Since he was a kid in the 80âs collecting records (Run-DMCâs âRaising Hellâ kicked off his collection) and magazines like Thrasher, Hit Parader & Metal Edge, Jeremy âJDâ Deputat has been influenced by music, culture and art. Combining his desire to create and his fascination with capturing life on film led the Detroit-bred artist to quit his day job as an art director and to focus on doing what he loves the most - photographing people and culture. Although he travels frequently, JD continues to sculpt his raw style and gain inspiration from the gritty Motor City he calls home.