Parker West

Parker West is an event photographer who specializes in capturing the energy of live performance and competition.

He began his career in digital media covering national Track & Field for RunnerSpace.com, producing photo, video, and social content at major events including the Olympic Trials, USA Outdoor Championships, Nike Cross Nationals, and New Balance Nationals.

In 2017, Parker shifted his focus from sports to music. What started as sneaking his camera into local shows grew into opportunities to work with artists like Chelsea Cutler, A R I Z O N A, Christian French, and Matoma. His breakthrough came with The Chainsmokers, who gave him his first taste of tour life in 2019, shadowing their photographer Danilo Lewis and learning the craft on the road.

When the pandemic brought live events to a halt, Parker explored other creative paths while working directly with The Chainsmokers’ team - He currently works for them as their Community Manager. But in 2025, he reignited his passion behind the lens, returning to photography with a broader vision: to document the thrill of human talent at its peak; whether on stage, on the field, or in the arena.