Chris Spears Photography

Chris Spears Photography Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter. - Ansel Adams To God be the glory!

A few years ago, my oldest daughter, Savannah, who has since graduated from college, made the switch from playing middle school basketball (with me coaching) to volleyball (with me cheering from the sidelines). With my new role as a spectator, I decided to start taking photos, so I dusted off my Best Buy camera kit and got to work. While it was great for capturing birthdays and Christmas moments,

it quickly became clear that it wasn't ideal for fast-paced sports action. To up my game, I turned to a longtime friend and professional photographer, Doug Engle, who works for the local paper. Doug offered some valuable advice on equipment and settings, which set me off on a new photography journey that continues today. As I delved into this new passion, I discovered how much joy it brought others to receive photos of their athletes. It felt like I was giving families a special gift after each game, something I truly enjoyed. Over the past decade, I've taken hundreds of thousands of photos, and this website was born out of the need to share a portion of them. Along the way, I've been blessed with the opportunity to visit amazing places and meet wonderful people. My journey has also led to opportunities like taking event photos for the Ocala Gator Quarterback Club, which opened doors to becoming a photographer for GatorBait magazine and covering the Florida Gators and their SEC sporting events. I am deeply thankful to my Lord for so many things, especially for the incredible sights He's allowed me to capture. I'm especially grateful for the chance to photograph my daughters, Savannah and Saylor, in their lives and sports, along with the many other athletes and families I've had the pleasure to meet. Chris Spears

Visual Storyteller

(352) 266-0208


**P.S.** – Would you like a gallery of high-quality action shots of your middle or high school athlete during the upcoming 2024–2025 season? For $300, you'll receive a gallery of photos from a selected game 🏈⚾️🥎🏀🥍⛳️. The funds I raise go toward new equipment, and the remainder is donated to His Compassion Food Bank of Marion County. You can even make your $300 photo check directly to His Compassion Food Bank, making it a tax-deductible donation. If you're short on funds but can volunteer for 20 hours at His Compassion Food Bank, please message me below! Learn more about His Compassion Food Bank here: [His Compassion Food Bank (https://hiscompassionflorida.org). With the 2024–2025 school year approaching, feel free to message or call me with any questions or to schedule your athlete's upcoming game. And yes, two parents can split the cost of a game 🙂

... A few pictures of the North Marion Colts varsity football team from Friday's away game at Trinity Catholic -
08/30/2026

... A few pictures of the North Marion Colts varsity football team from Friday's away game at Trinity Catholic -

Trinity WINS 26-12

On Friday, Aug 28, 2026, the Trinity Catholic Varsity Boys Football team won their game against North Marion High School...
08/30/2026

On Friday, Aug 28, 2026, the Trinity Catholic Varsity Boys Football team won their game against North Marion High School by a score of 26-12.... A few pictures of TC from the first half below.

Trinity WINS 26-12

On Thursday, Aug 27, 2026, the Meadowbrook Academy Varsity Girls Volleyball team won their match against Umatilla High S...
08/29/2026

On Thursday, Aug 27, 2026, the Meadowbrook Academy Varsity Girls Volleyball team won their match against Umatilla High School by a score of 3-2. A few pics from the first set below ....

Mustangs WIN 3-2

08/24/2026

So much power in the name… Jesus

…. 🏈 Congratulations 🏈 to Trinity Catholic Varsity Boys Football Team on their hard-fought 20–14 win Friday over Springs...
08/23/2026

…. 🏈 Congratulations 🏈 to Trinity Catholic Varsity Boys Football Team on their hard-fought 20–14 win Friday over Springstead High School! 💪

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Here are a few pictures from the first half of the game 👇📸

The Trinity Catholic Varsity Boys Football team won their game against Springstead High School by a score of 20-14.

08/02/2026

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🌅 This morning, I felt stirred to get up early and head to the beach to photograph the sunrise… or so I thought.As I was...
07/06/2026

🌅 This morning, I felt stirred to get up early and head to the beach to photograph the sunrise… or so I thought.

As I was setting up my camera, a young man pulled up in his truck and asked, “Are you going to be here for a little while?” He shared that he was about to propose, but was still looking for the perfect spot. Then he asked if I’d be willing to photograph the moment.

When I said yes, he smiled and said, “I’ll be right back,” as he hurried off to pick her up.

This video captures their proposal in the distance, followed by a few of the photos from one of the biggest moments of their lives. 💍📸

What I thought was simply a sunrise photo outing turned into the privilege of preserving memories they’ll cherish forever… I even had the opportunity to pray with them immediately after they got engaged. 🙏

Sometimes God calls us somewhere for a reason that’s far greater than what we ever imagined. ❤️

… “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on another side of the world.”— Mary Anne Radmacher
06/05/2026

… “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on another side of the world.”— Mary Anne Radmacher

We had some new content last week that spiked traffic and carried over to make for a busy Monday online 🎁
06/01/2026

We had some new content last week that spiked traffic and carried over to make for a busy Monday online 🎁

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