Photographer Jenny Nordstrom presents visually compelling images of doorways from around the world. See more artistic portals by visiting her website.
![Photography of a metal door in Bangkok, Thailand by Jenny Nordstrom](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Nordstrom_Bangkok-Funky-Metal-Door_Photography.jpg)
“Bangkok Funky Metal Door” Photography, Various Sizes
As a photographer, my art is one of discovery.
![Photograph of a red lacy door in Murano, Italy by Jenny Nordstrom](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Nordstrom_Murano-Italy-Red-Lacy-Door.jpg)
“Red Lacy Door, Murano, Italy” Photography, Various Sizes
I am constantly on the hunt for the beautiful, the unusual, the colorful—and I have a particular affinity for images of doors.
![Photograph of a door and shopping cart in Reykjavik, Iceland by Jenny Nordstrom](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Minimalist-Door-and-Shopping-Card-Reykjavik-Iceland.jpg)
“Minimalist Door and Shopping Cart, Reykjavik, Iceland” Photography, Various Sizes
I am deeply moved by color and texture, which means that sometimes a scene that might be viewed as traditionally “ugly” is just as interesting and compelling to me as one that is more typically beautiful.
![Photograph of two doors on Capitol Hill, DC by Jenny Nordstrom](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Two-Doors-Capitol-Hill-DC.jpg)
“Two Hills, Capitol Hill, DC” Photography, Various Sizes
My largest body of work focuses on doors.
![Photograph of construction in Bogarne, Iceland by Jenny Nordstrom](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Construction-Bogarne-Iceland.jpg)
“Construction, Borgarne, Iceland” Photography, Various Sizes
To me, they represent a huge variety of not only aesthetic choices, but also a reflection of humanity in its many forms. They are the faces that we present to the world, but also symbolic portals to new places and opportunities.
![Photograph of a yellow door on a pink building in New Orleans by Jenny Nordstrom](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/New-Orleans-Color.jpg)
“New Orleans Color” Photography, Various Sizes
I first started capturing these images in 1998 on my honeymoon in Tuscany, Italy. We walked past the most heart-stopping door in a beautiful sienna red color, and suddenly I was entranced.
![Photograph of an abandoned Texaco Station by Jenny Nordstrom](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Abandoned-Texaco.jpg)
“Abandoned Texaco” Photography, Various Sizes
I took a picture, and for the rest of the trip, found myself looking for interesting doors wherever we went.
![Photograph of a tattoo parlor door in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida by Jenny Nordstrom](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Tattoo-Parlor-Ybor-City.jpg)
“Tattoo Parlor, Ybor City” Photography, Various Sizes
Thus began a fascination that has lasted over two decades, and an evolving appreciation for not only doors themselves, but the facades that surround them.
![Photography of a blue door in Pennsylvania by Jenny Nordstrom](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pennsylvania-Blue-Door.jpg)
“Pennsylvania Blue Door” Photography, Various Sizes
Because of my joy in discovery, I also consider travel to be integral to my expression as an artist. Every new country I visit offers a unique personality, and I feel it is my calling to find ways to convey that uniqueness to others.
![Artist Jenny Nordstrom](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Webp.net-compress-image-2020-03-08T162757.386.jpg)
Artist Jenny Nordstrom
Whether it is landscapes, architectural elements, or intimate details that many people miss, it is my joy to capture each place that I visit.
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