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Special Olympics – Racquet Sports

February 12, 2025 / Editorial

I have never seen so much love in one place.

Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. They hold numerous events throughout the year and around the world.

I was fortunate enough to cover one of their Tennis and Pickleball competitions in beautiful Hilton Head, SC. Talk about a super-organized event.

The amount of support I saw was immeasurable. From the parents to the volunteers to the players, it was truly inspirational. And the competition was fierce!

Big thanks to Greg Epperson and Rachel McQuiston for this opportunity.

See more images from this shoot >>> https://cdphoto.com/galleries/sports/

  • Client: Special Olympics North America
  • Event: Tennis and Pickleball Competition
  • Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina

BRT / Ambassadors of Music – Austria

November 19, 2024 / Editorial

I wasn’t sure what to expect as we rolled into Salzburg. 

Mozart was born here and the music students were in heaven. So fun blending in with them and seeing the joy on their faces.

This was the last stop on our whirlwind European adventure. After five countries in 3 weeks, I had plenty of my little 2D souvenirs. This edit was going to take some time.

Pro tip: When you drive in Austria, you need an international driver’s license and the ticket for not having one is steep. Ask me how I know! 🙂 

Many thanks to Bob Rogers Travel and everyone who made this assignment one of the best of my career. See more work from this shoot >>> Galleries > Group Travel

Client: Bob Rogers Travel
Agency: Dboy Creative
Location: Salzburg, Austria

BRT / Ambassadors of Music – Germany

October 7, 2024 / Editorial

If driving on the autobahn is on your bucket list, I’ve got a little tip for you.

Keep one eye on the road and one on the rear view mirror because people can literally drive as fast as they want, and you will need to get out of their way. 

Fortunately we made it to Rothenburg, a town frozen in time with photogenic cobblestone streets and classic architecture. 

Our student subjects were all about exploring and securing their unique souvenirs. And they got to perform in the town square to boot.

From Mercedes Benz to medieval swords, this country has it all.

Client: Bob Rogers Travel
Agency: Dboy Creative
Location: Rothenburg, Germany

More images from Germany >>> Galleries > Group Travel

BRT / Ambassadors of Music – Switzerland

September 12, 2024 / Editorial

I had a Swiss army knife as a kid, but that was as close as I’d ever been.

A few decades later, I’m staring at the mighty Matterhorn.

One would call it a Chamber of Commerce kinda day, with sunshine and crisp temps. And the student group we were following was loving it.

Bob Rogers Travel specializes in trips for large groups, primarily under the musical umbrella. They tour and perform in some pretty awesome places, including Crans Montana, which is not your cowboy’s Montana.

It’s so cool capturing happy souls in the wild. Especially in the Swiss Alps.

Client: Bob Rogers Travel
Agency: Dboy Creative
Location: Crans Montana, Switzerland

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BRT / Ambassadors of Music- France

August 21, 2024 / Editorial

What if your company had an awesome new service, but no way to show it to the world?

Bob Rogers Travel specializes in travel packages for large high-school bands. After purchasing a similar company in Europe, BRT needed images of the first wave of their overseas customers.

In my last post, I shared about our whirlwind European tour, with a focus on London…this time, it’s Paris.

There, students performed at the Jardin d’Acclimatation, toured Montmartre and took a boat ride on the Seine, complete with an Eiffel Tower backdrop. If you look up “photo op” in the dictionary, this is one of the definitions.

The students’ expressions went from wonder to joy to contentment and back again. So did mine!

I help brands build beautiful image libraries. And I work with travel-related companies that want to share where they go and what they do.

See more images from this series on our website at Galleries > Group Travel.

Client: Bob Rogers Travel
Agency: Dboy Creative
Location: Paris, France

BRT / Ambassadors of Music – England

July 9, 2024 / News

5 countries, 3 weeks, 1 subject. Or should I say … hundreds.

Longtime client Bob Rogers Travel had expanded their large-group travel services overseas. The new division, Ambassadors of Music, was touring and performing in England, France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Our assignment was to follow a few high school bands on their first European excursion with BRT. The students’ energy was contagious. Curious minds behind smiling faces. 

We spent 4 days in London. Big Ben, Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, all the places. The kids performed at Victoria Embankment Gardens and St. Matthew’s Church. They were so happy.

We were on a different continent, but yet we were all in our element. And it was glorious.

Stay tuned for more images from our international adventure. Meanwhile, here are a few of my favorite pics from the UK.

Want to see more from this shoot? Email us for a private gallery link.

Client: Bob Rogers Travel
Agency: Dboy Creative
Location: London, England

Ocracoke Tourism

May 30, 2024 / News

The freelance road is always winding, and this time it led me onto a boat.

Actually, it was a car ferry to an enchanting island, on assignment for the Ocracoke Tourism Development Authority.

For those who are unfamiliar, Ocracoke Island is part of NC’s Outer Banks and accessible only by water. Their current marketing campaign’s headline is “We don’t have everything. You’re welcome.”

Right away, the 2-hour leisurely ride across the Pamlico Sound helps one slow down. You put away the phone and start to see the natural beauty so prevalent in this area.

As I started to collect slices of life, I could feel my blood pressure dropping.

From the boy feeding seagulls off of the back of the ferry, to the young girl carefully climbing the live oak tree at the water’s edge, the magical moments were everywhere.

For two days, I explored by golf cart (no car rentals on the island). I met wonderful folks whose contentment was contagious.

Thanks to Helena for trusting me to capture the essence of Ocracoke’s idyllic island life.

National Park Service / Ebony Anglers

March 14, 2024 / Editorial

You’ve probably never heard of them. But this group had been featured by NBC’s Today, BBC Sports and the New York Times.

Ebony Anglers is a competitive fishing team comprising five African-American business women. Besides winning fishing tournaments, this noble group loves giving back to the community, hence their annual Legacy Youth Camp.

Working with Washington DC’s Long Story Short and Wilmington’s Port City Films, I set off to follow 22 campers on their Ebony Anglers saltwater fishing adventure to Cape Lookout, NC. We boarded the ferry to Cape Lookout, where a National Park ranger taught the kids about the area’s history, and how local African-American men played a crucial role in the Civil War.

Then they all went fishing.

The moment the first line was cast, the island was filled with joy. The kids’ happiness was authentic and contagious. It filled my heart seeing their genuine excitement when they got a bite.

Although I’m not an avid fisherman, I do love fishing for pure human emotion. Big thanks to Molly, Curtis and the PCF team for bringing me along. Fish on!

Client: National Park Service
Production: Long Story Short, Port City Films
Location: Cape Lookout National Seashore

Bob Rogers Travel – Tennessee

February 9, 2024 / Editorial

Sometimes happiness lingers, but the happiness I capture lasts forever.

On this assignment, I followed a group of music students from Iowa. The smart folks at Bob Rogers Travel designed an unforgettable trip to Tennessee, with stops in Memphis and Nashville. 

Touring famous music sites like Graceland and The Grand Ole Opry House, the students also got to perform and even recorded a song at the iconic RCA Studios. They were pretty happy!

I’m always looking for travel-related clients who are also in the “wonder and delight” business. Brands who need someone they can trust to seize those moments brimming with emotion so their company can share them and grow, creating even more good cheer for others. 

Gleeful moments can be fleeting, but beautiful photos keep the joy bus going indefinitely. Let’s collaborate on capturing and spreading some happiness in 2024! See more joy on Instagram >>> @shootwithchris

Twisted Tea – Atlanta

January 23, 2024 / Editorial

If you watched college football this season on ESPN, you likely saw the spot.

The clever head coaches at Squiers LLC, Current Motion, and Lighthouse Films teamed up again for another Twisted Tea drop, and I was thrilled to be on the roster.

If you’re unfamiliar with the game plan, a large yellow crate filled with swag and spiked tea gets “dropped” and the party ensues. The sea of yellow and blue rivals any LA Rams or Chargers game!

This campaign is playoff bound because it’s got great legs. One of the many fun parts is seeing where the big yellow box will show up next. 

Twisted Tea recruits real “super fans” for a few days of filming, creating a target-rich environment for my camera. Those fortunate folks end up being teammates for life in a hall-of-fame-like group.

Looking for a veteran player for your next championship run? As a free agent in 2024, I’ve got some pretty good stats.