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hello :)

I'm Cole, a photographer and graphic designer based in San Francisco.

My work has been featured on Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Popular Science, and Adobe, and I've provided my photography to over 100,000+ non-profits and young artists, amassing over 250 million views and 1.5 million downloads online. In 2023 I was selected as one of the “Top 10 Portrait Photographers in San Francisco“ by Giggster.

Throughout my career, I've photographed a variety of subjects, from Instagram famous dogs, the “Balloon Man” BLCKSMTH on viral balloon quotes, been interviewed by Adobe, lead educational workshops, and collaborated with brands like Microsoft, Uniqlo, Mugler, Prada, Ralph Lauren, and Giorgio Armani.

I approach each project with passion, attention to detail, and a desire to tell a compelling story.

What’s your story?
colekeister@gmail.com