who the f*** is pope?

Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not in this to make nice things. I’m in this to make things that make you feel something. My name’s Pope. I’m a filmmaker, photographer, and creative director who turns rebellion, emotion, and raw truth into visual storytelling that doesn’t flinch.

Pictures by Pope is more than a brand. It’s a creative war cry. A punk-infused, visually driven, storytelling-first rebellion against safe, sterile content. I help bands, brands, and creatives translate their truth into imagery that sticks – emotionally, visually, viscerally.

FROM CHAOS TO CREATION

I grew up with a Minolta in one hand and punk rock in the other. What started as teenage angst with a shutter button turned into a decade of creative exploration across photography, music, film, and advertising. I've worked as an art director, creative director, agency outsider, festival hustler, and visual misfit. I’ve built production companies, watched them crash, and rebuilt again from scratch.

I’ve pitched at Cannes, shot short films on borrowed gear, and directed protest music videos with nothing but DIY spirit and caffeine. I’ve lived both the structured grind of campaigns and the soul-burning chaos of independent film. And every step of the way, I’ve learned one truth:

Great stories don’t come from safety. They come from the edge.

WHAT MAKES PICTURES BY POPE DIFFERENT?

This isn’t your average creative portfolio. This is visual rebellion, built on:

  • Filmmaking that hits like a short film – whether it’s a music video, protest anthem, or branded short.

  • Photography that captures moments, not poses. Fashion, campaign, and live performance photography that feels like being punched in the chest (in a good way).

  • Brand Identity for artists, bands, and businesses who aren’t afraid to stand out and mean something.

My background in branding and strategy means I don’t just make things look good – I make them work. I help you build your identity visually, emotionally, and culturally. This is where punk meets precision.

WHY WORK WITH ME?

Because you’re tired of content that doesn’t matter. Because you want to build something loud, real, and unforgettable. Because your story is worth telling – and I’m not afraid to tell it.

If you’re a band that needs a full aesthetic, a brand that needs soul, or a creative who needs their story seen: I’ve got you.