Meet Photographer: Chris Facey

Chris Facey, a Brooklyn-raised photographer now based in Raleigh, NC, captures impactful moments that shape our world, inspired by Gordon Parks and W. Eugene Smith. Focusing on the African-American community, he brings sensitivity to his work, addressing racial injustices and stereotypes. Dedicated to spotlighting these stories, he launched “The Dad Duty Project” challenging stereotypes around absent fathers, and “Even In Death” highlighting an African American cemetery’s preservation. With a BFA from The School of Visual Arts and a background as a US Army veteran, Chris’s work has been featured in The New Yorker, New York Magazine, and The New York Times, and exhibited in galleries like The Golden Belt Gallery and The Bronx River Art Center. Through his storytelling, he drives visual activism, using photography for social change that engages emotions and sparks vital dialogue.