creative journey

Wade Hammond is a Los Angeles based photographer with a passion for storytelling through visual art. Wade's journey in the creative world began with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drawing and Painting from CSU Long Beach. As a painter, he honed his skills for many years before venturing into the world of photography. 

Wade's specialty lies in Architectural, Product, and Food photography. His extensive experience in these areas, coupled with his background in the fine arts, allows him to approach every project with a fresh and creative outlook. His work has been featured in numerous publications including Vogue.com, cosmopolitan.com, cookbooks and Beverage Industry Magazine. Whether he's working with major corporations or individual clients, Wade's commitment to capturing the essence and magic of his subject matter is unwavering. His goal is to paint stories with the photos he takes, and his ability to do so has earned him the honor of working with companies such as CR Laurence, Natural History Museum Los Angeles, Taco Bell, Chipotle, Nestle, Johnson & Johnson, and Neutrogena.

Additionally, it is important to highlight Wade's profound love for nature and his strong commitment to environmental causes. He hopes to raise awareness to critical issues such as, climate crisis, deforestation and overpopulation through his landscape photography, which showcases the beauty of our planet and the urgent need to protect it for future generations.

Wade has a keen eye for detail and a unique perspective that he brings to every project he takes on. His passion for his craft and his commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset and the ideal choice for any project.

GRATITUDE

I feel an immense sense of gratitude for the incredible opportunity to learn from two of the most talented photographers in their respective fields, Matt Armendariz and Deniz Durmus. Their mentorship has been invaluable in shaping my skills and understanding of food photography and product photography, respectively. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have been able to observe their craft and gain insight into their creative processes. I am deeply thankful for their guidance, support, and generosity in sharing their expertise with me, and I will always treasure the lessons and laughter (often at me) I experienced under their wings.