Hi there, I’m Chas!

Currently based in Chicago, Illinois

ABOUT ME

Home is Wherever My Camera Takes Me

I grew up in a small suburb in Illinois, but these days, home is wherever my camera and curiosity lead. I traded the familiar for the unknown, traveling the world with no set destination—just a deep love for new places and chasing moments that make life feel electric.

Capturing Life’s Unscripted Moments

For me, photography and videography are a way to hold onto the fleeting—the golden light on a quiet street, laughter between friends, or the thrill of being lost in a new city (in the best way).

Living Fully, Always

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me trying new foods, wandering through nature, laughing with friends, or dancing in my kitchen. I believe in being present, whether I’m journaling, moving my body, or getting lost in a good book—because the best stories are the ones we truly live.

MY WHY

My path into photography and videography was fueled by curiosity, trial and error, and a whole lot of passion. While I’ve always loved capturing moments, it wasn’t until May 2023 that I decided to turn that love into something bigger.

I started as a couples photographer, but I wanted more—I wanted to tell full stories. Stories of love, life, people, and places—the raw, in-between moments that make life feel cinematic.

Someone once told me, “You have to pick one.” But I realized storytelling isn’t about choosing—it’s about weaving everything together. Why not capture it all? Couples in love, city streets, untamed landscapes, and brands—they each have a story worth telling.

So here I am—living proof that you don’t have to choose.

Let’s tell your story, together.

CURRENT INSPIRATIONS

Traveling, sunrises, sunsets, romantic books/films, lots of movement, wind, rain, film videography/photography, old European streets, coastal towns, vintage aesthetics, dramatic skies, intimate moments, natural light, Portugal, Spain, Italy.