Charles Grauke

Photographer | Director- represented by Picture Matters

Santa Monica | US

Skills

Director/Video
Cinematography
Underwater Photography
Portrait Photography
Editorial

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Interests

Beatboxing

Skateboarding

surfing

Snowboarding

swimwear

spearfishing

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Industries

Golf

Dive

Creative Agencies

Fashion

Fishing

Lifestyle

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In my own words

— Charles

I'm a freelance photographer based out of Los Angeles.

My work explores the beauty in sports/fitness, fashion, music and portraiture. Whether I'm shooting on location or in studio, I'm always inspired by my surroundings. I enjoy meeting people, telling their stories through my work and learning from other cultures along the way. Please feel free to message me here to learn more.

Trajectory

Jan 2017 — Now

Director · Charles Grauke Studio

Directing small motion projects to help brands build content for website and social needs.

Jan 2013 — Now

Photographer · Charles Grauke Studio

Working with brands and agencies to create compelling storytelling imagery. Shooting fashion, portraiture, sports/fitness, editorial and commercial work.

Aug 2013 — Jul 2017

E-Commerce Photographer · Charles Grauke Studio

Shot lookbook and e-commerce projects for clothing brands including True Religion Jeans & BeBe Worked as a 2nd Shooter for Old Navy projects

Jan 2006 — Jan 2013

Lighting Designer · Charles Grauke-Lighting Designer/Tech

As a Lighting Designer I worked with Creatives to help create Ad campaigns and Editorial content. From major print campaigns to small motion projects. Working from story boards I could help create a lighting scheme that fit the creative. This position helped me become a better photographer. Learning how productions work, problem solving and working with in budgets constraints.

Jan 2000 — Jan 2006

Photographic Assistant · Charles Grauke-Photographic Assistant

Working with different photographers from LA, NYC, SF and the UK exposed me to different techniques and ways to approach photography. I had the privilege of working on fashion campaigns, editorial portraits and album packaging for record labels. Taking what I learned on set and applying that to my own craft.