The Moment
Photo-only session for a single occasion, with full editing included.
REC · QUEENS, NY · EST. FOR THE STORY
Captured Through Reality
Photography & Videography · Queens, NY
Real moments. Real people. Captured through reality.
By Christopher Zachary · Lead Photographer, CTR Records
00 / Featured Work
In Focus
Dancing in the rain — Midtown crosswalk · Street
04 / Word on the street
Client Reviews
★★★★★
"Christopher shot our rebrand from food shots to team portraits and made our whole feed feel like us. He catches the little moments other photographers walk past. Our customers noticed the difference immediately."
— Neighborhood Bistro, Brand Content
★★★★★
"CTR covered our worship night start to finish and the images preached on their own. Christopher moved with reverence, professionalism, and heart. We'll keep bringing him back."
— Acts Church, Worship & Events
★★★★★
"Christopher gets the culture. He caught the energy on stage, the quiet moments backstage, and delivered content my team could roll out the same week. Real eye, real pro."
— Independent Recording Artist, Live Show
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01 / Portfolio · Select frames
The Work
Event portrait — a welcoming smile · Events
Event night — friends together · Events
Event gathering — a room full of guests · Events
Event night — conversations around the tables · Events
At the podium — a moment of gratitude · Events
At the microphone — sharing a smile · Events
Community gathering — around the tables · Events
Event coverage — the room comes together · Events
Event portrait — two guests celebrating · Events
Conference — laughter between sessions · Events
Night out — four friends posing together · Events
Social night — smiles and statement tees · Events
A Tribe Called Queens — guest at the table · Events
Keynote meet-and-greet — author and attendee · Events
Workshop — ideas on the wall · Events
Film festival — laughter on the red carpet · Events
Caribbean night — conversation in the room · Events
Celebrating Caribbean filmmaking — mid-story · Events
Night out — friends at the bar · Events
Lounge night — all smiles · Events
Couple portrait — on the pier · Portraits
Couple portrait — side by side · Portraits
Couple portrait — Hudson River light · Portraits
Runway — oversized taupe suit · Fashion
Runway — cream jacket and wide-leg denim · Fashion
Runway — green polo and locs · Fashion
Runway — lightning-bolt jacket · Fashion
Fashion show — Property of Jamaica tee · Fashion
Runway — striped polo and denim skirt · Fashion
Runway — blue denim and matching boots · Fashion
Runway — denim shirt dress · Fashion
Runway — denim suit with textured fringe · Fashion
Runway — orange two-piece look · Fashion
Runway — dark denim and cap · Fashion
Fashion show — gathering beside the runway · Fashion
Fashion show — seated guest portrait · Fashion
Runway — cropped jacket, denim shorts, tan boots · Fashion
Runway — patchwork tan suit and red-tinted shades · Fashion
Runway — beige two-piece and platform heels · Fashion
Runway — rose corset and emerald velvet gown · Fashion
Runway — patched denim and white tie · Fashion
Runway — graphic hoodie and cargo pants · Fashion
Runway — denim jumpsuit, blonde curls · Fashion
Runway — denim jacket and metallic pink boots · Fashion
Runway — patched hoodie and emerald skirt · Fashion
Rain, reflections, and motion · Street
Times Square — city in motion · Street
Under the tracks — golden hour · Street
Tip of the cap · Portraits
Portrait — under the blue canopy · Portraits
Runway — number patchwork couture · Fashion
Runway — By A Guy, Western NY · Fashion
Runway — black lace couture · Fashion
Runway — patchwork maxi gown · Fashion
Runway — zebra and leather · Fashion
Runway — rose-covered blazer · Fashion
Runway — white shirt, bold chains · Fashion
Runway — geometric patch knit · Fashion
Runway — embroidered denim set · Fashion
Runway — aqua crochet back detail · Fashion
Runway — white crochet knit set · Fashion
Runway — black and white corset look · Fashion
Runway — lace overshirt and cross chain · Fashion
Runway — olive fringe halter top · Fashion
Runway — geometric print drape, denim shorts · Fashion
Runway — pink satin ruffle crop · Fashion
By A Guy — cowboy hat and silver jacket · Fashion
Runway — pearl-dotted tulle gown · Fashion
Runway — black two-piece look · Fashion
Runway — open red jacket · Fashion
Walk through the light — B&W · Fashion
White gown — black-and-white portrait · Fashion
Textured gown — black-and-white portrait · Fashion
Runway — textured dark outfit · Fashion
By A Guy — black cowboy hat, gray jacket · Fashion
By A Guy — lace jersey and western boots · Fashion
Runway — black TV-print, silver brocade · Fashion
Runway — citrus top, purple denim · Fashion
Runway — denim fringe vest · Fashion
Runway — blazer and patchwork skirt · Fashion
Runway — white shirt, diamond cross · Fashion
Blue blazer and NY cap · Events
Event night — two guests · Events
Premiere night — Q-M Film · Events
Premiere night — seated guest portrait · Events
Premiere night — raising a glass · Events
Premiere night — lobby conversation · Events
Premiere night — smiling portrait · Events
Premiere night — outdoor portrait · Events
Premiere night — black-and-white portrait · Events
Premiere night — close-up smile · Events
Premiere night — monochrome terrace portrait · Events
Premiere night — blue knit portrait after dark · Events
Premiere night — a quiet step · Events
Premiere night — looking back on the terrace · Events
Premiere night — beneath the trees · Events
Premiere night — a candid smile · Events
Winter lights — Midtown NYC · Portraits
Pure joy — bath time laughter · Family
Luna Park portrait session · Portraits
A day at Coney Island · Family
Playful moments — Luna Park · Family
Golden hour — neighborhood portrait · Family
Street portrait · Portraits
Professional headshots · Portraits
Fremont Street — Las Vegas · Portraits
Group session — team portraits · Portraits
Hands lifted — worship night · Worship
Worship night — Yonkers · Worship
The preached word · Worship
Behind the scenes — studio shoot · Portraits
Between songs — live showcase · Music
Under the beams — live set · Music
Light and smoke — on stage · Music
Trading bars — live showcase · Music
From the stage · Music
Full volume — live set · Music
Live set — concert coverage · Music
The lounge — between sets · Music
After dark — night portrait · Portraits
Studio session smiles · Portraits
Little man — candid · Family
Christmas in the atrium · Family
Brothers — a quiet moment · Family
Portrait in profile · Portraits
Tummy time smiles · Family
Worship summit — a word from the podium · Worship
Playground days — in black and white · Family
Little Lightyear — playground portrait · Family
02 / The person behind the lens
Christopher Zachary
Lead Photographer, CTR Records · Queens, NY
I skip the perfect poses. I look for the laugh between shots — the moment people forget the camera is there. I'm Christopher Zachary, Lead Photographer at CTR Records (Captured Through Reality), a New York photography and videography brand built on that instinct.
From weddings and portraits to the Fashion Week runway, every shoot gets the same care: to see you clearly and capture it honestly.
People first
You'll feel comfortable before I ever press the shutter.
Story driven
Every gallery is built to tell your story in order, with intention.
Faith rooted
Excellence and integrity in how I work and who I am.
What I shoot
Services
Share your vision. We’ll start with a free consultation and shape the coverage around you.
Fashion + Runway
Runway shows, backstage, lookbooks, and designer campaigns, captured with the energy of the moment.
Events
Corporate events, church services, block parties, and celebrations, covered start to finish.
Portraits
Headshots, family sessions, graduations, and personal brand photography that looks like you at your best.
Video + Content
Recap videos, interviews, music content, and social ready video for brands and creators.
Artist Press Kits
Live shots, portraits, and cover-ready images for musicians — built for Spotify, show posters, and press.
Small Business Branding
Ongoing photo and video content for local businesses — restaurants, shops, and creators who need to stay visible.
Photo + Video Experiences
Find your frame
Free consultations · Tailored to your vision
The Story
Photo-only, extended coverage built to capture a fuller narrative, start to finish.
The Campaign
Photo coverage plus short-form video content edited for social, reels, stories, and posts, ready to publish.
The Full Experience
Extended, full-day coverage with full video production added, not just more photo hours.
Open Frame
Photography coverage with full retouching, no package commitment. 2-hour minimum · 48-hour turnaround.
05 / Let's build something
Let’s talk about your vision
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