Brett Howard Nelson is a native of Seattle, Washington. He has a creative and diverse background in photography, graphic design, and creative writing. His inspiration as a graphic designer and
Brett Howard Nelson is a native of Seattle, Washington. He has a creative and diverse background in photography, graphic design, and creative writing. His inspiration as a graphic designer and photographer comes from Alexey Brodovitch and Herbert Matter–proving that with graphic design and photography, one can have the best of both worlds.
He also finds botanical inspiration from fine art photographer, Imogen Cunningham.
In 2009, he received The Academy of Art University Portfolio Grant Scholarship Award for the submission of eight fine art photographs, allowing him to pursue a degree in graphic design. In May 2012, Brett graduated from the Academy of Art University of San Francisco and currently resides in the Seattle area.
His fine art photography is available for purchase for personal and business collections. For professional and creative preferences, Brett uses a digital Leica camera and Capture Pro One 12.
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HONORS
14th ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE SPIDER AWARDS
Nominee. "Morning Fog & Shadows." Fine Art: Professional. 2019.
14th ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE SPIDER AWARDS
Nominee. “Clematis Diamantina II.” Still Life: Professional. 2019.
VERO - TRUE SOCIAL
Coney Island Leica Series. Official VERO Instagram Feature. August 2019.
VERO - TRUE SOCIAL
Coney Island Leica Series. Official VERO Feature. August 2019
PICTAS PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE MONTH CONTEST
Nominee. “Signs of Bright Lights.” August 2019.
PICTAS PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE MONTH CONTEST
Nominee. “Malia III.” June 2019.
12th Annual International Color Awards
Nominee. "The Decay of Northern State Hospital." Photojournalism: Professional. 2019.
11th Annual International Color Awards
Nominee. "From the Looking Glass." Americana: Professional. 2018.
11th Annual International Color Awards
Nominee. "Courthouse Balcony." Architecture: Professional. 2018.
12th ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE SPIDER AWARDS
Nominee. "Winter Walkway." Nature: Professional. 2017.
KOMO-TV NEWS 4 SEATTLE – ABC AFFILIATE
Three Leica photographs featured in a local news story. Monday, March 20, 2017.
"Woman arrested after standoff with police in Mukilteo."
Photojournalism credit as "Brett Howard Nelson."
F-STOP PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE
Group Exhibition. Black and White Photography. 2013.
"Footsteps Waikiki" and "Interwoven Palm." (The Hawaii Collection)
Published: "F-Stop Magazine." Issue #62 December 2013 - January 2014.
8th ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE SPIDER AWARDS
Nominee. "Waikiki Road." Sport: Professional. 2013.
6th ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE SPIDER AWARDS
Nominee. "Gum Wall Window" (black and white). Photojournalism: Professional. 2011.
Published: “Black & White Spider Awards Journal.” Vol 1: Professional Issue 1. Collection No.1 (2011). Pages #458-459.
5th ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE SPIDER AWARDS
3rd Place Winner. Honor of Distinction Award. "Balconies II." Architectural: Professional. 2010
5th ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE SPIDER AWARDS
Nominee. "Balconies." Architectural: Professional. 2010.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S FORUM MAGAZINE 30TH ANNUAL SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Finalist. "Gum Wall Window" (color). 2010.
Published: "Best of Photography 2010." Serbin Communications, INC.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S FORUM MAGAZINE 30TH ANNUAL BEST OF COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Finalist. "Blue Steel." Academy of Art University. 2010.
Published: “Best of College Photography 2010.” Serbin Communications, INC.
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
Honorable Mention. "Balconies, Balconies II, 555 California Street." Architecture: Buildings. 2010.
ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY PORTFOLIO GRANT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2009
Graphic Design. Associate of Arts Degree. Eight fine art photos presented featuring professional
skill, talent, and creative composition. "555 California Street, Balconies II, Bench of Crissy Field Beach, Bridgeport Place, Gum Wall Window, Owl n’ Bat, Seclusion–Central Park, Smith Tower Classic."
PILSNER URQUELL INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
Honorable Mention. "The Mukilteo Winter Collection." Nature: Seasons. 2008.
Published: “2008 Annual Awards Book.” (Name only)
PHOTOGRAPHER'S FORUM MAGAZINE 29TH ANNUAL SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Finalist. "Bridgeport Place." 2008.
Published: “Best of Photography Annual 2008.” Serbin Communications, INC.
