Todd Weaver (1970) is an American photographer best known for his intimate portraits of artists and musicians and his expressive, exploratory use of color. Weaver began his career through inspired mentorship with the best in the business, working alongside the likes of William Claxton, Herb Ritts, Steven Klein and Randee St. Nicholas. Venturing out on his own, Weaver established a distinctive style, creating editorial portraits of artists such as Andre 3000, Lita Albuquerque, Paz Lenchantin, Devendra Banhart and Father John Misty, and collaborating with global brands like Nike and Cadillac. His first monograph, ‘36’ was published in 2018 and explores the spontaneity created between a long list of creatives, a vintage half frame camera and a half roll of film per subject. Honing in on what would become his singular vision, Weaver subsequently turned his lens to the water documenting SoCal surf culture through dreamy, unexpected portraiture - film photography which beautifully captures the meditative unity of surfer and wave. The result is a series of acclaimed limited edition art zines and expansive large-format prints.
Combining experimental film techniques with a keen eye for composition, Weaver has been featured in numerous group shows and has been selected multiple times for the American Photography Annual. His photography is included in an upcoming volume from the art book publisher Taschen and he continues to work for major brands and publications as well as on independent creative projects.