Chase Tralka is a 2011 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, earning degrees in Information Sciences and Technology and Security and Risk Analysis. He began taking pictures in high school, when his father lent him his Nikon N70 to take on a class trip. Since then photography has become one of his passions. He specializes in concert photography, honing his skills while working for OnwardState.com, a student run news site at Penn State.
In addition to photography, Chase enjoys skiing, cycling, and playing the saxophone. He is a competitive ballroom dancer, performing both Latin and International Standard styles.
Chase lives and works in Northern Virginia, having grown up in Northern New Jersey.