about

Loc Nguyen is a creative director and photographer with a multidisciplinary background, and founder of NGYN CREATIVE, a Chicago-based production studio specializing in brand, commercial, and social first storytelling. His work focuses on translating business objectives into clear visual communication across campaigns, internal messaging, and multi-platform content.

Born in Vietnam and raised in Chicago after immigrating at age six, Loc began creating photo and video work in his early teens. Early projects quickly developed into commissioned collaborations with artists, small businesses, and corporate teams seeking stronger brand presence and more consistent storytelling. He progressed into leading campaigns and guiding productions, building a reputation for pairing creative vision with structured execution and reliable delivery.

Through NGYN CREATIVE, he has worked with organizations including Google, Columbia Records, Wasserman, Shiseido, and numerous Chicago businesses. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, aligning stakeholders and creative teams while mentoring local talent to maintain quality, consistency, and long-term brand growth across projects.

He also works with independent creators and small brands, helping them develop personal branding and clearer visual identity across their platforms. Outside of work, he enjoys long motorcycle rides, snowboarding, and traveling to new places, experiences that continue to influence his visual perspective and storytelling approach.