Hi, I’m Kent Rogowski, an art director and photographer with 15+ years of experience leading concept-driven still life and product shoots for top beauty and lifestyle brands. I translate brand identity into compelling visual narratives across digital, print, and editorial, and I’m equally comfortable directing creative teams or producing hands-on studio work. I deliver refined imagery from concept to post-production and thrive on collaborative, brand-led storytelling. My work spans campaigns, e-commerce, and editorial for brands like Origins Skincare, Merk Pharmaceuticals, Gillette, Target, Club Monaco, Tory Burch, and Martha Stewart Living, as well as startups. I collaborate with agencies to align photography with brand messaging, handle styling, lighting design, retouching, and delivery, and manage budgets and crew for both large-scale and boutique shoots. In addition to producing, I’ve taught photography and professional practice at RISD and other institutions, sharing practical skills and mentorship with emerging artists and professionals.

Kent Rogowski

Hi, I’m Kent Rogowski, an art director and photographer with 15+ years of experience leading concept-driven still life and product shoots for top beauty and lifestyle brands. I translate brand identity into compelling visual narratives across digital, print, and editorial, and I’m equally comfortable directing creative teams or producing hands-on studio work. I deliver refined imagery from concept to post-production and thrive on collaborative, brand-led storytelling. My work spans campaigns, e-commerce, and editorial for brands like Origins Skincare, Merk Pharmaceuticals, Gillette, Target, Club Monaco, Tory Burch, and Martha Stewart Living, as well as startups. I collaborate with agencies to align photography with brand messaging, handle styling, lighting design, retouching, and delivery, and manage budgets and crew for both large-scale and boutique shoots. In addition to producing, I’ve taught photography and professional practice at RISD and other institutions, sharing practical skills and mentorship with emerging artists and professionals.

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Hi, I’m Kent Rogowski, an art director and photographer with 15+ years of experience leading concept-driven still life and product shoots for top beauty and lifestyle brands. I translate brand identity into compelling visual narratives across digital, print, and editorial, and I’m equally comfortable directing creative teams or producing hands-on studio work. I deliver refined imagery from concept to post-production and thrive on collaborative, brand-led storytelling.

My work spans campaigns, e-commerce, and editorial for brands like Origins Skincare, Merk Pharmaceuticals, Gillette, Target, Club Monaco, Tory Burch, and Martha Stewart Living, as well as startups. I collaborate with agencies to align photography with brand messaging, handle styling, lighting design, retouching, and delivery, and manage budgets and crew for both large-scale and boutique shoots. In addition to producing, I’ve taught photography and professional practice at RISD and other institutions, sharing practical skills and mentorship with emerging artists and professionals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Adjunct Faculty at Parsons School of Design
December 31, 2020 - September 9, 2025
Core Studio II
Adjunct Faculty at Parsons School of Design
December 31, 2020 - September 9, 2025
Core Studio II
Adjunct Faculty at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 2020 - September 9, 2025
Taught and mentored students in photography and related disciplines, contributing to core curriculum and studio practice from 2018 to 2020.
Adjunct Faculty at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 2020 - September 9, 2025
Core Studio II
Adjunct Faculty at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 2020 - September 9, 2025
Core Studio II.
Senior Critic at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
December 31, 2018 - September 9, 2025
Designed and taught courses on photography, lighting, critique, and professional practices; mentored graduate and undergraduate students in portfolio development and visual storytelling; led international photo travel courses to India.
Senior Critic at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
December 31, 2018 - September 9, 2025
Designed and taught courses on photography, lighting, critique, and professional practices; mentored graduate and undergraduate students in portfolio development and visual storytelling; led international photo travel courses to India.
Senior Critic at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
January 1, 2018 - September 9, 2025
Designed and taught courses on photography, lighting, critique, and professional practices; mentored graduate and undergraduate students in portfolio development and visual storytelling; led international photo travel courses to India.
Senior Critic at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
January 1, 2018 - September 9, 2025
Designed and taught courses on photography, lighting, critique, and professional practices; Mentored graduate and undergraduate students; Led international photo travel courses to India.
Senior Critic at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
January 1, 2018 - September 9, 2025
Designed and taught courses on photography, lighting, critique, and professional practices. Mentored graduate and undergraduate students in portfolio development and visual storytelling. Led international photo travel courses to India.
Adjunct Faculty at Pratt Institute
December 31, 2013 - September 9, 2025
Junior Seminar (Critique), Digital Photography (Grad), Digital Photo III
Core Studio II at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025
Junior Seminar (Critique), Digital Photography (Grad), Digital Photo III.
Lecturer / Digital Photography (Grad) at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025
Junior Seminar (Critique), Digital Photography (Grad), Digital Photo III
Adjunct Faculty at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025
Junior Seminar (Critique), Digital Photography (Grad), Digital Photo III
Adjunct Faculty at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025
Junior Seminar (Critique), Digital Photography (Grad), Digital Photo III.
Instructor at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
December 31, 2012 - September 9, 2025
The Critical Eye (Seminar)
Adjunct Faculty at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
December 31, 2012 - September 9, 2025
The Critical Eye (Seminar)
The Critical Eye (Seminar) at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
January 1, 2012 - September 9, 2025
The Critical Eye (Seminar).
The Critical Eye (Seminar) at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
January 1, 2012 - Present
The Critical Eye (Seminar)
Adjunct Faculty at School of Visual Arts (SVA)
January 1, 2012 - September 9, 2025
The Critical Eye (Seminar).
Freelance Photographer & Art Director at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Creative lead and photographer for campaigns, e-commerce, and editorial projects. Select Clients: Origins Skincare, Merk Pharmaceuticals, Gillette, Target, Club Monaco, Tory Burch, Martha Stewart Living and numerous startups. Developed and executed visual concepts for product and brand campaigns; directed still life and on-set teams from pre-production through post; collaborated with agencies and clients to align photography with brand messaging; handled styling, lighting design, retouching, and delivery; managed budgets, timelines, and crew hires for both large-scale and boutique shoots.
Freelance Photographer & Art Director at Independent
January 1, 2006 - Present
Creative lead and photographer for campaigns, e-commerce, and editorial projects. Select Clients: Origins Skincare, Merk Pharmaceuticals, Gillette, Target, Club Monaco, Tory Burch, Martha Stewart Living and numerous start-ups. Developed and executed visual concepts for product and brand campaigns. Directed still life and on-set teams from pre-production through post. Collaborated with agencies and clients to align photography with brand messaging. Handled styling, lighting design, retouching, and delivery. Managed budgets, timelines, and crew hires for both large-scale and boutique shoots.
Freelance Photographer & Art Director at Self-employed
January 1, 2006 - Present
Creative lead and photographer for campaigns, e-commerce, and editorial projects. Select Clients: Origins Skincare, Merk Pharmaceuticals, Gillette, Target, Club Monaco, Tory Burch, Martha Stewart Living and numerous start-ups.
Freelance Photographer & Art Director at Self-employed
January 1, 2006 - Present
Creative lead and photographer for campaigns, e-commerce, and editorial projects for beauty and lifestyle brands. Developed and executed visual concepts; directed on-set teams from pre-production through post; collaborated with agencies and clients to align photography with brand messaging; handled styling, lighting design, retouching, and delivery; managed budgets, timelines, and crew hires for both large-scale and boutique shoots.
Freelance Photographer & Art Director at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Creative lead and photographer for campaigns, e-commerce, and editorial projects. Developed and executed visual concepts for product and brand campaigns. Directed still life and on-set teams from pre-production through post. Collaborated with agencies and clients to align photography with brand messaging. Handled styling, lighting design, retouching, and delivery. Managed budgets, timelines, and crew hires for large-scale and boutique shoots.
Freelance Photographer & Art Director
January 1, 2006 - Present
Creative lead and photographer for campaigns, e-commerce, and editorial projects. Selected clients included Origins Skincare, Merk Pharmaceuticals, Gillette, Target, Club Monaco, Tory Burch, Martha Stewart Living, and numerous startups. Led visual concept development for product campaigns; directed still-life and on-set teams from pre-production through post; collaborated with agencies and clients to align photography with brand messaging; oversaw styling, lighting design, retouching, and delivery; managed budgets, timelines, and crew hires for both large-scale and boutique shoots.
Freelance Designer / Brand Consultant at Self-employed
January 1, 2000 - Present
Provided design direction, branding, and visual systems for web and print. Led identity development projects for small businesses and startups; created digital and print marketing materials; collaborated with vendors, developers, and internal teams to implement cohesive brand visuals; delivered creative strategy from concept to final execution.
Freelance Designer / Brand Consultant at Independent
January 1, 2000 - Present
Provided design direction, branding, and visual systems for web and print. Led identity development projects for small businesses and startups. Created digital and print marketing materials. Collaborated with vendors, developers, and internal teams to implement cohesive brand visuals. Delivered creative strategy from concept to final execution.
Freelance Designer / Brand Consultant at Self-employed
January 1, 2000 - Present
Provided design direction, branding, and visual systems for web and print.
Freelance Designer / Brand Consultant at Self-employed
January 1, 2000 - Present
Led identity development projects for small businesses and startups; created digital and print marketing materials; collaborated with vendors, developers, and internal teams to implement cohesive brand visuals; delivered creative strategy from concept to final execution.
Freelance Designer / Brand Consultant at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2000 - Present
Provided design direction, branding, and visual systems for web and print. Led identity development projects for small businesses and startups. Created digital and print marketing materials. Collaborated with vendors, developers, and internal teams to implement cohesive brand visuals. Delivered creative strategy from concept to final execution.
Freelance Designer / Brand Consultant
January 1, 2000 - Present
Provided design direction, branding, and visual systems for web and print. Led identity development projects for small businesses and startups; created digital and print marketing materials; collaborated with vendors, developers, and internal teams to implement cohesive brand visuals; delivered creative strategy from concept to final execution.

Education

MFA, Photography at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
BFA, Photography & Anthropology at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
MFA at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
BFA at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
MFA in Photography at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
BFA in Photography & Anthropology at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
MFA, Photography at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
BFA, Photography & Anthropology at University of Maryland Baltimore County
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
MFA, Photography at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
BFA, Photography & Anthropology at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
MFA, Photography at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
BFA, Photography & Anthropology at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other