PHOTOGRAPHER | CREATIVE DIRECTOR
DIGITAL ARTIST | CONTENT CREATOR
ANDY H. TU
Discovering my artistic identity as a bay area photographer was a transformative journey. It began during my freshman year at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. As a young artist, I lacked confidence and often overworked my art. Thankfully, my professor, Henry Chan, offered invaluable guidance, teaching me to trust my instincts and embrace the beauty of imperfection.
Today, as a professional photographer and visual effects artist with over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, I specialize in personal branding photography, commercial photography, and fashion photography. I have collaborated with renowned publications like Maxim and Men's Health, as well as top brands like Fashion Nova and Nike.
Innovative Personal Branding and Commercial Photographer
My unique perspective on photography stems from my background in creative writing, copywriting, visual effects, and animation. I see every subject as an opportunity to create a character and tell a story. This passion for storytelling and world-building drives my work as a personal branding photographer and commercial photographer.
With a decade of experience, I have honed my craft capturing the beauty and strength of athletes and models. My ultimate goal is to build a comic universe called DangerGirl, blending photography, art technology, and the incredible people I've worked with into a captivating VR world.
ABOUT ME
Fashion Photographer: Merging 3D Art and Photography
As a fashion photographer, my background in creature development and 3D art allows me to elevate my images to new heights. I've developed a symbiotic relationship between photography and 3D work, resulting in a style that is both fun and different – a testament to my belief that photography and 3D art should work together to tell a story and create something truly unique.
Creative Director: Committed to Your Success
As a Creative Director, I am a self-starter and thrive on working on multiple projects simultaneously. My ability to deliver high-quality creative work is unparalleled, and I am confident that I can bring value to any organization. My ideal clients appreciate my dedication and understand that my success is directly linked to theirs.
Through my photography, digital art, and marketing services, I strive to help people achieve success. I genuinely enjoy working with people and hope to forge lasting relationships with clients who share my passion for creativity and innovation. Let's collaborate to bring your vision to life!
Education
2020-2021
Digital Marketing Institute
Ireland
The Digital Marketing Institute is the global certification body for Digital Marketing education. Exclusively designed by practising Digital Marketing professionals, the DMI Pro carries the coveted Digital Marketing Institute accreditation and associated brand recognition, which is highly sought after by employers.
2007-2011
Masters of Fine Art
San Francisco Academy of Art
Creature Technical Design
Creature TDs are technical directors that give birth to characters by building it from start to finish. They sculpt, texture, rig, skin and enables believable fur, feathers and skin on their creatures.
They develop and program the digital tools for all the artists who work on digital humans, dinosaurs, animals or magnificent beasts, helping them to be as efficient as possible. They then work with pipeline TDs to incorporate the tools into a VFX, Movies, Videogames, production pipeline.
2000-2007
Bachelor of Fine Art
San Francisco Academy of Art
Visual Effects & Animation
Majored in film, visual effects and animation. In the first half of of my studies at AAU, we learned foundational skills that consist of, colors, light, painting, clay sculpting, concept art, illustration, photography etc.
Andy H. Tu
Creative Visionary: Director, Photographer, Digital Marketing Strategist & Digital Art Innovator
Elevating Visuals and Strategies: Experienced Creative Director, Photographer, and Digital Marketer with Expertise in Photo Editing and Content Creation
