About

Nick Fancher is a photographer, author, and educator who specializes in creating in-camera effects, often employing the use of bold colors and dramatic lighting. He is particularly known for his efficient method of working, which is with the use of minimal gear and often in unconventional locations.

Nick graduated from Ohio State University with a BFA in photography in 2005 and has authored several books on his techniques including Studio Anywhere 1 & 2 and Chroma. While he is especially known for his editorial portraiture and work in the music industry, his client work includes commercial, architectural, ecommerce, food, lifestyle, photojournalism, product, and video.

Nick Fancher is based in Columbus and Los Angeles and is available for photo commissions worldwide.

Nick Fancher by Ebru Yildiz

Portrait by Ebru Yildiz

Awards

  • American Photography (AI-AP), Finalist for LA Times story, 2024

  • LA Times, Entertainment Photos of the Year, 2023

  • Unsplash Awards, Shortlist for Experimental, 2023

  • Society of Publication Designers (SPD), Finalist for WSJ story, 2022

  • PDN Taste Finalist, 2016

  • PDN Pix Digital Imaging Winner, 2010

  • PDN Top Knots Finalist, 2009

Select Clients

  • Adobe

  • Aimé Leon Dore

  • Apple Music

  • The Atlantic

  • Barron's

  • Bath & Body Works

  • BMG

  • Columbia Records

  • Comedy Central

  • Coors

  • Dwell Magazine

  • Entertainment Weekly

  • Epitaph

  • ESPN

  • The Los Angeles Times

  • The New York Times

  • Ninja Tune

  • The Ohio State University

  • RCA Records

  • Road & Track Magazine

  • Sony Records

  • Tidal Music

  • Tim Hortons

  • The Wall Street Journal

  • Warner Music