I’m Christopher “Morty” Mortenson, a Los Angeles–based editorial and commercial photographer whose work is guided by authenticity and connection. Inspired by Henri Cartier-Bresson’s belief that “to make a photograph is to align the head, the eye, and the heart,” I approach photography as more than a profession—it’s a way of life. My images aim to reflect the energy, character, and spirit of the people and places around me.