Chris May is a contemporary photographer known for his evocative portraits and beauty photography.
Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Chris began photography at the age of 16, inspired by classical giants
like Helmut Newton, Vincent Peters, and many others. He continues the pursuit of striking
visual storytelling through a style that fuses timeless elegance with modern edge.
Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Chris began photography at the age of 16, inspired by classical giants
like Helmut Newton, Vincent Peters, and many others. He continues the pursuit of striking
visual storytelling through a style that fuses timeless elegance with modern edge.
His work is defined by its cinematic lighting, emotional depth, and a strong emphasis on character and mood.
Whether working in the studio or on location, Chris brings a refined eye and a deep respect for his subjects,
capturing both vulnerability and strength in a single frame. His photography often explores the intersection
of glamour and grit, tradition and experimentation.
Whether working in the studio or on location, Chris brings a refined eye and a deep respect for his subjects,
capturing both vulnerability and strength in a single frame. His photography often explores the intersection
of glamour and grit, tradition and experimentation.
With a growing body of editorial, commercial, and personal projects, Chris May remains dedicated to
creating images that resonate—images that not only showcase beauty, but also evoke feeling and narrative.
creating images that resonate—images that not only showcase beauty, but also evoke feeling and narrative.