From film sets to nightclubs, studios to streets, Travis has always chased moments with energy, intention, and story at their core. Based in New York City, he is a cinematic portrait photographer, filmmaker, and content creator whose work now lives under one roof: Travis W Keyes Creative—a creative house spanning photography, film and motion, live events, content creation, and brand partnerships. Whether it's a large-scale commercial campaign, a corporate boardroom, an editorial portrait, a crowded event floor, or a quiet wedding morning, his images feel lived-in, expressive, and unmistakably human.

A proud alumnus of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts (BFA, Photography), Travis's path began in film and television production before weaving through entrepreneurial ventures in hospitality across New York, Connecticut, and Miami. That blend of visual storytelling and real-world grit shaped how he works behind the camera. A return to New York—and formative study at the International Center of Photography—reignited his creative fire and cemented a belief he still carries: the camera saved my soul.

In 2014 he founded what began as Travis W Keyes Photography, growing it from a passion-driven pursuit into an internationally recognized brand—and, today, into the broader vision of Travis W Keyes Creative. Known for his ability to disarm, connect, and elevate his subjects, Travis brings the same cinematic sensitivity to a Fortune 500 campaign, a feature film set, or a wedding morning. His collaborations with Sony, Adobe, NBC, AMC Networks, and Bravo reflect a reputation for imagery that balances polish with honesty—and presence with restraint.

In 2024, that storytelling instinct moved into motion: Travis produced his first feature film, Bulls, released through Vertical Entertainment, and is currently in preproduction on his second, Happy Hour. He documents the honest, unfiltered road of independent filmmaking on his podcast, Just Make the F*#%ing Movie—no fake polish, no gatekeeping, just the real process.

Beyond his own work, Travis is deeply invested in the creative community. He served as New York Chair and later National President of American Photographic Artists through January 2026, advocating for photographers at every stage of their careers. He is an Adobe Ambassador, an AMD Ambassador, a Sony Alpha Camera Advocate, a Harlowe Ambassador of Light, and a member of the NAB Content Creator Council, and previously served on Adobe's Lightroom Advisory Board. He also serves as a board officer—Vice Chargé de Presse—of the New York Bailliage of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the world's oldest gastronomic society. Together, these roles reflect his commitment to education, access, and mentorship across every craft he touches.

Whether he's producing on set, speaking on stage, leading a workshop, or working one-on-one behind the lens, Travis's mission stays simple: create meaningful work, build community, and remind people of the power of being seen.

Light matters. Story matters. And the moment—if you're paying attention—always delivers.

CLIENTS:

• Adobe

• AMD

• AMC Networks

• Sony

• NBC

• MSNBC

• Know Your Value

• Robin Hood Foundation

• Philadelphia 76ers

• The Clinton Foundation

• Fujifilm

• AirBnb Plus

• Eventsful

• The Glenlivet

• Remy

• Sotheby’s

• Men's Health

• AsiaTV USA

• Timex

• Seiko

• The Tao Group

• InStyle

• Big Brothers Big Sisters Of New York City

• No Kid Hungry

• Zee TV

• Gawker

• Business Insider

• Old Forester

• Purewow

• Gawker

• Taste of the Nation

• Trigger Media

• Guest of a Guest

• Fevo

• MacMillan

• InsideHook

• Astor Courts

• Host Committee

• Pure Mountain Olive Oil

• Millennium Capital Markets

• Silver Chair Partners

• Anne Fontaine Foundation

• Carnegie Hudson Resources

• New Scientist Magazine

• Gasiunasen Gallery

• Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill

• Berkshire Hathaway