His Mission

With over 20 years of experience in visual communication and a personal history shaped by resilience—including a period of homelessness—Chris has developed a rare ability to see value in what others overlook. His work captures fleeting weather moments, isolated architecture, and the raw beauty of the Midwest with a reverence for what time tries to erase. Every photo is an act of remembrance.

Where He's Rooted

Living in the heart of the Midwest, Chris draws inspiration from the vast skies, weather-worn structures, and rural spirit of the Midwest in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska North Dakota and beyond. His lens captures what others miss—and what time will soon forget.

Why It Matters

Chris’s photography is more than art—it’s a call to remember. By printing and preserving these images, he invites others to reconnect with a part of America that’s disappearing. His work stands as a visual archive for future generations.

Background

• Associate of Applied Science in Visual Communication
• 20+ years in design, photography, and creative direction
• Owner of Chris Olson Design & Photography
• 4,000+ organic Facebook followers built entirely from the ground up
• Skilled in digital post-processing, graphic design and experimental media
• Landscape explorer and backroad hunter—chasing the rare and unexpected

Personal Life

Outside the lens, Chris is a dedicated husband and a family-oriented father. His work is deeply rooted in values of perseverance, authenticity, and connection. Whether at home with his children or out capturing the spirit of forgotten places, Chris brings the same intentionality to everything he does—honoring the past while building a meaningful legacy for the future.

Connect With Chris

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