Lee Steffen is driven by a core mission—use creativity to help others thrive.

Steffen has been at the epicenter of creativity for over two decades. He has traveled the world as a nonprofit founder, photographed cultural icons, directed campaigns for Fortune 500 brands, composed music for television, and created work for Apple, Snapchat, and Sony.

  • Lead with empathy.
    Be curious.
    When others speak, listen.
    Busyness ≠ productivity.
    Set boundaries.
    Get outside.
    Work is not worth.
    Trust your gut.
    Never stop learning.
    Regret nothing.

    • Advanced scuba diver

    • MBA in Branding

    • Photographed two Billboard number-one albums

    • Outran a corrupt cop on a motorcycle in Thailand

    • Produced the opening song for the Dew Tour championships

    • Recipient of two Dove Awards

    • Classically-trained pianist

  • Lee Steffen is an award-winning creative director, photographer, artist, strategist, and former nonprofit founder.

    For over two decades, Lee has developed major campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, international nonprofits, Grammy-winning artists, and cultural icons including Maya Angelou and Johnny Cash. His work has reached billions across six continents.

    Steffen has created work for Apple, Snapchat, and Sony, and his work has appeared in The New York Times, CNN, and TIME.

    He holds an MBA in Branding, has received a Gold Folio Award for magazine art direction, has earned multiple Dove Awards, and has photographed two Billboard No. 1 albums.

    A classically trained pianist, advanced scuba diver, and global adventurer, Steffen brings uncommon perspective to every project. He has climbed to Everest Base Camp, scuba-dived with sharks in the Great Barrier Reef, mountain-biked down the “World’s Most Dangerous Road,” and jumped off the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.

    Across his work, Steffen is driven by a lifelong curiosity about people, culture, courage, and the power of creativity to help others thrive.

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  • Lee is one of the most skilled and innovative people I've ever had the privilege of working with. Not only does he have tremendous execution, but a great eye for detail. And just when most people would be satisfied with something, he'll keep trying new ideas until it's just perfect. Basically, he's a class act, no matter what he's doing—graphic design, photography, writing—you name it.

    Christa Bannister, Author

  • Lee is the consummate over-achiever. Whatever the project, you can expect him to over deliver on the concept while also scrutinizing the small, important details. He is one of the most creative, yet practical designers with whom I have ever had the privilege to work.

    Ross Cluver, Project Manager

  • My brand has grown exponentially since I partnered with Lee. He has been an integral part of my success.

    MK Asante; Author, FIlmmaker, Professor

  • Lee is an amazing Art Director and all around creative. So many facets to his expertise and a very healthy dose of left brained organizational and business skills.

    Joshua Reeder, Founder

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