Jason Houston

Jason Houston is an accomplished photographer and filmmaker with a strong focus on social and environmental advocacy. As the Owner/Principal of eight16 creative, llc since January 2022, Jason has dedicated work to independent filmmaking and photography that emphasizes racial justice and Indigenous perspectives. Alongside running Jason Houston Photography LLC since 1992, Jason serves as a Senior Fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers and a Fellow at the Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability. Additionally, Jason contributes as Managing Editor and Director of Education at LensCulture, overseeing editorial production and global photography competitions. With extensive experience in various roles, including as a picture editor for Orion Magazine and a co-founder of Take One Creative, Jason Houston remains a prominent figure in advocating for impactful visual storytelling. Jason holds a BA in Ecology & Evolution from UC Santa Barbara.