Hi!
I’m Christopher James Hall — photographer, author, advocate, speaker, and a firm believer that one image, one story, or one conversation can change how we see the world.
This isn’t just a portfolio or a website. It’s a space where photography meets lived experience, advocacy gets personal, and the camera becomes more than just a lens — it becomes a voice. A voice for those who’ve gone unheard. A mirror held up to systems that need to do better. A quiet challenge to the way we think about homelessness, abuse, addiction, ageing, and everything in between.
My work isn’t about filters or perfection. It’s about honesty. Whether I’m photographing someone who’s never had their picture taken, writing about what it means to lose everything and start again, or standing in front of a room full of policymakers and telling the truth as I’ve lived it — it’s always rooted in real life.
I use storytelling to do more than raise awareness. I use it to create change. Because I’ve seen first-hand what happens when people are truly seen — and what happens when they’re not.
So whether I’m behind the camera, behind a mic, or holding space for someone else’s story — my focus is always the same: connection, compassion, and the kind of change that starts with listening.
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What I Do.
Photographer.
Real stories. Real change. See the exhibitions and campaigns helping raise awareness for social issues.
Author.
From toilet floors to gallery walls — read my memoir and other humorous but heartfelt stories about life, loss, and finding hope in unlikely places.
Mentor.
Helping photographers, advocates, organisations, and charities turn ideas into impact. Whether you're just starting, building something new, or ready to run a full project — let’s talk.
Speaker.
Talks, panels, and lived-experience speaking for events, schools, and organisations. Because the most powerful stories are the true ones.
Tell Your Story.
Every story matters. Whether it’s quiet or bold, painful or hopeful — your experience has the power to help others, shift perceptions, and drive change. If you’d like to share your story through photography or conversation, get in touch. Let’s make sure it’s heard.
Social Change.
This isn’t just about taking photos. It’s about shifting the lens.
Every project I run is rooted in one question: What needs to change — and who needs to be heard for that to happen?
I work with individuals and communities who are often overlooked — people affected by homelessness, addiction, dementia, domestic abuse, poverty, and more. The aim isn’t to speak for them. It’s to hand over the mic (or in this case, the camera) and let them speak for themselves.
That’s where real social change starts — not in statistics or slogans, but in stories. Raw, honest, and lived-in.
These stories don’t just sit on gallery walls. They go further. They inform councils, challenge services, and help decision-makers see the people behind the policies. They’ve been used in funding reviews, public consultations, staff training, and awareness campaigns. They get noticed — because they’re real.
I may not be able to fix everything. But it can open eyes, soften hearts, and start conversations in places where silence used to sit.
That’s the power of storytelling — not to make change easy, but to make it harder to ignore.
"I tell stories the way I do because I’ve lived them — and I believe real change starts when people stop being talked about and start being truly heard."
Christopher James Hall
What People Say.
“I didn’t think my story mattered until I saw it on the wall of a gallery. Chris made me feel seen, not just photographed. He listened without judgement and gave me space to speak in my own way. That one photo helped me start conversations I’d been avoiding for years.”
Gavin
“Chris’s project gave us something we didn’t know we needed — real, human insight. The stories and images were powerful, but the way he delivered them was just as important. It challenged us to rethink how we design services. It wasn’t a report. It was a wake-up call.”
Jonathan
“Christopher doesn’t just run projects — he creates space for people to be heard. The depth of understanding he brings, especially around trauma and recovery, made our collaboration one of the most meaningful we’ve ever done.”
Sara
“I’ve been through services before, but this was different. Christopher spoke from experience, not a textbook. He made it feel like change was possible — like I wasn’t just a case file, but a person with a future.”
Jason
Latest Stories.
Real people. Real experiences. These are the stories that don’t make the headlines — but should. Each one reveals something honest, something human, and something worth hearing. Dive into our latest updates to see how small moments can spark big change.
