“Who is he???”

Chris D’Amore’s curiosity about less traveled paths guides his photographs. Raised in Northern Massachusetts and residing in New Hampshire, Chris’ photographs are informed by the eclectic region of New England from the vast landscapes of the Appalachian mountains to the bustling urban communities sprinkled throughout. Drawing on inspiration from the Northeast, he seeks familiarity in his travels throughout the world. His penchant for antique film cameras was sparked by a hand-me-down camera his grandparents had purchased when his father was born. While some would be dissuaded by the technical limitations of these antiquated tools, he embraces them. Slowing down his artistic process, he remains in the moment. The finite number of frames per roll emphasizes the importance of contemplating his subjects and connecting with them. He was the featured photographer for What Goes On Back There?, a documentary project funded by the City of Cambridge’s Small Business Challenge grant and has self-published several works, including Lost Memory magazine.

Ok, ok, that’s the official artist bio that I use for galleries and stuff, but really, I’m just some guy. I happen to enjoy documenting my life on film, and equally enjoy writing about it, so I started this newsletter! I find it to be a more satisfying way to share my work than social media because I get to contextualize things and present them in a more focused format. The main posts are free, and if you upgrade to a paid subscription, you’ll also get access to the Archive Dive posts. Each month, I dive into my archive using a random number generator to choose old photographs to revisit from over 15 years of shooting on film. I’m glad you’re here and I hope you enjoy it!

-Chris