Chris Collacott is an internationally acclaimed photographer known for his exquisite natural landscapes, architectural studies, and cityscapes. He specializes in crafting ultra-high-resolution, gigapixel-quality panoramic images on a grand scale.
Driven by a profound love for the outdoors, Chris employs a diverse array of techniques, blending organic and digital methods to merge his vibrant, eye-catching photographs into enduring and evocative scenes. His work has catapulted him to global prominence, not only as a skilled photographer but also as a visionary, mentor, coach and advocate for some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes.
With a remarkable portfolio that includes over twenty thousand fine art prints sold worldwide, Chris Collacott’s meticulous attention to detail has earned him notable achievements such as being invited to the UAE to display his work at a world-class photography conference among the most well-known photographers in the world. Prominently displayed in the Arizona State Capitol House of Representatives as a 22-panel, 13.5ft high and 88 feet long installation on the house floor, and 30-foot wide installation of the Athletes Village for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.
Chris has garnered more than 75 international awards, including the esteemed Master in Fine Art credential from Master Photographers International. He has also been recognized as a judge for the EPSON International Panoramic Awards in multiple years, underscoring his influence in the field.
2024 Awards & Distinctions
***Invited to Judge for the International EPSON Panoramic Awards 2024 – Amateur
2022 Awards & Distinctions
***Invited to Judge for the International EPSON Panoramic Awards 2022 – Open
2019 Awards & Distinctions
***Invited to Judge for the International EPSON Panoramic Awards 2019 – Amateur
2017 Awards & Distinctions
***Awarded MPI 2017 International Nature Photographer of the Year
Award of Distinction – Panorama Natural Landscapes – MPI 2017 IIC for “Grizzly Grind”
Award of Distinction – Panorama Natural Landscapes – MPI 2017 IIC for “Deep Sky”
Award of Distinction – Panorama Natural Landscapes – MPI 2017 IIC for “Crystal Sea”
Award of Distinction – Panorama Natural Landscapes – MPI 2017 IIC for “Bow of Beauty”
Award of Distinction – Fine Art Landscapes – MPI 2017 IIC for “Alone”
Prestige Award – Fine Art Landscapes Panorama – MPI 2017 IIC for “Monolith”
Prestige Award – Fine Art Landscapes Panorama – MPI 2017 IIC for “Silent Slither”
|Prestige Award – Fine Art Landscapes Panorama – MPI 2017 IIC for “Tantalizing Tantalus”
Class Award – Fine Art Landscapes – MPI 2017 IIC for “Alone”
Class Award – Fine Art Landscapes – MPI 2017 IIC for “Monolith”
2016 Awards & Distinctions
***Awarded MPI 2016 International Fine Art Photographer of The Year
***Invited to Judge for the International EPSON Panoramic Awards 2016 – Amateur
Award of Excellence – MPI 2016 IIC for “Ruban Reflections”
Pinnacle Award – MPI 2016 IIC for “Heavenly Divine”
Award of Distinction – MPI 2016 IIC for “Moments of Magic”
Award of Distinction – MPI 2016 IIC for “Soothing Sea”
Prestige Award – MPI 2016 IIC for “Wishes Well”
Prestige Award – MPI 2016 IIC for “Reflections”
Prestige Award – MPI 2016 IIC for “Scarlet Storm”
Class Award – Fine Art Cityscape – Panorama – MPI 2016 IIC for “Urban Reflections”
Class Award – Fine Art Landscape- Panorama – MPI 2016 IIC for “Heavenly Divine”
Class Award – Fine Art Landscape- Panorama – MPI 2016 IIC for “Scarlet Storm”
Class Award – Natural Seascapes – Panorama – MPI 2016 IIC for “Soothing Sea”
2015 Awards & Distinctions
The EPSON International photographic pano award – Silver Award for “Astonishing Assiniboine”- Nature – Open
The EPSON International photographic pano award – Silver Award for “Fabled Forest”- Nature – Open
The EPSON International photographic pano award – Silver Award for “Spirit Sunset”- Nature – Open
The EPSON International photographic pano award – Bronze Award for “Under The Rainbow” – Nature – Open
The EPSON International photographic pano award – Bronze Award for “Enduring” – Nature – Open
The EPSON International photographic pano award – Bronze Award for “Sky of Dragons” – Nature – Open
The EPSON International photographic pano award – Bronze Award for “Silent Sea” – Nature – Open
The EPSON International photographic pano award – Bronze Award for “Solitude” – Nature – Open
Master Photographers International – Class Award in Natural Landscapes – “Fabled Forest”
Master Photographers International – Award of Distinction – “Spirit Sunset”
Master Photographers International – Award of Distinction – “Astonishing Assiniboine”
Master Photographers International – Award of Distinction – “Fabled Forest”
2014 Awards & Distinctions
***Awarded the prestigious MPF credential (Master Photographer Fine Art) by the MPI
***Invited to be a Judge for the International EPSON Panoramic Awards 2014 – Amateur
***Invited to be a Judge for Viewbug.com photography contests
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “Burrard Beauty” – The Built Environment – Open
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “The Black Tusk” – Nature – Open
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “King of the Castle” -Nature – Open
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “Aspiring Assiniboine” -Nature – Open
Selected – KolorPanobook 2014 Photography Award – “King of the Castle”
2013 Awards & Distinctions
The EPSON International Pano Award – Highest Scoring Gigapixel Image! “Electric Vancouver” Open
The EPSON International Pano Award – 4th place overall winner!! “Electric Vancouver” The Built Environment – Open
The EPSON International Pano Award – Silver Award for “Urban Docks Blue” The Built Environment – Open
The EPSON International Pano Award – Silver Award for “Golden Harbour” The Built Environment – Open
The EPSON International Pano Award – Silver Award for “Crown of Vancouver” The Built Environment – Open
The EPSON International Pano Award – Silver Award for “Through the tree tops” The Built Environment – Open
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “Junipers Point” Nature – Open
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “A Sound of Silence” Nature – Open
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “Robson Royal” Nature – Open
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “Serinity Sea”- PM068-B – Nature – Open
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “Majestic Sky”- PM067-B – The Built Environment – Open
International Photography Awards (IPA) Honorable Mention (Pro) – “Amazing Vancouver” – PA303-A – Panoramic Category
International Photography Awards (IPA) Honorable Mention (Pro) – “UnderBridges” – B002 – Bridges Category
International Photography Awards (IPA) Honorable Mention (Pro) – “Crystal Sea” – N139 – Sunset Category
“Merit Image” for the PPOC National 2013 Image Salon for “Navigational Point of Reference”
Awarded “Merit Image” for the PPOC National 2013 Image Salon for “Scanning for Structural Integrity”
Awarded “Accepted Image” for the PPOC National 2013 Image Salon for “Evolutionary Hypothesis”
People’s Choice Awards for t “Rising Star” the 2013 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Photo Competition.
Honorable Mention in the Illustration Class for the image “Crown of Vancouver” – PPOC – BC Prov Image Salon
Honorable Mention for the First Time Entry Class for the image “Crown of Vancouver”
Awarded “Official Selection” for the Kontinent Awards 2013 – Image “Urban Docks Blue”
Awarded “Merit Image” for the PPOC BC 2013 Image Salon for “Crown of Vancouver”
Awarded “Accepted Image” for the PPOC BC 2013 Image Salon for “Arterial Pillar”
2012 Awards & Distinctions
Awarded Nature Accreditation with the Professional Photographers of Canada
Awarded Pictorial Accreditation with the Professional Photographers of Canada
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “Amazing Vancouver” – PA303-A – The Built Environment
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “Vancouver on the Rocks” – PB012-B – The Built Environment
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “Golden Harbour” – PC300-A – The Built Environment
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “Untitled” – PM032-B – Nature
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “The Watcher” – N075-B – Nature
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “Pitts and Piles” – PM027-B- The Built Environment
The EPSON International Pano Award – Bronze Award for “Urban Docks” – PC100-B- The Built Environment
