Based out of Denver, Colorado

Contact: chip@chipkalback.com

Instagram: @chipkalback

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Chip Kalback is a Denver-based lifestyle photographer with 15+ years of experience collaborating with creative teams across advertising, editorial, and branded work. 

His work is rooted in environmental portraits and on-location lifestyle photography, in a way that feels effortless and unposed. 

Chip's biggest goal on any shoot is to bring a consistent aesthetic that aligns with agency briefs, and a relaxed, collaborative approach on set.

His subjects range from athletes and musicians, to models and everyday individuals — typically photographed in environments that reflect the subject’s character and context. 

Chip's experience spans across a wide range of areas including travel, outdoor, wellness, and tech, with a portfolio that focuses on strong composition, natural color palettes, and respect for a brand's tone and audience.

For inquiries or portfolio requests, feel free to reach out directly.

Select Clients

BOA Fit System

Brunello Cucinelli

Canyon Bicycles

Casio G-Shock

ESPN

Gestalten

HarperCollins

Land Rover

Lonely Planet

Monster Energy

Mountain Gazette

PopSockets

Popular Science

Powder

RAM Trucks

Red Bull

Rolling Stone

Target

Town of Vail

TrueWerk

United Airlines

Honors & Awards

2024

Communication Arts Photo Annual Shortlist - Mutton Bustin'

Applied Arts - Mutton Bustin'

2023

American Photography 39 - Nine Lives and Counting

International Motion Art Awards 11 - The Coffee Ride

2020

The One Club For Creativity Denver Annual Show - Polarity

The One Club For Creativity Denver Annual Show - Detour

The One Club For Creativity Denver Annual Show - The Best Damn Record Club

Ad Club CO: The Fifty - You Work Hard

2019

Int'l Photography Awards - Farmer In All Of Us

Applied Arts - Farmer In All Of Us

2017

Int'l Photography Awards - The Boa System Rebrand Campaign

Int'l Photography Awards - National Brotherhood of Skiers

The Fence - National Brotherhood of Skiers 

American Photography 33 - National Brotherhood of Skiers

2016

Art Director's Club of Denver Annual Show - Night Moves

Art Director's Club of Denver Annual Show - Road Trip

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