Vanessa K. Rees is an award winning commercial photographer specializing in the intersection of food, product, and lifestyle photography.
With a career spanning over a decade in both NYC and Los Angeles, Vanessa has cultivated her technical skills through practical, on-the-ground experience gained from countless photoshoots. However, her role as a creative extends well beyond the technical aspects of photography.
Vanessa's work is about breathing life into brand narratives, translating their ideas and values into both still and moving images. Her skill set is underscored by an intuitive and honed grasp of visual language. This, coupled with an understanding of the logistics that go into a photo shoot, positions her as an invaluable collaborator for agencies and brands as a photographer, director & art director.
SELECTED CLIENTS
American Express, Dunkin’, Chipotle, Oatly, Lyft, DoorDash, Liquid IV, Tattooed Chef, Simply Gum, Toyota, Moët Hennessy, Stoli Vodka, Basil Hayden, Brachs, Midnight Moon, Timex, Ralph Lauren, California Pizza Kitchen, Daring Chicken, Saveur, and Food & Wine.
Winner, Framed Awards, Best Food Photography, Framed Network
Invited Guest Lecturer, “Demystifying Artificial Lighting,” School of Visual Arts, MFACA
Invited Guest Lecturer, “Making It As A Photographer,” Shepherd University, Undergraduate Photography Department
Winner, SAVEUR Awards, Best Food Photography, SAVEUR Magazine
