Jordan Semanick (Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism ’22) was assigned by The New York Times to photograph blacksmiths in Connecticut.
The assignment focuses on blacksmiths in Connecticut, photographing the growing interest in blacksmithing as a hobby and craft. Semanick documents individuals who gather in workshops and personal studios to learn traditional forging techniques, shaping raw metal into tools, decorative objects, and functional pieces. Through his images, he portrays blacksmithing as both a historic trade and a contemporary practice that continues to engage dedicated makers today.
See more of Jordan Semanick’s work on his website: Jordansemanick.com
Image: Jordan Semanick for The New York Times.
Jordan Semanick
