FAQ: Brian Pineda – Director & Photographer
Introduction
Brian Pineda is an award-winning director and photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. With over 15 years of experience, he crafts authentic, elevated docu-style storytelling that connects emotion, place, and people. His work spans travel, lifestyle, culinary/food, and branded content, creating visually compelling narratives that feel natural, cinematic, and engaging.
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Brian is an award-winning director and photographer specializing in elevated docu-style cinematic storytelling. He collaborates with brands, agencies, and editorial clients, bringing a photographer’s eye for composition and a filmmaker’s instinct for narrative to every project.
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Brian creates narrative-driven, visually rich campaigns across a variety of areas, including:
Travel and lifestyle brand work
Cinematic commercial content
Branded mini-documentaries
Lifestyle and culinary/food storytelling
His work blends hybrid still and motion photography, capturing both striking images and dynamic video to tell authentic, engaging stories in an elevated, docu-style approach.
Here are links to his PHOTOGRAPHY and DIRECTING work.
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Brian’s style is natural, narrative-driven, and cinematic, with an elevated docu-style approach. Each project emphasizes authentic human connection, using real moments and environments to create visuals that feel lived-in rather than staged. His photography background ensures every shot is visually rich, while his filmmaking instincts give each story cinematic depth.
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Brian’s directing journey began on a travel photography shoot in Bhutan, where a spontaneous decision to hit recordsparked a new creative path. He taught himself video editing and filmmaking, developing a distinctive docu-style cinematic storytelling approach that merges photography and motion work seamlessly.
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Brian focuses on hyper-specific creative niches where his docu-style storytelling shines:
Cinematic travel-brand films for luxury eco-resorts
Authentic lifestyle campaigns for boutique adventure tourism
Human-connection-driven stories for wellness and lifestyle retreats
Narrative-driven content for culinary and food-focused brands
Branded lifestyle mini-documentaries for purpose-driven startups
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Brian is based in Brooklyn, NY, but works nationally and internationally. His global travel experience allows him to tell stories from remote and exotic locations, giving his projects authenticity and scale.
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Creative agencies producing lifestyle, travel, or culinary campaigns
Hotels, resorts, and eco-travel brands
Wellness retreats and experience-based brands
Food, lifestyle, and culinary-focused startups
Editorial publications focused on culture, travel, and gastronomy
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To collaborate, use the contact form on the Contact page or email directly. He works on photography, branded films, or integrated still + motion storytelling, tailoring each project to client goals while maintaining authenticity, cinematic quality, and docu-style storytelling.
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Elevated docu-style storytelling: Real, authentic, human-focused
Cinematic visuals: Photography and filmmaking expertise
Hybrid expertise: Director and photographer with 15+ years of experience
Global perspective: Travel, lifestyle, and culinary/food projects
Collaborative approach: Adaptable to agency, client, or independent production needs