Artist: Charles Hite | Location: Cayce, SC
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Artist: Charles Hite | Location: Cayce, SC
Cayce, SC
Charles Hite is a life-long resident of Lexington County, South Carolina. His professions have included the following: the U.S. Army (serving in Germany), licensed professional land surveyor, sales/customer service rep, and currently as a right-of-way agent with the SCDOT. In addition to photography, his interests include astronomy and landscape gardening. His venture into serious photography began in 2009 at age 60. At the encouragement of family and friends, he began selling his photos on the street in late 2012 at Soda City Market in Columbia, SC. His love of nature in all aspects can be seen in his photos. He enthusiastically enjoys sharing the stories of his photos with others, and listening to their stories. Most of his scenic photos are from the SC Midlands, including nature, old buildings, historic sites, and astronomy-related events.
Charles is a simple man. His work has no social agenda nor does he want to make any social statements. He simply enjoys the process...visualizing and planning the project, taking the time to experience his surroundings as he discovers images, the challenge of capturing the scene before him, and then bringing the images to life in the digital darkroom.
Charles agrees with professional photographer, Dewitt "Basic" Jones, in that "he is grateful that God has given him photography, as it allows him to pray with his eyes."