chris juhn

photographer / journalist

photographer . journalist

BIOGRAPHY

Chris is a freelance photographer based in the Twin Cities, specializing in sports photography, photojournalism, and socially engaged documentary work. With a deep commitment to visual storytelling, Chris brings a powerful lens to stories that matter—highlighting moments of resilience, injustice, and human connection through his photography.

He is currently studying photography at Century College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, where he is further developing his technical and narrative skills. As a working photojournalist, Chris freelances for respected publications and organizations, including Minnesota Public Radio, the Minneapolis Spokesman-Recorder, and Sport Ngin, where he documents everything from high-intensity athletic competitions to community stories often overlooked in mainstream media.

Chris’s work extends beyond local boundaries. In September 2018, he traveled to Mexico City to document the conditions of psychiatric institutions as part of a human rights investigation in collaboration with Disability Rights International. Over the course of this project, he visited five psychiatric facilities—some in urban areas, others on the outskirts of the city—capturing the stark reality faced by people with disabilities in a country where human rights protections are frequently absent for this population.

Through his lens, Chris told stories of forced institutionalization, shock therapy, and the loss of basic freedoms, while also documenting resilience and advocacy efforts. He met individuals like a mother who fought to enroll her two autistic sons in public school, despite pressure to institutionalize them; and a woman who resisted forced sterilization and later won the right to raise her own child despite continued challenges. Chris also spent time with Colectivo Chuhcan, a group of self-advocates—many of whom were formerly institutionalized—working to improve conditions for people with disabilities across Mexico.

This work reflects Chris’s broader mission: to use photography as a tool for justice, representation, and education. Whether documenting sports, protests, or international human rights violations, Chris’s images aim to inform, move, and activate viewers toward greater empathy and action.

Qualifications

Chris is proficient in professional DSLR photography and has extensive experience capturing a wide range of subjects, including sports, events, and documentary work. He is skilled in using Adobe editing software, including Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, for high-quality post-production and image enhancement.

As a journalist and writer, Chris combines visual storytelling with compelling narratives to document social issues and community experiences. His commitment to activism is reflected in his photographic projects, many of which center on human rights, inclusion, and equity. Additionally, Chris has experience as a publisher, curating and disseminating visual stories through both digital and print media outlets.

Skills

  • professional DSLR photography

  • Adobe Editing Software

  • journalist / writer

  • activist

  • publisher

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