Hey there,

My name’s Chris. I’m a skateboarder and photographer from South Africa living in South Korea. I’ve spent a lot of time figuring out all four of those things, and I’m here to write about it now.

I work as a commercial photographer, largely in fashion and travel editorial. I spend my off time shooting street and documentary. I’ve wound up in an unusual spot working in and documenting Korea, but I think there’s something in my experience to which you might relate.

I’ve drawn on the DIY ethos of punk and skateboarding as a way to guide my photography practice since I started nearly 15 years ago. I hope in these posts to share some of what I’ve learned, and some of what I’m learning.

If you’re interested in chatting, please reach out. I’m always here for a thoughtful conversation about photography. Subscribe below, and let’s get started.

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South African skateboarder and photographer based in Seoul.