Chris Saunders – Ola! Zeitgeist cool, fashion edgy, connected, influential and sought after.
Chris Saunders is a South African photographer and filmmaker based in Paris. He started out in fashion, editorial and commercial photography before venturing into documentary projects that illuminate Africa’s sub cultures through his optimistic, vivid lens. Chris has contributed and been commissioned by numerous well known global publications over the years and continues to enjoy collaborations with some of the world's leading agencies, records labels, musicians and brands. What unifies much of Chris’ output is its empowering exploration of social diversity in contemporary culture with a strong focus on expression through performance and dance in his projects. He prides himself on building stories highlighting individuality, and on the incredible teams of people he collaborates with to create his projects.