Industrial Photographer In Los Angeles

Industrial drone tour through recycling facility for Waste Management, Inc.

About Ed Carreon – Industrial Photographer

Ed Carreon is a top-rated industrial photographer in Los Angeles with 30 years of experience photographing complex industrial environments, including factories, warehouses, construction sites, and aerospace facilities across Southern California and the USA. His portfolio shows how rough, dimly lit spaces can be transformed into clean, striking visuals that support branding, marketing, and communications efforts.

With a background in photojournalism for clients like National Geographic, Discovery Channel, and The New York Times, Ed thrives in fast-paced, demanding settings of industrial photography. He works closely with marketing and design teams to create strong, story-driven images of machines, spaces, and the people who run them

He brings a documentary-style eye and a deep understanding of light, space, and storytelling to each project, capturing industrial life cycles, architecture, and processes with technical mastery.

Why Hire Ed as an Industrial Photographer?

Three decades of industrial photography experience: Ed brings technical and creative expertise to each project, ensuring every image serves a strategic marketing purpose.

Range of Commercial Industrial Photography Services: From heavy industry photography to construction site photography and post-production, Ed delivers full-service solutions tailored to your industry.

Professional Credentials: Ed is FAA Part 107 certified for commercial drone photography, providing unique perspectives of industrial facilities, construction sites, and equipment.

Collaborative Professional Photographer: Ed works closely with your team to ensure your brand story is told authentically and powerfully through compelling visuals.

Trusted by Industry Leaders: Past clients include Fortune 500 companies like Amgen, Weyerhaeuser, Ingersoll Rand, Reliance Steel & Aluminum, Virgin Galactic, Clipper WindPower, Mortenson Construction, Parsons, Relativity Space, and many others.

Industrial Photography Services

Industrial Photography
: Documenting plants, processes, and facility operations across varied industrial environments.

  • Industrial Product & Equipment Photography
    : High-impact images of products, machinery, and equipment for sales, catalogs, and marketing.

  • Manufacturing Processes Photography
    : Visual storytelling of complex workflows, manufacturing lines, and technology in action.

  • Drone Photography / Videography
    : Certified drone pilot capturing aerials of exteriors, interiors, and full-scale operations.

  • Portrait Photography
    : Professional portraits on-site for leadership teams and employees in real-world settings.

  • Architectural & Facility Photography
    : Showcasing building exteriors, infrastructure, and architectural details with technical skill.

  • Digital Post-Production
    Editing, color grading, compositing, and delivery of high-res image galleries.

Industries and Sectors

  • Manufacturing & Assembly

  • Logistics & Warehousing

  • Aerospace & High Tech Industrial

  • Agriculture & Food Processing

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Construction & Development

  • Logistics & Drayage

Our Photography Process

  1. Consultation: Ed begins by understanding your project goals and the story your brand wants to tell.

  2. Location/Pre-Production Scouting: Site visits to anticipate challenges and plan creative, efficient shoots.

  3. On-Site Industrial Photography: Using advanced equipment, lighting, and real-time proofing (shooting to laptop/iPad) to guarantee image quality and client satisfaction.

  4. Post-Production: Every assignment includes expert digital editing, color/tone correction, perspective adjustments, and optional advanced compositing.

  5. Delivery: Quick turnaround with high-resolution JPEG finals, delivered securely via Dropbox, WeTransfer, or your preferred platform.

FAQ

  • Does your photographer have industrial sector experience? Ed has completed hundreds of projects for aerospace, construction, logistics, and more.

  • Does the photographer ask the right questions? Questions you have not thought of, or does he just say, “Yes, I am available”?

  • Is your photographer local and available on-site? Ed is based near Downtown Los Angeles and covers Orange County, Riverside, Pasadena, Ventura, and San Diego.

  • Insurance: Ed carries $4,000,000 in liability insurance, ensuring compliance with on-site regulations.

  • Custom Pricing: Fees are tailored to project scope and remain competitive with other top Los Angeles industrial photographers.

  • Referrals: Nationwide network—recommendations available for projects outside Southern California.

Industrial Clients

Our clients have included ASP, Weyerhaeuser Corp., Ingersol Rand Corp., Amgen, Reliance Steel & Aluminum, Clipper WindPower Corp., Virgin Galactic, Mortenson Construction, HerbaLife, JCM Engineering, Kiewit, Parsons, Getty Images, Astro Forge, Hadrian, Carbon Composites, Ventura Foods, Parsons, Valspar, Transdev Corp. Gilead Sciences, Alta Gas, Composite Horizons, Prologis, Relativity Space, Liu Gong and many more. 

Deliverables

  • Digital post-production is included in rates.

  • Industrial Photographer (Ed)

  • One or more photo assistants

  • $4,000,000 liability insurance

  • One Adobe Image Gallery

  • Shoot to a laptop or iPad.

  • Seven-Day Turnaround

  • High-res Jpeg finals

  • Delivery via Dropbox

  • Lighting equipment

Locations

We are based in Los Angeles and often work with companies in Riverside, Orange County, Pasadena, Long Beach, Ventura, San Francisco, and San Diego.