Clifton Prescod is an Emmy, Webby, and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning Entertainment and Motion Picture Campaign Photographer based in New Jersey. Celebrated for his cinematic eye and bold visual storytelling, Clifton is one of the most highly sought-after photographers working in film and television today—trusted to craft the visuals that shape how global audiences connect with the culture’s most iconic stories.

A graduate of NJIT with a degree in Business Marketing and studies in Architecture and Industrial Design, his work bridges structure, aesthetic, and narrative power. Clifton specializes in key art and large-scale entertainment campaigns across genres—spanning scripted series, feature films, and major stand-up comedy specials.

His recent campaigns include Netflix’s YOU (Season 5, the series finale), the Golden Globe-nominated The Diplomat, My Next Guest with David Letterman, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Bel-Air, and Nick Cannon’s Wild’N Out—a portfolio that reflects both his versatility and creative depth. Whether photographing high-stakes political dramas, thrillers or cultural touchstones, Clifton brings a cinematic voice that elevates every frame with purpose and impact.

With global clients like Netflix, NBC Universal, Paramount, Warner Bros., Starz, MGM+, and Viacom/CBS, Clifton’s imagery anchors some of the most visible and influential campaigns in entertainment. His work has been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Variety, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The Wall Street Journal.

Named an industry thought leader in Key Art and Unit Photography by the APA Los Angeles chapter, Clifton is part of a new generation of filmmakers and image-makers setting the standard for what’s next. With a career grounded in craft and driven by cultural influence, his lens continues to move stories—and the industry—forward.

He splits his time between New York City and Los Angeles and is available for work worldwide.

He is represented by Good Gold Agency, meech@goodgoldagency.com.

Photo by Jordan Crafton