Christopher Pike, a highly experienced editorial and commercial photographer, has honed his skills in various photography genres over his two-decade career. From news and sports to portraits, events, and commercial commissions, his versatility is a testament to his adaptability and wide range of skills. Born to Trinidadian parents, he grew up in Spain and Canada, where he studied and started his career in photography.
Since 2011, Christopher has been based in the United Arab Emirates and has undertaken numerous assignments across the Middle East and Asia. He has worked with prominent international media outlets, corporations, and governments. With a background in photojournalism, he has held staff positions at newspapers and worked as a stringer and contract photographer for global news agencies. His images have been featured in major news publications worldwide through his extensive collaborations with Bloomberg, Reuters, and Getty Images.
Christopher enjoys the challenge of applying the principles and techniques of visual storytelling to his commercial photography. He takes pride in delivering consistent and impactful visuals and is known for reliably meeting tight deadlines for high-value projects with 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