We recently had the chance to connect with Harrison Copeland and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Harrison, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: Would YOU hire you? Why or why not?
I bring more than just a camera to the table — I bring curiosity, adaptability, and an authentic connection with the people I work with. Since my last interview with Nashville Voyager, I’ve graduated college, expanded my portfolio, and evolved from “just starting out” to leading a professional photography business defined by a vibrant, concept-driven, and boldly editorial style.
When you work with me, you’re not simply hiring someone to take your picture — you’re working with someone who knows how to make you feel at ease in front of the lens, who sees and captures the little details that make each image unmistakably yours, and who treats every project as if it’s the most important one on the calendar (because to me, it is).
I’d hire me because I create more than photographs — I craft experiences, memories, and a touch of magic. And if I didn’t hire me… I’d be missing out.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Harrison Copeland — though most people just call me Harry — the photographer behind harryisjustanickname. I create vibrant, concept-driven, and boldly editorial imagery that blends fine art creativity with fashion-forward storytelling. My work thrives on color, character, and unexpected details, transforming simple portraits into immersive visual experiences.
What makes my brand unique is the way I approach each shoot — not just as a session, but as a collaboration where personality and vision collide. Since graduating college, I’ve shifted from student experiments to running my creative business, capturing everything from high-energy editorial spreads to intimate, cinematic portraits.
Right now, I’m focused on expanding my portfolio into even more conceptual territory — pushing color, texture, and narrative in ways that make each project unforgettable. At the end of the day, my goal is simple: to create work that makes people stop, look twice, and feel something.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
Thought I’d be a Power Ranger when I grew up. Still waiting on my morphin’ call.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
Fear of falling behind has been the biggest one.
For a long time, I let anxiety convince me that I had to match the pace of everyone around me — that if I wasn’t hitting certain milestones at the same time as my peers, I was somehow failing. It’s easy to get caught up in the comparison game, especially in creative work where everyone’s journey looks so different.
But I’ve learned that there’s no “right” timeline. Some people sprint, others walk — and both still get where they’re meant to go. I’ve started embracing the idea that it’s okay to take it slow, to move at my own pace, and to measure success by the work I create and the joy it brings me, not by anyone else’s checklist.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies photography sometimes tells itself is that it’s just about having the best gear or the flashiest edits. But really, it’s about the story you capture and the connection you build with your subject. You can have all the fancy cameras in the world, but if you don’t understand the emotion or the moment, the photo won’t resonate. I think our industry tends to over-glorify technical perfection and forgets that authentic moments, vulnerability, and creativity are what truly make an image stand out.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If immortality were real, what would you build?
With immortality, I’d build a creative hub where I could be the constant thread across generations — mentoring, collaborating, and preserving artists’ ideas and stories as they come and go. While others live their lifetimes, I’d carry their work forward, helping projects evolve beyond what a single lifetime could achieve. I’d be the bridge connecting past, present, and future creativity, making sure no idea is ever lost or forgotten.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://harryisjustanickname.mypixieset.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLiUDIOu4QS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NW9wdzlneTA3eDh3
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryisjustanickname
Image Credits
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