NILS ERICSON | Artist profiles
ADONIS
Originally from the Midwest and now based in Portland, Nils Ericson is a photographer who balances documentary realism with a distinctive artistic interpretation.
VICTORY JOURNAL, TAKEDOWN NCAA
DRAKE RELAYS
MEN'S HEALTH, USA BOBSLEDDING
PUMA X GQ, CHAMPS
Nils finds beauty in the raw, unscripted moments of life, capturing images that feel both timeless and deeply human.
A&E EVEL LIVE
HAWAII
HAWAII
LAND O' LAKES
He has always been passionate about documenting his everyday life and fascination for physicality and movement, which are now at the heart of his work.
IOWA STATE FAIR
BEAUTY
VICTORY JOURNAL, 8 SECONDS JUNETEENTH RODEO
VICTORY JOURNAL, 8 SECONDS JUNETEENTH RODEO
FEAR OF GOD
Nils is a husband and father to three young children, and his life experiences shape his perspective behind the lens. He brings an honest, evocative approach to every project.
UTAH JAZZ
UTAH JAZZ
UTAH JAZZ
VICTORY JOURNAL, TULSA NATIONALS
His body of work is defined by a rare ability to uncover beauty in places, spaces, and people that others might overlook.
TOMMY
UNDER ARMOUR
UNDER ARMOUR
FEAR OF GOD
NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
His sports images frequently highlight the emotional intensity and personal focus of the athletes, capturing moments of concentration, effort, and even stillness amid the chaos of competition.
VOGUE, US OPEN
PIPELINE MASTERS
PIPELINE MASTERS
DEW TOUR SKATEBOARDING
He collaborates with brands such as Nike, Puma, ASICS, Filson... and photographs athletes from all disciplines across the country and worldwide.
VICTORY JOURNAL, TULSA NATIONALS
VICTORY JOURNAL, TAKEDOWN NCAA
RUNNER'S WORLD X NIKE NXS
UCI CYCLOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
UCI CYCLOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Nils captures the emotional depth of his subjects as he longs for "The unexpected moments— the lack of control in a sports situation is what makes an image really sing. This is the documentary photographer in me."
NIKE ROAD TO RIO
NIKE PREFONTAINE CLASSIC
MEN'S HEALTH, OLYMPIC PREVIEW
NIKE PEGASUS
JAMAL HILL for MEN'S HEALTH, OLYMPIC PREVIEW
"As much as I’m drawn to documentary work and its authenticity, I always want to push it a bit. I like to imbue it with references to art history or iconic photographs, adding color, depth, and an understanding of light so the image feels transformative."
PIPELINE MASTERS
HAWAII
IOWA
JAW'S, MARTHA'S VINEYARD
FILSON OCEAN TUG BOAT JUMP
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