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Creative production on a New York film set

NYC-BASED CREATIVE.

RICH GBESSI.

Creative Director / Creative Producer / Photographer / Filmmaker.

I create visual work that connects culture, story and strategy.

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WHAT I DO

One creative perspective. Multiple ways to bring an idea to life.

Photography production
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Photography

Editorials, portraits, events, commercial photography and visual storytelling.

Film + Video production
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Film + Video

I work on short films and documentaries centered on emotion, identity and real human experiences, using composition, lighting and camera technique to express feeling naturally and immersively, balancing technical precision with emotional depth.

Social Content production
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Social Content

Reels, vertical video, social-first campaigns and short-form content designed to capture attention.

Creative Direction production
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Creative Direction

Concept development, visual direction, production planning and creative execution.

SELECTED WORK

Photography, film and social work across culture, fashion, brands and people.

Editorials

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Brands

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Film

Social

Fashion Reel

Behind the Scenes

Culture Reel

The Toolkit.

Camera
Camera equipment

Sony FX3 / Sony A7 IV / Blackmagic Pocket 6K

Lenses
Lenses equipment

24-70mm f/2.8 / 35mm prime / 85mm portrait

Audio
Audio equipment

Sennheiser wireless / Shotgun microphone / Field recorder

Support
Support equipment

DJI gimbal / Tripod system / Shoulder rig

Portrait of Rich Gbessi

ABOUT RICH

More Than the Camera.

I'm a NYC-based Creative, meaning I'm a Creative Director, Creative Producer, and Social Content Specialist all in one. Raised in the Bronx by Togolese parents, my perspective is shaped by culture, community, and an early connection to film, which ignited my passion for creating compelling visuals as a Filmmaker and Photographer.

My work across photography, filmmaking, and social content creation includes managing projects end-to-end, from concept development and producing to on-set execution and final editing. My experience spans commercials, short films, fashion editorials, live events, and social-first campaigns, where I combine creative vision with strategy to produce content that resonates and engages.

Guided by authenticity, human connection, and a balance of camera technical precision with artistic storytelling and marketing, I create work that reflects brand and artist identity, captures attention, and drives meaningful audience growth.

RESUME

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Have an Idea?

Let's make something worth watching.

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