As a photographer, Christopher Gabello’s subjects have ranged from the Queen of England to rappers like Waka Flocka Flame and Big Boi, model Cara Delevingne, actor Kevin Bacon, and photographer Richard Kern. He’s shot for AdWeek, and covered New York & Paris Fashion Weeks for Vogue Magazine. He's worked with brands such as Zara, Anthropologie, Swarovski, FUJI Bikes, and Lane Bryant.
Originally from the Pennsylvania, Chris began working as a photojournalist in Philadelphia after graduating from Saint Joseph's University in the mid-2000s. His career developed rapidly: In 2008, he was asked to join then-Senator Barack Obama’s Democratic Primary campaign as the official photographer. Traveling in the campaign bus and standing next to veteran photographers like Annie Leibovitz. (see photos here)
Chris’s true passion, however, lies in portraiture. After moving to New York in 2011, he quickly found a creative home as a regular contributor to Andy Warhol’s, Interview Magazine. Over his 6 year tenure, he went on to shoot over 138 assignments for the magazine in addition to many advertorials, fashion weeks, and films. From environmental portraiture to studio fashion, Chris has a passion for the craft of photography continually seeking new inspiration and knowledge.
Chris resides in Manhattan with his wife and 2 sons.
