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Great photography doesn't just capture a scene - it captures a powerful feeling and recreates that feeling in the viewer. This is what I strive to achieve with my work. I love finding hidden beauty in everyday things, as well as highlighting that of more striking subjects. Amazing images are everywhere I look, and I always want to share what I see.

I have been happily photographing everything around me since 1977. In 1996 I got saltwater in my 35mm SLR, and bought my first digital camera instead of fixing it. I shoot about 10,000 pictures a year - mostly color work, with some black and white when the mood strikes.

Most of my photography is for my family and my own artistic projects – gallery shows, a book someday, and birthday presents for my art-hungry friends – but I am also available for professional projects. If you need a friendly photographer in the San Francisco Bay area for a fun portrait, family, portfolio, or event shoot, please contact me!

Models, welcome! I am always looking for collaborators and co-conspirators who are truly alive, and I love it when we can capture some of your essence in a photograph. Maybe your personality shines out through your eyes, or is there in your expression or motion. Perhaps you can help me realize an idealized form or icon like no one else can. Let’s create something great! More of my model photography is here:http://member.onemodelplace.com/member.cfm?P_ID=78483

Some of my older work is at:http://www.charlesareynolds.com/
Here at SmugMug I have posted some of my more recent work, and especially photos to share. Enjoy.

Charles A. Reynolds
510-697-1162
charlesareynolds@gmail.com

Featured Galleries

Paris March 2006 :

Paris March 2006

Updated: May 09, 2007 8:10am PST

Kat and Dan-Joe's Wedding :

Kat and Dan-Joe's Wedding

Updated: Oct 26, 2006 8:35am PST

Wise 20th Anniversary : Here are the photos of Noel and Roger Wise's 20th Anniversary celebration, taken at the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, CA, on  December 28, 2007.  

This was a great party!  I really had a great time taking pictures of all of you.  Such a happy and attractive group!  However, if for any reason you don't like your picture (I didn't get your good side, you'd been drinking...), drop me a line and I'll take it down so no one can see it. :)

Happy Anniversary, Noel and Roger!  You have great friends and family. 

Happy New Year, everyone!

     - Charles

Wise 20th Anniversary

Here are the photos of Noel and Roger Wise's 20th Anniversary celebrat ...

Updated: Dec 31, 2007 8:48am PST

Alameda Independence Day Parade 2007 :

Alameda Independence Day Parade 2007

Updated: Jul 06, 2007 11:17am PST

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