Charles (Chas) Glatzer M.Photog has been a world-renowned, full time professional photographer and teacher/lecturer for more than 27 years, and is currently one of the most sought after photographic instructors/speakers in the nation. His work has been celebrated internationally with over 40 prestigious awards for superior photographic competence demonstrated through photographic competition, advanced education, and service to the profession. He owns and hosts "Shoot the Light" ® Instructional Photographic Workshops throughout the United States and abroad. His images are recognized internationally for their lighting, composition and attention to detail. Chas diverse photo background provides workshop participants and seminar attendees with an unparalleled resource.
Chas is a Photography Advisor for a host of institutions, a past Adjunct Associate Professor at Long Island University, custom color lab, and commercial studio owner. An accomplished natural history and keynote speaker at many prestigious events with credits including Explorer's Club NYC, Audubon, Sierra Club, Nature Conservancy, Fuji Professional, NANPA, ASMP, CNPA, GNPA, and PPA., He continues to serve on many judges' panels for both National and International Photographic Competitions.
Chas articles/images appear in publications worldwide including Natl Geo, Outdoor Photographer, Popular Photography, Discover Diving, Smithsonian, Professional Photographer, Birder's World, Birding, Nature Photographer, EOS, Digital PhotoPro, among others. His images have been on public display at the Orlando International Airport and Disney's Epcot and Imagineering Center. Fujifilm Professional has played an active role sponsoring, in part Charles career for many years; poster signings, film and product, workshop/lecture sponsorship and image purchase are greatly appreciated.