About Erik Renninger
Photographer | Filmmaker | Visual Storyteller | Brand Strategist
Not just your usual photographer.
I capture more than just images—I build stories, craft experiences, and create visuals that leave an impact. Whether through photography, filmmaking, or brand strategy, I bring a deep understanding of visual communication to every project, making sure that what I create doesn’t just look good, but works.
A Local Expert in Photography & Videography
With years of experience across multiple industries, I specialize in brand communication, strategy, and implementation through high-end photography and video production. My work has been trusted by private clients, businesses, and global brands, delivering visuals that elevate their presence.
Photography
As the president of The Cover Network and the founder and administrator of Somerville Cover, New Jersey Cover, and Flemington Cover, I’ve built platforms dedicated to showcasing and amplifying local businesses, culture, and stories through compelling visual content.
My work includes:
- WNBF bodybuilding photographer & videographer – Capturing elite athletes at their peak performance.
- Downtown Somerville feature business photographer – Showcasing the businesses that make this town thrive.
- Private clients – Restaurants, fitness facilities, racetracks, and eCommerce brands looking for premium visual content.
- Published work – Featured on CIO Magazine (Cover), FinTech (Cover), and Design NJ (Feature).
Cinema & Film
Filmmaking has always been a natural extension of my work, allowing me to push storytelling beyond still images. My film projects include:
- The Roosters Film – A story rooted in purpose, sacrifice, and self-discovery.
- Impact Film (Improv Short Films) – Capturing the raw, unscripted power of storytelling.
- The Raritan Valley – A film highlighting the culture and environment of the region.
Audio Production
From film interviews to full-scale band track production, sound and music are just as important as the visuals. I integrate high-quality audio into my projects to create a fully immersive experience.
Design & Branding
Photography and video are only part of the equation. I also develop the platforms and creative assets that help brands tell their story effectively. My expertise includes:
- Website design – Creating clean, visually engaging online experiences.
- Graphic design – Crafting logos, branding, and marketing materials that resonate.
- Media design – Ensuring a cohesive digital presence across all platforms.
Also Found On
I keep my work accessible across multiple platforms:
- Instagram – Daily insights, projects, and behind-the-scenes content.
- YouTube – Cinematic storytelling and creative projects.
- GuruShots & 500px – Showcasing high-end photography.
- Model Mayhem – Connecting with industry professionals.
- IMDb (Erik Renn) – Official filmography and cinematic work.
Let’s Create Something That Lasts
Great visuals tell a powerful story. Whether you need a brand-defining photo campaign, a cinematic film, or a strategy to bring it all together, I’m here to make it happen.
Additional Services
Age 50, get shit together (ish)....maybe will see lol.
Dec 10
The 1st 15 for the readers...
There are nights that hit harder than any opponent—the ones where the lights feel too bright and something in your gut whispers that everything you’ve trained for is balancing on a razor. That was Kurt Keller’s night. Midseason. A match against the number-one kid in the country. The kind you don’t get twice. Keller had spent the season cutting himself down to compete, living on discipline, hunger, and sacrifice most people never see. Pressure didn’t slow him—it lit him up. Lineman—older teammate, real mentor—challenged him daily, pushing him to refine and trust the sequence he’d hit on everyone.
For a moment, it unfolded perfectly. The fake caught, the rise opened, the duck-under snapped clean. Keller grabbed the opposite elbow and launched the fireman’s full-send—leg hooked, timing dead-on. Then one inch too far, one slight overcommit, one breath late. The top-ranked kid rolled him through before anyone reacted. Bang. Pinned. Just like that. Keller stayed in the corner, fire boiling under his skin. Not sadness—rage. He’d never felt failure hit so fast. Months of grinding, starving, drilling, believing… gone in seconds.
His coach came over, crouched beside him, and said quietly, “Kurt… you’re a collegiate wrestler. Nobody can ever take that from you.” It was the only thing that kept the walls from collapsing. When Keller got home, she didn’t ask. She saw the storm in his face—anger, disappointment, disbelief—and pulled him in until his breathing leveled out.
As he stepped out of the van that night, Lineman was waiting. Hands in his pockets, steady as ever. “Come Monday,” he said. “I want to show you something.” Keller figured it was another brutal workout—they’d pushed cars in parking lots for fun; this sounded the same. It wasn’t. Monday wasn’t wrestling drills. It was rugby. The captain watched him for two minutes, gave him a nickname, and threw him into practice. Keller’s first collision dropped their All-American eight-man so hard the ball popped loose. A Marine-corps coach waved him over and said, “Kid,you`ll be just fine here.” That was the moment Kurt Keller’s 1st 15 began....& a coach forever changed his life....
Nov 19
Carrying the future on its back. 🐛✨
This Monarch caterpillar is one step closer to its incredible transformation into a butterfly. A reminder that growth takes time, patience, and change.
#MonarchCaterpillar #NaturePhotography #ButterflyJourney #MacroMagic #Transformation
Aug 25
Rudis #rudis Sneaker Game #wrestling
erikrenninger.com
Apparel Photography
Sep 15
Looking foward to hearing from you,
please reach out soon.
Additional Services
Age 50, get shit together (ish)....maybe will see lol.
Dec 10
The 1st 15 for the readers...
There are nights that hit harder than any opponent—the ones where the lights feel too bright and something in your gut whispers that everything you’ve trained for is balancing on a razor. That was Kurt Keller’s night. Midseason. A match against the number-one kid in the country. The kind you don’t get twice. Keller had spent the season cutting himself down to compete, living on discipline, hunger, and sacrifice most people never see. Pressure didn’t slow him—it lit him up. Lineman—older teammate, real mentor—challenged him daily, pushing him to refine and trust the sequence he’d hit on everyone.
For a moment, it unfolded perfectly. The fake caught, the rise opened, the duck-under snapped clean. Keller grabbed the opposite elbow and launched the fireman’s full-send—leg hooked, timing dead-on. Then one inch too far, one slight overcommit, one breath late. The top-ranked kid rolled him through before anyone reacted. Bang. Pinned. Just like that. Keller stayed in the corner, fire boiling under his skin. Not sadness—rage. He’d never felt failure hit so fast. Months of grinding, starving, drilling, believing… gone in seconds.
His coach came over, crouched beside him, and said quietly, “Kurt… you’re a collegiate wrestler. Nobody can ever take that from you.” It was the only thing that kept the walls from collapsing. When Keller got home, she didn’t ask. She saw the storm in his face—anger, disappointment, disbelief—and pulled him in until his breathing leveled out.
As he stepped out of the van that night, Lineman was waiting. Hands in his pockets, steady as ever. “Come Monday,” he said. “I want to show you something.” Keller figured it was another brutal workout—they’d pushed cars in parking lots for fun; this sounded the same. It wasn’t. Monday wasn’t wrestling drills. It was rugby. The captain watched him for two minutes, gave him a nickname, and threw him into practice. Keller’s first collision dropped their All-American eight-man so hard the ball popped loose. A Marine-corps coach waved him over and said, “Kid,you`ll be just fine here.” That was the moment Kurt Keller’s 1st 15 began....& a coach forever changed his life....
Nov 19
Carrying the future on its back. 🐛✨
This Monarch caterpillar is one step closer to its incredible transformation into a butterfly. A reminder that growth takes time, patience, and change.
#MonarchCaterpillar #NaturePhotography #ButterflyJourney #MacroMagic #Transformation
Aug 25
Rudis #rudis Sneaker Game #wrestling
erikrenninger.com
Apparel Photography
Sep 15