About Brent
Brent Dundore-Arias is a brand, culture, and institutional visual strategist with more than 25 years of experience spanning commercial, editorial, and higher education environments. His work operates at the intersection of image, narrative, and perception — developing visual systems that shape how organizations and individuals are seen.
Educated at Brooks Institute of Photography with a concentration in commercial and advertising photography, Brent began his career in Los Angeles working across magazine, fine art, and commercial portrait sectors. His early work with public figures, media professionals, and brand clients established a foundation in high-level production, creative direction, and executive portraiture.
Over time, his practice evolved beyond photography into brand-driven visual leadership. Brent collaborates with organizations, founders, and institutions to clarify identity, align messaging, and build cohesive visual narratives across campaigns, digital platforms, and public-facing initiatives. He approaches every assignment with an understanding that imagery is not decoration — it is strategic communication.
Alongside commissioned work, Brent has produced long-form cultural and advocacy initiatives including Marry Us Campaign, Broadway Legacy, My Voice Seen, Why I Ride Project, and They/Them Project. These bodies of work extend beyond portraiture into multimedia storytelling, public exhibitions, and speaking engagements — reinforcing his commitment to visibility, authorship, and cultural documentation.
Brent currently serves as Multimedia Strategy Lead at Cal State University, Monterey Bay, where he oversees institutional visual direction, cross-departmental storytelling initiatives, and large-scale production strategy. In this role, in addition to University Photographer, he operates as producer, creative director, and visual architect within a complex organizational structure.
Based in California, Brent continues to take on select assignments aligned with brand strategy, institutional storytelling, and narrative-driven visual development.