My Mother With Calla Lillies

My mother with calla lillies. Photographed while on assignment for Natura Brazil, the largest cosmetics company in Latin America. Miami, Florida.

Christopher's Image On Swami Surfboard Site

One of Christopher's surfer images was picked up by Swami Surf Company as the main image for their website. Christopher was thrilled as he is a huge fan of their boards. He plans to photograph a campaign of imagery for Swami sometime next month.

Christopher Directs Spots For Home Depot & NASCAR

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Christopher recently directed a campaign of spots for Home Depot with NASCAR's Rookie Of The Year, Joey Logano. Commisssed by Click Here and The Richards Group, Christopher spent 2 days directing Joey Logano at Joe Gibbs' Racing Facility and at the Charlottoe Motor Speedway. The spots, which will appear online, document the behind-the-scenes work and life of a young NASCAR racer. All spots were shot using 4 Canon 5d Mark II cameras and the new Canon 7d Mark II, with assorted prime lens, allowing Christopher and his crew to quickly and efficiently shoot and move from setup to setup.

CLIENT: Home Depot. Russ Mischner, Advertising Director; Katherine Cornelius, Sports Marketing Director.

AGENCY: The Richards Group. Katey Porter, Brand Management; Tim Wood, Brand Creative; Jenny Wolk, Broadcast Producer.

AGENCY: Click Here. Kristen Scialo, Interactive Brand Creative; Tara Kirk, Interactive Brand Copywriter; Ashley Compton, Interactive Producer; Lindsay Molson, Producer.

Director/DP/Camera: Christopher Wilson, christopherWILSONphotography.

Executive Producer/Line Producer: Cathy Wilson, Red Truck Films.

Representative: Katye Rone, Red Truck Films.

Second Camera: Josh Steadman

DIT: Chris Lymberis

Gaffer: Steve Lang

Key Grip: Mark Rainsford

Sound: Mike Sexton

Hair/Makeup: Karen Weast

Intern: David Orr

Catering: A Tasteful Solution

Grip/Lighting: Illumination Dynamics

Locations: Joe Gibbs Racing Facility, Lowe's Motor Speedway

Christopher Does Nude Study

Christopher spent a day last week photographing a nude woman in a studio. Here are a few images from that study.

Christopher Wins In PDN WORLD IN FOCUS Contest

Christopher was one of the winners of the PDN's World In Focus Contest, featured in this month's PDN Magazine. Christopher had 3 winning images in what has been called "The Ultimate Travel Photography Contest." Christopher is thrilled to be considered and published in such a wonderful magazine. The winning images appear below.

Christopher Profiled in Communication Arts "Fresh"

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Excerpts From Article:

DURATION: I started shooting while I was freelancing as an art director at Team One. I couldn't find the imagery I wanted, so I shot it. That led to my first assignment: shooting for Ritz-Carlton in Vietnam. That was 2005.

STAFF: Having been an advertising creative on hundreds of commercials during my 15-plus years in the business, I know how important it is to surround yourself with a great crew. And I have a fantastic crew that I work with, starting with my producer-extraordinaire, Cathy Wilson, who makes it all happen and keeps it running smoothly.

CULTURAL INFLUENCES: I have many influences, but if there is one person who is greatly influencing me right now at this moment in time it would be Irving Penn. I want to be just like him when I grow up. That is, I want to be able to photograph anything and transform it into art - like he did. And I want to get better with age and be shooting when I'm in my 90's - just like he did. Irving Penn was a god.

Christopher's Work Featured On Fubiz.net

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Christopher's Photography Featured On Digital Softbox

Christopher's work was recently featured on Digital Softbox, a digital magazine dedicated "to the beauty of photography." Christopher was surprised and flattered to be picked up by the online magazine, especially when he saw that Raphael Mazzucco, one of his favorite fashion photographers - and someone he knows - was also featured. Small world.

Christopher's Photography Wins 2 Addys

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A PSA Campaign for WE (Wake Education) featuring the photography of Christopher Wilson won 2 Addy awards. The multi-media campaign was created to communicate WE's commitment to helping severely mentally handicapped adults lead productive, fulfilling lives. Christopher's role in the campaign was to shoot portraits of numerous individuals enrolled in WE's outreach programs. Christopher was honored to be the photographer on the project and is equally honored by the recognition.

Client: Wake Education

Art Director: Rob Frasketi, Crittenden Advertising

Writer: Mike Allen, RBW Advertising

Lighting: Terry O'Deen, Sunset Lighting

Stylist: Carla Hendrix

Producer: Cathy Wilson, Red Truck Films

Account Executive: Aubrey Eckerson, Fairway Outdoor Advertising

Christopher Photographs Surfer In Trinidad, CA

While on a photography assignment for Morgan Stanley and Strawberry Frog/New York right before Christmas, Christopher had the opportunity to photograph one of his crew members, Derek Bond, who also happens to be an extreme surfer and free diver. It was cold, raining, the surf was high and the water was crazy with white sharks, but Derek happily went everywhere we asked. A good albeit wet time was had by all.

Christopher's Imagery Featured in German Magazine

As one of the winners of the Prix de la Photographie Paris, Christopher's imagery from Dubai was featured in December's issue of Rangefinder Magazine, a premier monthly magazine for the professional photographer.

John The Gardner

A few images of John, Christopher and Cathy's Lawn Man, photographed while he was working in their backyard. Christopher is convinced he would be the perfect talent for something. A great look.

Christopher's New ARCHIVE MAGAZINE Ad

Christopher's new promotional ad with his new rep, Candace Gelman & Associates, which will appear in Archive Magazine next month. Christopher's image is the one on the lower right. Very nice, indeed.

Christopher's Campaign For Blue Cross Blue Shield

As part of an advertising campaign to encourage small businesses to use Blue Cross Blue Shield/North Carolina, Christopher was commissioned by Ogilvy/Durham and BCBS to photograph three small businesses who have BCBS - LaFarm Bakery, Brewer Cycles and Excel Moving & Storage. These ads are the final result of that effort.

Photographer: Christopher Wilson

Executive Producer: Cathy Wilson

Client: Blue Cross Blue Shield/North Carolina, Stacey Mark, Brand Advertising Manager; Reagan Pruitt, Brand Communications Director; Brigette Sullivan, Director of Creative Studio; Ken Lerner, VP of Marketing

Ad Agency: Ogilvy/Durham

Creative Director: Christine Gill

ACD: Kevin Mooney

Art Director: Kristen Hiegel

Copywriter: Heather Apple

Art Buyer: Judd Smith

Marketing Director: Emily Carter

Program Manager: Kelly Sudnik

Gaffer: Terry O'Dean, Sunset Lighting

Photo Assistant: Gabe Nelson

PA: David Orr

Christopher's Images In PDN WORLD IN FOCUS Contest

Three of Christopher's photographs have been selected to PDN's World In Focus Contest as finalists. As a finalist, each of Christopher's images will be included in the online winners gallery at pdnonline.com. First place winners will be announced upon publication of PDN's February issue. Christopher is crossing his fingers that at least one of his images wins.

Christopher Signs With Candace Gelman & Associates

Christopher just signed with Candace Gelman & Associates as his exclusive photography representative for North America. Based out of San Francisco, Chicago and New York, Candace Gelman & Associates, along with now representing Christopher, also represents some wonderful photographers, including Raymond Meeks, Lars Topelman, Erica Shires, Paul Elledge, Nathaniel Welch, Graham Brown and Michael Moore. Christopher is thrilled and honored to be in such company.

Morgan Stanley's 'World Wise" Campaign Wins BMA Award

Morgan Stanley's "World Wise" Campaign by Strawberry Frog/New York - for which Christopher Wilson shot many of the images (including the ones above) - won 'Communicator of the Year' Award by the Business Marketing Association (BMA) of New York. The 48th annual presentation of the award was made at Tavern On The Green during Advertising Week in New York. Christopher was (and is) very thrilled to be part of the winning campaign, and profusely thanks John Doyle, the art director on the project, for sending the photography his way.