SharkFin Studios
Chris Parker
It all started with a McDonald's Happy Meal
Ever since I received my first camera at nine years old, I have been passionate about photography. That was 30 years ago, but that 110 film camera I received in a McDonald's happy meal will always be the one that started it all for me. I still remember taking pictures with it out the window of my dad's '72 Ford Bronco as we drove from Arizona to Idaho.
A dozen cameras, 500+ portraits, and almost a quarter million photos later, I still enjoy capturing that right moment.
As a photographer, one of the things I enjoy most is the balancing of expression, background, lighting, quality, and motion. There is something special about catching the right moment on someone's face or capturing something others may never have the chance to see themselves.
I have had the pleasure to photograph in over 7 countries and captured many things I will never forget — including my daughter's first moments. Many things have changed in my life, but the one constant has been photography.
I look forward to being your photographer.