I’m Christopher Pike, an editorial and commercial photographer with over two decades of experience spanning various photography genres. I’ve worked on news, sports, portraits, events, and commercial commissions throughout my career, allowing me to adapt and refine my skills across diverse settings. Born to Trinidadian parents, I was raised in Spain and Canada, where I developed my passion for photography and began my career.
Since 2011, I’ve been based in the United Arab Emirates, working on assignments throughout the Middle East and Asia. I’ve collaborated with international media outlets, corporations, and governments, leveraging my background in photojournalism. Over the years, I’ve held newspaper staff positions and worked as a stringer and contract photographer for global news agencies. My work has been featured in major publications worldwide through partnerships with Bloomberg, Reuters, the Associated Press, and Getty Images.
I enjoy the challenge of applying visual storytelling techniques to commercial photography and take pride in consistently delivering impactful images. I’m known for my reliability, especially when meeting tight deadlines on high-stakes projects for global brands.
Selected editorial work:
Wall Street Journal | Gulf States Boom With Billionaires
New York Times | Oligarch Sanctions
NPR | A Small Jewish Community Gets A Boost
Bloomberg | A Rare Look Inside Oman
Washington Post | $300 Billion World Cup
CBC | Coral off UAE Coast
Vouge | Dubai Design Week
The Atlantic | The Death of a Temperate Leader
ESPN | Dubai Sevens
New York Times | 48-Team World Cup
The Telegraph | Jewish faith in United Arab Emirates
The Hollywood Reporter | Alicia Keys
Bloomberg | Most Expensive World Cup Ever
Selected commercial clients:
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court
AC Milan
Accor
Adidas
ADNOC
Al Tayer
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Bulgari
Condé Nast Traveller
Crescent Petroleum
Deloitte
Dubai Executive Council
Emaar
Emirates NBD
European Tour
Expo 2020 Dubai
FIFA
Getty Images
G4S
Hella
Hino
International Olympic Committee
IWC Schaffhausen
JLL
Lamborghini
Majid Al Futtaim
MBZUAI
New York University
Nike
Novartis
Oliver Wyman
Omega
Oppo
Prada
Qatar’s Supreme Committee
Sail GP
Shell
Swarovski
Trip Advisor
UAE Prime Minister’s Office
UNFAO
Vivo
Warner Brother’s World
World Rugby