Chris Daley Photography About - Chris Daley Photography

Chris Daley is a Portland-based commercial automotive photographer known for bold, cinematic imagery and a sharp eye for motion and detail. With over a decade of experience, his portfolio includes work for top-tier clients such as The Discovery Channel, Hoonigan Racing Division, the American Rally Association, and DSport Magazine—as well as numerous private collectors, racing teams, and drivers across North America.

Chris is the official Event Photographer for the Oregon Trail Rally, where he captures the high-speed energy and emotion of one of the most iconic motorsports events in the Pacific Northwest. His studio, Chris Daley Photography, serves as a creative hub for both editorial and commercial automotive projects.

Driven by a deep passion for car culture, Chris stays close to the action—whether behind the camera, building in the garage, or out exploring Oregon’s national parks with his family. His work blends technical expertise with storytelling, specializing in automotive, motorsport, and lifestyle photography. Skilled in both film and digital formats, he adapts his approach to meet the creative and logistical needs of each project.

To discuss a project, request a quote, or book a shoot, please get in touch via the contact form. Chris is available for select collaborations, commercial assignments, and brand campaigns nationwide.

"Great photos aren't taken, they're planned and crafted by skilled artists. Cameras don't take great pictures any more than table saws make great bookcases."

Testimonials!

"Always a great time hanging and chatting with @chrisdaleyphotography while he works his magic. This is just one of the breathtaking photos he took that evening."

"Chris shot photos of my evolution for D Sport magazine. They are stunning- and a cherished memory of the car. Cannot recommend enough, a great memento for anything you’ve put sweat and money in to."

"Chris is an excellent photographer who knows his craft. Being a photographer myself, I notice he takes his time and always knocks out great shots while having fun doing it.A multi-faceted photographer, Chris is definitely worth getting in touch with for any moment that you want captured."

"Chris is very easy to work with. He has great vision and passion for photography. Chris’s attention to detail is amazing and can’t wait until our next photo shoot."

"Incredibly easy to work with and great attention to detail. I had an idea that I wanted fall photos and rollers of my car and I couldn't be happier with the results. I will definitely be contacting him for my next shoot."

"Great guy and great photographer. Professional and knows what he is doing! Very well rounded photographer."

"Chris is an absolute amazing photographer, he offers SO MUCH MORE than just basic photos. Will definitely keep going to him for years to come."

"Couldn't be more happy with how the shoot went. Not only was it the shoot easy and seamless but he also had them edited and sent to me the same week!"

Below are a few examples of how some of Chris Daley's photos were published.

2018 Oregon Trail Rally on Sunday's stages in Dufur, OR.

Ken Block's one and only poster of the original Ford Cossie. This photo brought in 32,973 likes on Instagram and was used in multiple other projects that Ken Block and his team were involved in.

Christian Coujin's Livingroom in his Seattle home.

This is printed and framed sitting on the shelf in the official RWB Museum in Malaysia.

Cobb Tuning Access Port Backgrounds

This BMW in S3 Magazine: https://s3mag.com/the-elements/

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Below are a few examples of how some of Chris Daley's photos were published.