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ABOUT ME
Hi lovely person!
It’s great to meet you.
I’m Charlie (she/her), an inclusive wedding photographer based in South Wales.
At weddings I’m a calming but enthusiastic presence, people say it’s like I’m everywhere and nowhere all at once because, while I am running around like a headless chicken trying to capture everything, I do it while remaining as inconspicuous as possible. I will hype you up, make sure you stay hydrated, and capture your day without any stiff and awkward posing.
Outside of weddings, here are a few things about me…
I live in Cardiff with my husband Mark and our daughter Posy. We have two neurotic rescue cats (I’m scared to get a dog in case it prefers my husband to me), and I usually spend my nights contorting myself around them in bed.
My notes app is full of all my imaginary travel plans, enough to fill at least the next 10 years.
Baked goods are my weakness – doughnuts and almond croissants in particular!
My party trick – if you can call it that – is reciting the alphabet backwards.
When I’m not working I usually have my head in a book, preferably under a blanket or by the sea. I also write a lot, it’s a great creative outlet for my over active imagination! (No Chat GPT here!)
I still cry behind the camera at weddings, and at the TV, musical theatre songs, adverts.. most things really.
I genuinely care that you have the best time on your wedding day. Guests often mistake me for a friend of the newlyweds, which is THE BEST compliment.
I am obsessed with colour but my favourite weddings are always the ones that reflect your personalities; whether that’s More is More, or just you in City Hall.
Oh and I hate having my photo taken, so I know exactly how you feel. We’ll get on great!
my ethos
Inclusive wedding photographer
If you are a person in love who wants to get married, that’s all that matters to me. I believe weddings are for everybody – regardless of gender identity, ability, or ethnicity. I will be a safe space for anyone who needs it while planning their wedding day, coming from a place of empathy, always.
If we share the same values, I would love to hear from you.
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5 things I love
Your day is absolutely NOT about me, but this website is, so here are a few of my favourite things…
Favourite Book…
My usual genre is psychological thrillers but one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read has to be The Song of Achilles.
What I’m Listening to…
Currently listening to Lily Allen, Jade, Raye & Self Esteem on repeat.
Favourite TV Series…
Programmes I’ve willingly made my entire personality include Severance, The Bear, Lost Boys & Fairies, Slow Horses, Friends and Grey’s Anatomy, but right now I am obsessed with The Traitors.
Favourite Country…
Italy! Sorrento and The Amalfi Coast in particular. Definitely the home of my favourite food!
Perfect Day Out…
Pizza & Who Cult doughnuts on the beach at Southerndown.
A Story of Two Girls Who Fell in Love With Weddings
This story began when Charlie met Hannah.
We were planning our own weddings at the time and both writing for the Welsh wedding blog Cwtch the Bride. We fell in love with wedding photography and trained together at Cardiff Met. When Charlie Met Hannah was formed in February 2017 and we had the immense joy of capturing couples get married for over 6 years.
In 2023 Hannah decided to take a step back from shooting weddings, and now plays a (very) supporting role in the background. Charlie is still offering joyful, vibrant and FUN wedding photography with a totally chilled vibe, and loads of genuine care.
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