Baron Walton

Baron Walton

Direction, Stills, Motion and Storytelling.

Baron is a acclaimed director of video and photography projects, working across the music, entertainment, advertising, and publishing industries. Known for his storytelling and dynamic visual approach, Baron has directed projects for global brands like FIFA, Nike, Boeing and record labels such as Def Jam. His work seamlessly blends creativity with purpose, making him a sought-after figure in visual storytelling.

A cornerstone of Baron’s career has been his close creative partnership with hip-hop icon Chuck D of Public Enemy. As a key member of Chuck’s creative team, Baron has worked on numerous projects, including directing the music video for Public Enemy Number Won, featuring Run DMC and the Beastie Boys. His collaborations with Chuck extend beyond visuals, with Chuck serving as both a mentor and a trusted creative collaborator.

Baron’s work in the music industry spans album artwork, artist brands, and stills and video production for other artists like Arrested Development, Coolio, Juasssic 5, Julian Marley and Japan’s father of Trip-Hop DJ Krush. In 2023, Barons work was featured in HIP HOP 50, and art exhibition celebrating 50 years of hip hop at the Futon Centre Studios, NYC.

Beyond music, he has collaborated with celebrated actors and comedians, including Temuera Morrison (Star Wars) and Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show) and has photographed US President Joe Biden as well as a number of  Australian Prime Ministers, politicians and international figures of interest.

Currently based in Byron Bay, Australia, Baron continues to work with local and international and artists and brands.

Baron's work has featured by:

Capture Magazine
Afro Punk (US)
Mantra Magazine (US)
Rolling Stone Magazine (US)
The Guardian (UK)
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Commission)
SBS Australia
Frankie Magazine
Peppermint Magazine
Stella Magazine
Veri.Live Magazine
The Phoblographer
The Age (Melbourne)
Sun Herald (Sydney)
TEDx (Sydney)
Enemy Books
Spit Digital
Mixdown Montly
Brag Magazine
and many others.....

Capture Magazine - Emerging Photographer 2016

Listed as an Emerging Photographer in Capture Magazine's 2016 Annual along with some great Australian and International talent.

REFERENCES

"Thanks for your creative eye, it captures amazing moments that help us all remember why LIFE is worth fighting for!"  Speech Thomas - Arrested Development


"Thank you for bringing to life what I could have only imagined!!"  Chali 2Na - Jurassic 5
 

"Your works passion means the world to me.. Flawless... Amazing..!"  Chuck D - Public Enemy
 

"Baron captures the light of souls to help them shine bright!"  Michael Franti - Spearhead
 

"Working with Baron Walton is a rewarding experience.  He has an incredible ability of describing what he wants to do and then delivering the exact result that you pictured in your head.  We've had the fortune of working with Baron on multiple occasions and his relationship skills are a perfect match for his professionalism and artistic photography skills.  He comes to you highly recommended."

Mike Lanza - Convoy Music Group (Los Angeles)