I grew up surrounded by creativity: castles made from paper towel tubes; poetry; singing; opera; crocheting; knitting; dancing; guitar playing and photography. I have been a photographer since I was about ten years old. An old Polaroid camera fell on my head when I opened a cupboard. After I was over being angry at it - I put it to good use and started making photographs.

With my images I want to transport the viewer to other places and times: introduce them to the tranquility of a Cambodian temple, the aqua slice of a wave or the anguish of a bronc rider. Sometimes there are big stories in small moments and I hope the presentation of those moments provides the viewer with a seed for their imagination.

Taking the "pretty" photo isn't always what I do. I have been shocked and humbled by some of the places and things I've seen. Maybe some of my photos will give people a way to see a tiny piece of the world, perhaps, even the world right outside their door.

Monday Magazine wrote:

"Anyone can take a snapshot, but it takes a great photographer to turn ordinary moments into memorable works of art. However, that's the kind of magic Victoria photographer Charlotte Kinzie works with her lens, so it's no wonder readers chose her as their favourite photog. From wacky and touching wedding pics to curious landscapes and provocative portraits, Kinzie's work goes beyond the ordinary and into a creative realm that is imaginative and revealing."