Author
Jeff Lombardo is an award-winning Creative Director and photographer who’s worked with top brands and artists, explored 65+ countries, built global ventures like The Botcave and WRLDWIDE, and continues to blend art, strategy, and tech into standout work worldwide.
Jeff Lombardo is an award-winning creative professional with over 25 years in entertainment, branding, and digital marketing. As a Creative Director and Senior Art Director, he’s collaborated with Def Jam Records, Roc Nation, McDonald’s, Kendrick Lamar, Ne-Yo, and more. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, MAXIM, SPIN, Billboard, MTV, USA Today, and Variety.
Travel & Music Photography
A passionate traveler and photographer, averaging 23 countries per year over the past 12 years.
Highlights:
- 2013 CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year
- Contributions to Getty Images and the Associated Press
- Personal photographer to Kendrick Lamar, documenting the making of To Pimp a Butterfly — Grammy winner for Rap Album of the Year
- Personal photographer to Ne-Yo on the 2013 UK R.E.D. Tour
- Covered major EDM festivals including:
- EDC London
- Tomorrowworld Brazil
- Creamfields UK
- Stereosonic (Australia)
- Made in America (Philadelphia)
- Coachella (Los Angeles)
- And more
Entrepreneurial Ventures
- The Botcave: Subscription community of 2,000+ members using AI to automate cryptocurrency trading—empowering financial independence and location freedom.
- wrldwide.studio: Creative production, branding, and digital strategy.
- wrldwide.agency: AI-driven automation, systems, and workflows.
Global Career Highlights
As Chief Marketing Officer in Shenzhen, China, Jeff bridged American creativity with Chinese technology and supply chains. His portfolio includes global campaigns, music-label partnerships, and design leadership across Asia and beyond. Earlier in his career, he contributed to the creative behind major Hollywood films like The Dark Knight, Twilight, and New Moon.
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Featured Interviews & Publications
- Scott Kelby: Guest Blog Feature
- Elite Daily: Behind-The-Scenes with Kendrick Lamar
- PetaPixel: Interview with Jeff Lombardo, Ne-Yo’s Personal Photographer
- 500px: Interview with Big-Time Concert Photographer Jeff Lombardo
Jeff Lombardo continues to inspire through art, innovation, and global explorations—inviting you to discover the world through his lens.