Hi, I'm Chris Bartlett
I’m a Wisconsin photographer with more than 15 years of experience behind the camera and the co-owner and photographer at Knorth Studios, a full-service design and production agency. Much of my career has been spent creating commercial photography and video for brands, with a focus on lifestyle, product, and story-driven imagery. That work has shaped the way I approach every shoot, with an eye for composition, movement, light, and narrative.
Outside of commercial work, I’ve always been drawn to people, places, and the character of Wisconsin’s landscape. My personal photography has been featured in several exhibitions celebrating the beauty of the Chippewa Valley, a place I continue to find inspiration in throughout all four seasons. Whether I’m photographing a wedding, portrait, or landscape, my goal is to create images that feel natural, expressive, and true to the subject. I’m especially drawn to personality, movement, and the small moments that help tell a larger story.
Inspired by Wisconsin Forests & Creeks
Photography Rooted
in the Thicket
Tucked into the forests of Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley, The Thicket is more than a backdrop, it’s a place to wander, move, celebrate, and create photographs that feel alive. I’ve spent more than 15 years photographing people, products, landscapes, and stories, and that experience has shaped a simple philosophy: the best images happen when people have the freedom to be themselves. Among the trees, along the creek, and through every Wisconsin season, I’m looking for honest expressions, real connection, and photographs that tell a story long after the moment has passed.
Wisconsin’s changing seasons make even the
most familiar places feel new again.
Lets' connect
Have something in mind? I’d love to hear what you’re planning and help create photographs that feel natural, personal, and true to you.