Jorge Bañales
SoA Photography Lab Tech
Adjunct Faculty, Photography
Jorge Bañales
Originally born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Jorge is an artist and professor in the Washington, DC area. He specializes in writing, music, and photography.
In 2021, Jorge obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Visual and Performing Arts with a concentration in photography from George Mason University.
As an avid photographer, Jorge’s work has been exhibited in galleries and in print. Past publications include DCist and The Washington City Paper.
As a musician, Jorge has played at major clubs along the East Coast of the United States and abroad.
With over 20 years of professional experience, Jorge has worked as a journalist, translator, and graphic designer with companies such as United Press International, The Washington Post, the Spanish news agency EFE, Maya Advertising, and the Office of Minority Health Resource Center.
Jorge is currently working as an adjunct professor of digital photography and film photography at George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, and the College of Southern Maryland.