Hi, my name is Chris. I’m a 16-year-old junior in high school from Santa Ana with a strong passion for sports photography and marketing. For the past four years, I’ve been on the sidelines capturing the energy, emotion, and stories of the game through my lens. I’ve had the opportunity to photograph high school football for Orange Lutheran and El Modena, and I’ve also shot for UCLA Rugby.

Right now, I’m part of my school’s photography program, where we’re required to build a real-world portfolio. I’m also involved in DMC, a marketing program, which has pushed me to combine my love for photography with my passion for media and sports. My goal is to create a professional portfolio that can open doors to more opportunities in sports media and one day turn this into a career.

But building this journey isn’t easy. Between travel, equipment, editing software, and applying for credentials to cover bigger games, the costs add up quickly. Every donation, no matter the size, will go directly toward:

Upgrading and maintaining camera gear

Travel to local college football games for portfolio building

Software and tools to edit and deliver professional-quality photos

Investing in my future as I prepare for college and beyond

Supporting me isn’t just about helping me buy gear—it’s about helping a young photographer chase his dream, tell the stories of athletes in action, and inspire others in my community.

If you can donate, share, or even just spread the word, I would be so grateful. Every contribution gets me one step closer to building a real-world portfolio and pursuing my dream in sports photography and media.

Another great way to support me is by following my Instagram: @chrisdeck_media or booking me to do jobs for you.

Thank you for believing in me and supporting my journey.

– Chris