A Southern California native, Howard began his career making 16mm shorts while pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Film Studies at the University of California in Santa Barbara. He continued his Graduate studies, first as a Cinematography Fellow at The American Film Institute in Hollywood and later at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, where he ultimately obtained his MFA in Film.
As a Director and Cinematographer Howard specializes in commercials, music videos, and narrative film projects. In addition to working throughout the States, Howard has extensive international experience shooting and directing projects for some of the largest multi-national agencies in Asia, Scandinavia, and Europe. A few of Howard's more notable clients include Sony, Pepsi-Cola, McDonalds, Lipton, Kraft, Chevrolet, and Citibank, to name but a few.
His style has been described as classic, yet contemporary and his TV spots have earned awards at the Clio and Cannes Advertising Festivals, as well as the Chicago International Film Festival.
Howard has dual American and Swedish citizenship and is legally able to work in the States as well as the European Union.