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Internationally published fashion and sports photographer, content creator, and cinematographer with 20+ years of experience crafting premium lifestyle, apparel, and brand campaign imagery. Known for building visually cohesive stories that elevate modern fashion and lifestyle brands. Specializing in product photography, short-form video, editorial storytelling, and social-first content for e-commerce and digital marketing. I translate brand identity into compelling visual narratives—delivering polished, high-impact work that drives engagement, strengthens authenticity, and supports campaign success.…Internationally published fashion and sports photographer, content creator, and cinematographer with 20+ years of experience crafting premium lifestyle, apparel, and brand campaign imagery. Known for building visually cohesive stories that elevate modern fashion and lifestyle brands. Specializing in product photography, short-form video, editorial storytelling, and social-first content for e-commerce and digital marketing. I translate brand identity into compelling visual narratives—delivering polished, high-impact work that drives engagement, strengthens authenticity, and supports campaign success.

AKEEL L. ALI-BRANNUM

Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Photographer, +2

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Internationally published fashion and sports photographer, content creator, and cinematographer with 20+ years of experience crafting premium lifestyle, apparel, and brand campaign imagery. Known for building visually cohesive stories that elevate modern fashion and lifestyle brands. Specializing in product photography, short-form video, editorial storytelling, and social-first content for e-commerce and digital marketing. I translate brand identity into compelling visual narratives—delivering polished, high-impact work that drives engagement, strengthens authenticity, and supports campaign success.…Internationally published fashion and sports photographer, content creator, and cinematographer with 20+ years of experience crafting premium lifestyle, apparel, and brand campaign imagery. Known for building visually cohesive stories that elevate modern fashion and lifestyle brands. Specializing in product photography, short-form video, editorial storytelling, and social-first content for e-commerce and digital marketing. I translate brand identity into compelling visual narratives—delivering polished, high-impact work that drives engagement, strengthens authenticity, and supports campaign success.

Available to hire

Internationally published fashion and sports photographer, content creator, and cinematographer with 20+ years of experience crafting premium lifestyle, apparel, and brand campaign imagery. Known for building visually cohesive stories that elevate modern fashion and lifestyle brands.

Specializing in product photography, short-form video, editorial storytelling, and social-first content for e-commerce and digital marketing. I translate brand identity into compelling visual narratives—delivering polished, high-impact work that drives engagement, strengthens authenticity, and supports campaign success.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Black Frontiersmen LLC

January 1, 2017 - Present

Lead creative direction and content production for a lifestyle and streetwear brand specializing in apparel, visual art, and multimedia. Produce high-end fashion, lifestyle, and product photography for e-commerce, marketing campaigns, and social platforms. Create short-form video content and branded digital ads optimized for audience engagement and brand storytelling. Plan and execute editorial-style photo shoots, managing styling, lighting, locations, models, and post-production workflows. Maintain cohesive brand identity and visual standards across campaigns, product launches, and digital platforms. Support brand activations, partnerships, and live events through still photography and video coverage.

Radio Rootz DC Director & Instructor at People's Production House

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015

Directed multimedia storytelling projects, producing broadcast-ready photography and video content. Developed narrative-driven media campaigns featured on PBS NewsHour, Pacifica Radio, and national arts organizations. Mentored emerging creatives in visual storytelling, editing, and media production. Managed production timelines, creative assets, and editorial quality standards.

Photography & Video Production Teacher / Youth Development Coordinator at Bell Multicultural High School

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010

Taught photography, video production, lighting, and post-production editing. Designed creative curricula and maintained media studios, camera systems, lighting rigs, and production equipment. Led visual storytelling initiatives highlighting culture, youth identity, and community narratives.