ABOUT
Reed Davis is a New York–based photographer and creative director who works in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, bringing an international perspective shaped by decades of experience across commercial and editorial photography. Known for a refined sensitivity to light, color, texture, and composition, his work combines strong visual structure with human presence—imagery that feels elevated and layered, while remaining grounded.
With more than 35 years as a commercial photographer, Reed has developed a highly intuitive understanding of how people engage with imagery—how design, atmosphere, and emotion influence attention, desire, and connection. Working fluidly across interiors, food, fashion, portraiture, and travel, his experience informs a visual language that balances commercial clarity with emotional resonance, allowing audiences to recognize themselves in the work or feel drawn into worlds they want to be part of.
Reed has worked with Martha Stewart Living, Bloomingdale’s, Campbell’s, Clinique, Estée Lauder, Macy’s, Talbots, Tiffany & Co., Serena & Lily, Magnolia, Pottery Barn (including Pottery Barn Kids, Teen, and Bed & Bath), Williams-Sonoma, Wayfair, Perigold, Lands’ End, Nordstrom, Dean & DeLuca, Danskin, House Beautiful, Food & Wine, Veranda, Better Homes & Gardens, Country Home, Vogue, Mirabella, Elle, and Marie Claire, as well as book projects with Mary Emmerling, Chronicle Books, and Martha Stewart Living publications.
Beyond brand-driven work, Reed’s practice has expanded into long-form cultural documentation and storytelling. His ongoing body of work, Textures of Humanity, explores identity, craftsmanship, ritual, and everyday beauty across the African continent. Developed over more than a decade of travel and collaboration with designers, artisans, chefs, and creative communities, the project included a major exhibition in Lagos, Nigeria, and is published in the similarly titled book.
Alongside Textures of Humanity, Reed mentors emerging artists and photographers across Africa and leads talks, consultations, and advisory sessions focused on travel-based storytelling, commercial imagery, and brand development. He is also involved in a documentary food and culture series filmed in Nigeria and a conversational interview platform spotlighting creative work across design, fashion, food, and culture. From shaping visual narratives for global brands to documenting cultural heritage and contemporary life, his work reflects both longevity and forward momentum—rooted in experience while remaining relevant and globally engaging.
To connect with Reed and explore the world through his lens, the best way to reach out is via email at