Howdy! I’m Christian. I’m a commercial director and photographer based in the mountains near Vancouver BC.

I specialize in creating real-people advertising for brands whose products or systems feel technical, complex or impersonal. My work focuses on helping brands feel more human and building trust and emotional connection through the lives of the people who use and depend on them.

I’ve collaborated with global brands and grassroots organizations alike to create work that feels honest, lived-in and grounded in real experience, whether the audience is a tight knit community, or millions of customers around the world.

I’m based in Canada but frequently work across North America and further afield.
US work visa holder.

Reach me at info@christiantisdale.com

instagram // linkedin // behance

TLDR: I help complex brands feel human.

SELECT COLLABORATORS

Intuit
TikTok
Google
Rogers
Western Union
eBay

TESTIMONIALS

The commercial work I’ve been fortunate enough to create with Christian over the last 3 years has been by far the most authentic and beautifully shot campaign of my 25 years in advertising. From his commitment to casting, to his easygoing approach on set, he has a way of getting those often-elusive moments of truth and humanity out of real people that are sorely lacking in today’s brand work.

Jed Churcher, Executive Creative Director, Library Collective (Former Publicis, JWT, DDB)

I had the pleasure of working with Christian on a TikTok Small Business project, capturing nine individuals across the USA. Christian transformed everyday small business owners and their spaces into a textured, raw expression of them as people. He created a connection with each of the subjects, and captured their personalities beneath, creating a truly emotive and authentic result.

Louise McQuat, Group Creative Director, Akcelo

Christian really is the embodiment of a truly talented, top level photographer. He puts the same level of intention and nuance behind every click of the shutter as the professionalism he brings during production. From a production company standpoint, it’s always a bonus when our creative partners not only bring top level artistry to the job, but also top level process and communication."

Mike Goldstein, Director, EP, ThinkingBox Films