Hello there! let's get to know each other. I'll go first.
I'm Chris. I'm a...
PHOTOGRAPHER. PHYSICAL THERAPist. sport scientist. ENTREPRENEUR. TRAVEL ENTHUSIAST.
I spent a year traveling the world with my father at age 13. I was gifted a FujiFilm point-and-shoot camera, and he taught me to value light, composition, and perspective over fancy equipment and technical production. Here I am two decades later with the experience and vision to integrate those components of photography towards documenting you and the most important parts of your life… and with slightly fancier equipment.
Photography is more than just clicking a button; it is about conveying a message or a feeling through by freezing an instantaneous moment in time. When you come on a photoshoot with me, I am going to push the boundaries of your comfort zones. I will ask you to let me into your life, not as a photographer, but as a friend. It may be awkward. It may be unorthodox. But it will also be fun, and hey… you’ll get some good photos from it, at least!
When not documenting life for other humans, my time is usually spent running a mobile-based physical therapy practice, where I apply my Doctorate in Physical Therapy towards helping my patients return to functional and pain-free lives. Or on a plane somewhere…
My Teammate
KATE.
The Jill of all trades. The utility player.
On wedding days, she may function as my second shooter, the still life stager, the lens caddy, the dress floofer, the water sourcer, the hair fixer, the Mary Poppins bag, the time keeper, and the gentle reminder for me to sit down, take a breath, and eat dinner before it gets cold.
Core Values
Connection
I am ecstatic to meet you, develop a relationship with you, and treat you as a friend, not just another transaction.
INCLUSIVITY
I welcome and embrace all humans in front of my lens, with the same level of service and respect given to all clients!
Empathy
It's about you, not me. Your emotions, personalities, experiences, and stories. As much as possible in a short period of time, I genuinely want to learn about, and understand, you.
Respect
I am committed to the preservation and sanctity of the PNW outdoors. I practice “LEAVE NO TRACE” principles and will not abandon ethics or respect for the environment, just “to get the shot.”