Christopher Blair

Chris is originally from the West Coast and moved to New England in 2014. His first career out West was in newspaper journalism. He won recognition for his news and feature writing and won the Society of Professional Journalists’ Rookie of the Year award in 1994. Writing and editing for five Oregon newspapers, Chris learned how to shoot from some of the Pacific Northwest's finest news photographers. Their techniques and storytelling methods influence his work to this day.

After earning his master’s degree in education in 1995, Chris enjoyed a 17-year teaching career. He used photography to teach astronomy to at-risk youth in Portland, Ore. He moved to New Hampshire to become a school administrator and now lives outside of Boston.

New England’s people, culture, and landscapes inspired Chris to devote more of his time to photography soon after he arrived. He began selling his work in 2014 and helped shoot his first wedding soon after. His scenic images have been sold in restaurants, coffee shops, and craft fairs around New Hampshire and Maine. Chris has experience with every kind of photography, from weddings to parties to corporate events.

Questions about rates or booking? Get in touch with Chris HERE.

Let’s capture a great wedding

When it comes to wedding photography, I’m obsessed with three things: great service, capturing sharp images, and ensuring that I don’t miss anything at your wedding. For every hour I spend with you and your family, I should have about 100 to 150 edited images, occasionally less but sometimes more. My editing rule is that I’m not done until you’re completely satisfied with your images. When we’re done, you can download your photos for printing or whatever you like. And if you’re interested, I’m happy to put my graphics and design background to work laying out a book on either Shutterfly or Artifact Uprising, all for a reasonable rate.

And finally...

My favorite thing about wedding photography is the people I meet, often on the best day of their life. I take pride in having some of the lowest prices for the best quality in New England. You may already be spending a lot on your wedding, and trying to keep costs low. But you won’t regret just investing in photography, especially for a wedding. Of all the things you’re going to pay for, other than the rings, maybe, photography is the one tangible thing that you’ll still have 50 years from now.

Best reason of all: Your wedding day is going to go by in a blur. Hiring a professional photographer will ensure that you don’t let those memories get away.  

Equipment: I have a full complement of Canon gear, suitable for any occasion and situation.

• Camera bodies (4): Canon R5 and R Mirrorless, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, and Canon EOS 5D Mark III.

• 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens: My go-to.

• 200mm f/2.8 prime: My long-range lens, perfect for stuff like The Kiss and candids at the reception. The 200mm prime is no longer being made, and it seems like I’m the only one in the region with this piece of glass on hand. Everyone else opting for the 70-200mm zoom, trading a zoom function they’ll never use at a wedding for the sharpness that I use to deliver great photos.

• 100-400mm zoom: Ultra-long range. Like, if you were getting married on the moon but I missed the flight, I could still shoot your wedding with this lens. This lens probably won’t come out of the bag at your wedding, but it has come in handy a few times, with lovely results.

• 85mm f/1.2 prime: Makes stunningly beautiful portraits.

• 50 mm f/1.8: The “nifty fifty”—for tight spots where the 85mm won’t work.

• Flashes: Profoto A10s. The flashes retail for $1,100 each: When it comes to dealing with light and shadows, I’m not messing around.