Brian K. McQuain
Photographer & Studio Director
Brian began his career behind the camera. From rising talents to seasoned professionals, his professional style soon caught the eye of industry leaders, landing him his first commercial aired on the Fox Network, most recenty a campaign for GAGE on Disney's Streaming inventory with a net postive. Over the years, Brian’s portfolio expanded to include collaborations with the multi billion dollar, global financial powerhouse Matrix-IFS. Colaboratiosn with Salon Biyoshi, a top 200 American Salon in Tennesse where the 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 with production companies like Jupiter Entertainment.
The Studio has appeared on the WATE 6 News Representing Fashion and the interface with the commercial art behind the representation.
Brian’s work has also appeared in People Magazine Online, featuring Nedy, an inspiring musician out Nashville with a heart for anti-bullying advocacy. Prestigious options such as Total Wine, The DIY Playbook, Hyatt, GAGE Models & Talent, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue Designers have all colaborted to make strong public facing media with the studio and the talent from GAGE models and talent. Creative for figures including HGTV designer Christina Lakas, known for designing Mike Tyson's secret property and Jimmy Kimmel's set, Sony Music Producer Steven Cox, and TLC’s Tracy Caputo have used the studios work in their public facing represtation.
Brian loves working with other creatives, helping share their stories, like creative director Sarah Elizabeth, a great resource to connect to in NC, Mary Wyrick from The Wyrick Edge in Nashville, Rachele Bailey, Senior Executive level 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 that represents 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.