For over two decades, Chris Wellhausen has been chasing light through mountains, storms, and stories. His work lives at the intersection of adventure and precision, capturing the energy of the moment with a refined, cinematic touch.

From the peaks of the Sierra Nevada along other ranges and coastlines of North America,to the fjords of Norway, and down to the Italian Alps, Chris’s lens has framed some of the most iconic moments in action sports and outdoor culture. His background as Director of Photography for TransWorld SNOWboarding, Snowboarder, and Men’s Journal magazines shaped his ability to balance artistry with production excellence, collaborating with world-class athletes, creative teams, and global brands.

Today, Chris continues to push the craft forward through commercial, editorial, and personal projects that explore our connection to nature and movement. Whether he’s building large-scale productions or documenting quiet backcountry lines, his approach stays the same, authentic, intentional, and always in pursuit of that fleeting moment when light, subject, and story align perfectly.

Chris lives in Encinitas, California, with his wife, two daughters, balancing the mountain mindset with coastal calm and a lifelong passion for visual storytelling.