Chase Castor is a documentary and portrait photographer from the Midwest. He has a BS in Electronic Arts from Missouri State University where he studied capturing, editing and producing audio and visual media.
He takes a journalistic approach to his work which navigates the intricacies of the human condition from an intimate point of view, focusing on marginalized people and the unique perspectives of the common person.
Chase is a regular contributor to VICE, The New York Times, The Pitch Magazine, KCPT's Flatland and QRO Magazine. Other clients include Native Digital, Trulia, San Jose Tourism, Ball Cans, Summerhouse Films, Warriors' Ascent, Exploring Roots, Youthfront, and Mean Mule Distillery.
Selected Tearsheets
New York Times: You Want to Feed the Hungry? Lovely. Let’s See Your Permit. (print tearsheet)
New York Times: Working to Ensure the ‘Year of the Woman’ Is More Than Just One Year
Vice: This is What Living on Minimum Wage Looks Like
435 Magazine: The Harrison St. DIY Skatepark(print layout)
Ain't-Bad: We're Here if You Need Us Feature
Musée Magazine: We're Here if You Need Us
VICE: Fight for 15 Protest in Kansas City
VICE: Fast Food Workers’ Protest Against Trump’s Labor Pick
VICE: An Abandoned Used Car Lot Is Blowing Up Kansas City’s Food Truck Scene
VICE: Eliminate Food Deserts in Kansas City
VICE: This Kansas City Restaurant Is Turning Doughnuts into Decadent Meals
The Pitch: Pat Clarke Hoops at Night
The Pitch: St. John's Catholic Club
The Pitch: John’s Space Age Donuts
KCPT Flatland: To Preserve the Species, Eat It
KCPT Flatland: Coming To PeaceConception Abbey Retains Quietude Even After 2002 Murders
KCPT Flatland: Outcry Over Immigration Ban Spans The Weekend In KC
KCPT Flatland: The Hero's Journey
Format's Film Photographer Feature
QRO Magazine: Brian Wilson: Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Tour
QRO Magazine: Eaux Claires Music Festival 2015