Chris Fritchie is an artist at heart, deeply committed to crafting timeless art. Based in McKinney, TX, where he co-owns Magic Makers Studio with Lori Fritchie, Chris has made waves internationally with his award-winning Magic of Santa® Experience. Yet, it's in fine art portraiture where his true passion lies.

A Certified Professional Photographer, Master Photographer, Artist, and Craftsman with the Professional Photographers of America, Chris has amassed numerous awards, including those from the Dallas Professional Photographers Association, and top honors in both Texas and Georgia.

In 2021, he secured a 2nd place finish in the PPA Grand Imaging Award's Creative Open category. Beginning his journey in editorial photography, he has accumulated over 150 magazine covers. As an esteemed educator, he's impacted emerging photographers through institutions like Texas School and Imaging USA. For Chris, the greatest accomplishment is creating art that will captivate audiences for generations."