Great photography has been said to be "...that process of recreating in the viewer of the photograph, the feeling the photographer had when viewing the original." This is my goal.

I love the hidden beauty of everyday things, as well as the striking qualities of conventionally attractive subjects. Wherever I go, I find visually stunning scenes that resonate with my sense of “wow”. Amazing pictures are everywhere I look. and I always want to share what I see.

I have been happily photographing whatever I can since 1977. In 1996 I got saltwater in my Pentax ME Super, and bought my first digital camera instead of fixing it. I now shoot about 10,000 digital pictures a year. I produce 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!

If you are a model, welcome. I am always looking for collaborators and co-conspirators who are truly alive, and not just empty pretty shells. I love it when I can really capture some of your essence in a photograph. Maybe your personality shines out through your eyes, or is there in your expression or motion, or perhaps you can help me realize an idealized forms 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