
PORTLAND, MAINE + BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Ian MacLellan is a freelance photographer and filmmaker specializing in outdoor, documentary, portrait, higher education, travel, and running projects. As a fully insured FAA Part 107-licensed commercial drone pilot, he can bring unique aerial perspectives to every shoot.
Ian is dedicated to capturing authentic moments, whether he’s on a mountain, in the ocean, in a robotics lab, or in a hospital. His versatile approach ensures compelling visuals in any environment.
Outside of assignments, Ian is an avid runner and cyclist, volunteers with Portland Wheelers, and has maintained a daily photoblog for 13 years. He is also co-producing the upcoming “Fifty Classic Trails” book, set for publication by Rizzoli in 2027.

Select Commercial Clients: L.L. Bean, Strava, Janji, Brooks Running, Topo Athletic, Scarpa, Boston Scientific, Steward Health Care, Target, Hannaford Supermarkets, Museum of Science Boston, Boathouse Group, and MORE Advertising
Select Editorial and Non-Profit Clients: The New York Times, Runner’s World, Nature, Maine Farmland Trust, Newman’s Own Foundation, Orion Magazine, Chronicle of Higher Education, Trust for Public Land, Newman’s Own Foundation, Appalachian Mountain Club, Mass Audubon, UMass Amherst, Tufts University, MCPHS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard Magazine, and Northeastern.
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Ian MacLellan / maclellanphoto@gmail.com
Supported by Wonderful Machine