About

Meaningful Work…

Charles Maring’s work is rooted in a lifelong pursuit of excellence, creativity, and service. His career spans decades at the highest levels of photography, visual storytelling, and artistic expression guided not by accolades alone, but by a deep commitment to delivering meaningful results for those who place their trust in him.

A Grand Award Winner of the International Photography Awards, Charles has also earned three Kodak Gallery Awards and two Fuji Masterpiece Awards, among numerous other honors. His lens has been sought after by Presidents, celebrities, and global leaders, including photographing Donald and Melania Trump’s wedding, widely hailed by the media as the wedding of the century. Over the years, figures such as Barbara Walters, Spike Lee, Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, David Tutera, Chris Rock, Lil’ Kim, JWOW, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Star Jones, and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and international business leaders have graced his camera.

Charles’s imagery has appeared on the covers, advertising pages, and editorials of leading international publications, including People, InStyle, Us Weekly, Celebrity Living, Brides, Wedding Style, Star, Hello, and others. His work has also been featured on illuminated billboards in Times Square and has played a role in global marketing campaigns, helping brands and personalities communicate with clarity and impact on a world stage.

While much of Charles’s work lives in the commercial and editorial space, there is a natural crossover that defines his career. People connect deeply with his imagery and often fall in love with the way it feels. As a result, clients who discover his work through campaigns, publications, or fine art frequently invite him into their personal lives to photograph weddings, family portraits, and lifestyle imagery, trusting the same level of vision, care, and artistry for the moments that matter most.

Maring is known throughout the industry as an early adopter and innovator in the realms of new technologies. While rooted in film photography, spending countless hours in the darkroom alongside his father learning the craft, Charles went on to start one of the first all digital studios in the world and is considered among his peers to be someone who helped pave the path forward. Today he has also embraced AI imaging and video production as well using these new storytelling tools, not as a replacement for the skills he’s honed but rather as a way to supercharge his offering to clients.

While his résumé reflects rare access and recognition, Charles approaches every project with the same grounded mindset: clear vision, thoughtful organization, and an unwavering promise of excellence. He is known not only for his artistry, but for his ability to listen, plan, and execute with intention transforming ideas into imagery that elevates both personal legacy and brand presence.

Beyond photography, Charles is a prolific abstract painter, with an evolving body of fine art collected by those seeking expressive, conversation-worthy works for their homes and offices. Music and audio production is another lifelong passion. He has released two albums and performs live regularly further shaping his instinct for rhythm, emotion, and storytelling.

It is the combination of these disciplines that defines Charles’s unique creative perspective. Brands and individuals who work with him often engage him not simply as a photographer, but as a marketing strategist and creative partner, trusted to elevate how they are seen, felt, and remembered through imagery.

Charles has served as a keynote speaker and masterclass instructor at major conferences worldwide, teaching on photography, video, and the art of elevating one’s persona through visual storytelling. His work and insight have been sponsored globally by brands including Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, and he is honored to be recognized as a Profoto Legend of Light.

At the heart of it all is a simple philosophy: to serve well, create honestly, and continue doing the best work of his life on behalf of every client who invites him into their story.