Stewart Cohen
Canadian born Director/Photographer Stewart Cohen is known for his subtle yet effective fashion in which he directs people, and for the enthusiasm and energy he brings to all assignments. His visual approach is honest, resonant, authentic and cinematic. He moves seamlessly between large-scale productions and smaller intimate ones keeping his visual acuity sharp.
To date he has won countless top industry awards, has been profiled in Communication Arts Magazine, and selected by Adweek as Photographer of the Year. A recent client commented, “He connects at a level I have rarely seen, we are lucky he has not moved on to do features”.
Being on the road is a normal day for Stewart, his projects have taken him to all seven continents including Antarctica. There are agencies who seek him out because of his experience working internationally. Being a client on assignment with him is always an adventure because you will always experience more than you’d expect.
Recently Stewart released a photography book titled, “Seeing Red”, which takes a fun jab at the urban myth of redheads becoming extinct.
In the real world of art as commerce, he has created a boutique production company that treats each client to enjoyable, productive experiences. The relationships SCP creates last years because Stewart understands what expectations are and strives to over-deliver on every occasion. He has this innate ability to put himself in the client’s shoes and become a partner in every project.
Stewart says, “With cameras I get to explore places and meet people I’d never know. It’s the act of shooting that drives me. The more I see, the more I realize there is. So I’m always out there-watching for a moment. I just want the viewer to feel what I see.”
Skills
Awards/History
Stewart studied photography at UT/Austin, then went on to apprentice with Helmut Newton before completing the film program at USC. He has been featured in professional publications such as Communication Arts, PDN, Adweek and the British Journal of Photography. Stewart has shot on all seven continents for major commercial clients.
Filmography
2021 - Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance: Insurance Holiday - Santa
2021 - AMLI Fountain Place: A Day in the Life
2021 - Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance: More Than Insurance - Scholarships
2021 - Whataburger: From Whataburger to Hell's Kitchen
2021 -Whataburger: Family Member Stories
2021 - Lake Austin Spa Resort: Wellness Meets the Water
2020 - American Red Cross: Share It
2020 - Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance: Life
2020 - San Diego Gas & Electric: Podando Arboles y Vegetación en Su Hogar
2020 - Encore Drive-In Nights: Drive in - Rock Out
2020 - San Diego Gas & Electric: Gas Leak
2019 - Honda: Right Size SUV
2019 - Landmark Bank: I'm a Landmark
2019 - Lifthouse: Mind, Body, Spirit
2019 - Promised Land Dairy: Welcome to Indulgence
2019 - San Diego Gas & Electric: Descanse Mejor con CARE
2019 - San Diego Gas & Electric: Powerline Safety
2019 - San Diego Gas & Electric: Seguridad de Invierno
2019 - The Salvation Army: Thrift Store Hacks
2019 - United Way of Metropolitan Dallas: Lead United, Live United
2019 - San Diego Gas & Electric: Stay Away from Swaying Wires
2019 - Unilever Grooming Coordinator
2019 - Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company: Faith
2019 - American Airlines Luxury Experience
2019 - Live! Casino & Hotel: Romance
2018 - American Airlines: Flagship First Experience
2018 - American Airlines: Stand Up to Cancer Aircraft
2018 - Loncar Associates: The Strong Arm
2018 - MillerLite: Gearing Up for the Holidays
2018 - Visit Dallas: Forever Texas
2018 - American Airlines: Main Cabin Extra
2018 - Pizza Hut: Sweet Catch
2017 - Shamrock Farms
2017 - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: Rules of the House
2017 - Visit Dallas: Legacy Meets Luxury
2017 - Welcome to Lake Austin Spa Resort
2016 - American Airlines: AAdvantage
2016 - Cheetos: Chestora Bracelet
2016 - Dickies Performance: Bike Messenger
2016 - Dickies Performance: Brewery
2016 - Dickies Performance: Fabrication
2016 - Frito Lay: Garth Brooks
2016 - Gatorade: Win from Within
2016 - Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance: My Old Kentucky Home
2016 - Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer
2016 - Tostitos: Face Paint
2016 - Total Wine & More: Challenge Accepted
2016 - Turtle Bay Resort: Escape the Everyday
2016 - White Cloud: Pet Family
2016 - Total Wine & More: To Beer or Not to Beer
2016 - Kentucky Farm Bureau: Cards or Cats
2016 - Cinemark: Connections
2015 - Dickies: Canaan Smith
2015 - Helzberg
2015 - Neiman Marcus: Fantasy Gifts
2015 - Olay: Sorry Mom
2015 - Perennials Fabrics: Kidding Around
2015 - Walmart: I've Got This
2013 - Baptist Health: Sports Medicine
2013 - Bounty: Bringing the Twins
2013 - Febreze: Funky Fresh
2013 - Flexjet: You'll Be Moved
2013 - Herradura Tequila: Visit Casa Herradura
2013 - Neiman Marcus: Mary Katrantzou
2013 - Procter & Gamble: The Everyday Effect
2013 - The JFK Unspoken Speech: Our Adversaries
2012 - ResCare: Arm Wrestle
2012 - ResCare: Ready to Rumble
2010 - Frozen Ghost Vodka: The Encounter
2009 - Baptist Health: Senior Boogie
2009 - McDonald's: Pre-Game Rituals
2008 - Eukanuba: Puppy Nutrition
2008 - Eukanuba: Magnificence Through Nutrition
2007 - Texas Rangers: Candles
2007 - Texas Rangers: Jousting
2005 - SPCA: Adopt a Dog