About Braden Summers
Braden Summers is a celebrated commercial photographer and director with 20 years of experience creating visually stunning campaigns for major brands, including Marriott International, Walmart, and Target. Known for his luxurious and cinematic approach, Braden’s work spans fashion, portraits, and tourism, blending vibrant storytelling with meticulous artistry. His acclaimed LGBTQ+ romance series went viral in 2013, showcasing diverse love stories worldwide. A master at directing talent on set, Braden crafts compelling imagery that resonates with pop culture and evokes emotion. With a passion for sharing beauty, his portfolio balances sophisticated creativity with the demands of high-profile commercial clients.
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AWARDS:
- 2025 - Lürzer’s Archive Top 200 Best Photographers Inclusion
- 2023 - Lürzer’s Archive Top 200 Best Photographers Inclusion
- 2023 - Communication Arts Photography Annual Winner
- 2022 - APA's Off the Clock competition - Double Winner
- 2022 - Applied Arts 2022 Photography Award - Series Winner
- 2022 - International Color Awards - Winner
- 2021 - Lürzer’s Archive Top 200 Best Photographers Inclusion
- 2019 - Lürzer’s Archive Top 200 Best Photographers Inclusion
- 2019 - 2nd Place - Fashion for 2019 National APA Awards
- 2019 - International Color Awards - 1st Place - Outstanding Achievement in Fashion
- 2017 - Selected to be a part of juried photo exhibition On The Street by FABRIK Magazine
- 2017 - Official Selection for Berlin Fashion Film Festival for "KHADIJA"
- 2017 - One Eyeland Photo contest - Bronze for "Royals" series
- 2016 - Tokyo International Foto Awards - Gold in Abstract Films for "The Beat Ballet"
- 2016 - American Photography International Motion Art Awards - Winner for "The Beat Ballet"
- 2016 - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards - Gold Award "Fall For France" campaign
- 2016 - One Eyeland Photography Awards - Bronze "Fall For France" campaign
- 2016 - Applied Arts Photography Annual - 2nd place for portraiture
- 2015 - Communication Arts Photo Annual - Award of Excellence
- 2014 - Getty #RePicture contest - 1st place winner