Creating Bold Visuals That Transcend the Ordinary.
Visionary Creative Direction | Bold Photography | Design with Purpose
I'm Pete. A Los Angeles-based designer, creative director, and photographer turning ideas into striking visual narratives and crafting strategic solutions that drive impact and connect with audiences. My work is fueled by a relentless passion for storytelling, an eye for a range of aesthetics, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual expression.
From behind the lens to behind the scenes, I thrive on crafting visual narratives that connect, inspire, and challenge convention.
My Story
Creativity has always been a part of who I am. I started in my tiny Connecticut hometown, creating content for local bands and artists and working for several print production companies to pay what few bills I had at the time. My passion for creative thinking and my talent in music took me to Boston, where I was accepted into the Berklee College of Music. After a few semesters there, I transferred to Southern New Hampshire University to earn a BA in Graphic Design. Along the way, I dove into as much hands-on work in print and design as I could, honing my skills and feeding my love for creative expression.
I later wound up back in Connecticut, where I worked as a lead designer and video editor for a multidisciplinary production company, contributing to projects for the US Navy and commercial clients and also dabbling in audio engineering. Around this time, I was also discovering a deep appreciation for wedding and portrait photography, which led to the creation of Transcend Photography, where I could merge storytelling with my background in design and video.
In 2018, I moved to Los Angeles and joined media.monks, where I rose to global creative production lead, developing strategies and content for top brands worldwide. Now, as a photographer, videographer, and creative director, I channel all these experiences into crafting visuals and stories that connect and inspire.
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Design & Production Solutions
Creative Direction
END-TO-END CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT, BRAND STRATEGY & EXECUTION
LEADERSHIP OF CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS FOR GLOBAL CLIENTS CONCEPTUALIZING AND EXECUTING VISUAL THEMES FOR CAMPAIGNS
ENSURING BRAND CONSISTENCY ACROSS DIGITAL, PRINT, AND VIDEO MEDIUMS
Motion Graphics & Animation
2D & 3D MOTION DESIGN FOR DIGITAL ADVERTISING & ENTERTAINMENT
CUSTOM GRAPHIC TEMPLATES AND SCRIPTS FOR SCALABLE SOLUTIONS
Video Production
FULL-SERVICE VIDEO EDITING AND POST-PRODUCTION.
STORYBOARDING, SCRIPTING & COLOR GRADING FOR CINEMATIC CONTENT
Graphic Design
DEVELOPMENT OF UNIQUE BRAND IDENTITIES, INCLUDING LOGOS, VISUAL GUIDELINES, AND COHESIVE DESIGN ASSETS TO ENHANCE RECOGNITION AND IMPACT.
DIGITAL AND PRINT DESIGN FOR LARGE FORMAT PROJECTS
CONTENT Creation FOR SOCIAL MEDIA, PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS, AND BRAND STORYTELLING.
Photography & Videography
WEDDING AND EVENT COVERAGE WITH A CREATIVE, PERSONALIZED TOUCH.
CONTENT CREATION FOR SOCIAL MEDIA AND SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING
Recent Projects
Music Video - NOV 24
Living Cursed - Guitar & Bass Playthrough Video
Photography - Nov 24
Los Angeles Urbex - November Recap
NOVEMBER 2024
Videography - oct 24
Aerial Silks - "You Belong to Me" - Kimberly Butler