Charles Hite
Photography...I'll capture most anything, except...non-family members, (that includes pets, events, etc.)
Print on demand up to 72" wide. 30-Day warranty on the quality of the printing.
Classes & Mentoring: One on one mentorship.
Sample Work (Click to see full image)
About
I am a life-long resident of Lexington County, in South Carolina, currently living in Cayce since 1977. My professions have included, the U.S. Army (serving in Germany), licensed professional land surveyor, sales/customer service rep, and right-of-way agent with the SCDOT. In addition to photography, my interests include astronomy and landscape gardening. I decided to pay attention to my photography in 2009 at the tender age of sixty. At the encouragement of family and friends, I began selling my images in late 2012 at Soda City Market in Columbia, SC. I hope my love of nature in all aspects can be seen in my images. When asked, I really enjoy sharing the stories of my photos with others and listening to their stories as well, thereby learning about interesting subjects. Most of my scenic photos are from SC and the Midlands, including nature, old buildings, historic sites, astronomy related events, and infrared captures.
Although many of my images are visually accurate, I no longer feel constrained to “take what the camera gives me.” Instead, I embrace the freedom to use available tools and capture techniques to render my impression of the scene before me, much like a painter, to make the object or scene my own.
A recent exhibition venue wrote, “Many feel Charles’ choice of subject and capturing just the right moment offers us the opportunity to look through his eyes with him. His ability to use tools and processes to interpret the scene he is capturing, take his work from a picture to a photograph that is fine art.”
My images are in numerous private collections, displayed in two local hotels, used on several websites, and have been published in local publications.
Fortunately, some of my work has been juried into several shows and exhibitions. Some shows that I am especially proud of are these;
• Columbia Metropolitan Airport 2014 Inaugural Exhibition
• Rosewood Art and Music Festival…several years.
• ArtFields in Lake City, SC, 2015, 2017 and 2018.
• SC State Museum 30th Anniversary Art Exhibition - 2018
• Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston, SC – 2019, 2022, 2025
• The yearly SC State Fair Fine Art Exhibition
• The Newberry Opera House yearlong exhibition
I am just an old man with a camera. Various scenes or objects catch my eye… and I open the shutter to let them in.
Although many of my images are visually accurate, I no longer feel constrained to “take what the camera gives me.” Instead, I embrace the freedom to use available tools and capture techniques to render my impression of the scene before me, much like a painter, to make the object or scene my own.
A recent exhibition venue wrote, “Many feel Charles’ choice of subject and capturing just the right moment offers us the opportunity to look through his eyes with him. His ability to use tools and processes to interpret the scene he is capturing, take his work from a picture to a photograph that is fine art.”
My images are in numerous private collections, displayed in two local hotels, used on several websites, and have been published in local publications.
Fortunately, some of my work has been juried into several shows and exhibitions. Some shows that I am especially proud of are these;
• Columbia Metropolitan Airport 2014 Inaugural Exhibition
• Rosewood Art and Music Festival…several years.
• ArtFields in Lake City, SC, 2015, 2017 and 2018.
• SC State Museum 30th Anniversary Art Exhibition - 2018
• Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston, SC – 2019, 2022, 2025
• The yearly SC State Fair Fine Art Exhibition
• The Newberry Opera House yearlong exhibition
I am just an old man with a camera. Various scenes or objects catch my eye… and I open the shutter to let them in.
Art Training
Self-taught, webinars, etc
Inspirations & Influences
Nature and old buildings
Awards & Recognition
• Columbia Metropolitan Airport 2014 Inaugural Exhibition
• Rosewood Art and Music Festival…several years.
• ArtFields in Lake City, SC, 2015, 2017 and 2018.
• SC State Museum 30th Anniversary Art Exhibition - 2018
• Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston, SC – 2019, 2022, 2025
• The yearly SC State Fair Fine Art Exhibition
• The Newberry Opera House yearlong exhibition
• Rosewood Art and Music Festival…several years.
• ArtFields in Lake City, SC, 2015, 2017 and 2018.
• SC State Museum 30th Anniversary Art Exhibition - 2018
• Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston, SC – 2019, 2022, 2025
• The yearly SC State Fair Fine Art Exhibition
• The Newberry Opera House yearlong exhibition
A Little More About Me
2 children, 3 grands
Interested in astronomy and landscape gardening.
Lived in Germany 18 months while in the Army.
Interested in astronomy and landscape gardening.
Lived in Germany 18 months while in the Army.