Chris was first mentored by the staff of Terry's Camera in Long Beach, where he learned several camera formats from 35mm up to 4x5. In 1996, he sold his first artwork and began shooting for private clients and news outlets such as the Associated Press. In 1999, he was the Lead Photographer for the first World Festival of Sacred Music in Los Angeles. He has photographed in Canada, Mexico, Singapore and India.

From 2008-2011, Chris taught Photography, basic Photoshop, business skills and Photographic History at Artesia High School in Lakewood, CA. He is a fully-accredited CTE photography Instructor.

Chris focuses on special events, portraiture, architectural interior/exteriors and business advertising. He also works on documentary-art projects, such as "wi-fi", "The Disneyland I Remember", and "24 hrs in Vegas" viewable on his Facebook page. Chris is pursuing work with NGO's and other humanitarian organizations.

Professional Organizations: Zuma Press Images - Society of Photographic Educators

Clients include: St. Nick's Lighting Service - NAACP (Long Beach) - Soiree Catering - Thomas Fields and Associates - Long Beach Housing and Development Corporation - Sunset Pool Design - Altman Designs - LA's BEST after-school program - CCDOTT - The Black Manager's Association (BMA) - Viento y Agua Gallery and Coffeehouse