About Chris Detrick

Chris Detrick (b 1983) grew up in Loganville, Pennsylvania and had his first experience with newspaper journalism while interning at The York Dispatch during his senior year in high school. He studied photojournalism at the University of Missouri and graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Journalism and minors in both violin performance and psychology. While in school, Detrick worked as an intern at the Baltimore (Md.) Sun and was a participant at Eddie Adams Workshop XVII. After graduating from Missouri, he interned at The Salt Lake Tribune for six months before it turned into a full time job the following December. Detrick’s work as been recognized by World Press Photo (2007), Picture of the Year International (2005-07), College Photographer of the Year (2003-05), The Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar (2005-07) and the Hearst Photojournalism Awards (2005). He currently lives in Salt Lake City with his wife Ashley and their dog Layla. To view his portfolio, please visit his website here: www.ChrisDetrick.com

19th Special Forces Group Returns to Utah

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Chris Detrick

Jessica Tingey kisses her husband, Sgt. Kendall Tingey, as he arrives at the Utah Air National Guard Base Saturday May 14, 2011. About 100 Soldiers of the Utah National Guard’s Group Support Company, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), returned to Utah from their 12-month deployment to Iraq.

On Deck

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Chris Detrick

Bonneville's Evan Parker (24) pitches as Westlake's David Morgan (11) warms up during the game at Kearns High School Tuesday May 24, 2011.

Tree Climbing Championship

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Chris Detrick

Daniel Gallegos, of Trees Inc., competes in the 'belayed speed climb' event during the 17th Annual Tree Climbing Championship at Robinson Park in American Fork Saturday May 21, 2011. The competition, put on by the Utah Community Forest Council/International Society of Arboriculture-Utah Chapter, included 32 climbers. The winner will represent Utah at the 2011 International Tree Climb Competition on July 23-24 in Sydney, Australia.