My photography journey started in high school after touring a camera factory and purchasing my very first camera. That was just the beginning and after experimenting with the camera, I found myself drawn to floral portraiture.

Birds are much more difficult to photograph, with their quick movements, shyness, small size and distance. However, the more I photographed them, the more I grew to appreciate their beauty. Every keeper makes the challenge worthwhile.

I recently started photographing native Hawaiian species. The story of how plants and animals came to Hawaii, without the hand of man, and evolved over millions of years into unique species is fascinating. The ‘i’iwi, a striking forest bird, and the spectacular ʻāhinahina, the Haleakala silversword, are both endemic to Hawaii. It is a joy to photograph these wonderful subjects and I strive to capture their beauty and special qualities.

Thanks for visiting my website and for your interest in my work.

p.s. The URL for this website, imagesbycharlie.com, is incorrectly identified in social media and on the Internet as belonging to a wedding and special events photographer in Texas. There is no relationship whatsoever.