About me

Hi, I'm Nick — a creative production leader who thrives where great ideas meet real-world execution.

With 10+ years of experience across commercial photo, video, and brand production, I've led everything from nimble two-person shoots to large-scale productions with 100+ crew members. Now based in the New York metropolitan area (Maplewood, NJ), I specialize in building calm, efficient systems that turn creative vision into high-quality work—on time, on budget, and without unnecessary chaos.

My background spans hands-on photography, on-set leadership, and creative operations, which gives me a strong understanding of both the creative and logistical sides of production. I'm comfortable owning the full process—from concept and pre-production through shoot execution, post-production, and asset delivery—while partnering closely with creatives, marketers, and stakeholders to keep teams aligned and supported.

I bring a cinematic, story-first eye to imagery, paired with an operational mindset that values clarity, collaboration, and thoughtful workflows. I'm known for keeping things moving, solving problems before they escalate, and creating environments where teams can do their best work—even when timelines are tight.

If you're looking for someone who can manage the details, protect the creative, and keep production running smoothly (with a steady hand and a sense of humor), I'd love to connect.

Skills

Advertising, AI, Brain storming, Budgets Planning / Allocation, Camera Operator, Content Management, Copywriting, Corporate Video, Creative, Creative Direction, Customer Services, Data Handling / Processing, Filming, Graphic Design, Photo Editing, Photography, Photoshop, Post Production, Storyboarding, Studio Management

Sector Experience

Advertising, Audio / Visual, Branding, Communications, E-Commerce, Entertainment, Event Organisers / Management, Fashion, Lifestyle, Live Entertainment, Marketing, Photography, Production, Retail, Social Network / Community, Sports, Sustainability

Clients

Creative X Entertainment, Fresh Clean Tees, Knockaround, Petco, Reddy (Petco-owned brand), So Phresh (Petco-owned brand), Standard Black, WholeHearted (Petco-owned brand), Youly (Petco-owned brand)

Trade Associations

Advertising Photographers of America, AIGA, AMA, American Photographers Association, Association of Independent Commercial Producers AICP, NABS