JBJ helped a woman to come off the ledge of a bridge

Did you also find it odd that reporters write reports after sad events?

I agree with this. I didn't realise Bergman took a photo. He's not the paparazi. He's Jon's photographer. Doesn't seem very respectful. If someone has just tried to take their own life, I doubt they'd want a photo opportunity afterwards. Odd...

I think he's capturing the moment after the scare, or not? If yes, it's more his instinct as a professional and artist, than his job as Jon's photographer. Either way, it can be argued as somewhat awkward, but in no way staged if that's anyone's (not yours here) insinuation

There's two ways to look at it:

A photographer capturing a genuine moment of humanity that could have gone a lot worse

and

A singer's personal photographer capturing him being a hero.

Every cynical bone in my body wants to say B but JBJ has been surprsingly....un-JBJ about the whole thing. Though another fan and I agree the next album will have a song called "The Bridge".

How do we know it was Bergman, has it been confirmed?

Yeah hes confirmed it was him.

You guys are talking as if the photo was a hi-res professional photo. It was just a shitty photo, probably taken with a cellphone.

Similar comments were made to David Bergman’s post on Facebook. This is his reply. It’s public if anyone is interested to check it out.

“Yes, that was me. Before I was a tour photographer, I spent many years as a professional photojournalist. During that time, I witnessed and documented some of life’s most challenging moments. My training and experience in these situations have taught me how to approach them with care. If you had been there, you would have seen that I maintained a respectful distance until there was no imminent danger, and was extremely cautious about when and how I took any photographs.

I understand why these types of situations evoke strong emotions, and I fully appreciate the personal pain you have expressed regarding the trauma of suicide. However, there is value in documenting even the most painful and uncomfortable moments. Photography has a unique ability to raise awareness about real, human struggles that too often go unnoticed or are quietly ignored. Photography doesn’t just show the joyful or easy moments in life, but also gives a voice to the difficult and heart-wrenching ones as well.

Would you delete all the images from 9/11 because they are hard to look at? Of course not. Those images have served as powerful reminders of what we as a society must face. In this case, the images have the potential to create a dialogue about mental health, compassion, and the importance of checking in on those who are suffering in silence. If seeing a photo sparks just one person to reach out for help or to offer support to a friend in need, then it has served a purpose far greater than just documenting an event.

As for your concern about this being a ‘photo op,’ it’s important to note that none of my images have been published. The only reason this story became public is because the Nashville police released the surveillance footage. I have deliberately chosen not to publish any of the photos at this time, out of respect for the woman involved. Her identity and dignity remain protected, and any possible thoughts about releasing the images in the future will be handled with the utmost care. Time has a way of providing clarity, and the perspective on this moment may shift as we continue to have important conversations about mental health.

I don’t take these decisions lightly, but I stand by my belief that sometimes the uncomfortable truths are the ones that need to be shown the most. Photography has the power to change minds and, hopefully, save lives.”


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I hadn't seen the photo, I was just going on what was said here. It seems from the post above that no one has seen his photos as he's not released them so that's fair enough. The way people were speaking here it sounded like his photos had been posted.

I really like his explanation and reasoning, thanks for posting his reply