Advertising photographer Charles Howells is known for his creativity, graphic style, and technical prowess. He is sought by top agencies and international brands in the U.S., Australia, Asia, and New Zealand.

His style results from an almost intuitive sense of his subject combined with mastery of light and form. He’s inspired by and involved in the whole creative process, from generating ideas and designing technical solutions to finalising his stunning images in post-production.

His work appears in top fashion magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Karen, No, Grazia, Pilot and Black. His advertising clients are extensive, including Coke, Microsoft, Sony, Samsung, Westfield, 42 Below, DB Breweries Beer, Volkswagen, Nissan, Mini, Greenpeace, Vodafone, Madori, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Panasonic, Nikon, L’Oréal and M.A.C. In New York, Charles worked on shoots with celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyonce, Jay Z, The Black Eyed Peas, Kelis and Pharrell Williams, as well as advertisers L’Oreal Paris, Hugo Boss, Anna Sui and Pepsi.

Charles lives in Auckland, New Zealand. His work frequently finds him in Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, LA and New York. White Studios, Charles own studio complex, was opened in 2007 and is now the busiest and most popular studio facility in the country.

Charles Howells is a rare photographer who is gifted both technically and as artist behind the lens. He’s especially passionate about the whole creative process. He specialises in everything from generating ideas, developing technical solutions and then perfecting his stunning images in post-production.

Clients include Coke, Sony Japan, Samsung, Volkswagen, Nissan, Mini, Greenpeace, Vodafone, Johnson & Johnson, Karen Walker, Unilever, Universal, Panasonic, Nikon, L’Oréal and M.A.C.

Charles Howells is a rare photographer who is gifted both technically and as an artist behind the lens. He is especially passionate about the whole creative process. He specialises in everything from generating ideas, developing technical solutions and then perfecting his stunning images in post-production.

Clients include Coca-Cola, Sony, Samsung, Volkswagen, Nissan, Mini, Greenpeace, Vodafone, Johnson & Johnson, Karen Walker, Unilever, Universal, Panasonic, Nikon, L’Oréal and M.A.C.

Charles Howells is a rare photographer who is gifted both technically and as artist behind the lens. He’s especially passionate about the whole creative process. He specialises in everything from generating ideas, developing technical solutions and then perfecting his stunning images in post-production.

Clients include Coke, Sony Japan, Samsung, Volkswagen, Nissan, Mini, Greenpeace, Vodafone, Johnson & Johnson, Karen Walker, Unilever, Universal, Panasonic, Nikon, L’Oréal and M.A.C.

From pre-school to art school, Charles Howells was always creating: be it paintbrushes or pin-holes, art was a medium of thought - when words didn’t cut it, pictures always could.

Photos became Charles’ obsession and in feeding on the works of Man Ray and Helmut Newton he set out to perfect his craft.

What was already an impressive competency multiplied as Charles took to New York - big sets and big names brought about a professionalism invaluable in his work today. Management of shoots with the likes of Pharrell Williams, Beyonce and Jay-Z to name a few, has prepared Charles for the most elaborate and demanding of projects - but he’s never lost his ability to stay grounded.

With innovative and creative client-collaboration, Charles harnesses his technical expertise and post-production proficiency to carry a project confidently from conception to execution. His ability to relate and connect with a subject allows Charles to achieve diverse and authentic results from his shoots.

Clients include Coke, Sony Japan, Samsung, Volkswagen, Nissan, Mini, Greenpeace, Vodafone, Johnson & Johnson, Karen Walker, Unilever, Universal, Panasonic, Nikon, L’Oréal and M.A.C.