With a childhood spent in Australia and a midwest upbringing, it makes sense that Clayton is one of the nicest, most down-to-earth and lovable photographers on the LA beat. He doesn’t just stay behind the camera, he engages his audience to catch some of the most animated and unbelievable photos – they aren’t just party photos, they really capture the moment and make you feel like you are standing right there. This must be due to his natural disposition with the camera, since he picked his first one up at the age of 10.

Starting out shooting events in the action sports industry, the invitations to snap the behind-the-scenes debauchery at the after parties came easy. Having built up his reputation, he soon graduated to becoming THE photographer for the countries’ largest festivals including OC Pacific Festival, SXSW, Winter Music Conference and of course, Coachella. His portfolio not only includes photos of some of the most incredible celebrities, he also has a collection of exquisitely shot images that...