Charlie Waite

09/09/2026

ONE PLACE NOW AVAILABLE – REFLECTIONS OF BRUGES

Due to a cancellation, one place has become available on our Reflections of Bruges photography tour, taking place from 1st–4th December 2026.

Bruges is particularly atmospheric in winter, with its medieval streets, canals, historic architecture and beautiful evening light providing plenty of photographic opportunities.

Join Astrid McGecehan and Charlie Waite for four days exploring and photographing this wonderfully atmospheric Belgian city.

1st–4th December 2026
Bruges, Belgium

One place available – if you’d like to join us, don’t leave it too long!
Find out more and book via the Light & Land website. https://www.lightandland.co.uk/photography-tours/reflections-of-bruges-photography-tour-Dec-2026

09/09/2026

Birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence

In Florence, art isn’t confined to galleries, it surrounds you.

Medieval bridges, Renaissance architecture, elegant piazzas and timeless scenes beside the River Arno make Florence endlessly rewarding for photographers.
From the unmistakable Ponte Vecchio and magnificent cathedral dome to quieter street scenes and delightful architectural details, every corner offers another layer of the city’s remarkable story.

Join Charlie Waite and Astrid McGechan for four nights in the birthplace of the Renaissance, with thoughtful guidance to help you move beyond simply recording the landmarks and create photographs with balance, atmosphere and your own interpretation.

20th to 24th January 2027

See one of the world’s most beautiful cities through fresh eyes.

Explore more on our website : https://www.lightandland.co.uk/photography-tours/birthplace-of-the-renaissance-florence-photography-tour-january-2027

Charlie Waite Astrid McGechan Photography

23/08/2026

Introducing SILENT EXCHANGE

I’m delighted to introduce SILENT EXCHANGE, a new series of books drawn from my photographic archive.

The first volume, STILLNESS, brings together photographs made over many years and in many different places - some familiar, others rarely seen, and some that have never appeared in a book before.

Looking through the archive has been a rather wonderful experience, revealing connections between photographs that I wasn’t necessarily aware of when I made them.

STILLNESS is available to pre-order now for £15 until 3 September (usual price £20).

There is also a Special Edition of just 40 copies at £50, which includes a signed copy of the book and an exclusive signed and numbered print of Chesil Beach, Dorset, UK.

https://www.charliewaite.com/silent-exchange

Charlie

03/08/2026

Charlie Waite: The Art of Seeing 📷

What transforms a beautiful view into an unforgettable photograph?

Join internationally acclaimed landscape photographer Charlie Waite at The Sherborne on Friday 4 September for an inspiring evening exploring photography, travel and the art of truly seeing a landscape.

Drawing on decades spent photographing some of the world’s most remarkable places, Charlie will share the stories behind his images and reveal how light, weather, timing and composition can turn a fleeting moment into something extraordinary.

Whether you are picking up a camera for the first time or have years of experience behind the lens, this promises to be an evening that will send you back into the landscape with fresh eyes.

📅 Friday 4 September
🍸 Bar open from 5pm
📷 Talk from 6–7.30pm, including an interval
🍽️ Why not make an evening of it and book a table in The Restaurant afterwards?

Book your place: https://www.thesherborne.uk/whats-on/charlie-waite-the-art-of-seeing (link in bio)

Founding Members enjoy priority booking for selected events, alongside a growing programme of special opportunities at The Sherborne. Discover Founding Membership through our website.

01/08/2026

A solitary object within a wide expanse can have an extraordinary presence.

I’ve often found that when everything unnecessary is removed, a photograph begins to breathe. A single boat, a lone tree or a swan surrounded by space can become an expression of stillness.

I’ve written a little more about this in today’s Landscape Thoughts. If you'd like to receive future editions, just tell me where to send it on my website: www.charliewaite.com

22/07/2026

Yorkshire.
One of the most rewarding aspects of landscape photography is to study all the contributing component elements of what lies in front of you, and then to exclude all those parts that effectively are not appropriate and that appear to be mismatched.
I often see it as 'landscape friendships', and that when each is saying to the other 'nice to meet you' and they are embracing, that is when the photograph can be made.

10/06/2026

Post and Rail, The Borders, Scotland.

25/05/2026

31/03/2026

SAFI GATE, MOROCCO

Any arc may contribute to a form of architectural grace and to my mind and eye, contour, shadow and line that can repeat and interweave with another become a gentle story of rhythm and contrast. The slither of shadow along the bottom is pivotal and was all there was available.

26/01/2026

The Dead Sea, flanked by exceptionally beautiful salt encrustations, interlocking so exquisitely with the evening sunlight. Complete group silence prevailed as we remained in a state of wonder, during our Light & Land Photographic Tours and Workshops tour in Jordan.