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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 15/09/2026

Congrats to the amazing Alan Cumming and Traitors for winning Best Reality Competition last night at the Emmys! Alan also won Best Reality host at last week's Creative Arts Emmys. This image which I haven't shared before was styled/produced by Cynthia Altoriso with HMU artistry by Damian Monzillo.

A full length portrait of Alan Cumming with one hand jauntingly behind head and one on hip, looking at camera in a diaphanous light blue top and bottom and on a light blue background. Portrait by Chris Sorensen

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 13/08/2026

Thrilled my portrait of Alan Cumming w/styling by Cynthia Altoriso and HMU artistry by Damian Monzillo won 1st place in the Celebrity category of the 2026 APA Awards. Huge thanks to Alan who is a dream to work with and to Cynthia and Damian for their amazing talents. apanational.org/awards/annou...

A portrait of Alan Cumming looking direct to camera in a green silky shirt and with a green tartan bow tie in his mouth against a blue background. By Chris Sorensen

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 19/07/2026

The World Cup final is today so let's go around the world with kids playing soccer. From the streets of Havana, to the foothills of the Himalayas, to the beaches of Sri Lanka

A cropped shot showing the lower half of a kid in black shorts with pink and white trim resting his adidas shoe on a beat up yellow soccer ball with a friend sitting behind him on a street in Havana

A view from above of kids playing soccer on a stepped plateau in the foothills of the Himalayas in Bhachok, Nepal

A group of kids playing soccer on a beach in Galle, Sri Lanka

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 14/07/2026

Happy International Non-Binary People's Day! This is Nikkie Samreth, a non-binary Cambodian-Chinese American & dancer/choreographer from my TransAmericans project. Today celebrates non-binary people & highlights the issues they face in living as who they are. We should all be fighting alongside them

A dark haired person covered in crystals and wearing a black bikini bottom and long black opera gloves with their hands behind their heads like they're being arrested and lit by a rainbow of colored light.

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 09/07/2026

Congrats to the amazing Alan Cumming for his Emmy nomination for hosting Traitors! The show also was nominated for best reality competition, directing, cinematography, editing, and production design. Well deserved! This is from our recent shoot styled by Cynthia Altoriso with HMU by Damian Monzillo

A portrait of Alan Cumming looking to camera and wearing a hugely oversized black & white patterned overcoat on a white background with lipstick smears on his face. By Chris Sorensen

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 04/07/2026

Did you watch Andy & Anderson's Independence Eve Live last nite as they expanded beyond NYE? I watched World Cup (Cape Verde! 😭💔) but it's a good excuse to post a Red, White & Blue Andy Cohen for the 4th. Stay cool, stay safe, stay strong and keep fighting to make this country what it should be.

Andy Cohen in a blue suit smiling at camera in front of a red backdrop. By Chris Sorensen

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 11/06/2026

What an incredible win! Calls for some HOF blue & orange with Knicks great Earl "the Pearl" Monroe.

Hall of Fame basketball player Earl "the Pearl" Monroe sits at half court of a high school gym wearing a blue sweater, blue jeans and holding a basketball and looking to camera. Portrait by Chris Sorensen

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! Love is love and people shouldn't have to live in fear or in the shadows for who they are or who they love. With the current regime stoking hate and trying to roll back hard fought for rights, it's so important to stand up and fight for our LGBTQIA+ community. 🏳️‍🌈

A girl in pink holding a rainbow flag sits on her father's shoulders who is wearing a rainbow headband and a blue LOVE Period tee at NYC Pride

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 26/05/2026

Always exciting to see your work on a cool cover. My portrait of the wonderful Alan Cumming on the latest issue of Radio Times, styled/produced by the amazing Cynthia Altorisoo with HMU artistry by Damian Monzillo.

A Radio Times cover with a portrait of Alan Cumming by Chris Sorensen. Alan sits in front of a white backdrop on a black stool leaning forward with one elbow on his knee and hand on chin and other hand on hip. He's wearing a checked plaid suit with plaid shirt.

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 20/05/2026

Supremacy The corrupt Supreme Court has brought back Jim Crow. The immediate response by Confederate states to eliminate black representation is disgusting and a reminder of the work that still needs to be done and the fight ahead of us. Ending this Klan court must be a priority when Ds regain power

A white man in a judge's robe wears a klan hood and holds an unbalanced scale and AR-15 like a bastardized Lady Justice. He stand on an apple box and is posed and lit like the Abu Ghraib torture images.

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 19/05/2026

Actress Sydney Lemmon photographed at Soho Playhouse. So many images I love from this shoot. Having someone who's wonderful in front of the camera in an interesting location makes my job easy.

A woman with pulled back tight dark hair and wearing a diaphanous pink dress stands in front of burgundy curtains looking off with her right hand by her head and left on hip

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 02/04/2026

Thrilled my portrait of the wonderful Alan Cumming, styled/produced by the amazing Cynthia Altoriso with HMU artistry by Damian Monzillo, was selected for the American Photography 42 book. Always an honor to be included among such great work and photographers. Can't wait for the book release party.

A head and shoulders portrait of Alan Cumming looking direct to camera wearing a green silky blousy top with a green plaid bow tie in his mouth against a blue background. By Chris Sorensen

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 28/03/2026

Some from today's No Kings march in Greenport on Long Island. Fantastic turnout and energy. We are the majority and we will win. Keep fighting!

A woman holds a US flag high while her husband stands beside here holding an Epstein sign

A woman in an orange hooded parka and wrapped in a rainbow flag hold a We the People sign

A woman in a red beanie holds a US flag and a NOPE sign where the E is a sideways crown with a red X through it

Two elderly ladies march with their walkers, one with a No Dictators sign on it

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 23/03/2026

TCU is #1 in the nation in field goal percentage defense and #13 in scoring defense. Iowa is not top 50 in rather

NCAA women's basketball field goal percentage defense stats showing TCU #1

NCAA women's basketball scoring defense stats showing TCU 13

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 16/02/2026

Interesting choice to deliberately evoke Arnold Newman's famous portrait of Nazi war criminal Alfred Krupp. aboutphotography.blog/blog/story-o...

A white haired man with hand clasped under his chin looks at camera with a factory behind him

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 16/02/2026

Interesting choice to deliberately evoke Arnold Newman's famous portrait of Nazi war criminal Alfred Krupp. aboutphotography.blog/blog/story-o...

Arnold Newmans portrait of Alfred Krupp. A white haired man lit from both sides sits with hands closed under chin with a factory behind him.

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 23/01/2026

(with apologies to Bill Watterson)

A black white cartoon panel of Calvin from Calvin & Hobbes pissing while grinning to camera

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 23/01/2026

Fuck ICE (Calvin's Version). Today the brave people of Minnesota are holding the first general strike in modern American history to fight back against fascism. Seeing so many people stand up to defend their neighbors in the face of violence is inspiring. Stay strong, stay safe and stay warm!

A portrait of a white man with white hair wearing white pants and black and white striped shirt against a white background. He looks directly at camera while pissing in an ice bucket. Fuck ICE (Calvin's Version) by Chris Sorensen

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 20/01/2026

Made this Fuck ICE self portrait

Head and shoulders portrait of a white haired blue eyed man with scruff looking direct to camera while buried in ice cubes, with his middle finger on his lips, with a black painted nail. Fuck ICE by Chris Sorensen

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 15/01/2026

Fuck ICE. Like all Americans of good conscience, I'm furious at the murder of Renee Good and the atrocities the regime is committing in Minneapolis and elsewhere. My nephew and family live a few blocks from where Renee was killed and the anger I have right now...well it's best to address it with art

A head and shoulders portrait of a white haired white man with white scruff and blue eyes surrounded by ice and looking directly at camera while holding his middle finger to his lips like he's flipping someone off. The finger has a black nail that makes it look like a Hitler 'stache on his upper lip. Fuck ICE by photographer Chris Sorensen

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 06/01/2026

5 years ago Republicans tried to end democracy with the Jan 6th insurrection. The attempted coup prompted us to make this image. As Republicans continue to work to steal our liberty, it's important for everyone to stand up and fight back, not just for democracy but for those persecuted by the regime

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 05/01/2026

Lighting test of my assistant from the first shoot of the year. Don't shoot B&W or shallow dof much but fun to get to

Black and white portrait of a young woman wearing all black leaning against a table with a painting out of focus in the background.

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 28/12/2025

Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn’t Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, or Alice In Chains.

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 09/12/2025

When you see a doxie wearing a kicky beret on the streets of Paris, you kinda have to take a pic. A #traveltuesday flashback to a couple weeks ago.

A black and tan dachshund looking elegant wearing a black with white stripes sweater and a kicky red beret.

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 06/12/2025

RIP Frank Gehry. So many incredible buildings such as the Guggenheim museums. But if you're in Paris, you should really check out his Fondation Louis Vuitton.

Two people walk along the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris.

People walk through the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris.

A skyline view of Paris from the Fondation Louis Vuitton.

People line up at the entrance of the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris.

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 04/11/2025

It's Election Day and there are important races in NY, NJ, VA, CA and many other places. It's your chance to stand up to fascism and vote for democracy and those who will defend it. Please get out there and make a difference.

A redhead woman in a white suit and chucks points to a blue hand painted VOTE on a white wall

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 13/10/2025

Happy birthday to Kate Walsh! She's been great in a lot of things but my fave is probably The Umbrella Academy.

Kate Walsh in a flowered dress laying back on a plush white rug with her hair splayed like the sun. Portrait by Chris Sorensen

Kate Walsh in a flowered dress sitting backwards on an ivory chair and laughing. Portrait by Chris Sorensen

Kate Walsh is a flowered dress against a white wall. Portrait by Chris Sorensen

Kate Walsh in a flowered dress leaning on her hands as she sits backwards in an ivory chair. Portrait by Chris Sorensen

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 01/10/2025

I had the honor of photographing Jane Goodall who was wonderful. After the shoot, her asst was by us setting up for an interview. I said how great she looked for her age. He said it's the whiskey. I said what? He said yeah, she has a glass each evening. I asked her usual and he said black label. RIP

Jane Goodall looking off in a blue sweater and scarf on a flowered couch

Jane Goodall looking to camera in a blue sweater and scarf on a gray background

Jane Goodall looking back to camera in a blue sweater and scarf on a tan chair in front of sheer curtains

Jane Goodall looking to camera in a blue sweater and scarf on a tan chair in front of gray and sheer curtains

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 27/09/2025

Congrats to author Sigrid Nunez for winning the 2025 Windham-Campbell Literature Prize given by Yale University in the fiction category. I had the honor of photographing her after her bestselling novel The Friend won the National Book Award.

Black and white head and shoulders portrait of writer Sigrid Nunez looking off to the right

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 12/09/2025

He's a lovely guy. I made this portrait of him

Portrait of John C Reilly looking at camera with hands closed by his cheek and his straw hat on the table he leans on.

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 10/09/2025

It's the text version of this tweet

Tweet by maple cocaine @maplecocaine
When someone uses this emoji they are more mad than they have ever been in their entire life

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 10/09/2025

'Back to the Nazi site cuz they're nicer to me and I will not interrogate why that might be at all' Buh bye

Whiny ass tweet from Matt Glassman who's happier hanging with Nazis

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 26/08/2025

It's #nationaldogday and how can I not post some of our little Zoey. She hates having her pic taken but we've managed to get four portraits of her in the five years since adopting her. Also featuring two pix with the late great Gadget. Hug your pups close today and adopt don't shop!

A woman in a plaid dress and sunglasses looks off while holding a leather bag with a gray dog in it looking at camera. On a blue background

A redhead woman in glasses on a white stool has a performance review meeting with two small dogs also on stools in a small kitchen alcove

A small gray terrier-looking dog in a gray sweater looks off camera

A white and black frenchie and gray terrier mix wear Halloween scarf and bow tie on a canvas backdrop with fall leaves and pumpkin next to them

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 19/08/2025

Our Selfie image from Wife During Quarantine for #WorldPhotographyDay. I had this vintage Voigtlander Bessa and decided to do an homage to mid-century photographer self-portraits. The main inspirations were: 1) Andreas Feininger 2) llse Bing 3) Willy Ronis The shot is lit only by the lightbulb.

Selfie from Wife During Quarantine by Chris Sorensen. Black and white image of a woman holding a camera in front of half her face and a lightbulb in the other, with a side reflection of her in a mirror

A self portrait by Andreas Feininger. Black and white image of a man holding a camera in front of his face that makes it look like robot eyes.

A self portrait by Ilse Bing. Black and white image of a woman holding a camera in front of his face with a side reflection of her in a mirror

A self portrait by Willy Ronis. Black and white image of a man taking a self portrait in a mirror with the camera on a stand and him holding lights in both hands to light the image

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 25/07/2025

I met Miss Ruby Pavlova at the Mermaid Parade where I shot her twice in her incredible looks. I missed this year's parade and the Easter Bonnet Festival, but when I saw the amazing outfits she created, I asked if she wanted to come in for portraits of them. I'm so glad she did and that we made these

Miss Ruby Pavlova in a red and white striped pinup outfit posing perfectly

Miss Ruby Pavlova in a red and white striped pinup outfit and umbrella posing perfectly

Miss Ruby Pavlova in a red and white striped pinup outfit and fan posing perfectly

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 24/07/2025

If you've not watched Alan Cumming speaking out against the attacks on the trans community while hosting Jimmy Kimmel, please do so. Link below. He eloquently, powerfully & funnily shreds the bullshit from our current regime. An amazing talent but even better person www.instagram.com/reel/DMZLee6...

Alan Cumming looking at camera in a light blue diaphanous outfit against a light blue canvas background

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 16/07/2025

Congrats to the inimitable Alan Cumming for his Emmy nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality/Reality Competition Program and for Traitors' nom for Outstanding Reality Competition Program! Here's some more images from my April shoot with him, styled and produced by the amazing Cynthia Altoriso

Alan Cumming looking up in prayer in a checkered suit

Alan Cumming looking off smiling in a light blue gauzy outfit against a light blue backdrop

Alan Cumming with hands near face in white gloves and red shirt looking off with a black blindfold covering one eye.

Alan Cumming looking intently at camera wearing a green trimmed shirt and with a green tartan bow tie in his mouth

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 01/07/2025

Happy birthday to dance icon Twyla Tharp! Love the images we made. I was honored when the last one won 1st prize in the Editorial Portrait category of the International Photography Awards last year. And was selected for the APA group show last December at Soho Photo Gallery curated by Michael Foley.

Twyla Tharp in black wearing red glasses against a dark blue background.

Twyla Tharp in black wearing red glasses against a dark blue background in a wooden chair with legs splayed.

Twyla Tharp in black wearing red glasses leaning against a metal pillar

Twyla Tharp in black wearing red glasses against a dark blue background in a wooden chair with eyes closed

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 22/06/2025

As the media tries to whip up support for another bullshit war, seems appropriate to post this as an example of the work I'll be showing as part of my presentation Personal Projects: Making Work to Make a Difference at Soho Photo Gallery. Hope to see you there! www.eventbrite.com/e/personal-p...

A blindfolded woman in black sits reading a censored New York Times in a room covered in old newspapers

Flyer for Personal Projects - Making Work to Make a Difference presentation at SoHo Photo Gallery on Tuesday June 24th at 7p

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 18/06/2025

Protect Trans Kids! Fuck the Supreme Court! With today's outrageous decision allowing states to ban healthcare for trans kids, part of continuing attacks on the community, it's so important to stand up and speak up against the people and policies trying to harm them and erase them from society. 🏳️‍⚧️

Me in a purple Fuck the Supreme Court tee

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 16/06/2025

Monday after the biggest protests in American history, during Pride month, and after the cast of Traitors season 4 was announced seems a good day to post a fave of the incredible Alan Cumming. Styled/produced by the amazing Cynthia Altoriso with fantastic HMU work by Damian Monzillo. Keep fighting!

Alan Cumming in a plaid suit on a black stand with fist raised against a white cloth backdrop

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chris sorensen @chris-sorensen.com · 14/06/2025

No kings! Be strong, be safe.

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