CHRIS CUFFARO
Photographer | Director
CuffaroPhoto.com | CuffaroHits.com
Whether it’s glitz and glamour or raw reality, by consistently capturing the “real” person behind the “famous” face, Chris Cuffaro brings a new level of emotional depth to the two-dimensional art form of photography. In fact, over the past 35 years, Chris's signature work with a galaxy of A-List actors, models, athletes and musicians has helped them define their public image while establishing his reputation as one of the most respected photographers in the entertainment industry.
Drawn to the excitement of music as a teenager growing up in Northern California, Chris began his career by shooting local rock shows for fun. He quickly graduated to headlining acts and, since moving to Los Angeles in the early 1980’s, has worked with a succession of top musical artists from pop sensation George Michael and the legendary Iggy Pop to the ground breaking bands Jane’s Addiction, Pearl Jam, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana. Chris’ live and studio images of these musicians and others, including No Doubt, Limp Bizkit, Henry Rollins, Elvis Costello, Fiona Apple, Scott Weiland and Soundgarden, have regularly appeared in Rolling Stone, Spin, RayGun, Vibe, Musician as well as on the covers of more than 300 record albums and CDs.
Yet along with his significant commercial and editorial contributions as a music photographer, Chris’ portfolio also includes an equally impressive group of non-musicians. Among these are iconic images of leading sports figures, such s Kobe Bryant, Wayne Gretzky and Tony Hawk, along with stunning fashion photography of today’s hottest super-models and designers.
In addition, Chris’ dramatic portraits of veteran actors Sidney Poitier, Johnny Depp, Dustin Hoffman and Vince Vaughn as well as new starlets like Brooke Burke, Judy Greer and Mira Sorvino have been prominently featured in the pages of Entertainment Weekly, US, Stuff, Maxim, Premiere, British Elle and W while his gallery photos for the USA Network, HBO, Nickelodeon and FOX’s landmark television series “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” have made him a first-call among leading media, ad and talent agencies around the world.
Most recently, Chris has set his sights beyond photography; making a seamless transition from film to digital imaging by both producing and directing a number of music videos and independent films. His personal involvement in Ashton View, Inc. production, publishing and web activities offers further evidence that his natural talent, versatility and tireless pursuit of artistic expression continue to grow no matter the medium.
“Regardless of what I’ve been able to accomplish in the past, there are always new mountains to climb and new borders to cross,” Chris explains. “I’m excited by where I'm going and what lies ahead… by the journey as well as the destination."
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CHRIS CUFFARO - Greatest Hits NZ
Los Angeles based music photographer Chris Cuffaro is coming to Aotearoa for the first time this February to present his Greatest Hits photography and multi-media exhibition. Featuring over 60 framed works, plus be- hind the scenes footage, Chris Cuffaro Artist Talk, Chris Cuffaro Photography Workshop (hosted by NZ music photographer collective FromThePit), the exhibition opens every day from 10am, Wednesday 8 – Sunday 12 February at Indigo Studios at 50 Pollen St, Grey Lynn, Auckland. Admission to the exhibition and all events is FREE!
Chris is one of the most respected photographers in the entertainment industry, working with A-List actors, models, athletes and musicians, helping them define their public image. He has photographed some of the biggest musicians globally, including iconic shots of ground breaking bands Jane’s Addiction, Pearl Jam, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, George Michael, Iggy Pop, No Doubt, Henry Rollins, Elvis Costello, Nick Cave and Soundgarden. These images have regularly appeared in Rolling Stone, Spin, RayGun, Vibe, Musician as well as on more than 200 album covers.
Along with significant commercial and editorial contributions, as a music photographer, Chris’ portfolio also includes an equally impressive group of actors from Johnny Depp to Dustin Hoffman, sports icons from Kobe Bryant to Wayne Gretzky, and television shows from American Idol to So You Think You Can Dance. His images have been in Entertainment Weekly, US, Stuff, Maxim, Premiere, British Elle and W.
Most recently Chris hosted his Greatest Hits exhibition in Sydney Australia, is currently expanding the exhibi- tion worldwide and filming his Greatest Hits Documentary.
Chris Cuffaro’s Greatest Hits is presented by Agentx/Publicity+ with help from sponsors and media partners Rolling Stone, Radio Hauraki, Phantom Billstickers, FromThePit, and production from Indigo Studios and iSPARX™, who are also providing a mobile App for additional content during the exhibition.
Auckland City of Music and MusicHelps are assisting Agentx/Publicity+ with organizing a Kiwi musician photo shoot with Chris, and these images will be exhibited in May 2023 (NZ Music Month) and auctioned afterwards, with all proceeds to support charity partner MusicHelps. The New Zealand photos will also feature in the June/July issue of AUS/NZ Rolling Stone magazine.
“I’m so excited to show my exhibition in New Zealand for the first time. Also, to have the opportunity to share my experience with Kiwi’s and to photograph local musical talent and give back to musicians in need” – Chris Cuffaro
Exhibition from Wed 8 - Sun 12 Feb, 10am – 8pm (except 6pm on Sat & Sun)
Wed 8 Feb, 6pm Thurs 9 Feb, 6.30pm Fri 10 Feb, 5pm Sat 11 Feb, 11am Sat 11 Feb, 4pm
Official Opening with Live Music via RSVP – see website for more information Artist Talk with Chris Cuffaro, Hosted by FromThePit
Live Music, bands TBA
Photographer Workshop with Chris Cuffaro, Hosted by FromThePit Deejay Murray Cammick
CHRIS CUFFARO
Photographer | Director | Creator CuffaroPhoto.com | CuffaroHits.com | CuffaroPlus.com
