Charles Roy - I am a Photographer and Photoshop Enthusiast. I have been married for over 45 years to my bride and was blessed with two sons, my daughters in law, and three grandchildren to date. Get to know me, and you will discover that I have loved all of my dogs as much! As it relates to the topic at hand, I have been photographing for over 45 years. As a young man, I shot mostly Fuji Chrome and Kodachrome with assorted 35 mm platforms and now have a host of archived memories that have since been scanned into digital format.
As we progressed into the digital age, I migrated to the latest DSLR technologies as my sons grew up playing high school and college hockey and lacrosse. Speed was essential, so we have the Canon EOS 7D Mark II with several prime and zoom lenses. I love the Tamron 28-300 zoom and believe it is a great all-purpose walking lens used in a "Less is More" manner that Jay Maisel has preached. I also use a Sony A6000 with a Prime 2.8 - 24 mm lens and an 18-105 zoom, as they have been my daily go-to as it is small, portable, and has an incredible sensor and ISO range. I think Alfred Eisenstaedt had the right idea with his small Leica in the 50’s and 60’s. While the big gear offers the best for the set shot, the spontaneous and opportune photograph is often more effective. Now, as the boys have grown up, I have evolved into imaging focused on an eclectic mix of categories.
As it relates to approach, some people like SOOC exclusively. While always striving to see and to frame the right shot, I relish the post-processing as much as the fieldwork, as the options, combinations, and permutations for creativity are limitless. Many of the greats, i.e., Ansel Adams, paved the way for manipulating the photo, so I make no apologies. As such, with the never-ending changes in technology, this portfolio is a work in progress, and it continues to be rewarding to build and a learning experience. Special thanks to Blake Rudis and his f64 Academy as the catalyst.
Charles Roy | Plymouth, MA | chas.roy.ccr@gmail.com | (860) 227-1048