Don Kinsella

Creative Director specializing in Photography

Don Kinsella

Don Kinsella is a photo director/producer in New York City. Currently he's the Deputy Visual Director at Hearst producing content for Country Living, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Men's Health, Popular Mechanics, Veranda and Delish.com. Previously he has held the positions of Associate Director of Photography at People Magazine; Photo Director at Money Magazine, Travel + Leisure Golf and Runner's World; Deputy Photo Director at Men's Health; and Associate Photo Editor at SmartMoney and Parenting. Freelance clients include Hearst, Time Inc., Conde Nast, Rodale, Callaway Golf, Field & Stream, This Old House among others.
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Creative Director specializing in Photography
New York, NY
Don Kinsella is a visual director in New York currently at Hearst. Previously he has worked at People, Men's Health, Women's Health, Money Magazine, Field & Stream, Runner's World, This Old House, Conde Nast Portfolio, Travel + Leisure Golf, Parenting, SmartMoney, Callaway Golf, Time Inc. as well as numerous freelance clients. Don is well-versed in all genres of photography including celebrity, sports, photojournalism, portraiture, lifestyle, conceptual photo-illustration, and still-life. He has produced cover and feature photo shoots all across the country and around the world while working within the creative and budgetary guidelines of each brand.
Staff Positions
New York, NY
Jan 2020 - Present
Deputy Visual Director
Hearst Magazines
New York, NY
Sep 2015 - Sep 2018
Associate Director of Photography
People Magazine
New York, NY
Mar 2013 - Aug 2015
Deputy Director of Photography
Men's Health Magazine
New York, NY
Jun 2008 - Aug 2009
Director of Photography
Money Magazine
New York, NY
Jun 2006 - Dec 2007
Photo Director
Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine
New York, NY
Feb 2004 - Jun 2006
Photo Director
Runner's World Magazine
New York, NY
Aug 2000 - Jan 2004
Associate Photo Editor
SmartMoney Magazine
New York, NY
Feb 1997 - Aug 2000
Associate Photo Editor
Parenting Magazine
Freelance Clients 2009-2013
Women's Health, Health, People Magazine, This Old House, Time Inc., Conde Nast Portfolio, Callaway Golf, Field & Stream
Awards
SPD Merit Award, Photography 2020
ASME Award for General Excellence 2014
SPD Merit Award, Photography 2006
Creative Team of the Year, AdWeek Magazine 2005
PDN Magazine’s Players 2005
SPD Merit Award, Magazine of the Year 2005
SPD Merit Award, Photography 2005
Communication Arts Photo Annual 2005
ASME Award finalist 2005
Education
San Francisco , CA
Bachelor of Arts in Photography
San Francisco State University
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