Sean Williams
Advertising
Dreamy, cinematic, fantastical, Sean Williams' photographs are imaginatively stylized scenes into worlds we seem to have just stumbled upon—worlds we recongize from fairytales and mythology. At once contemporary and yet of a different time, his imagery quotes tableau painting and staged photography of the late 19th-century—in vivid color. Williams is interested in the contemplative, slower moments when the uncanny flirts with reality. And he lights his people and places with an eye toward chiaroscuro—imagery rich in shadows that remind us of Caravaggio and Goya. His characters look up from their worlds as though suddenly aware of our gaze. And we see in.
Architectural
With more than 15 years shooting branding and libraries of digital assets for his archtectural clients—specializing in commercial multi-tenant properities in Chicago—Sean’s visual style is respected and sought after as unique and not the architectural norm. Sean applies his experience in advertising, with his talents as a creative director to help navigate the world of commercial real estate.
Video and Time Lapse
As video has become more useful for brands today, Sean has a full production suite of digital video and audio gear and abilities. From story-boarding, to pre-production and shooting, to editing and motion graphics, and dynamic motion time-lapse video creation.
— Clients —
Amalfi Hotel, Chicago • AT&T • Equity Office • DW Hammer • Fellowes • Follett Corp • Goose Island Beer Company • Hotel Burnham, Chicago • Habitat Corporation • Jones Lang LaSalle • Kimpton Hotel Group • Immuno Concepts Diagnostics • Illinois Institute of Technology • Leasing Management Properties • Maya Romanoff Wall Coverings • Orbitz • Ralph Lauren Retail • Redmoon Theater • Lookingglass Theater • Sanford Corporation • Silencer Centrifuge Manufacturer • Touch Salons • Transamerica Corp • Urban Prairies Waldorf School • USG Building Divisions • Wilson Sports • Whirlpool Corporation • VISO Lighting
—Awards—
2009 International Photography Awards - 1st Place Annual Report Category
2009 International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention for Light Miners Series
2009 Communication Arts Fresh Feature
2006 Business Marketing Association Award
2006 Print Regional Design Annual
2005 Creativity Magazine
2005 AdCritic.com
2005 GDUSA Design Annual
2005 Communicator Award