Leo Johnson is an LA-based creative director, production designer, and photographer whose work  explores the balance of fantastical playgrounds and tangible realities.

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In 2016, Leo worked two years as David LaChapelle’s full time studio assistant, and worked on shoots for Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey, Elton John, and Diesel. The following year, Leo managed the release and subsequent global tour for LaChapelle's TASCHEN double book release.

 

In 2018 Leo pivoted to pursue production design when she met her mentor Annie Sperling, assisting her on the Adult Swim show “Dream Corp LLC”, followed by working with Pamela Adlon on two seasons of FX’s “Better Things". Since then Leo has production designed short films, commercials, editorials, and countless music videos for artists including Rihanna, Janelle Monae, Billie Eilish, Vampire Weekend, Kim Petras, Charli XCX, Matt Maltese,  Allison Ponthier, Melanie Martinez, Saweetie, and more.

 

In recent years, Leo has started full-time creative directing for quickly up and coming LA-based artists such as the South Hill Experiment, Baird, and Ggwendolyn.