Hi, I’m Brian. Currently, I craft thoughtful imagery as a freelance photojournalist and create narratives for ethical stories as a visual editor. As a photo director and producer, I manage teams of creatives to execute shot lists for visual campaigns or live events.
Bio
Born and raised in New Jersey, Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Supply Chain Management from Rutgers Business School. In addition, he has participated as a student and TA at the International School of Photography.
Brian’s work has been exhibited at venues such as Brooklyn's Bridge and Tunnel Gallery, and Mana Contemporary. He is proficient in both digital and film photography, with over a decade of experience creating images for global publications and private clients. His work has been featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Intercept, among others.
In addition to his work behind the camera, Brian is the driving force behind community-focused photography initiatives as part of Area of Refuge. His roles as a Photo Director and Producer for community events further highlight his commitment to using visual storytelling as a tool for empowerment. Brian’s strategic and innovative approach, combined with his deep understanding of socio-political narratives, allows him to create compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences. As an active member of the local arts community, Brian frequently collaborates with other artists and organizations to amplify underrepresented voices and narratives.
Features
New York Times, Broccoli Magazine, CRWN Magazine, The Intercept, NBC News, Apartment Therapy, Curbed for NY Magazine, EIGHTY Magazine, The Source Magazine, Origin Magazine, Gothamist, Inside Climate News, Texas Observer, and more.
Clients
AARP, Pholk Beauty, Madewell, Bang & Olufsen, W Hotels, Birchbox, Veuve Clicquot, Meermin Mallorca, Kwanzaa Crawl.
Editorial Commisions
Business Insider - Leaders at Globe Life division traded racist memes (2024, May 10)
New York Times (Food) - With a Fresh Look and Recipes, Manischewitz Courts a New Generation (2024, April 19)
New York Times (Well) - When the Prescription Is for a Dance Class, not a Pill https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/well/mind/social-prescription-health-medication-art.html (2024, April 17)
Wall Street Journal (Lifestyle) - With This 1965 Volvo, Who Needs an SUV? (2024, February 4)
New York Times (Technology) - A Practical Guide to Quitting Your Smartphone (2024, February 1)
New Yotk Times (Metro-NJ) - In Newark, 16-Year-Olds Win the Right to Vote in School Board Races (2024, January 10)
New York Times (Fashion) - Forging ‘Great Relationships’ Over Watches. Jason Gong, a diversity, equity and inclusion expert, and Justin Reis, co-founder of WatchBox, talk about how the watch world can welcome more people. (2023, September 13)
New York Times (Style) - Celebrating Their Roots at Curlfest. The natural hair and beauty festival returned after three years away. (2023, July 17)
New York Times (Sports) - After Vanquishing Basketball Royalty, St. Peter’s Celebrates. (2023, March 18)
New York Times - (Sports) - Who Referees the Referees? On TV, He Does. Steve Javie was an N.B.A. official for 25 years. Now he spends his time on TV during games, telling viewers if today’s refs are making the right calls. (2022, May 20)
New York Times (Health) - THE NEW OLD AGE Meet the Underdog of Senior Care. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, funded by Medicare and Medicaid, has quietly succeeded in enabling some older Americans to age in place. (2022, March 12)
New York Times (Sports) - The First Family of New Jersey Football. Seventeen of the last 20 New Jersey state high school championships have featured a team coached by Mike Campanile or one of his four sons. (2021, November 19)
New York Times (Sports) - A Flooded Stadium Went Viral, but the Home Team Didn’t Quit. The Somerset Patriots lost cars and equipment to Hurricane Ida’s aftermath — and had fish swimming in the on-deck circle — but the Yankees affiliate returned home a week later. (2021, September 17)
New York Times (Food) - No Soil. No Growing Seasons. Just Add Water and Technology. A new breed of hydroponic farm, huge and high-tech, is popping up in indoor spaces all over America, drawing celebrity investors and critics. (2021, July 6)
Harper’s Bazaar - This Couple Replanned, Relocated, Downsized, and Rescheduled Their Wedding—in Just Three Months. Janell Hickman and Desi Kirby brought their New Mexico celebration to Brooklyn in the wake of the pandemic with friends, fashion, and family in tow. (2020, November 30)
New York Magazine - Curbed - A Maximalist Bedroom With a Chakra-Enhancing Headboard. Bailey Li designs by her own rules. (2020, November 20)
The Intercept - What Racism Smells Like. Ravaged by Covid-19, Polluted Communities Demand Environmental Justice. (2020, August 8)
NBC News (U.S. News) - 'We've been forgotten': In Newark, N.J., a toxic Superfund site faces growing climate threats. One environmental advocate warns of a potential disaster: With Superfund sites and climate change, we're playing Russian roulette with a loaded gun. (2020, October 1)
New York Times (Health) - Mistrust of a Coronavirus Vaccine Could Imperil Widespread Immunity. (2020, July 18)
New York Times (What to Read) - ‘A Conflicted Cultural Force’: What It’s Like to Be Black in Publishing. An author, literary agent, marketer, publicist, editors and booksellers talk about how race affects their careers — and the books you read. (2020, July 1)
CRWN Magazine: Issue 03 - Money & Power - 2019. Maintain. Advice from loc stylist and founder of NappStarr. (pg 58-61, 64-65)
Gothamist - Inside NYC's Fourth Annual Kwanzaa Crawl: Cooperative Economics In Action. (2019, December 27)
The Source Magazine- Exclusive Ghostface Killah Interview Confirms ODB Biopic is “Greenlit,” New Wu Music On The Way. (2018, November 16)
Origin Magazine - October 2018 Issue (Print + Digital) - Words Meet Walls - (pg 16-17)
Apartment Therapy - This Loft in a Restored Firehouse Is Fearlessly Decorated. (2018, April 11)
Exhibitions
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The Chance of Living
August 10, 2023 – October 31, 2024
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
1113 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238 -
Silence’d
October 1, 2022 – February 1, 2023Crown Heights, Brooklyn
1566 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 1121 -
What are we doing here?
Crown Heights, Brooklyn
1566 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11213October 1, 2022 – February 1, 2023
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#WIPSLIDESHOW -
Journal Square, Jersey City
888 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306June 29th, 2019
Education
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - College of Architecture
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design, 2005
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY - Rutgers Business School
Master of Business Administration, Marketing and Supply Chain Management, 2011
Certificates
Visual Story Telling Intensive Course, International School of Photography - 2023