ABOUT
Chris Coe is a highly acclaimed photographer renowned for his mastery of natural light and a profound passion for capturing the essence of nature, landscapes, and travel. With a distinct style characterized by striking simplicity and a graphic quality, Chris has been captivating audiences since he turned professional in 1992.
Over the course of his illustrious career, Chris has photographed an extensive range of subjects, including landscapes, people, architecture, gardens, travel destinations, and wildlife, in diverse locations worldwide. His rare ability to excel in various types of photography demonstrates not only a deep understanding of light but also a commitment to exploring the visual and creative potential of different subjects. This versatility allows him to find inspiration in diversity, making his work visually and creatively stimulating.
Much of Chris’s photography is commissioned for specific advertising and editorial projects, as well as stock libraries and personal endeavors. He has collaborated with major multinational companies on numerous projects and has produced an impressive collection of work. He has shot around 50 travel and coffee table books, and his images have been featured extensively in newspapers, magazines, and books globally.
In addition to his photographic accomplishments, Chris Coe is an influential figure in the field of photography education and curation. He is the founder of Eye for the Light, an online magazine dedicated to creative photography and travel. The magazine, which has quickly gained popularity, now boasts around 100 original features, many of which are penned and photographed by Chris himself. In collaboration with fellow professional photographer David Newton, he hosts the “Newton & Coe” podcast series, which has become widely accessible on major streaming platforms.
He has presented photographic features for TV and he lectures on a variety of photographic subjects, including travel, landscape and photo editing, at numerous major international conferences. He has also written articles about photography for specialist photographic, travel and lifestyle magazines.
Chris has a passion for teaching photography, mentoring photographers and helping photographers to realise their creative abilities. He runs the Photo Iconic series of photography courses and workshops in the UK and overseas, covering everything you need to know about photography to enjoy it as a hobby, as a profession or to get started as a new career.
In 2003, Chris founded the now prestigious international photography awards – Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY). These awards are now in their 21st year and have to date attract entries from over 150 countries and provided a popular showcase for both amateur and professional photographers to achieve exposure for their work.
Chris curates the TPOTY exhibitions which have been seen by millions of people and visited countries around the world, including China, Dubai & Sharjah, Malta, Portugal, South Korea and UK.
Chris has also played a pivotal role in the publication and curation of photographic works. He has edited and curated twelve Travel Photographer of the Year portfolio books, which showcase exceptional talent in travel photography. Moreover, he has curated approximately 30 indoor and outdoor exhibitions across the globe, further solidifying his reputation as a leading authority in the photography industry.
Chris Coe’s dedication to sharing his expertise and inspiring others in the field of photography makes him a revered industry expert and educator. His work continues to inspire photographers and enthusiasts alike, encouraging them to explore the beauty of the world through the lens of creativity and light.
