Christian Henkel
Action Sports + Product Photographer
Bend, ORLive for the climb, not just the summit, but the deep breathes and steps in between.
As a passionate marketing professional specializing in action sports and outdoor product photography and videography, I collaborate with athletes and brands to capture memorable moments often overlooked but rarely forgotten. With over 6 years of freelance photography experience, I've worked with renowned clients like Billabong, Tamron, AAA Auto Insurance, TREW Gear, Jetboil, Eureka, and Icebreaker. My services include content creation, image licensing, social media collaborations, sponsored giveaways, blog posts and much more. My overarching mission in photography and videography is to inspire people to embrace life's adventures fully. I firmly believe that life is all about the climb. That it's not just about reaching the summit, but the deep breathes and steps in between.
Discipline: Photography/Videography
Specialty: Action Sports
- Action sports & outdoor photographer with 8+ years of professional experience, specializing in snowboarding and winter recreation. - Worked with leading outdoor brands including Bern Helmets, Trew Gear, Billabong, Vallon Optics, MountainFLOW, and Jetboil. - Hybrid creator/strategist, delivering photo, video, and campaign ready content with a strong understanding of brand marketing and social performance. - Known for authentic, culture driven imagery and creative locations.
Christian Henkel's Expert Gear Recommendations
Hiking Kit
- Seattle Rain Hat by Outdoor Research
- Men's Foray 3L Rain Jacket by Outdoor Research
- Men's Helium Rain Ultralight Jacket by Outdoor Research
- Men's Ghost Whisperer™ Hoody by Mountain Hardwear
- Men's R1® Fleece Pullover Hoody by Patagonia
- XT-6 by Salomon
- Men's Olympus 6 by Altra
- Men's Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Socks by Darn Tough
- Men's Stormtracker Sensor Windbloc® Gloves by Outdoor Research