Artist CV
Chris Tims
Studio Photographer
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
(502)472-6760
ChrisTimsPhotography@Gmail.com
Biography:
Chris Tims is a visual storyteller capturing the heart, humor, and hustle of the Ohio Valley creative community. Based out of Louisville, Chris leverages a background in graphic design and years of professional studio portrait management to deliver imagery that clients describe as "a whole vibe."
From technical roots in corporate training to high-volume traveling studio work across states like Missouri, Tennessee, and South Carolina, Chris Tims has mastered the art of adaptive photography. His creative passion shines brightest in his community collaborations, ranging from complex fine-art recreation photoshoots to his role as an event photographer for Bullitt Co. Pride and sponsor of National Equality Systems. A staple behind the lens at local drag productions, his striking entertainer promos and live performance captures for events like Divorced Dads Drag Show and Artistry Unseen have cemented him as a trusted documentarian of Louisville's nightlife and queer culture.
Photography Resume:
2024 - Present Chris Tims Photography - Personal Photography Home Studio
2024 - Present RE:Member Church Directories - Freelance Family Portraits - Interstate Traveling Studio Photography - Photography Manager: Greg Misk & Mauricio Ramirez / Scheduling: Brent Price (Notable places I have traveled: Branson, MO / Paducah, KY / Chattanooga, TN / Myrtle Beach, SC / Indianapolis, IN / Metropolis, IL / many places in between)
2024 School Pictures - Strawbridge - Danville, Ky USA - Under Cheryl Griffith
2023-2024 Photographer Trainer - JCP Portraits - Photography Manager: Sarah P. - Louisville, Ky USA / Jefferson Mall, Greentree Mall (IN), & St. Matthews Mall
2023-2024 Multiple Studio Manager - JCP Portraits - Regional Manager: Barbara Whitmer, Photography Manager: Sarah P. - Louisville, Ky USA / Jefferson Mall, Greentree Mall (IN), & St. Matthews Mall
2022-2023 Photographer - JCP Portraits - Studio Manager: Sonya Barns - Louisville, Ky Jefferson Mall, USA
Education:
2007-2008 Graphics Design - The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA - Online Division, USA)
Press:
2025 & 2026 Salt River Local Arts Collaborative - Bullitt Co. Pride, Booth & Event Photographer / Shepherdsville, Ky
2026 National Equality Systems (NES) - Sponsor / Louisville, Ky
Reviews:
The Salty Sparrow: Shooting with him is a whole vibe! I met Chris when he was the photographer for a show which featured my act. He made me comfortable with a low pressure, friendly demeanor. His work currently resides on at least two of my profile pic
Jade Calisto: Chris is extremely professional, flexible, gives great suggestions, edits and is affordable. Definitely recommend 🥰
Barbie Chadwell: Chris Tims is a good person and really good with my grand kids and kids in general. I only go to him for pictures of my grand kids. He's patient understanding and my grand kids love getting pictures with him. He makes ot fun . His photos turn out really good .I'd recommend him to anyone who’s wanting pictures taken!
Graphics Design Commissions:
www.ChrisTimsPhotography.com/graphics
Collaborations:
2025 Haute Mess, local fashion designer / Kylie "Skullgurlie" www.instagram.com/skullgurlie?igsh=OWc0Z2t6aGRpc3Bz
2024 Faces of Gore, airbrush artist photoshoot / Richard Gore (Airbrush Artist)
2024 Photo recreation of an engraving by Norman Lindsay / Sierra Holocomb, Sam Holocomb, Canie & Phoenyx.
Drag Productions:
2026 August "Leo Birthday Drag Show" - Air Devils Inn, Louisville, Ky (Event Photography)
2026 June PBS Presents, "Divorced Dads Drag Show" - for Pride Across the Multiverse / Louisville, Ky (Graphics Design, Entertainer Promos, & Event Photography)
2026 April PBS Presents, "A Softer Side of Drag" - Held at The Bluegrass Witch, Louisville, Ky (Graphics Design, Entertainer Promos, & Event Photography)
2024 August Summers Birthday Drag Show, Air Devils Inn, Louisville, Ky (Graphics Design, Entertainer Promos, & Event Photography) 2024 July "Artistry Unseen" Vol. 1 / Pride Bar, New Albany, IN (Entertainer Promos & Event Photography)
2024 April Mz. Mama Bee Presents, "Freaks N' Geeks" Drag Variety Show Vol. 3- Air Devils Inn, Louisville, Ky (Entertainer Promo's & Event Photography)
2024 March Mz. Mama Bee Presents, "Freaks N' Geeks" Drag Variety Show Vol. 2- Air Devils Inn, Louisville, Ky (Entertainer Promo's & Event Photography)
2024 February Mz. Mama Bee Presents, "Freaks N' Geeks" Drag Variety Show Vol. 1- Air Devils Inn, Louisville, Ky (Entertainer Promo's & Event Photography