Professionally Trained Observer -

“It’s not just a snapshot, it’s a story ®”

Ranch Life | Western | Editorial | Commercial

Labeled by Western Horseman Magazine as, “one of the most sought after western photographers”, Professional Photographer, Chris Dickinson has spent more than a decade documenting the Western Lifestyle focusing primarily on the Ranch Life.

As a photographer, or as Chris describes himself, a Professionally Trained Observer, his images aren't just snapshots, they're stories. Stories that honor and highlight western traditions. Today he is always on the lookout for a different angle, a new way to push himself while exploring a much deeper and soulful creativeness beyond the technical limitations of his image-creating tools. Fundamental to his creativity is the trust he's gained over the years with those he follows, allowing him unprecedented access and acceptance to create his iconic images.

Chris' images have been regularly published in some of the most celebrated western publications, from magazine covers for Western Horseman and American Quarter Horse to multiple photo essays for feature stories and photography assignments at some of the largest ranches out there. In addition, his images have been used in national and international advertising campaigns with some of the world's most notable brands like KFC, Choice Hotels, and Virgin Airlines.

Chris and his wife are self-employed and based in Utah where a majority of his Western work has been captured at and alongside the ranches and families of the American West. Chris also is a photography educator, holding annual photography retreats that are not only authentic Western adventures, they’re also a time for others to come together and learn from one another as Chris leads them through framing the west while composing compelling stories. Chris's work can be found at www.cdphotog.com, on Instagram at @cdphotog, and on Facebook