Sherman Trotz is a visionary creative director, photographer, freelance social media/marketing specialist with strong entrepreneur spirit and relentless drive to push the boundaries of visual storytelling and brand innovation. Based in Buford, GA, Sherman has built a dynamic career at the intersection of photography, fashion, and business—founding multiple ventures, including SHOTBYNERD, a cinematic luxury photography brand, and Dystopia Savage, a cutting-edge Fine Arts digital art brand.

With an eye for detail and a deep understanding of brand identity, Sherman has worked with both emerging and established brands such as Pexels, VSCO, Canva, Prequel App, MSN, Yahoo, and Adobe, to name a few. His expertise spans high-end portrait photography, commercial brand campaigns, and immersive digital content creation. Additionally, his portfolio in stock footage content creation has generated over 30 million views worldwide, serving over 60,000+ creators. His work doesn’t just capture momentsit builds legacies.

Sherman has also expanded his influence in the freelance world, delving into merchandising, marketing, business strategies, and social media presence. Across his Instagram accounts, @Shotbynerd, @DystopiaSavage, and @Sierrahues, he has built a combined following of over 100,000 followers and growing, experiencing rapid growth through both organic reach and paid advertisements. His expertise in brand positioning and content marketing allows him to help elevate other emerging brands and businesses offering strategic insights in merchandising, social media engagement, and digital advertising to amplify their presence and success.

Sherman’s mission is to not only create but to empower helping brands tell their stories, stand out, and thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.