WEllhausen
PHOTOGRAPHY
Chris Wellhausen is A Photographer, Visual Producer, Content Curator, and Director of Photography based in Encinitas, California.
For two decades, Chris Wellhausen has been completely immersed in photography. Splitting his efforts between editorial and commercial work, Chris is constantly producing photography, editing, curating projects, and developing his craft. His previous roles as Director of Photography for iconic magazines, TransWorld SNOWboarding, Snowboarder, and Men's Journal, has given him an array of high level production experiences with some of the greatest athletes, brands, and production teams around the world.
Featured Work
A look at recent collaborations spanning commercial, editorial, and brand storytelling. Each project reflects a unique balance of creative direction, technical precision, and authentic visual narrative. From backcountry shoots to global campaigns.
10 Barrel Beer Lodge
Sony x NFL
Titleist
YT Bikes' Decoy SN
Pizza Port Brewing
Path Projects
Snowboard Product
Mountain Bike Product
Legends of Snowboarding
805 Beer
Men's Journal
Sunbum
Areas in Focus
My approach is to tell stories through photography, blending editorial roots with commercial precision. From the deep backcountry to the links to the studio, I bring creative direction, production strategy, and a unique eye to every project.
Whether launching a product, building a brand story, or capturing a moment that defines a season, this is where vision meets execution.
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The foundation. Decades in the snowboarding and outdoor world shooting athletes, travel stories, and brand campaigns with a focus on authenticity and movement. Every frame is built on trust, timing, and terrain knowledge.
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Translating experience into emotion. Working with hotels, resorts, and tourism boards to capture atmosphere, people, and place. The moments that define a stay or destination. Editorial polish meets commercial intent.
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Clean, powerful imagery that moves product and tells story. From launch campaigns to digital assets, I work with creative teams to translate brand identity into visual impact, across e-commerce, print, and social platforms.
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Hailing from the magazine world, I approach every project with a narrative mindset. Whether it’s an athlete profile, brand story, or destination feature, I create imagery that connects emotionally and communicates clearly.
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Beyond the camera, concepting, planning, and managing the creative process end to end. From pre-pro to post, I align visuals with brand goals and team dynamics to keep things sharp, on time, and true to the vision.
YT BIKES • Oakley • Red Bull • Patagonia • 10 Barrel Brewing • Mammoth Mountain • The North Face • Titleist • FOOTJOY • Men's Journal • G Shock • 805 BEER •IKON PASS•
YT BIKES • Oakley • Red Bull • Patagonia • 10 Barrel Brewing • Mammoth Mountain • The North Face • Titleist • FOOTJOY • Men's Journal • G Shock • 805 BEER •IKON PASS•
OUR PARTNERS
photography services
Chris Wellhausen provides commercial and editorial photography for brands, agencies, and publications. His work spans action sports, lifestyle, hospitality, and consumer goods, delivering high-quality imagery built for campaigns, product launches, and brand storytelling.
WINTER COLLECTION
Tis the season to drop into deep snow with good friends. This photo collection blends standouts from recent seasons with a few timeless frames that still add inspiration for the next Winter adventures. Explore the full SNOW Galleries for broader stories, snowy faces & places, dreamy shred terrain, legend portraits,and ongoing projects from the mountains.
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Every great project starts with a simple conversation. Whether you’ve got a campaign in motion or an idea taking shape, reach out and let’s figure out the best way to bring it to life.