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’s traveled the world as a non-profit founder, photographed celebrities, directed impactful campaigns for billion dollar brands, composed music for television, and collaborated with clients like 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, and artist. For over two decades, Lee has developed major brand campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, international non-profits, Grammy-winning artists, and globally-renowned individuals such as Maya Angelou and Johnny Cash. The campaigns Lee has directed have reached a vast global audience, generating billions of impressions across six continents.

    Steffen’s clients include Apple, Snapchat, and Sony, and his work can be seen in outlets like TIME, The New York Times, CNN, and Nike.com. Lee is a recipient of a Gold Folio award for magazine art direction, one of the highest achievable editorial awards.

    Steffen has been at the heart of travel and adventure for years. He’s based-jumped off the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere, climbed to base camp of Mount Everest, scuba-dived with sharks in the Great Barrier Reef, and mountain-biked down the ‘World’s Most Dangerous Road.'

    A former non-profit founder, Steffen’s extensive travels around the world have given him a unique understanding of global trends and cultural insights and have made him a passionate proponent for social justice and equality.

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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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