To meet him you would never notice anything different about him except for the unusually big heart he displays at first sight of this humbly pleasant young man who stands a mere 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 100 pounds at best. It is a wonder this artistically talented young man chose photography as his dream career. He has a natural gift for capturing some of the most beautiful scenes, whether in nature or fashion design, Jacob DeNomie has an eye for it all.
He was born weighing only 1 pound 9 ounces, and diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. “But the Lord healed me.” Said DeNomie.
“They took an artery from my arm and put it in my heart so I could live. They said I would never walk or talk, but the Lord healed me, and I can do anything I want.” He sits upright and proud in his interview chair, his feet barely touching the floor.
Jacob gives his cousin, Mary Buffington a well known photographer in Hot Springs, Arkansas credit for his desire to pursue a career as a professional photographer.
“She started photography back in 2006. She said it was a struggle at one point but she got into it, and now she is well known.”
Jacob’s mother, June DeNomie said she is proud of her son’s achievements. “Jacob’s gift for photography could have only come from the Lord.”
Jacob said he has been taking professional photos since he was sixteen years old. He notes, he chose fashion photography because he loves all the different styles. One of his favorite designers is, Ralph Lauren. “All of his clothes are very unique and simple. And whatever he puts out there, people will wear.”
DeNomie notes that his favorite color is red. “It’s very bold, fast, and daring.”
Besides photography, Jacob is also interested in becoming a filmmaker. He is currently working on a new thriller called, The House Call. He is also starting his own custom-made fashion and jewelry line called, Urban Fashions.
Jacob said if he could photograph anyone, it would probably be the singer, Demi Lovato. “She is a really good singer, and she is super, super pretty. And I just think she would be a great client to work with.”
Jacob hopes to intern for magazines like, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle Magazine. “Just to get to work with fashion magazines and hopefully own my own one day.”
Besides photographing models and clothing, Jacob also likes photographing nature scenes and flowers, and some of his photos have been showcased throughout Cabot and the high school he attended, Cabot High School.
Jacob says the one piece of advice he would give to young people would be, to never give up.
“Keep on going. Just be who you are and strive to be amazing.”
Jacob has a twin brother, Timothy who is in college studying for Federal Security. Jacob notes that although they are very much alike they share some differences.
“Timothy is very quiet and more reserved. And I am more out going,” said DeNomie. “He is really cool. We get along all the time,” he adds.
Jacobs other interest include digital drawing, watching horror films, and thrillers. He loves to listen to different music that includes Jazz, Pop, Christian, and Coffee House Jazz.
Jacob says that it is his grandmother, Thelma, who has often given him great advice. “She always tells me that no matter what anybody tells you, if you don’t have anything, the Lord will provide you with all that you need.” Jacob says that in light of the current affairs taking place in Paris today, it is still one of his favorite places he looks forward to visiting one day, and taking lots of pictures of.