The beach has always felt like home to Christian Wheatley. Whether surfing in California at age 11 or later working in the Florida Keys on a reef project, he has always been in search of that perfect beach. It was no surprise that his honeymoon in the Virgin Islands in 2007 brought him to the beautiful island of St. John. Christian knew immediately that his search had ended… he was home.

Christian Wheatley is a self-taught photographer that began directing his creative juices from writing and music to a visual form in 2001. His incredible eye for light and form became a passion... a life path he has followed.

Christian Wheatley is also a full time professional stock photographer. He is specializing in commercial beach lifestyle photography. Many of his images are available for commercial licensing at the link below:



Christian’s lifestyle photography has been featured in publications worldwide, like: "Conde Nast Traveler", "Caribbean World", "Caribbean Travel and Life", "Destinations", "Yachts International", "Robb Report", "Islands", "New Beauty", "Boca", "Town and Country", "Woman's fitness", "Sherman's Travel Smart Luxury", "Shape", "NBC news" and many more.

His photo art captures that moment in time at a pristine beach that brings back the serenity and memories of your perfect holiday in the islands.

Today his studio is located on a beach in St. John or a cliff in St. Thomas or a sunset in many of the Caribbean islands that call to him.

You can contact him by e-mail: cd.wheatley@yahoo.com