Chris Thackery

Chris Thackery is a minister whose long-standing interest in photography has become a meaningful part of his spiritual life. Through the lens, he seeks to draw closer to God by learning to see—and celebrate—the beauty that often goes unnoticed in everyday life. For Chris, photography reveals the sacred within the ordinary, uncovering moments of grace that might otherwise remain hidden in plain sight.

His photographic practice is deeply connected to the idea of life as story. While we may feel familiar with our own narrative, Chris suggests that we are often unaware of the forces shaping it, and the future chapters are always unknown. Our stories occasionally intertwine with those of others—sometimes for a season, sometimes for a lifetime—but more often through fleeting moments and brief encounters.

Street photography, for Chris, is a way to capture these passing fragments of other people’s stories. Each image becomes an invitation to pause, reflect, and wonder:

• What is happening in this moment?

• What emotions are visible, and why do they resonate?

• What impact might this moment have had on those pictured?

His work encourages viewers to engage their imaginations, not only to interpret what they see but to consider what questions they might ask if they could step into the frame and enter someone else’s story—if only for a moment.