About Chris

I use photography as a tool to educate and inspire the public about science and conservation issues. I work closely with researchers in the field, documenting them as they study the environment--whether it's from the deck of a ship or a penguin colony.

My goals in photographing science are:

Educate the public about science
Inspire the next generation of researchers
Communicate the need to protect wild places

My education and training as an oceanographer give me a special insight into photographing marine science. I have spent over a year of my life at sea on research ships, with over half of that time spent in the Arctic Ocean.

My photographs have been featured in museum exhibits--including the Field Museum and the Smithsonian, books--such as my own Photographer's Guide to Cape Cod, calendars, and magazines worldwide. I depend on Canon cameras to get the shots, ThinkTank bags to carry my gear, and Patagonia outerwear to keep me warm.

When I'm not battling subfreezing temperatures in Antarctica or riding the waves on a research ship, I am happiest exploring the Pacific Northwest's wild places with my family.

I am an Emerging member of the International League of Conservation Photographers. I am also a member of the North American Nature Photography Association and the American Geophysical Union.

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