Charles U.

More about Charles U....

What do you love about your job?

I love the surprise at getting nice pictures and knowing they are as cool as I hoped they would be. Documenting part of someone's experience is an important ritual. It may be the first ritual. But what really matters is the contribution a photograph may make to someone's theory of himself. I like being self-employed. I like stepping outside.

What types of shoots have you done and how did you make them special?

I photographed my mom, and she's shy of the camera. We used that in her obituary. I photographed my father when he was asleep in the nursing home. I never saw him again. I've photographed school kids weeding gardens. I made them personal style rather than a documentary. I've photographed sports events for charities. It's a good way to contribute. I'm privileged to photograph weddings, it's such an important day. I try to stay ready.

Awards, honors, and recognitions received

Best in Show at Utah State Fair
First Place and Best in show, and honorable mention at BYU Bean Museum of natural History
Alfred Lambourne Prize for music; I created the accompanying videos.
Published
Featured on Holt/Smithson Foundations's WORLD WEATHER NETWORK
https://holtsmithsonfoundation.org/world-weather-network

A fun fact about this photographer

I buy 24 pairs of the same gym socks and wear them all year long. Then I throw them all out and buy new ones. Also, I've had a full beard since I was a baby.