Brian Wilder is a seasoned freelance photographer specializing in advertising, editorial, and corporate work. His distinctive visual style and sharp storytelling have earned him the trust of major clients including AT&T, IKEA, This Old House, Timberland, Titleist, and Volkswagen. With a strong foundation in commercial photography, he previously served as an in-house photographer for both Kodak and Fisher-Price, where he honed his craft and developed a deep understanding of brand-driven imagery. He has also taught Advertising Photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology. His work has been recognized by leading industry publications and awards such as Communication Arts, Graphis, Lürzer’s Archive, Photo District News, and Shots. Notable assignments have taken him behind the scenes at the Academy Awards, the People’s Choice Awards, as well as on tour with the PGA.

Brian Wilder

Brian Wilder is a seasoned freelance photographer specializing in advertising, editorial, and corporate work. His distinctive visual style and sharp storytelling have earned him the trust of major clients including AT&T, IKEA, This Old House, Timberland, Titleist, and Volkswagen. With a strong foundation in commercial photography, he previously served as an in-house photographer for both Kodak and Fisher-Price, where he honed his craft and developed a deep understanding of brand-driven imagery. He has also taught Advertising Photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology. His work has been recognized by leading industry publications and awards such as Communication Arts, Graphis, Lürzer’s Archive, Photo District News, and Shots. Notable assignments have taken him behind the scenes at the Academy Awards, the People’s Choice Awards, as well as on tour with the PGA.

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Brian Wilder is a seasoned freelance photographer specializing in advertising, editorial, and corporate work. His distinctive visual style and sharp storytelling have earned him the trust of major clients including AT&T, IKEA, This Old House, Timberland, Titleist, and Volkswagen. With a strong foundation in commercial photography, he previously served as an in-house photographer for both Kodak and Fisher-Price, where he honed his craft and developed a deep understanding of brand-driven imagery. He has also taught Advertising Photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
His work has been recognized by leading industry publications and awards such as Communication Arts, Graphis, Lürzer’s Archive, Photo District News, and Shots. Notable assignments have taken him behind the scenes at the Academy Awards, the People’s Choice Awards, as well as on tour with the PGA.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at B WILDER Photography
June 1, 1993 - Present
Producing and shooting advertising, editorial and corporate assignments for Fortune 500 clients including AT&T, Boston Globe, Fidelity, Getty, Gillette, House Beautiful, IKEA, Men’s Health, TJ Maxx, This Old House, Shimano, TIME, Titleist, Volkswagen.
Contract Photographer at WHOLE LATTE LOVE
February 1, 2022 - Present
Shooting advertising, event, social media and product photography for North America’s largest distributor of prosumer espresso machines and coffee products.
Photographer/Producer at MACKENZIE-CHILDS
February 2, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Responsible for advertising, packaging, web, social media and event photography. Built-out in-house photo studio. Established Mackenzie-Childs Brand Photography Guide. Shot and edited video and stop motion assignments. Camera Operator for Home Shopping Network live broadcast. Managed Adobe Scene 7 and Netsuite web portal. Managed Digital Assets. Managed freelance photographers, videographers and photo techs.
Photographer/Content Creator at FISHER-PRICE
August 1, 2018 - October 3, 2025
Photographed brand content, advertising, packaging, lifestyle, e-commerce and social media assignments. Conceptualized & created social media content generating an average of 25,000 hits per post. Established satellite photo studio in the NYC office to streamline photography coordination with the model shop. Managed production and photography for special projects with Brand Partners—Disney, Amazon, Walmart, Toys R Us. Designed and built large room sets.
Senior Photographer at KODAK
January 1, 2016 - October 3, 2025
Produced photographic services company-wide, including brand content, advertising, packaging, e-commerce, social media, events, sponsorships and brand partnerships. Team Leader, managing studio staff of photographers, photo assistants and retouchers as well as scalable freelance photographers, prop stylists, hair & makeup and photo techs. Responsible for Digital Asset Management. Shot video assignments.

Education

BFA in Advertising Photographic Arts & Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail