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Christopher Marona Biography

A professional photographer for over three decades, Christopher Marona founded Colorado Photo Workshops in 2009
to share his knowledge, experience and passion for photography. His enthusiasm spills over into his teaching. The range of workshops spans the gamut from brand new photographers to seasoned pros. He has the rare ability to simplify technical and complex subjects. He is amiable, approachable, knowledgeable and patient; all qualities that make him a gifted teacher. And, he loves nothing more than to share his passion for photography.

Fine Art

His fine art photographs possess a captivating blend of sumptuous color, dazzling light and compelling drama that pierce the very soul of our cowboy legacy. The artist captures the very essence of ranching lifestyle, linking wranglers of today with those who rode before. Marona’s fine art photographs that are showcased in galleries around the country. His work has been featured in virtually every western or cowboy magazine over the last two decades. You can view some of his work at American Cowboy Art.

Chris hosted several episodes of the television show, Canon Photo Safari. The first was filmed in Acadia National Park in Maine. Later episodes were shot in Australia with actor Wayne Knight whose many credits include Broadway, Seinfeld, Third Rock from the Sun, and Jurassic Park.

Commercial

Chris is widely recognized for his dramatic, signature style of lighting and has provided imagery for commercial clients such as Polo, Anheuser Busch, US Post Office, Roper apparel, Wrangler, Coty and Jeep.

Editorial

His editorial clients include Western Horseman, American Cowboy, Western Art & Architecture, Cowboys & Indians, Persimmon Hill, Southwest Art, and USA Today. His work has been featured in virtually every western or cowboy magazine over the last two decades.

Books include the “Colorado Cowboy,” published by Westcliffe, “Life in the Saddle” by Gretel Ehrlich, “Action Photography”, an educational publication by Jonathan Hilton, “A Ranching Legacy” and “A Heritage in Iron” both by Rafael Routson. He also photographed and produced the book “The Lindner Ranches, A Legacy of the West”.

Folks were kind enough to say:

“[Chris’s work] captures the mythical quality of our western Heritage with rugged romanticism.”
Mickey Mee, former director of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame

“Christopher Marona takes pictures that most of us see in our minds. In his pictures, you can feel the ground shake and the thunder roll”.
Baxter Black, Cowboy humorist & Author

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Publishing Credits

Books

Colorado Cowboys – A coffee table book documenting traditional ranch families. Published and distributed by Westcliffe Publishers, Christopher photographed, wrote and edited the book.
Christopher photographed and produced the book: The Lindner Ranches, A Legacy of the West.
Marona has also contributed photography to the following books:
Life in the Saddle by Gretel Ehrlich, Tehabi Publishers
Action Photography, by Jonathan Hilton, published by Photovision
A Ranching Legacy and “A Heritage in Iron” both by Rafael Routson
Colorado & The Rockies for Dummies, Frommers
1911 The First 100 Years by Patrick Sweeney, F&W Media
The Pomeroy Brothers Architects
Fairways – Americas Greatest Golf Resorts, Tehabi Books
Portable Houses by Irene Rawlings and Mary Abel, published by Gibbs Smith
Saddle Pals by Country Books a division of Reiman
The Orvis Book of Cabins by Amy Laughinghouse, published by the Lyons Press

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Magazines & Periodicals

American Cowboy
Architectural Digest
Colorado Homes and Lifestyles
Cosmopolitan
Country
Colorado Business
Cowboys & Indians Magazine
du Pont Registry
Elle
Farm & Ranch Living
Fox News
Log & Timber Style
Luxe
Luxury Home Builder
Luxury Log Homes & Timber Frame
Mountain Living
Outside
Persimmon Hill
Reader’s Digest
Sports Illustrated
Time
USA Today
Wall Street Journal
Western Art & Architecture
Western Horseman
Western Horseman Calendar

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