# Chris Lin

> Chris Lin is the co-founder and CEO of SLR Lounge and a co-founder of Lin & Jirsa Photography. A former CPA based in Southern California, he moved into photography during the 2008 recession and now works across photography education, content, partnerships and marketing. His published work covers both image-making and the practical tasks of running a studio.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at SLR Lounge
- **Organizations:** SLR Lounge, Lin & Jirsa Photography, Rise 8 Media
- **Known for:** Co-founded SLR Lounge, a photography education platform., Co-founded Lin & Jirsa Photography with Pye Jirsa and Justin Lin., Created a Facebook advertising educational offering for wedding photographers.

## Career timeline

- **2008** — Transitioned from public accounting into photography during the recession; SLR Lounge identifies 2008 as its founding year.
- **2009** — Published a travel-lens review based on a trip to Peru.
- **2012** — Published a wedding-dress photography tutorial.
- **2014** — Discussed client service, photographic style and marketing in a Fundy Designer interview.
- **2017** — Described the studio’s early obstacles and growth in a Voyage LA interview.
- **2018** — Explained the separate Line and Roots brand in a January article.
- **2022** — Announced Wedding Maps in August.
- **2026** — Published a February update on Wedding Maps features.

## Achievements

- Co-founded SLR Lounge, a photography education platform.
- Co-founded Lin & Jirsa Photography with Pye Jirsa and Justin Lin.
- Created a Facebook advertising educational offering for wedding photographers.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Published an update describing Wedding Maps custom links, venue placements and contributor opportunities.

## Links

- Website: https://www.slrlounge.com/profile/2/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21