Bio: Chuck Kirchner is a photographer and workshop leader based in Tucson, Arizona (having recently relocated from Bainbridge Island, Washington). His subjects include rituals, dance, spirituality, and world cultures. The range of photographs represents the spirit of the places Chuck has had the privilege of visiting over the years and the people met along the way.

The challenge for the photographer is to convey the emotional sense of being there - from serene and solemn to sensual and exuberant. Chuck's photographs have the ability to capture the season, the sensations, the memories and, most importantly, the spirit of place and of life. The tools of the trade involve technical acumen, artistic vision, patience, good timing, and, of course a bit (or lot) of serendipity.