Christopher Balmer
Christopher Balmer is an acclaimed American wildlife photographer, educator, and entrepreneur with over 50 years behind the lens and 25 years as a professional. Based minutes from Yellowstone National Park, Christopher is celebrated for his stunning, unedited imagery and his passionate, "no-nonsense" approach to mastering exposure in-camera.
A fierce advocate for authenticity, Christopher famously shoots straight-out-of-camera JPEGs, championing a philosophy of spending less time in front of a computer and more time in nature. As the owner of two camera stores near Yellowstone and a successful photo adventure business, he has taught thousands of students to master light, composition, and split-second decisions in the field. From tracking grizzlies in Alaska and jaguars in the Pantanal to leading safaris in Chobe, Botswana, Christopher’s global expeditions empower photographers to capture the wild in its rawest, most authentic form.