Michael Escobar

• Selected by Creative Director Lamar Taylor to capture live visuals for two shows for The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour.
• Shot and edited cinematic performance photos used for promotional and tour media.

• Captured behind-the-scenes visuals for The Weeknd’s Cry for Me music video under the XO Creative Team.
• Photos featured in the artist’s CD booklet and film project(Hurry Up Tomorrow), aligned with the project’s cinematic tone.

• Collaborated with Republic Records, Atlantic Records, and Genius on visual campaigns and music content.
• Brought on for multiple Genius shoots, including Ice Spice, to capture artist visuals aligned with brand identity.
• Produced a viral TikTok video for Rolling Loud (13M+ views) showcasing event coverage and storytelling.
• Served as Secondary Camera Operator for Vans commercial, focusing on action sequences; the campaign earned a Clio Award.
• Delivered photography and video content that elevated brand engagement and artist storytelling across platforms.
• Select Clients: The Weeknd, Vans, Rolling Loud, Genius, Republic Records, Atlantic Records.

• Directed music videos, photoshoots, and show bookings for independent artists.
• Led small creative teams to deliver high-quality visuals on schedule while maintaining brand consistency.

• Supported lighting and camera departments on multiple sets, ensuring creative and technical precision.
• Assisted with gaffing, swing, and on-set troubleshooting for smooth production execution.

• Produce photo and video content for artists, brands, media platforms, and live-event environments across music, fashion, entertainment, and commercial projects.
• Capture and edit campaign-ready photography, behind-the-scenes content, short-form video, concert visuals, artist portraits, and promotional assets for digital platforms.
• Collaborate with creative directors, artists, managers, production teams, and brand partners to align visual deliverables with campaign goals, artist identity, and social media strategy.
• Support pre-production and production workflows including creative planning, shot planning, location coordination, on-set communication, equipment preparation, asset organization, and post-production delivery.
• Created short-form festival content for Rolling Loud that generated 13M+ views on TikTok.
• Collaborated on visual projects connected to The Weeknd/XO, Vans, Rolling Loud, Genius, Republic Records, Atlantic Records, and On The Radar.
• Delivered edited photo and video assets under fast turnaround timelines for use across social media, promotional campaigns, artist rollouts, and branded content.

The Weeknd / XO — After Hours Til Dawn Tour The Weeknd / XO — “Cry for Me” Music Video Vans Commercial Genius / Artist Content Shoots

Concert Photographer
Texas

• Selected by Creative Director Lamar Taylor to capture live performance visuals for two shows on The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour.
• Shot and edited cinematic concert photography used for promotional and tour-related media.

Behind-the-Scenes Photographer / Videographer
Los Angeles, CA

• Captured behind-the-scenes photo and video content under the XO Creative Team for The Weeknd’s “Cry for Me” music video.
• Produced visuals aligned with the project’s cinematic tone, with photos featured in the artist’s CD booklet and related film project.

Secondary Camera Operator

• Supported commercial production as secondary camera operator, capturing action-focused footage for a national Vans campaign.
• Contributed to a campaign that earned Clio Award recognition.

Photographer / Visual Content Creator

• Captured artist visuals for multiple Genius shoots, including Ice Spice, with a focus on brand-aligned photography and digital content.

Los Angeles, CA

• Supported lighting and camera departments across film, commercial, and music-related production environments.
• Assisted with gaffing, swing duties, equipment handling, lighting setup, and on-set troubleshooting.
• Worked within fast-paced production teams to support smooth shoot execution, technical precision, and creative continuity.

This now sounds useful for:

• Production Assistant
• Studio Assistant
• Production Coordinator
• Creative Production Assistant
• Photo/Video Assistant