Welcome to Charles E Davis Photography

My name is Charles and I have 15 years experience as a professional photographer. I specialize in portraits, interiors and architecture and commercial photography. I provide photographic services to professionals working in real estate, interior design, architecture, law, tech, food industry, retail and fitness and wellness. I also provide services to families, groups and individuals, artisans and crafts people. I service the bay area from Alameda County to Contra Costa County, and from Santa Clara County to Marin County.

My earliest memories about photography come from my childhood. I recall every holiday or family gathering, sitting around with family thumbing through the photo albums. I was always intrigued by the stories that accompanied every picture. Now I'm interested in helping you share your stories through pictures.

I also remember traveling as a youth to visit family in the south. We'd fly to Texas and visit with family for a few days, then we'd drive to Louisiana. I fell in love with taking photos on those long drives through the south. I'd take pictures of the different cloud formations, lakes, farms and the lush green fields of grass. This is where I developed my love for landscape photography.

Growing up my folks held command to the family camera but on occasion they'd let me snap off a few shots. But then came the advent of instant Polaroid cameras and that is when I began taking a lot of pictures. Years later I eventually purchased my very own compact 35mm film point and shoot camera and I was able to take photos whenever I desired.

It wasn't until I was in my 30s that I purchased my first professional 35mm film camera. Up until then I had still been shooting with the 35mm point and shoot. Having a choice of wide angle, telephoto and zoom lenses was an absolute thrill. Shortly after acquiring my new camera I took black and white photography courses where I learned to process 35mm black and white prints. I started studying digital photography soon after receiving my first digital camera in 2014. Over the years my studies have taught me how to create compelling images that tell a story while encompassing great composition.

Charles E. Davis


Professional Photography Helps Your Business

Often times the cost of professional photography makes it tempting for business owners to take photos themselves or find a lower cost alternative to hiring a professional photographer. Business owners who have reservations about hiring a professional photographer need to know that your photos represent your business. Low quality, unprofessional photos will communicate the same about your organization and the products and services you offer. Your photos and your website are hugely important when it comes to making a first impression on customers. Don’t skimp on them!

Photos enable you to show your clients and customers what you have to offer rather than tell them. In this day and age, consumers like to see things for themselves before making a decision about a purchase. The internet has made this increasingly possible, which means photos of your products and offerings are more valuable than ever before.

Charles E Davis Photography provides high quality professional photography for a variety of businesses. Here is a list of the types of businesses I've helped:

  • Marketing and Branding Companies
  • Tech Companies
  • Interior Design Firms
  • Real Estate Agents
  • General Contractors
  • Architecture Firms
  • Law Firms
  • Massage Studios
  • Pilates Studios
  • Restaurants and Coffee Shops
  • Food Industry and Culinary Arts
  • Kitchen and Bath Retailers
  • Home Furnishing and Lighting Retailers
  • Landscape Developers

Pictures Tell Stories

Family may very well be the most important aspect within one's life. As time passes, you and your family will grow together, build bonds with one another, and encounter great milestones within your lives.

Photography is about preserving the legacy that is built in those moments. An effective portrait speaks to the personality and qualities of the person viewing it. A portrait can convey love, virtue, beauty, wealth, style, profession, personal gifts, passions, and interest.

My primary goal as a photographer is to tell stories about people's lives. I aim to capture people in real-life situations in an artistic manner and to reflect the beauty of the everyday moment. 

A photograph also brings light to an individual's creation. It can record a collective body of shared ideas that inspire the viewer. A photograph draws attention to ones accomplishments. It can help promote an individual's gifts and assist in reaching your target audience.

Charles E Davis Photography provides high quality professional portrait and lifestyle photography for a variety of individuals and groups:

  • Family Portraits
  • Casual Portraits for Individuals or Groups
  • Business Headshots for Individuals or Groups
  • Headshots for Actors and Musicians
  • Artisans and Crafts People
  • Painters and Sculptors
  • Social Media Profiles
  • Dating Website Profiles
  • Authors, Counselors and Educators

Testimonials

The Engine Room"We’ve used Charles Davis Photography for both our people and environment still photography needs. From gathering requirements, establishing the shotlist and shoot dates, down to the photographs themselves, Charles has considerable aptitude with his craft. It is not often you’ll find his level of customer service, organization, and creative breadth all in one photographer.”
Dave Braden - The Engine Room, Inc.

Eichen's Lighting"The photos Charles took of our showroom were of excellent quality and instrumental in the successful opening of our new showroom and advertising campaign. Pricing is most reasonable and extremely good value considering. He is an attention to detail person and takes pride in his work . Easy to work with and has a good knack for taking interesting and thoughtful photos."
Gilbert Waltz - Eichen's Lighting

Product Shoot"Charles is a very friendly photographer with a great location and very sophisticated equipment. I hired Charles' services for a product photo Shoot and Charles went above and beyond spending the extra time and effort to make sure everything was perfect. I was more than satisfied with his work and would highly recommend Charles to anyone who is looking for quality when it comes to photography."
Arjun Swamy - Product Designer

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Margo Nathanson Interiors"I hired Charles to shoot a couple interior design projects I completed and he was great! Courteous, professional, creative and helpful. He captured the details of my work beautifully and suggested ways to bring the photos to life. I trust him and his talent to represent me as a designer and will be working with him again in the future!"
Margo Nathanson - LocziDesign

Margo Nathanson Interiors"I've used Charles E Davis Photography for multiple interior design projects , and he is always professional, thoughtful and brings my projects to life! He has a wonderful sense of how light affects spaces and he helps capture the details and tell the story within each project. He's very down to earth and easy to work with which is ideal since prepping for photo shoots can be busy and frantic. He also takes the time to listen when I described what I want the outcome of the shot to look like, which I really appreciate."
Margo Nathanson - Margo Nathanson Interiors

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Marvette Hill"I had the awesome privilege of working with. Charles E Photography not long ago. Charles’ professional and fun nature made the experience purposeful and enjoyable. His choice of location was perfect and the photos were beautiful. The compliments are still coming."
Marvette Hill - Mary Kay Sales Director

Suzanne Weinand"Charles did a great job at the photo shoot and was very accommodating to changing up the shoot with new ideas. He is very knowledgeable with setting up outside sets and using the right lighting to get a great shot!"
Suzanne Weinand - Divvy Homes

Stephen Ilg"Charles took the headshots for the 3 attorneys at my firm and did a great job. Before the shoot, he gave me examples of various styles of headshots. During, he helped direct us while also checking in about various options such as lighting and positioning. In the end, we got our pics very quickly and they looked very professional. I'd highly recommend Charles for professional headshots."
Stephen Ilg - Law Offices of Stephen Ilg

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