A Distinct Point of View

Austen Risolvato is an award-recognized Creative Director, Art Director, Photographer, and Multimedia Director whose work spans the worlds of entertainment, editorial, culture, philanthropy, and global brand communications. With more than two decades of experience shaping visual identities and producing imagery across photography, film, and design, Risolvato has built a distinguished portfolio working with public figures, recording artists, media organizations, cultural institutions, and film and television studios.

Her photographic practice is notably expansive, encompassing portraiture, editorial, fine art, travel, and event photography. At its heart is an instinctive understanding of visual character: the ability to recognize what makes an individual distinctive and translate that quality into compelling imagery. Her approach was further shaped by studying under, assisting, and archiving the work of internationally renowned photographer David LaChapelle at his Los Angeles studio.


Risolvato's work and creative collaborations have included Disney Interactive, Lucasfilm, YouTube, The Clinton Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, The Boston Red Sox, Universal Records, Lush Cosmetics, The All-American Rejects, Daughtry, OK Go, and 311, among others. Her photography has appeared across an international media landscape, including Rolling Stone Digital, National Geographic online, Voice Media, and Cox Media. She was also selected for VSCO's prestigious The Fifty, a recognition of photographers whose work demonstrates distinctive creative vision and artistic excellence.

Her creative philosophy is rooted in individuality, intention, and visual distinction. Rather than applying a singular aesthetic to every commission, she develops an approach informed by the personality of her subject, the sensibility of the brand, and the audience it seeks to reach. For Risolvato, photography and visual direction are more than exercises in image-making; they are instruments of identity, perception, and cultural relevance. By bringing together an instinct for human character and a considered command of visual language, she creates work designed not simply to represent a person or brand, but to establish a lasting and meaningful presence.

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— Sugarcult’s Marko DeSantis

"Austen’s disarming soulful manner and attention to detail make her photos come alive. Unlike many photographers, I feel like she’s one of us; a genuine rock n roll obsessed artist, not some invasive outsider looking to steal some sunshine and make a buck. Like a modern day Brassai, I’ve watched her move gracefully from the dirtiest dive-bars of Atlanta to the fanciest VIP lounges of Tokyo!"

— Photographer, David LaChapelle

"Many of my clients have celebrity status or are at the highest level of their respective industries. Austen could always be trusted to interface with them in a mature and discreet manner. She never appeared to overstep her boundaries and my observation was that she was well regarded by my clients."

— Matt Martin, Creative Executive Lucasfilm Story Group

"Having Austen on set for our week-long production was a great experience. She was able to capture all of the classic moments of the shoot while showing complete professionalism toward the crew and talent. She’s at the top of our list for future productions."

— Daughtry's Brian Craddock

"Austen is quick to size up an artist and get a real feel for what he or she is all about, this in turn, translates into her images. Always a pleasure to deal with someone who takes such pride in their art form."


— 311’s Aaron ‘P-Nut’ Wills

"Austen is fun and easy to work with, and her creativity comes out in every shot."

Client Testimonials