Meet Damion
Damion Bankhead
Damion Bankhead is a published and exhibited wildlife, nature, and nature portrait photographer based in Birmingham, Alabama, and the founder of Story Bank Media Co., a media company dedicated to helping brands bring their stories to life through purposeful, powerful content.
His photography journey began in 2023 on the Boulder Canyon Trail in Vestavia Hills, when a single moment with a Carolina Wren sparked a passion that transformed his life. What started as a quiet escape grew into a calling to tell stories — both human and wild — through imagery rooted in authenticity, emotion, and purpose.
Damion’s work has since been featured in Amateur Photographer Magazine, Alabama the Beautiful Magazine, and multiple photography competitions. He has collaborated with respected conservation organizations such as Alabama Audubon, The Life Time Foundation, Freshwater Land Trust, and Alabama Riverkeepers, using visual storytelling to promote awareness, connection, and conservation.
Damion helps inspire curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. His expertise has also led him to guide photography tours with Trogon Photo Tours and lead his own nature photography workshops and walks. He also serves as an Ambassador for Alabama State Parks.
His work has earned recognition from brands like LensCoat, Brevite, and Nocs Provision, National Geographic’s number one–rated binoculars for birding, along with interviews and podcast features, including a conversation with multi-New York Times bestselling author, Amy Stewart.
Beyond his nature work, Damion founded Story Bank Media Co. to help businesses, creators, and organizations communicate their vision with clarity and creativity. Story Bank delivers photos, videos, event coverage, branding, and social media content — all crafted with intention, consistency, and heart.
The company’s portfolio includes collaborations with Life Time, The Alabama Athletic Trainers Association, Petro Facial Plastic Surgery & Medspa, Children's Trust Fund, and models partnered with major brands. Damion’s signature blend of artistry and storytelling carries through every project, supported by the same eye that has earned him international exhibition as a wildlife photographer.
Rooted in faith, Damion operates with the belief that God gifts people to serve others. Story Bank Media Co. lives by Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” His mission is to help clients turn their God-given vision into something the world can finally see.
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