Chad Dennis is a commercial portrait photographer based in Florida, working with brands, agencies, and cultural institutions across the U.S. and internationally.

His recent work includes national campaign imagery for Farah & Farah, commercial and editorial projects for the Jacksonville Symphony, and assignments for organisations such as the International Car Wash Association and global healthcare and media clients.

Known for his ability to build trust quickly, he creates portraits that feel natural, intentional, and grounded in real human presence.

His work spans studio and location, often combining stills and motion for campaigns across digital, broadcast, and outdoor platforms, including large-scale billboard and brand campaigns.

Chad Dennis is a commercial photographer and director based in Florida, creating people-driven imagery within corporate and industrial environments.

Recent work includes campaigns and brand storytelling for car wash groups including Auto Spa, Old Rock, and Papas in Salt Lake City, as well as Drive & Shine in Chicago.

In Jacksonville, Chad has partnered with Main Made Studios to produce a series of portraits and process-driven visuals highlighting their custom metal fabrication work.

His client list includes the United Nations, the National Football League, Mayo Clinic, and The Guardian, with recent and upcoming work including collaborations with the PGA of America and Zyrtec.

Bringing a portrait-led approach into active work environments, Chad creates imagery that connects people to process with clarity and intent.

Chad Dennis is a commercial portrait photographer based in Florida, known for creating quiet, commanding portraits of leaders, artists, and public figures. Recent work includes a feature portrait of Lee Smith, Executive Director of The Players Championship, for Chicago Golfers Digest, along with ongoing work supporting organisations such as Five Star Veterans Center, the Jacksonville Symphony, and Farah & Farah.

His client list includes the United Nations, the National Football League, Mayo Clinic, and The Guardian.

Working across editorial and commercial assignments, Chad brings a calm, intentional approach that allows subjects to settle into themselves—resulting in portraits that feel both immediate and enduring.

Chad Dennis' recent work includes a magazine cover and feature portraits for Chicago Golfers Digest, highlighted by a commissioned cover of Lee Smith, Executive Director of The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. The assignment focused on capturing leadership at the highest levels of the game with a refined, contemporary editorial sensibility.

Chad is also continuing his support of veteran and military communities through a strategic content partnership with Five Star Veterans Center, helping shape and produce mission-driven visual storytelling.

Upcoming projects include traveling to South Florida to photograph rising PGA professional Neal Shipley for a new campaign in collaboration with the PGA of America and Zyrtec.

Chad Dennis approaches portraiture with intention, treating every image as a chance to say something meaningful about the person in front of the camera. For him, photography is not simply about pressing a button, it is about preparation, conversation and finding the moments that feel honest. He believes portraits should do more than record a face, they should reveal character and create a sense of connection that feels immediate and human.

Chad works closely with individuals, teams and organisations to build portraits that support clear communication, whether the aim is personal branding, leadership presence or engaging a wider audience. His process is grounded in collaboration, helping clients present themselves with confidence while keeping the atmosphere warm and easy.

Clients such as the United Nations, NFL, Mayo Clinic, Farah & Farah, and The Guardian have trusted Chad to bring their people and purpose into focus, creating imagery that resonates long after the shoot wraps.

Chad Dennis centres his photography on people, their expressions and the stories they carry. He has a knack for creating portraits that feel immediate and honest, born from a genuine curiosity about the person in front of the lens. His work goes beyond flattering images, it aims to capture something that lingers.

He has partnered with clients including the United Nations, the NFL, Mayo Clinic, Farah and Farah and The Guardian, helping them communicate their purpose through strong, character driven visuals. Over the years, his portraits have become tools for brands wanting to show their human side with clarity and confidence.

From business leaders to musicians to everyday people, Chad understands how to create images that influence how a brand is seen and remembered. His portraits are striking, sincere and built to connect.

Underlying all of this is his belief that thoughtful photography can shift perception, build trust and create a bridge between viewer and subject. It is this approach that keeps people focused storytelling at the heart of everything he does behind the camera.

Chad Dennis has a gift for photographing kids in a way that feels real—never forced, always fun. Whether it’s a quiet moment of curiosity or a burst of joy mid-laugh, he knows how to connect with children and capture who they truly are.

That approach is what made his work for Florida Prepaid College Plans so impactful. His portraits helped anchor a statewide campaign that’s still running today, with his images featured on billboards across Florida.

The trust and comfort he builds with young subjects translates into portraits that feel honest, energetic, and full of life—something both families and major brands value when telling their story.

Chad Dennis' photography is all about people, faces, and stories. Chad has a genuine love for connecting with others and capturing portraits that make you stop and feel something. His work isn’t just about making someone look good—it’s about telling a story that lasts.

Over the years, he’s worked with clients like the United Nations, NFL, Mayo Clinic, Farah & Farah, and The Guardian—helping them bring their people and purpose to life through powerful imagery.

Whether it’s a business leader, artist, or everyday person, Chad knows how to create images that shape how a brand is seen and remembered. His portraits are bold, authentic, and built to resonate.

At the heart of it all is his belief that great photography can shift perception, build trust, and spark connection. That’s what makes the work meaningful—and why people-focused storytelling runs through everything he does behind the camera.

Perception is reality—a lesson Chad Dennis learned early in his career, and one that continues to shape every image he creates. To him, photography isn’t just about pressing a shutter; it’s about intention, collaboration, and storytelling. Great imagery should do more than show what someone looks like—it should say something about who they are.

Chad works closely with individuals, teams, and organisations to create purpose-driven portraits that help shape how they’re seen by the world. Whether the goal is personal branding, thought leadership, or driving connection with a broader audience, his work is rooted in helping clients show up with clarity and confidence. Every image is designed to elevate perception—ensuring people and brands are seen in the best possible light.

If you’re drawn to authentic, compelling imagery that captures people in their best light, you’re in the right place. Chad Dennis’s work is built on three pillars: people, faces, and stories. Whether working with high-profile clients like the United Nations, the NFL, and The Guardian or working on personal projects that have been exhibited across Florida, his photography is about connection.

From Florida to international assignments, Chad brings a distinct perspective to every project. His ability to connect with people and understand the essence of their story allows him to create images that are not just seen - but felt.

Chad’s ability to connect with people creates a powerful combination to capture unique, authentic, and purposeful imagery. His 'Salty Dog and Salty Pup' portrait series has featured over 440 portraits of surfers young and old across NE Florida and been exhibited to thousands of people.

Chad Dennis is a commercial portrait photographer based in Atlantic Beach, FL, specialising in capturing people, faces, and stories.

Recently, Chad wrapped up large-scale productions for the Jacksonville Symphony and the law firm Farah & Farah. He also photographed an international campaign for Buffet Crampon, featuring Joël Vaisse and his new signature line of trombones—where his portraits served as the campaign’s key imagery.

One of Chad’s greatest strengths is his ability to connect with people and brands to create purposeful, impactful visuals that reinforce brand identity. As a fully mobile photographer, he is currently in pre-production for upcoming shoots in San José, Cincinnati, and Las Vegas.