About I.A.N.

Ian Andrew Nelson is an award-winning Creative Director, Photographer, Writer, and Nonprofit Executive whose work has been featured by Huffington Post, People, Canon and Disney. Known as a spirited storyteller, Ian collaborates with others to create strategies, compelling content and live experiences designed to inspire action.

As Creative Director and Photographer he has worked with clients like Land Rover, Hershey's, Google, BMW, GAP and Converse. Ian has also emceed live concert events featuring Grammy award winning artists Lecrae, Madison Cunningham, and Grammy nominated artists Phil Wickham and Crowder. He has served as a writer, ghost writer and editor for various published works, and is currently a screenwriter for the 100 Pages Movie project.

Ian serves as Vice President of the global nonprofit Remember Nhu, which prevents children from being trafficked in 20 countries. He has degrees in Business Marketing and English from Oregon State University, and a Master's Degree from Western Seminary.

Having travelled to over 40 countries, Ian's home base is Portland, Oregon where he lives with his wife Sarah and their two children. Ian's hobbies include guitar, basketball, coffee, and film. He is an extroverted "people person" with a playful sense of humor.

Media & Interviews

Folk Magazine・Culture Trip ・ Huffington Post ・Buzzfeed・People (Photos By)・ Thrillist ・  Cosmopolitan・ The Oregonian・ Mahabis Interview ・ REI Campaign ・ Insight Guides ・ Portland Monthly・MashFeed ・ Taxidio  ・ Earth・ Cutting Edge・South Sound Magazine ・ Explore Nanaimo・Food Fashion Style ・Passion Passport

Clientele

Land Rover, BMW, Toyota, Hershey, Google, ASUS, Relative Race, GAP, Converse, Macys, PAIGE Denim, Highland Park Whiskey, Fairmont Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Timbuk2, British Airways, Royal Robbins, Kammok, Lo & Sons, The Black Tux, Tretorn, JORD, Moment Lens, Lens Distortions, Niche, Harry’s Razor, Sebastian Ward, Shutterbee, Kelly Moore Bags, Boston Traders, Tens Sunglasses, Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Travel Tacoma, Visit Mt. Rainier, Share Vancouver Island, Naimakka Outdoor Design, The Luxer, Hipture, Iceland Air, Northern Brewer Supply, The Vision Council, & more...