Chuck's early career included working as a photojournalist in Los Angeles in the 1980's. After graduation from Art Center College of Design with a BFA in Photography, he ran a successful editorial/corporate studio, shooting for magazines including Forbes, Parade and Orange Coast Magazine, and a variety of annual reports for corporate clients.

Prior to moving to the San Francisco Bay area, Chuck worked in the multimedia design field for Mattel Toys and Phillips Media. After moving to the bay area, his clients include E*Trade Financial, VMware and HP Autonomy.