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I'm Albert K. Howard, an award-winning visual storyteller and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in food, product, lifestyle photography, and videography. I founded Howard Collective in 2009, a full-service photographic design studio known for custom kitchen-equipped sets. I direct creative projects from storyboard to delivery, managing pre-production, set design, lighting, shoot execution, post-production, and final retouching. I blend culinary artistry with architectural sensibility to craft compelling visual narratives. I'm planning to relocate to the North Atlanta Area (Marietta) to explore the four seasons and a diverse multicultural experience.…I'm Albert K. Howard, an award-winning visual storyteller and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in food, product, lifestyle photography, and videography. I founded Howard Collective in 2009, a full-service photographic design studio known for custom kitchen-equipped sets. I direct creative projects from storyboard to delivery, managing pre-production, set design, lighting, shoot execution, post-production, and final retouching. I blend culinary artistry with architectural sensibility to craft compelling visual narratives. I'm planning to relocate to the North Atlanta Area (Marietta) to explore the four seasons and a diverse multicultural experience.

Albert K. Howard

Photographer, Cinematographer, Creative Director, +2

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I'm Albert K. Howard, an award-winning visual storyteller and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in food, product, lifestyle photography, and videography. I founded Howard Collective in 2009, a full-service photographic design studio known for custom kitchen-equipped sets. I direct creative projects from storyboard to delivery, managing pre-production, set design, lighting, shoot execution, post-production, and final retouching. I blend culinary artistry with architectural sensibility to craft compelling visual narratives. I'm planning to relocate to the North Atlanta Area (Marietta) to explore the four seasons and a diverse multicultural experience.…I'm Albert K. Howard, an award-winning visual storyteller and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in food, product, lifestyle photography, and videography. I founded Howard Collective in 2009, a full-service photographic design studio known for custom kitchen-equipped sets. I direct creative projects from storyboard to delivery, managing pre-production, set design, lighting, shoot execution, post-production, and final retouching. I blend culinary artistry with architectural sensibility to craft compelling visual narratives. I'm planning to relocate to the North Atlanta Area (Marietta) to explore the four seasons and a diverse multicultural experience.

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I’m Albert K. Howard, an award-winning visual storyteller and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in food, product, lifestyle photography, and videography. I founded Howard Collective in 2009, a full-service photographic design studio known for custom kitchen-equipped sets. I direct creative projects from storyboard to delivery, managing pre-production, set design, lighting, shoot execution, post-production, and final retouching. I blend culinary artistry with architectural sensibility to craft compelling visual narratives. I’m planning to relocate to the North Atlanta Area (Marietta) to explore the four seasons and a diverse multicultural experience.

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Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Howard Collective / Carpe Diem Photo Studios, LLC

January 1, 2009 - Present

Established and led a premier photographic design studio with full kitchen and prep kitchen, offering food, product, and lifestyle photography as well as video production. Directed projects from storyboard to delivery—pre-production, set design, lighting, shoot execution, post-production, and final retouching. Built and maintained custom studio sets and kitchens for commercial, editorial, packaging, and catalog campaigns. Managed an in-house team of photographers, prop stylists, food stylists, and post-production retouchers. Oversaw studio rental services, including kitchen and prop inventory, supporting independent creatives and agencies.

Co-Founder / Producer at Creative Squeeze

January 1, 2007 - Present

Produced branded content, commercials, music videos, short films, and promo materials. Handled concept development, budgeting, logistics, film direction, and editing. Led multi-skilled creative teams and maintained partnerships with corporate and entertainment clients including Telemundo, Univision, and Absolut.

Freelance Photographer, Food Stylist & Cinematographer at Various | Miami, FL

January 1, 2005 - Present

Specialized in still-life, product, and food photography on-location and in-studio. Collaborated with producers, chefs, and art directors to create images for catalogs, packaging, ads, and editorial spreads. Provided concept-to-completion services, including styling, set-building, lighting, shooting, and post production.