About Chris:

Chris Nicholson is the author of Photographing National Parks (2015) and the upcoming Photographing Lighthouses (2025), and is a partner and the director of content for National Parks at Night. He is a founder and director of the Night Photo Summit, and is the co-director of the Nightscaper Photo Conference and the Smoky Mountain Foto Fest.

As a former magazine editor and longtime magazine contributor, Chris’ work has appeared in over 40 books and periodicals. He has served as a book editor for National Parks Traveler, a content consultant for Chimani national-park travel guide apps, and a writer for various photography websites.

Chris has taught for CreativeLive and as a PhotoPills Master, is a regular presenter for Out of Chicago and the B&H Event Space, has been featured as a photographer by Nikon, and he speaks at photography conferences and events around the U.S.