Nyk Allenis a Los Angeles --:-- -- based Director of Photography known for blending bold visual language with emotional clarity. His work spans commercials, music videos, narrative, and documentary; often moving between formats with a consistent eye for performance, rhythm, and restraint. He's collaborated with artists including Billie Eilish, Halsey, Lizzo, and Kings of Leon, and lensed campaigns for brands like Apple, Ford, and Gatorade. His work has screened at TIFF and Camerimage, with recent recognition as Cinematographer of the Year at the Hollywood Music Video Awards.
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Representation

Worldwide Production Agency

Commercials

Features

Television

Photography

www.nykallen.photo

Site by

System of Systems

Directors

Mia Barnes
Cameron Thuman
Ethan Tobman
Adam Wills
Jillian Martin
Alex Alvga
Sam Wrench
Hannah Hussain
Tomás Whitmore

Clients

Apple
Amazon
Gucci
Mastercard
Instagram
Sony
Toyota
Chevron
Spotify
Pepsi
Levi’s
Doordash
Vevo
Jeep
Gatorade
Reebok
Ford

Recognition

Cinematographer of the Year — Hollywood Music Video Awards 2025
Gold in Cinematography — ADDY Awards 2024
Official Selection for Music Video — Camerimage 2022
Nominee, Best Rock Video — VMA 2021
Video of the Year — ACM Awards 2021
Nominee, Video for Good — ACM Awards 2021