- Prior to film work, he worked as a fashion and advertising photographer, operating his own studio in New York. In Hollywood from 1970 as cinematographer, mostly for television. Retired to Denver in 2002, lecturing in cinematography at the Colorado Film School. Close friend of actress Goldie Hawn.
- Had been a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) since 1984.
- Father of Richard R. Waite.
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