Chris Pietsch

Eugene

Director of Photography and Multimedia at The Register-Guard

Oregon-based multimedia photojournalist working at The Register-Guard in Eugene, Oregon

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Ballet and autism awareness: #instaballet brings magic to Bridgeway House studios

2 weeks ago | registerguard.com | Chris Pietsch

April is Autism Awareness Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a dance party? Ballet dancers with #instaballet and students from Bridgeway House recently teamed up to do just that. Bridgeway House provides resources to children and families living with autism. Patricia Wigney and a group of parents formed the nonprofit agency 25 years ago. They opened the first school in 2009. Today, the nonprofit serves over 90 children at locations in Eugene and Camp Creek east of Springfield.
See the photos from Scappoose at Junction City baseball

2 weeks ago | registerguard.com | Chris Pietsch

Chris PietschScappoose’s Joe Fagan pitches against Junction City Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Chris Pietsch/The Register-GuardJunction City’s Jayden Lucas pitches against Scappoose at Junction City April 9, 2025. Chris Pietsch/The Register-GuardScappoose’s Quinton Olson, left, can’t make the tag as Junction City’s Josh Berry steals second during the 4th inning. Chris Pietsch/The Register-GuardJunction City’s Josh Berry gets the force out at second against Scappoose’s Max Nowlin.
See the photos from Chef's Night Out benefit for FOOD For Lane County

2 weeks ago | registerguard.com | Chris Pietsch

Chris PietschLane Community College culinary arts students serve up desert during Chef's Night Out at the Lane Event Center April 7, 2025. Chris Pietsch/The Register-GuardSweet Life staff serve up a desert they call Du-Bite, featuring fudge brownie, layered with pistachio Viennese buttercream and milk chocolate ganache with kadayif during Chef's Night Out at the Lane Event Center April 7, 2025. Chris Pietsch/The Register-GuardGuests arrive at the Lane Event Center for Chef's Night Out.
See the photos as protesters gather in Eugene for the “Hands Off!” demonstration.

3 weeks ago | registerguard.com | Chris Pietsch

Chris PietschHundreds gather near Eugene City Hall to protest policy decisions by the Trump administration Saturday, April 5, 2025. Chris Pietsch/The Register-GuardHundreds gather near Eugene City Hall to protest policy decisions by the Trump administration Saturday, April 5, 2025. Chris Pietsch/The Register-GuardHundreds gather near Eugene City Hall to protest policy decisions by the Trump administration Saturday, April 5, 2025.
A photographer looks back on covering the COVID-19 pandemic

1 month ago | registerguard.com | Chris Pietsch

I remember driving to RiverBend Hospital in Springfield on the evening of March 17, 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic. Medical officials had summoned the media to announce the first death from the disease in Lane County. As I drove through the darkness, I wondered what the future held.
Oregon March Madness selection show watch party

1 month ago | centraloregondaily.com | Chris Pietsch

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENINGABOVE 3000 FEET... * WHAT...Wet snow Above 3000 feet. Additional snow accumulations 2to 3 inches. * WHERE...Central Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads andcause dangerous driving conditions due to slippery andsnow-covered roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow accumulations Bend south. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Rare Costa’s hummingbird visits Willamette Valley, Oregon

2 months ago | statesmanjournal.com | Chris Pietsch

The Willamette Valley is a long way from the deserts of Arizona and California, but that has not stopped a tiny feathered visitor who normally lives there from paying a rare visit to Oregon. Avid birders in the area reported seeing a Costa’s hummingbird near a Springfield park this winter. Laura Johnson and John Sullivan first spotted the tiny and colorful bird on Jan. 5 while walking through Heron Playground in Springfield.
Rare hummingbird visits the Willamette Valley

2 months ago | registerguard.com | Chris Pietsch

The Willamette Valley is a long way from the deserts of Arizona and California, but that has not stopped a tiny feathered visitor who normally lives there from paying a rare visit to Oregon. Avid birders in the area report seeing a Costa’s hummingbird near a Springfield park this winter. Laura Johnson and John Sullivan first spotted the tiny and colorful bird on Jan. 5 while walking through Heron Playground in Springfield.
Rare hummingbird visits the Willamette Valley

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Chris Pietsch

The Willamette Valley is a long way from the deserts of Arizona and California, but that has not stopped a tiny feathered visitor who normally lives there from paying a rare visit to Oregon. Avid birders in the area reported seeing a Costa’s hummingbird near a Springfield park this winter. Laura Johnson and John Sullivan first spotted the tiny and colorful bird on Jan. 5 while walking through Heron Playground in Springfield.
Our best photos as Oregon baseball defeats Toledo in 2025 season home opener

2 months ago | statesmanjournal.com | Chris Pietsch

Chris PietschOregon’s Jacob Walsh, left, celebrates an RBI homer against Toledo at PK Park in Eugene Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Chris Pietsch/The Register-GuardToledo’s Brayden White catches a foul ball during the 6th inning against Oregon at PK Park in Eugene. Chris Pietsch/The Register-GuardOregon’s Ryan Featherston pitches against the Toledo Rockets at PK Park in Eugene Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.