Charles will teach you how to approach any subject with fresh eyes and learn to see on a much deeper level.

Drawing upon inspiring quotations and images from other photographers who have most profoundly influenced his work, as well as his own personal "Zen moments" in the field, Charles will share ways in which you can engage your mind, eye and heart so they are all in perfect synchronization, making you a better photographer and more in tune with your subject.

Charles is a fine art photographer whose workshops have attracted students nationwide. His photographs have been published widely and are in private and public collections. You can see more of his work on his website https://charlesneedlephoto.com/.

                                                    i.      "The Art of Seeing Differently" / Going Beyond the Cliche.

Awards will be presented on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, live at Hines Hill Conference Center. The slideshow of all the entries will start about 6:30 and the Awards Program will begin at 7:00 p.m. We hope all CVPS members will participate in the contest and attend to see the presentation and discussion of the winning images. See the Photo Contest tab above for submission details.