Chris was born and raised in upstate New York and studied Cinema & Photography at an early age. Being an outdoor enthusiast and an avid cook, he grew up fishing and camping and traveling the world. Chris’ work draws inspiration from the things he loves - good food, great people, rich locations and the stories that bring them all together.
His career has included a variety of experiences and years of paying dues. “I’ve worked in nearly every genre of photography out there and learned and taken away something from them all. In general, I try not to adhere too much to one particular style or look. I like to use both natural and artificial lighting, sometimes mixing both, when necessary. In general, I’m trying to take into account all the elements in place—the art direction, the props, the food, recipes, etc.—and then I try to figure out how lighting can create that mood that brings it all together.”
Chris works regularly for a wide range of top editorial and commercial clients around the globe. “My current assignments are generally focused in the culinary and beverage worlds— in particular, still life food, product beverage and quite often on location with restaurants and chefs. It all feels like a natural fit and the diversity keeps it interesting.”
Chris currently lives in New Jersey with his wife, prop stylist, Carla Gonzalez-Hart and their little girl. Chris can regularly be found shooting in his studio, traveling wherever the job takes him or daydreaming about that perfect, remote cabin in the woods.
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