I’m Chance — a former band director turned full-time photographer with a thing for bold color, big stories, and honest emotion.
My work blends the drama of film noir, the punch of comic books, and the energy of live performance.
You don’t actually want “photos.”
You want to feel seen.
My style is heavily inspired by comic books, vintage magazine ads, concert photography, and movie poster design.
I’m drawn to bold colors, dramatic lighting, movement, tension, and emotional moments that feel larger than life without losing authenticity. I want your images to feel lived-in instead of overly polished. Human instead of manufactured.
A lot of my work is rooted in performing arts culture, especially marching band, theatre, winter ensembles, and smaller arts programs that are often overlooked despite the incredible successes happening inside them. That background shaped how I photograph people.
I’m less interested in stiff poses and more interested in expression, atmosphere, adrenaline, confidence, and the tiny moments most people miss.
From planning locations and outfits to building a shot list around your personality and interests, the entire process is collaborative and intentionally designed to feel relaxed, creative, and personal.
By the end of the session, the goal is for you to walk away feeling less like you “survived taking pictures” and more like you created something meaningful.
Because years from now, these photos shouldn’t just remind you what you looked like.
They should remind you who you were.

