About
Originally from the United States, Jacob Maentz is currently based in the Philippines from where he does considerable amounts of travel, working on freelance assignments and shooting stock photography for his collection here at jacobimages.com.
Travel is something Jacob grew up with as a young boy and that has given him the ability to easily adopt, be culturally sensitive, and see his surroundings from a fresh perspective. His travels to Latin America in college is where he discovered his passion for the camera. He was brought to the Philippines in 2003 when he joined the United States Peace Corps and has found himself repeatedly drawn back to this part of the world since then.
His aim as a photographer is to capture inspirational images that motivate, educate and show a side of cultures most people are unaware of. His images often reflect his bio-ecologist background and sensitivity to the human condition. It is in challenging situations or unusual places that he feels most comfortable and thrives as an artist.
“I feel it’s important to go beyond the typical postcard photo and offer a fresh perspective from a location. Many times even in the most beautiful locations you have to get off the beaten track. I often find myself in some very interesting places that many people would consider an unpleasant environment, but that’s where I tend to find great pictures and where I feel most comfortable as a photographer.”
Prints and licensing of his work can be purchased through the ‘Image Archive’ or ‘Galleries‘ sections of this site.
Assignments & Services
Jacob Maentz works primarily as a freelance photographer, working on assignment. He has been commissioned by corporations, private organizations, universities and independent writers and his images have appeared on everything from TV commercials to magazine covers and children books. Jacob also frequently shoots individual family requests and weddings.
Past Clients / Publications
• Enslow Publishers
• National Geographic Traveler
• United Nations Development Programme
• Ateneo de Manila University Press
• National University of Singapore
• Global Mining Finance
• Asian Photography
• Arabian Travel Magazine
• Solimar International
• Coffey International Development
• Silkwinds (SilkAir’s in-flight Magazine)
• Tennessee Aquarium
• Bocas Sustainable Tourism Alliance
• Adventures in Missions
• Shangri-La Resort
• Globe Telecom
• Planters Development Bank
• Digital Photographer Philippines
• Independent Writers
Currently based in the Philippines, Jacob does considerable amounts of travel, working on freelance assignments and shooting stock photography for his collection here at jacobimages.com. His aim as a photographer is to capture inspirational images that motivate, educate and show a side of cultures most people are unaware of. His images often reflect his bio-ecologist background and sensitivity to the human condition. It is in challenging situations or unusual places that he feels most comfortable and thrives as an artist. 
