematic styles and incorporating pop culture references. Starting with a subject in mind, Jeffrey maps out his shot list with special attention to the angles he plans on photographing, making it easier for him to digitally recreate the image. An empty blue sky, a building, a layer of grass, a sign – each frame is integral to creating an end result that is free from distraction and represents the feeling of minimal surrealism. 

He currently lives in Buffalo, NY with his wife and their fur babies. As someone who loves his hometown, you might see Jeffrey with his signature baseball hat and camera in hand, shooting interesting places around Western New York. Please feel free to say “hello”…or keep walking, that’s okay too. 

Publications

Harper's Bazaar España (Travel like you've never done before from Instagram: this is Jeffrey Czum's landscapes) May 2023 

Accidentally Wes Anderson, The Book (Published by Voracious / Little, Brown) - 10/20/2020

Accidentally Wes Anderson Postcards Card Book (Published by Voracious) - 10/11/2022

Whalebone Magazine, THE NATIONAL PARK ISSUE - September, 2022

New York Times (Article - When Life Looks Like a Wes Anderson Movie) - Sept. 29, 2020

HBO's RAP SH!T (featured artwork used to prop settings) - 2022

Buffalo Magazine (Cover story - Rose-colored lenses on) September 2022

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