Taj Stansberry

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Taj Stansberry (born in Oakland, California, United States) is an American director and photographer, known for his music videos with artists such as Rihanna, J Lo, Usher, Ne-Yo, John Legend, Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Keyshia Cole, Swizz Beatz, Eve, Wale and Big Sean. His video for J Lo's "On the Floor" is the most watched female video of all time on YouTube with over 800,000,000 views.[1] He is currently developing a few feature projects as well.[2]

His unique style and ability to capture an artists' personality has made him one of the most sought after directors in the business.[2]

Taj is a self-taught photographer turned director. He started out photographing local rappers and models in Oakland, where he grew up. He then went on to work as a production assistant for renowned music video director, Anthony Mandler, who motivated Taj to start directing himself.[2] Soon after he signed to his first production company, Boxfresh Pictures.[3] Today he is represented by Triple Seven Productions for Commercials & Music Videos,[4] and Verve Talent & Literary Agency for feature films.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Charts - YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Director Taj Stansberry: Noisemakers - EDGE Magazine Online | where i…". Archived from the original on 15 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Essentials: Taj Stansberry". Hypebeast. 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
  4. ^ "Video Static: Music Video News: WATCH IT: Eve "She Bad Bad" (TAJ, dir.)". VideoStatic. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  5. ^ "Rep Sheet". Hollywood Reporter. 418 (10): 13. March 2012.
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