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.

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

Select Clients

  • Adobe

  • Aimé Leon Dore

  • American Lung Association

  • Anti- Records

  • Apple Music

  • The Atlantic

  • Barron's

  • Bath & Body Works

  • BMG

  • Boston University

  • Columbia Records

  • Columbus College of Art & Design

  • Comedy Central

  • Coors

  • Dwell Magazine

  • Entertainment Weekly

  • Epitaph

  • ESPN

  • The Envelope Magazine

  • Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

  • Lane Bryant

  • The Los Angeles Times

  • Metal Hammer Magazine

  • Mount Carmel

  • The New York Times

  • New York Times Magazine

  • Ninja Tune

  • The Ohio State University

  • People Magazine

  • Photo District News (PDN)

  • RCA Records

  • Real Simple Magazine

  • Revolver Magazine

  • Road & Track Magazine

  • Sacred Bones Records

  • Sony Records

  • Stones Throw Records

  • Tidal Music

  • Tim Hortons

  • The Wall Street Journal

  • Warner Music