About
20+ Years Behind the Lens
Rick Drake
Rick Drake founded San Diego Productions over two decades ago with a simple premise: production coordination should be seamless, professional, and completely transparent. That premise has driven every shoot, every location scout, and every vehicle roll-out since.
Working across advertising, fashion, automotive, and sports, Rick's encyclopedic knowledge of Southern California and Nevada locations — combined with deep relationships across film commissions, agencies, and crews — means your production has what it needs before you even think to ask.
Today, Rick Drake Productions serves productions in San Diego, Las Vegas, and throughout California and Arizona, with Phoenix, Palm Springs, and LA on the horizon.
Our Team
Rick Drake
Founder & Owner
20+ years producing high-end photo and video shoots across California, Nevada, and Arizona. Rick's encyclopedic knowledge of locations, permits, and production logistics is the backbone of every project.
Lisa Drake
CFO & Office Manager
Arturo Garcia
Primary RV Driver & Production Assistant
Class B licensed with passenger endorsement. Arturo keeps the fleet running and on time.
Endorsements
“Rick Drake from San Diego Productions Inc. is the number one, best photo shoot producer I have ever worked with. Anyone going to southern CA — let me know and I'll hook you up.”
“Rick and his team at San Diego Productions are my preferred partner for all my creative endeavors. We have worked on numerous photo and video shoots together, each one more challenging than the last.”
“San Diego Productions is one of the best production companies I have ever worked with — Rick really took ownership of the locations, transportation and permitting. He helped to make my shoot run so smoothly.”
“Rick Drake and his team at San Diego Productions are always first on set for our editorial photo shoots and last to leave. Their warmth and friendly attitude throughout the day boost crew morale.”
“Rick and I have worked together for years. He is wonderful to work with and understands the needs and demands of our clients.”
“I have worked with Rick many times and found him to be extremely attentive to his client's needs. Everything from arranging hotels, catering, moho, casting, locations, support crew — and taking us out to dinner.”