Stewart Layton is a New York City-based fashion portrait photographer. His raw and minimalist approach seeks to capture authentic moments of humanity, revealing the beautiful. His work with artists, creators, and designers has helped to elevate their brands through individually-tailored premium quality imagery, and has been published internationally.

He lives with his wife in Jersey City, NJ.

photo by Lisa Boggs-Layton

Jerrsey City, NJ, 2026

“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality…I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.” Martin Luther King, Jr. 1964