Phillip Stewart Charis, M. Photog., Cr. F-ASP, was a creative adventurer
who had explored one of the most difficult disciplines in the world -
formal photographic portraiture that challenges fine-art painting.
Anyone examining Charis' photographic 'canvases' will marvel at his work.
These life-size portraits bespeak of a long study in classical paintings.
The observant eye can discern a touch of Reynolds and flavor of Sargent in his images.

Charis wrote, "Portrait photographers can create recognizable, distinct styles that can be
consistently repeated. They also must produce portraits that clients recognize as
high artistic value, which permits consumer acceptance and established price,
required to produce a finished portrait at that level of excellence."

Recognition

Phillip Stewart Charis deserves elaboration.
His work is incomparable and may be seen in some of America's most distinguished collections.
Its recognition as some of the finest in contemporary portraiture is continually attested.

 

Among the awards and certifications of excellence accorded him are:

Master of Photography with the Professional Photographers of America

Fellow of the American Society of Photographers

Fellow of the Institute of British Photography

Craftsman of Photography with the Professional Photographers of America

Member of the Exclusive 40-member Society of Camera Craftsmen of America

Associate of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain

Distinguished Achievement Award with the Professional Photographers of California

First Recipient of Gallery Emeritus Award by President of Eastman Kodak

Instructor - Winona School of Professional Photography

Lecturer - National and State Photography Conventions