Christopher Harper | Documenting life and exploration on Guam

I've spent nearly all of the past 30 years working in media: radio, communications, photography, and web design. My primary focus has been Christian ministry, but I have also served dozens of small businesses, and taught at the university level for seven years.

I met my wife, Deborah, while serving as a missionary in Alaska. She and I spent 10 years there and had four of our five children in Fairbanks: Elisabeth, Hannah, Stephen, and Sarah.

Rebekah was born in Watertown, Wisconsin, where we moved in 2010 to begin work at Maranatha Baptist University.

We have lived on Guam since July of 2015, where we serve at Harvest Baptist Church. I have managed their radio station since we arrived and also served as the Communications Director for several years.

I have posted some of my latest work below. Thank you for visiting.

Often known as the IndieWeb

Christopher Harper Commentary

Those who would prefer to avoid social media but still want to publish online should look into joining the independent web by building a personal website.

Theology by thirty-second clip

Christopher Harper Commentary

Short, vertical videos drive engagement on social media platforms, but they provide very little of the detail we need to evaluate a creator's credibility.

Just too much good stuff

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If we break free from algorithms, adopt the right tools, and develop our curation skills we can enjoy the beautiful side of the internet for a change.

End of the line

End of the line

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The trail that follows the Fonte River downstream comes to a more abrupt end these days due to fallen trees. This cascade is just above the final stretch.

What you don't see

What you don’t see

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This overgrown portion of the trail to Fonte Dam isn't used any more. The trail is almost completely washed out where I am standing to take the photo.

Waterfall experiments

Waterfall experiments

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I was experimenting with a slow shutter speeds at Tarzan Falls and found a place where color, texture, and water movement met in just the way I'd hoped.

Over the edge

Over the edge

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It was one of those unusual days in the jungle when conditions were just right for mushrooms. This is one of several I found alongside the Fonte River.

Mount Jumullong Manglo

Mount Jumullong Manglo

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This is the natural stopping point on the Mount Lamlam hike. It is 1,283 feet above sea level. Continue to the highest peak on Guam and reach 1,332 feet.

Time to start over

Time to start over

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This Orange-and-black Pear Spider's web crossed the trail blocking my path forward. When I pulled it down I made sure she landed safely on this leaf.

Caught in the flow

Caught in the flow

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Fallen from the canopy above, this leaf is caught in a crack on the smooth rocks of the Fonte River. It seems every moment to struggle for its release.

Beauty in decay

Beauty in decay

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Dead trees litter the jungle floor. They add to the chaos of each scene, but may also become focal points in the midst of their live counterparts.

Shooting with a classic

Shooting with a classic

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Several months ago I purchased a Minolta macro lens for my Sony system. It was produced sometime between 1986 and 1993. It still works beautifully!

The base of San Carlos Falls

The base of San Carlos Falls

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We've made a few recent trips to San Carlos Falls - this one on Independence Day. The flow of water was limited to the right side of the drop on this day.

Finding a little color

Finding a little color

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On a grey, overcast day in Piti, with brown leaf-litter covering the jungle floor, I searched for color. This tiny touch of yellow brightened my day!

Along the way to Lost Pond

Along the way to Lost Pond

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Most of the walk to Lost Pond is along the beach. Today we hiked during a negative tide, discovering many wonderful colors and textures in the shallows.

Nature observation at home

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I'm posting observations from my little corner of the natural world on iNaturalist in 2026. I hope this daily practice helps me grow as a photographer.

Scenes from Live ’til Five

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I have been shooting monochrome candid images during our Friday talk and variety program at Harvest Family Radio. See a few recent favorites here.

Sound Words devotional book

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I published a devotional book for Harvest Family Radio anniversary donors in 2025. It contains 366 daily reflections from scripture you can read or hear.

Lone tree across the valley

Favorites from 2025

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You’ll find me on beaches or in the jungles of Guam in my free time. I photograph small scenes that help me remember. Here are my favorites from 2025.

Favorites from 2024

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I use openings in my schedule to capture photographs on the beaches and in the jungles around our island. Here are some of my favorites from this year!

Caught in the middle

Favorites from 2023

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While my photography plans for 2023 were interrupted by Typhoon Mawar, I still managed to capture ten images I am happy with. Thank you for visiting!

Sunset at Apaca Point

Favorites from 2022

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Documenting life and exploration on Guam has been the mission statement for my photography in 2022. Here are my twelve favorite images of the year.