Jan Reiss is a photographer whose work captures the beauty, mystery, and patterns of the world around us, from the grandeur of Southern Africa’s wildlife to the quiet elegance of a mountain reflected beneath dramatic skies. A multilingual Fulbright scholar with a PhD in linguistics from MIT, Jan brings a storyteller’s eye to her compositions. Her vibrant, thoughtful images invite viewers to pause, look closer, and discover something new. Whether it’s the mirrored legs of elephants at a water hole, the distortions of reflections, or the textures hidden in everyday scenes, her photographs reveal a world that is both simple and complex.

Jan’s love for photography began during her formative years living and traveling in Europe and Africa, and her style continues to evolve. She has recently been exploring abstract and impressionistic imagery inspired by shapes, colors, and light.

Jan has been exhibiting her work for more than 20 years, including in many juried shows, and her photographs are held in numerous private collections.