Born in Boston Massachusetts Chris began photographing in his early teens with a Yashica Mat camera.
He studied fine art photography at New York University Tisch School Of The Arts, and after graduating was awarded the Daniel Rosenberg Traveling Fellowship For Photography.
His early photographic work was transformed by working under such old world masters as Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon And Paolo Roversi.
After living and working in New York City for much of his career Chris recently relocated and now calls Los Angeles home.
Chris Fortuna is currently focused on creating celebrity portraits and fashion images, defined by beauty and light.
When not working on either coast he likes to spend time attempting to go fast on two wheels.

Clients include: Converse, Esquire, Sony Music, Interview, Def Jam, Warner Bros, Joie, Sprint, Maxim,
Virgin Music, Cosmopolitan, NBC Universal."