Charlie Simonds
Directing
Biography
Charlie Simonds was commissioned into the Parachute Regiment from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, in 1962 and saw active service in the Middle East. Having served for eight years in the regiment, he retired with the rank of captain before working for many years as a flying instructor. Then Charlie, a lifelong naturist, became an internationally acclaimed photographer and film producer of the naturist lifestyle. His writing and photographs have been published in numerous different naturist magazines around the world. Among the 214 covers of those featuring Charlie's photographs, 146 have appeared on the cover of H&E naturist alone in the past 33 years. Charlie and his company, Parafotos, have also produced 64 films about naturism and naturist resorts in the UK, USA, France, Greece, Spain, the Canaries, the Balearics, Turkey, Portugal, Croatia and the Caribbean.
Known For
A news show covering topics relating to nudism.
Nudes in the News
Cap D'Agde is a popular summer resort town in France. A large section of the town is clothing-optional, and thousands of tourists flock there every year for the opportunity to spend their days naked - not only on the beach or in the pool, but in the shopping area also. Our tour guides, Alison Brown and Wendy Cooper, show off the town's attractions and interview a number of visitors and locals to find out what they most enjoy about vacationing in the nude.
Cap d'Agde, Naked City
Amanda and Alison learn of the hunt for the long lost treasure of the legendary pirate, Captain Cutlass, and travel to St. Martin in the Caribbean to investigate. At the exotic naturist resort of Club Orient they meet Adele, who is working on a calender photo-shoot for Captain Cutlass' Rum.
Treasured Island
Alison Brown and Charlie Simonds, assisted by the lovely Maria, present a look at naturism in the UK by visiting places where the fun of naked leisure can be enjoyed. Meet a large number of people who wear invisible swimming costumes is the most natural thing in the world!
Naturism UK
Join Charlie, Holly, Sherry, Rhowena, Katarina and Tony as they discover the picturesque and enchanting naturist village of Costa Natura on Spain's Costa del Sol. Situated close to Estoponia with Gibralter only 30 miles away. Costa Natura provides for an all year round haven for naturist relaxation.
Costa Natura - Naked Village
In this film we join Alice as she meets committed naturists, newcomers to naturism, and discovers a kaleidoscope of naturist opportunities including Pevors Farm and the Merryhill Music Festival.
Alice's Naked Summer
Euronat is a wonderful naturist resort on the Atlantic coast in the Medoc region of South West France. Charlie, Alice, Natasha and Candy, assisted by Marye, discover everything this fabulous resort has to offer, from its excellent accommodation and magnificent beach to its sports facilities and unique Thalassotherapy Centre.
Euronat
Charlie, Wendy and Holly are joined by Regis, Jocelyne and Armelle investigate the naturist opportunities on Corsica. They visit the lovely seaside resorts of Bagheera and Villata with their splendid beaches and numerous facilities, before heading to the mountainous resort of U Furu where waterfalls and sparkling pools provide enchanting delight.
Corsica, Naturally
Alison Brown and Charlie Simonds plan this film at Britain's oldest naturist club, Spielplatz. It’s then off to the Greek Mediterranean and Crete to discover Kalypso Cretan Village. They meet up with friends, Jocelyne and Regis, to investigate why this resort has become so popular.
Cretan Kalypso - The Naked Truth
Fuerteventura is well known for its acceptance of the naturist lifestyle, and this is exemplified by its promotion at the two very different resorts of ‘Occidental Grand’ and ‘Monte Marina’, located in the south of this sun-kissed island. In this documentary film Charlie Simonds, Sam Brooks, Joceline Brooke-Hamilton and newcomer Charlotte Popescu experience what they have on offer.
Fuerteventura - Naturally
After a visit to Peng Travel in Romford, Jill travels to Lanzarote along with her friend and model Alison, to take some naturist photos. Whilst there they meet timeshare rep Gail Storm whom they introduce to naturism.
Alison: Over the Moon
Documentary about naturism by Don Boyd.
Full Frontal in Flip Flops
A trip around some naturist venues in Great Britain presented by Wendy Cooper and Charlie Simonds, and the latter half of the video is presented by Dutch naturist Marieke Kroeskop.
Why Go Naked?
In this film we see the conversion to naturism of Alice Gilding, as she discover numerous opportunities for naturism. Also featured are the Parafotos Naturist Photography Master Class and a visit to the lovely Croft Country Club, on the Norfolk/Cambridge border.
Get Liberated - Get Naked
This naturist film, the first produced by Parafotos, records the adventures of Lisa and Tanya, who during a hitch-hiking holiday in France, discover the fabulous naturist resort of Arnaoutchot on the Atlantic coast of France.
Hitch-Hike
A UK naturist documentary, among the interviewees are then editor of Health & Efficiency - Helen Ludbrook (at Christmas Pie Fields in Kent) and Mark Nisbet (on a boat). Also features the first Naturist Family of the Year award.
Free Sun Naturally
In this enchanting film we join Suze, (Suzanne Marshall), a newcomer to naturism as she enjoys a carefree naked summer discovering Rivendell, Abbey House Gardens, Butterfly Word, Pevors Farm, numerous naturist beaches and finally, the beautiful French naturist resort of Arnaoutchot with her mum.
Suze's Naked Summer
Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands, is the setting for this naturist light drama. Chloë is hired by Health & Efficiency magazine to make a video. She takes Marie Louise and Suzanne with her. Once on the island they meet Amanda and her photographer Charlie. They also glimpse a mermaid.
Mermaid: A Flippant Tale
In this 1999 documentary about naturism, Charlie, Wendy, Holly, and Alison the lovely beaches at Holkham, Norfolk, and Fairlight, Sussex; experience a naturist eclipse and visit Marieke at the exciting French naturist resort at Terme D'Astor... and much more besides
Happiness Is A Brown Bum!
The Parafotos crew travels to the island of Formentera for the second time. Featuring underwater swimming and naked waterskiing.