Charles Johnstone
Charles Johnstone is an English photographer whose practice spans travel, commercial and editorial work. Based between Cape Town and Johannesburg, his images reflect an ongoing engagement with place, movement and the varied visual language of contemporary photography.
A Broad Contemporary Practice
Working across both commissioned and independent projects, Charles Johnstone has developed an extensive and varied photographic archive shaped by travel and professional collaboration. His work moves between landscape, lifestyle and commercial imagery, forming a body of photographs that appeals to both private collectors and interior contexts.
Alongside his commercial output, Johnstone maintains a catalogue of limited and open edition works, produced using archival materials and processes. These prints are designed for longevity and accessibility, offering a considered entry point for those looking to engage with contemporary South African photography.
Biography
Charles Johnstone is an English photographer operating between Cape Town and Johannesburg, with an active practice that extends internationally. His work is informed by extensive travel and a sustained engagement with both natural and built environments, resulting in a diverse portfolio that spans multiple photographic genres.
Over time, Johnstone has built a substantial archive of imagery that reflects a flexible and adaptive approach to photography. His images are used across editorial platforms, brand campaigns, digital environments and private collections, demonstrating a practice that moves fluidly between artistic and applied contexts.
In addition to commissioned work, he produces a selection of limited and open edition prints under the collective title Charles Johnstone Limited and Open Editions. These works are printed on archival fine art papers using pigment inks and are embossed with the photographer’s stamp, ensuring both quality and authenticity.
His client base includes corporate and private collectors who engage his services for stills and video production, as well as those seeking photographic works for interior and personal use. His approach prioritises clarity, efficiency and accessibility, supported by a streamlined production process and consistent delivery.
Limited and Open Edition Works
Johnstone’s print offerings are produced using archival materials, ensuring stability and longevity. Each work is printed on high-quality photographic art paper using pigment inks and is embossed with the photographer’s personalised stamp.
Available in a range of sizes from A2 to A0+, these works are suitable for both private collections and interior spaces.
Selected Series
Grouped selections from Johnstone’s archive, bringing together images by theme, location or visual continuity. These series offer a structured way to engage with a diverse and evolving body of work.
Karoo | Abandoned Heartland Series
https://galleryf.co.za/karoo-abandoned-heartland-series-charles-johnstone/
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Travel
This travel series brings together photographs made across varied locations, reflecting Charles Johnstone’s ongoing engagement with place, movement and observation. Moving between landscape, architecture and everyday detail, the work forms a considered record of encounters shaped by time and distance.
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If you are looking for a specific subject, location or format not currently shown, you are welcome to get in touch. We can assist in sourcing images from the broader archive and advise on suitable print options.