Chris Helcermanas-Benge
- Camera and Electrical Department
Chris is a photographer with dual Canadian / American citizenship and EEC work visa that permits him to shoot freely throughout the world.
33 years of producing stills for film, industry and government has taken Chris to 72 countries on assignment. He has been the photographer on over 200 film projects; photographed 11 combat zones, countless world events; won numerous awards, and been published worldwide.
Chris H-B works well with talent, creative, and production to generate the finest images for the client.
Chris has a BA in Military History, MA in International Affairs and a diploma in Fine Arts. His Military service included Southeast Asia, Africa, Greece, Germany, Turkey, Africa, the Pentagon, and the Middle East.
He is a licensed pilot; a Padi certified diver, and parachutist, trained in desert, jungle, and mountain survival. He is an experienced sailor, a kayaker, and mountaineer; a garrulous book collector and bon vivant, lover of fine wines and avid cross-country skier
Chris is a member of C.A.P.I.C., The Overseas Press Club, The American Society of Media Photographers, National Press Photographer's Association, Combat Photographer's Association, I.A.T.S.E. (roster member US Local 600, Canadian Locals 667 and 669). Chris donates his time and photography as a volunteer to the MS Society, Child Foundation, Make a Wish Foundation, and Children's Hospital.
33 years of producing stills for film, industry and government has taken Chris to 72 countries on assignment. He has been the photographer on over 200 film projects; photographed 11 combat zones, countless world events; won numerous awards, and been published worldwide.
Chris H-B works well with talent, creative, and production to generate the finest images for the client.
Chris has a BA in Military History, MA in International Affairs and a diploma in Fine Arts. His Military service included Southeast Asia, Africa, Greece, Germany, Turkey, Africa, the Pentagon, and the Middle East.
He is a licensed pilot; a Padi certified diver, and parachutist, trained in desert, jungle, and mountain survival. He is an experienced sailor, a kayaker, and mountaineer; a garrulous book collector and bon vivant, lover of fine wines and avid cross-country skier
Chris is a member of C.A.P.I.C., The Overseas Press Club, The American Society of Media Photographers, National Press Photographer's Association, Combat Photographer's Association, I.A.T.S.E. (roster member US Local 600, Canadian Locals 667 and 669). Chris donates his time and photography as a volunteer to the MS Society, Child Foundation, Make a Wish Foundation, and Children's Hospital.
