About

Nelson McMahon

Nelson McMahon is a self taught director / photographer based in Los Angeles, CA. His work is recognizable for its dreamy, glowing nature of his subjects whom he often shoots on Medium Format film, creating unique compositions, and bringing otherworldly visions to life. What emerges is an ethereal representation of his world, one that draws inspiration from the mystical nature of life itself.

He has brought his lens to clients such as Marc Jacobs, Warner Records, Top Dawg Entertainment, Columbia Records, JBW Watches, Uzumaki Gallery, Hysteria by Girlonfilm, as well as a wide scope of editorial and campaign shoots, album and single artwork covers.