Chris Korsak

Branding, headshot, and product photographer - Portland, OR

Photography Blog

Go behind the scenes during some of my favorite photoshoots to see how I work, check out my photography experiments, and view my personal work.

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I Watch Myself From Every Angle

February 21, 2021

I sit by myself in a cold yet comforting home. It’s the place I’ve known for longer than I can remember. The walls are a different color behind the picture frames. There’s a window that’s also a mirror. I spend many hours a day looking through this…

Experimental photo of flowers and lighting effects

The Shimmer

January 30, 2021

I’ve been mildly obsessed with the movie Annihilation since I first saw it a couple of years ago. The grand finale scene with the alien-like avatar mirroring Natalie Portman’s every move was one of the most intense moments I’ve experienced watching a…

Alchemy Candles product photo

Consistency in Product Photography

November 5, 2020

Although many people own the tools needed to take quality photos, acquiring the skills to take consistent photos remains a trade that takes a long time to learn. Early this fall, I photographed more colorful and unique handcrafted candles for the…

Redscale film photo of a neighborhood scene

Redscale Film: Fuji Superia 400

November 2, 2020

This year I experimented with a film technique called redscale. While it’s possible to purchase prefab redscale film, it’s much cheaper to do it yourself. All you do is load film in your camera backwards so you end up shooting through all the orange…

Overhead view of people at the George Floyd protest in Portland, OR on 06/05/20

George Floyd Protest on 06/05/20 in Portland

June 9, 2020

The blatant murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020 has triggered mass protests across the entire country during the Coronavirus pandemic. These are a handful of photos I took from a protest I attended on June 5, 2020…

Composite image of Alchemy Candles Spring 2020 collection

Product Photography: Alchemy Candles

May 18, 2020

I did some product photography last month for Alchemy Candles, of Molalla, Oregon. This was a great photography job to have during quarantine because I was able to create all the photos from my home studio. It was also really enjoyable to photograph…

Facetime portrait during the Covid-19 quarantine

FaceTime Photo Shoot: Tatiana

May 8, 2020

Here’s another recent FaceTime photo shoot with a model named Tatiana. We spent a couple hours creating photos in and around her home on a sunny spring day while in quarantine. I got a wide variety of images during this session and really enjoyed the…

Facetime portrait during the Covid-19 quarantine

FaceTime Photo Shoot: Madeline

May 1, 2020

Here’s some new work from my recent FaceTime photo shoot with my friend Madeline. In the last year, we’ve been collaborating on shoots every few months, so it was nice that quarantine didn’t stop us this time around. This was also my second shoot…

Facetime portraits of Emily during the Covid-19 quarantine

FaceTime Photo Shoot: Emily

April 21, 2020

I know photography certainly isn't a priority during the Covid-19 crisis, but creating is an effective way for me to keep a positive attitude during all this. I recently got inspired when I saw the photographer Allesio Albi collaborate with models by…

Composite photo of house plants lit with gelled-flash

Quarantine Art

April 15, 2020

What a strange time this is for everyone and everything. There is tragedy, anxiety, and loneliness on a global scale. There is also the sound of birds singing in big cities. Air and water quality is improving. People are more friendly on the streets…