At the heart of my work is a deep belief: our inner creativity is a life force that can carry us through anything. I’m Charles Mercer, a photographer and teacher with a passion for helping people discover new ways of seeing the world. Through photography, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power it holds—not just in enhancing creativity, but in improving mental and physical well-being.

From the time I picked up a camera at eight years old, photography has been my life’s journey. It’s a legacy, passed down from my great-grandfather, who was a photographer in the early 1900s in what is now Zimbabwe. This early fascination led me to start my own portrait business at just 10 years old, a venture that ignited my love for connecting with people.

Throughout my life, I’ve also dedicated myself to helping others through counseling. Now, I’ve brought these two passions together—photography and working with people—to create a teaching approach that focuses on personal growth and creative expression. Whether in the bustling city or the calm of nature, I believe that photography has the power to heal, inspire, and elevate our lives.

I’m here not just to teach you the technical aspects of photography but to help you tap into your creative energy, guiding you to create images that are meaningful and fulfilling. My goal is for your photography to flourish in ways that enrich your life, both personally and professionally.