First Thursday's at CHS Gallery

 CHS Gallery
February 1st-28th

featuring photography by
Charles Hite
Opening reception
Feb 5th 6-9pm
Music By DJ B-Sam

Charles Hite is a life-long resident of Lexington County, in South Carolina. His professions have included, the U.S. Army (serving in Germany), licensed professional land surveyor, sales/customer service rep, and right-of-way agent with the SCDOT. In addition to photography, his hobbies include astronomy and landscape gardening. His venture into serious photography began in 2009 at age 60. At the encouragement of family and friends, he began selling his photos in late 2012 at Soda City Market in Columbia, SC. His love of nature in all aspects can be seen in his photos. He enthusiastically enjoys sharing the stories of his photos with others, and listening to their stories. Most of his scenic photos are from SC and the Midlands, including nature, old buildings, historic sites, and astronomy related events. He's also done commissioned photos for some local businesses.

Mr. Hite's awards include;
• In January 2015, his B&W image of "Old Sheldon Church" was juried into ArtFields 2015, held in Lake City, SC, April 24 through May 2.
• Arts at the Airport…a 36 piece exhibit at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport that ran from November through December 2014. Charles, the only photographer, was one of six artists chosen in the event's inaugural year.
• One of five artists juried into AHA! A Celebration of Arts and Humanities, sponsored by The Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties, in October 2014.
• His B&W image titled, "Old Sheldon Church" was juried into the 2014 SC State Fair.
• In September 2014, 3 of his photographs were chosen to hang in the new Hyatt Place in the Columbia Vista on Gervais Street. The photos are; Congaree River RR Trestles, SC State House Dome, Venus & Crescent Moon, and Brookland-Cayce HS at Twilight.
• In 2013 he was juried into the Trenholm Artists Guild Rosewood Arts Festival as a vendor and returned in 2014.
• His image of Issaqueena Falls placed second in the Saluda Shoals judged Nature Photography Contest in 2013.
• City of Cayce Calendar cover twice, with Congaree River RR Trestles and Congaree River at Dawn, and has had photos published in the calendar for four years.
• Winner of several Midlands Astronomy Club judged photo contests.

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