June 4th, 2017
Che of The Town from Rochester works for actor Che Holloway
You first met Che in Rochester works for actor Che Holloway, an impromptu interview and amble through the Neighborhood of the Arts.
An aspiring and successful actor, Che is deeply immersed in the Rochester cultural scene. So much so, we’ve named him Che of The Town!
Che outside SOTA from Rochester works for actor Che Holloway
Exclusively for Talker, Che has solicited and is conducting interviews from about 60 Rochestarians working in a diversity of creative fields.
For the full series, see Che of The Town: Interviews
Che is a proud graduate of the School of the Art and has featured many SOTA alums, including Britton Bradford, Kayoz Fortune, Ajani Jeffries, Marguerite Frarey, Willie “El Mongoose” Monroe Jr., Willis Ajamu Brooks , James Kegler, Taye Diggs, Evalyn Gleason, Adrian DiMatteo, Biz LaChance and Saadiq Muhammad, Manny Greene and Kaisean Roseboro , Rayla Meshawn, Cory Wolin and Brazy Vazquez.
Che also highlighted four members of the SOTA theater department: Lorie Dewey, Michelle Accorso Sapere, Ed Myers and Luke Fellows, as well as Arts Center Director Adele Fico.
In this highlight, Che turns our attention to SOTA alum, Jordan Aponte.
Getting To Know Jordan Aponte; A Photographer With An Eye For Style
Tell us a little about yourself, where your from, grew up, what H.S./College you attended etc. 
My name is Jordan Aponte, I’m 25 year’s old. I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to NYC when I was 8 year’s old. I attended School of the Arts where I majored in Theater Technology and minored in piano. After that I attended Bryant & Stratton college for Graphic Design.
What inspired you to be a photographer? Early experiences worth sharing?
What initially inspired me to become a photographer was my ability to draw and paint courtesy of my mother, Who also brought me my first camera when I was 14 and I would take pictures of silly things like windows and sidewalks. (Haha) Eventually I had the brilliant idea that I wanted to be in these pictures and so began the monster we know today as BlackCrowned Photography!
Talk about a time where you have faced adversity/conflict and have triumphed.
Well being apart of the LGBTQ Community every opportunity is often faced with adversity, So its very rare things go smoothly (Haha) however there was a time where I was to present my work at a gallery and was essentially told I wouldn’t be able to because of who I am. But we can just say this person no longer works there after the administration heard.
What do you believe sets you apart from other photographers?
Fearlessness, No just kidding i’m terrified, I think that’s what helps me capture images that can be described as outside the box.
Do you have other interests or hobbies?
I love to paint, as well as draw sketches – 100% unfinished sketches (Haha), I also love fashion and adore Fashion Designer Chasmar D. Wells of Dhork Fashions.
Any projects you have out or currently working on?
Currently we are working on several projects one of the more closer approaching ones is the Community Clean Sweep, Currently on its 2nd year so that’s pretty awesome. After that I will be flying off to Atlanta Georgia for a photo-shoot with the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) for PrEP, campaigning against HIV.
Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years?
Where we all see ourselves, on-top – a pillar in the community. Successful and renowned.
What advice can you give to aspiring artists/entertainers/photographers?
You got to go for your hearts desire, No matter how small or impossible it may seem, We are all still learning and growing. Mess up and create art from it.
How can we follow along in your journey? Social media?
I have a couple different Facebook pages where you can find me and what I and my team do in tandem
