Julian Hamilton

As a freelance creative, I specialize in photography and graphic design that tells bold, emotionally resonant stories across the music, fashion, and culture landscape. My work blends visual strategy with creative direction to bring powerful imagery and branded content to life through editorial shoots, concert coverage, and digital design campaigns. Select Experience: - Captured editorial-style portraits, concerts, and behind-the-scenes content for artists including Snoop Dogg, André 3000, Anderson .Paak, and Smino - Creative directed and photographed fashion campaigns, building visual narrative from concept to execution - Commissioned to design flyers, pitch decks, and social media assets for live events and branded content - Designed logos and visual identity mockups for startup companies across music and fashion - Created book and magazine covers blending strong visual layout, typography, and brand cohesion - Covered live concerts, fashion runways, and special events for promotional campaigns and social engagement - Built and managed creative teams for photoshoots and production days across both music and fashion industries - Passionately documenting the Los Angeles music scene, using photography to preserve its raw energy and cultural essence

Professional DJ for any event & special occasion

- Supported the on-site photo and video media team for Coachella's official content pipeline - Delivered and managed high-profile SD card transfers for real-time social media publishing, including photos used on Coachella's official Instagram account - Provided on-demand transportation for festival photographers and camera crew to designated performance areas, including large-scale stages like the Sahara Tent - Assisted in the coordination and delivery of gear, meals, and access passes, ensuring smooth execution under time-sensitive conditions - Gained hands-on experience with creative production workflows, festival logistics, and live content management at a global-scale event - Trusted to photograph a DJ set at the Sahara Stage, contributing original content under the direction of the media team - Adapted quickly to the high-traffic festival environment and developed an efficient internal navigation system to support production needs

- Photographed major concerts including: Chief Keef's "A LiL Tour," Glorilla & Moneybagg Yo at Toyota Arena, Elmiene's World Tour, Jeezy's Playlist Concert Series, and Fousheé's "Pointy Height Tour" - Designed graphics and social media flyers for branded events including The Roots Picnic's "Class of '95" concert and more - Created pitch deck slides, mockups, and visual treatments for new concert proposals and artist-specific presentations - Contributed to mock website redesign concepts for Live Nation Urban - Designed album cover mockups and gave creative input on a group photoshoot for rising artists DD Osama, Sugarhill Ddot, and Star Bandz - Edited video content for social campaigns and marketing promotions - Collaborated with social media, logistics, and creative teams in fast-paced live event settings - Delivered a fully researched pitch for a potential music festival lineup including artist metrics, audience demographics, and cultural fit

ROLES: Photographer, creative directors, capturing photos for club events (such as student-led gala event & Michael Kors event)

ROLES: Photographer, Graphic Designer, DJ, & Event Organizer