Transformative Photography through the Eyes of a
Disabled Military Veteran
Let me introduce myself. I'm Christopher Collins. Thank you for taking the time and share in my art of photography which provides resilience and healing. As a disabled military veteran, I capture beauty in contrast, transforming pain into perspective.
About Papabird Photography
This is My Journey
As a disabled military veteran, my photography journey has been profoundly shaped by my experiences. After 8 years of service, I discovered that photography is not just a passion but a form of therapy that allows me to transform pain into powerful visual stories.
I am Papabird,
Each frame I capture is a meditation—a moment of stillness, of truth, of reverence. Through my lens, I seek to transmute pain into perspective, scars into stories, and fleeting beauty into something eternal. My work is not just an expression—it is a healing. It is how I re-enter the world, not as a soldier, but as an artist and healing father.
a disabled veteran,
With every photograph, I offer a glimpse into the duality I’ve lived: the tension between destruction and creation, chaos and calm, the ugliness of war and the grace that somehow survives it. This is my gift I give to the world and to my self.
and healing father.
This is my journey, and I share it with you in hopes that others might see a little more clearly, feel a little more deeply, and heal in their own way.
Capturing Life's Moments
Photography
Behind every frame is a fragment of my own path: moments of struggle, wonder, and hard-won hope captured during a veteran’s journey toward healing. My wish is that somewhere among these images you’ll discover a piece that stirs your spirit, reminds you of something beautiful you’ve lived, or whispers a new inspiration you didn’t know you were looking for.
If a particular print calls out to you—if it feels like it belongs on your wall or in the life of someone you love—know that your choice does more than bring art into a space. Your support becomes part of the story too: every purchase helps sustain my recovery and fuels my ability to keep creating, keep serving, and keep sharing these small windows of light with the world. It also gives back to other Veterans in need of Help. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for visiting, for feeling, and for believing in the power of art to lift one another up.
Print-wear
Papabird Photography Shop — where bold meets beauty.
Dive into a world of unapologetic artistry with collectibles, apparel, and accessories that push boundaries. From inked-up tote bags and streetwise shirts to thought-provoking prints and merch that holler “stay weird,” every piece is a handcrafted portrait of grit, pride, and unapologetic expression.
Why you’ll dig it:
Local & Loaded: Oklahoma-rooted, storm-tested, and rebellious to the core.
Art You Wear: Skulls, snakes, red dirt textures—designs that scream, not whisper.
Built to Last: Rugged canvas, deep-color sublimation, and authentic edge.
I’m committed to making sure every veteran receives the care and respect they deserve. That’s why with every purchase, a portion of the proceeds goes directly toward supporting the health, recovery, and well-being of our nation’s heroes." 🇺🇸
So...Shop bold. Help Veterans. Wear Papabird.