Charlie Waite

Once seen, Charlie Waite’s photography is rarely forgotten. His style is aperhaps a natural result of his theatrical roots –every image a scene patiently crafted, a set design, where light and shadow are carefully composed to balance and expose. There is an essence of deep stillness which pours from every frame, as Charlie finds the tranquil beauty in even the stormiest of scenes.

Buttermere II, Cumbria by Charlie Waite: ‘It was something of a game between me and the clouds as, for nearly an hour, they conspired to deny me the stab of light that I wanted. Finally, for a mere few seconds, the tree acquired its deserved nobility and stature as the sun honoured it with oblique, early warm autumnal light.

Shangri-La, Yunnan, China by Charlie Waite ‘I was thankful for the soft drizzle which diffused what would have otherwise been a non-descript background.’

As one of the world’s leading landscape photographers, Charlie’s career has included solo exhibitions at top venues in the UK, the USA and Japan, countless awards, and he is a sought-after speaker, frequently invited to share his insights on landscape photography all over the world.

‘we left London when our daughter was eight, and moved here to Dorset. And it’s a neverending relationship, it’s just wonderful. I’ll look along a lane less than two miles from here, and think “I’ve never been up there! Oh my word. Look at that beautiful shape in the land. Look at that line of bushes. How could that have been hear all this time?”

Oh, and then within the first few weeks of being here, Dorset says “oh, by the way, I’ve got a nice coast as well.” And all of a sudden, there’s this mind blowing cliff. I think I’m in a state of permanent wonder. Heaven. It’s an extraordinary county. But I’m still learning. I’m still discovering. Dorset never ends. I relish it all the time. And you can

‘I’m obsessed with landscape photography, but also the natural world. I go on and on about it. It’s not just “taking a shot”. It’s the entire, huge production. The camera’s a wonderful conduit to get closer to nature. Because you notice everything.

‘Most of us say “Oh, lovely! a rainbow.” And off you go. ‘But hold on a minute. It’s a rainbow. I mean, just think about that. It’s a RAINBOW! And that’s a snail! And

LOOK at the shape of this cloud! That’s what I’m like all day long. I’m absolutely obsessed.’

Charlie Waite

be so brilliantly alone in Dorset. There’s so many silent places. I can go with my camera and be there for four or five hours. There’s a place near Mere – I never knew they would be available to me. And it’s just six miles away. I usually set off in the rain – after the rain, the light is incredible for about three to four minutes. That moment the rain has passed, it’s impossible to believe the quality of the light. There’s a tiny window of clarity … and then it’s gone.

‘In 2007 I thought it be great if we found a way to use the camera to celebrate our amazing landscapes, and I managed to launch Landscape Photographer of the Year, which went on to become one fo the world’s most prestious photography competitions.’

We’re genuinely thrilled and honoured that when we asked Charlie – a Gillingham resident – if he’d be part of the G&S shows this year, he said yes!

It’s a terrific opportunity to hear one of the world’s most sought-after photographers speak – Charlie is known for his warmth and humour, and he takes the audience on a colourful and highly illustrated journey around the world. At the Spring Countryside Show, he’ll be sharing insights into the art of landscape photography, his passion for the natural world, and the stories behind his most iconic images. commercial & domestic commercial & domestic Over 20 years’ experience

It’s a Must Not Miss event for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

We left London and moved to Dorset in the 80s. It’s an extraordinary county. Heaven. And you can be so brilliantly alone in Dorset. There’s so many silent places. I can go just a few miles from my house with my camera and be there for four, five hours, still and quiet.

I usually set off in the rain – after the rain, the light is incredible for about three to four minutes. That moment the rain has passed, It’s impossible to believe the quality of the light. There’s a tiny window of clarity … and then it’s gone.

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