Biography

        A native of Long Island, New York, Chuck’s fascination
with photography ignited in 1969 while stationed in Vietnam.
As a Mechanical Engineer he helped develop the first digital
camera in the United States. Although engineering was his
career for over 20 years, Chuck never lost his love of
photography. He has been awarded numerous “Best of Shows”
and First Place ribbons. In 2000 and 2001, Chuck placed third
overall in the Professional Photography competition at the
California State Fair.

        He now has established himself in the field of wedding
and portrait imaging. Chuck is a member of the Professional
Photographers of America, the Professional Photographers of
California, and is a Master in the Santa Rosa Photographic
Society. Since then he has been asked to judge, including for
the prestigious Marin County Fair and the Napa Town and
Country Fair.

Chuck Honek of
Valhalla Photographic
707.538.2482