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The Basic Truth

 

 I came to California in 1985 to further my education in Los Angeles before moving to San Diego in 1993. Joining forces with Brett Shoaf shortly thereafter as an assistant photographer under Artistic Visuals, I found that a  career in photography and videography were much to my liking, and a wonderful way to express my creativity. As we add more stunning photos into our collection on a daily basis, we're also active in our Videography services as we regularly do wedding celebrations, birthday gatherings, corporate parties as well as short clips for advertising and promotions.

I enjoy taking photos of landscapes, architecture, sunsets, nature and above all - people. I have a knack for putting models at ease, always quick with a joke and a smile. In addition to my studio works and wedding commitments,  I often travel to many different places pursuing my interests in artistic photography- Arizona, Northern California Coastal areas and Inland that include San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Cruz ; Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. I have also covered Vancouver and  visited several European countries such as Switzerland, Germany, Austria, portions of France and Lichtenstein (the smallest country in the world). As part of a successful venture with Artistic Visuals,  I have contributed an abundance of great stock images to its library of photos. 

 Email: charlie@charliemanzano.com