Chuck Beatty is a native of northeast Ohio. He has returned after many years away to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the Cuyahoga Valley.

Chuck has been an artist all of his life, most recently working as a graphic designer in the Washington, D.C. area. While he has always enjoyed photography, he began to work seriously at it only a few years ago. On his birthday in 2004, Chuck's family and friends presented him with a Nikon D-70. His passion for capturing the beauty of nature has grown ever since.

Chuck’s philosophy on photography is a reflection of his lifelong commitment to the environment:

“There is a quality in nature that heals us.
A day spent on the back trails replenishes
my spirit like nothing else. When we connect
with nature we learn to respect her.
I want my images to encourage people
to find the natural beauty
in their world and embrace it.”

Chuck shares his life with his wife, Maia, two cats, a small herd of deer, nesting
red-shouldered hawks, raccoons, weasels, coyotes, groundhogs, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks and a wide variety of birds.