Born and raised in St. Louis, MO.

Chris Gawat is a multifaceted photographer and videographer based in Denver, Colorado. His work spans across various genres including landscape, documentary, commercial, and portrait photography. Chris has a deep-rooted interest in storytelling through visual media, which began at a young age and has been a consistent thread throughout his career​.

Professionally, Chris has served as a videographer for Missouri State University and currently holds a position as a videographer and video editor for the American Institute for Foreign Study. His career is also marked by extensive travel, enabling him to capture diverse cultures and landscapes​.