Jamie Schofield Riva

Jamie Schofield Riva is a documentary and fine art photographer based out of New York City. Jamie’s photographic career really began at the age of seven when she saved up enough cereal box tops to mail away for her first disposable cardboard film camera. She has not stopped documenting her life and the world around her ever since. After moving to New York City to study photography, she received a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Although photography was her first love, after graduating she switched roles and ended up in front of the camera. Her many years working as an actor and model have given Jamie a keen insight and sensitivity to what it means for her subjects to be in front of the lens, which helps create a natural connection that is palpable in her photos. Jamie eventually embarked upon the greatest adventure and most challenging job in her life, motherhood. When her children started school Jamie did as well, furthering her photographic studies at The International Center of Photography in NYC, and reigniting her love affair with the art form personally and professionally. Since then, Jamie has had her work included in many group exhibitions and multiple publications, and is incredibly excited to have published her first book Girlhood: Lost and Found in 2023. Inspired by creating conversation and connection through storytelling, Jamie is always looking forward to the next creative adventure.