Brian K. McQuain
Photographer & Studio Director
Brian began his career behind the camera. From rising talents to seasoned professionals, his distinctive professional style soon caught the eye of industry leaders, landing him his first commercial on the Fox Network and most recent campaign for GAGE on Disney's Streaming inventory. Over the years, Brian’s portfolio expanded to include collaborations with global financial powerhouse Matrix-IFS, as well as with Salon Biyoshi—a top 200 American Salon—where his images helped bring the L’Oréal’s New Stylist of the Year Award to two TN stylists, Mariah Fouch and Jonathan Lean.
Brian has also appeared Infront of the camera in salon advertisements, on daytime procedural dramas on Oxygen and Discovery ID.
The Secret City Studio have appeared on the WATE 6 News Representing Fashion and the commercial art behind the representation.
Brian’s work has also appeared in People Magazine Online, featuring Nedy, an inspiring musician in Nashville with a heart for anti-bullying advocacy. Prestigious brands such as Total Wine, The DIY Playbook, the Hyatt, GAGE, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue Designers have utilized his photography in their campaigns. His creative touch extends to high-profile figures including HGTV designer Christina Lakas, known for working with Mike Tyson and Jimmy Kimmel, Sony Music, and TLC’s Tracy Caputo.
Brian loves working with other creatives and creative directors — Sarah Elizabeth, Mary Wyrick from The Wyrick Edge, Rachele Bailey, Director of GAGE Models & Talent, and countless talented professionals.
With over a decade of professional experience, Brian continues to serve clients throughout Tennessee from New York to California, providing professional representational media and headshots that show integrity.
Approach
I photograph people who have to be believed.
Founders, speakers, attorneys, clinicians, artists — people whose work depends on strong public-facing representation. Who you are matters more to me than what you're wearing, and the session is built to get that on file.
Data first
Every lighting and posing decision maps to what measurably reads as credible.
Direction always
You will never be left standing there guessing what to do with your hands.
One session, every look
Casual through formal, so your image stays consistent everywhere.