.
Creative Partner for Elevated, Human-Centered Imagery
Hi, I’m Chrissylynn — a photographer, director, and creative partner drawn to thoughtful collaborations and purpose-driven work.
Since 2004, I’ve worked with brands, agencies, founders, and creative teams to create imagery that feels thoughtful, authentic, and connected to something bigger than the photo itself.
Along the way, I created Tether Collective, a shared studio built to foster collaboration and creative community among photographers. And currently, I serve as the Chair of the San Francisco + Northwest Chapter of APA (American Photographic Artists), where we elevate and educate the photographic community nationwide.
I’m also a twin, a mom, and a bit of a health-food nut. Those parts of my life have rooted me deeply in communities that support women, families, and creatives, and they shape how I show up- collaborative, curious, and invested in the people behind the project.
In a time when AI is reshaping the creative landscape, I embrace the tools that streamline the process, but the part that still inspires me most is the human side of the work—original thoughts, building relationships, solving problems together, and creating something meaningful with a great team.
So that's enough about me, for now- Got an idea brewing? Reach out—I’m always happy to chat about new projects, partnerships, and possibilities.
“Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really Love”
*video credits: LOREN GRAVES, DP Glass Metal Stone // photo assistants MICHELLE GEER, JASON WAICUNAS // models JULIA KLEIN, LIZZIE GUNST, KIM FLINK, ALEXIS WILLIAMS, TROY CASTENADA // makeup WHITTANY ROBINSON, hair TERRY ALABATA // wardrobe stylist XELA GAERLAN
in cahoots ~
Adobe. Azalea. Benefit Cosmetics. Betabrand. Bose. Buzzfeed. Chegg. Clearly Kombucha. Coast to Costa. Cosmopolitan. Ellucian. FCB. Freenote. Fruit of the Loom. Gentry Magazine. NextIssue. Google. Hampton Inn. iCracked (now SquareTrade). Jack Morton Worldwide. Levis. Locale Magazine. Odysseus Arms. Old Navy. Paradise City. Piz Buin. Modcloth. MTailor. Piperlime. POPSUGAR. Rainbeau Curves. Rand + Statler. Rock Flower Paper. Romfh Equestrian Apparel. Ruti. Salesforce. San Francisco Magazine. Solo Eyewear. Silent Circle. Sports Authority. Target. Texture (now Apple News+). Third Love. True & Co. Ultra Running Magazine. Walmart. Y Combinator
distinctions + awards ~
- Capturing San Francisco Exhibition, MONAD Agency | June 2026
- Focus on Women podcast | Sept 2021
- APA Something Personal Online Exhibition | Dec 2019
- multiple online recognitions for One Eyeland Distinctions
- World Photography Org Interview | May 2018
- APA Featured Portfolio / Sleepover | May 2018
- APA Featured Portfolio / Revelly | Jan 2018
- Photoshelter Interview | Breaking into Commercial Photography
- Production Paradise Spotlight Magazine | Nov 2017
- APA Featured Portfolio /With Liberty | Aug 2017
- PickMyTemplates Feature | Sept 2016
- Production Paradise Spotlight Magazine | Nov 2016
- Pick my Templates Creative Pick Feature
- APA Featured Portfolio/ Chegg University | Mar 2016
- #WorklessWednesday | Four ways to elevate your brand | Jan 2016
- APA Featured Portfolio | Aug 2015
- APA Featured Portfolio | Jan 2015
- Two Bright Lights feature | July 2014
- APA Featured Portfolio | Oct 2014
- 2005, Masters of Fine Photography, Art Academy of Art University