At Charlotte Atherton Photography, we offer natural, relaxed wedding photography and cinematic wedding videography for couples who want their day captured beautifully, without feeling staged or awkward.
We are an award-winning, Cornwall-based team covering weddings across Devon, Cornwall and the South West, specialising in storytelling that feels real, emotional and timeless. Our approach is calm, friendly and unobtrusive — allowing your wedding day to unfold naturally while we capture the moments that matter most.
Wedding Photography
Our photography style blends documentary storytelling with gentle creative portraits. Rather than constant posing, we focus on real laughter, real tears, real connections and the in-between moments that make your wedding uniquely yours. You’ll receive a carefully curated gallery of professionally edited, high-resolution images, delivered via a private online gallery to share with family and friends.
Wedding Videography
Alongside photography, we offer beautifully crafted wedding films that bring your day to life through sound, movement and emotion. Our films are natural, cinematic and story-driven, featuring real audio from your ceremony and speeches. We work seamlessly as a team, so photography and videography flow together without disrupting your day.
A Professional, Experienced Team
Unlike many suppliers who outsource or use last-minute freelancers, we are a dedicated, full-time team of experienced professionals. When you add a second photographer or videographer, you’re getting a trusted member of our own team — consistent style, full backup equipment, and calm, reliable coverage.
What Makes Us Different
• Hundreds of five-star reviews across multiple platforms
• Winners of the Hitched Wedding Awards for multiple years
• Trusted and recommended by many leading South West wedding venues
• Full professional insurance and backup equipment on every wedding
• Drone coverage available for stunning aerial footage (venue and weather permitting)
Flexible Coverage to Suit You
We offer a range of photography and videography options, from intimate elopements and micro-weddings to full-day coverage. Whether you’re planning a coastal celebration in Cornwall, a countryside venue in Devon, or a private elopement, we tailor our coverage to fit your day — not the other way round.
A Stress-Free Experience
From your first enquiry to the final delivery of your gallery and film, we keep everything simple, friendly and organised. We help with timelines, group photos, and gentle guidance when needed, while always keeping the experience relaxed and enjoyable.
Your wedding isn’t a photoshoot — it’s one of the most meaningful days of your life. Our job is to tell that story honestly, beautifully, and without interrupting the magic.
We work in a calm, friendly and unobtrusive way. Our approach is very natural and documentary-led, allowing your day to unfold as it happens. We gently guide you when needed, but never force stiff posing or interrupt the flow of your wedding.
Most couples book us 12–24 months in advance, especially for popular summer dates. However, we do sometimes have last-minute availability, so it’s always worth getting in touch.
Yes — we are a professional, full-time team. If you book a second photographer or videographer, it’s always an experienced member of our own trusted team, never a last-minute freelancer.
All packages include professional editing, high-resolution images, and delivery via a private online gallery with unlimited downloads for you and your guests. We also include a pre-wedding consultation and full image archiving.
Our wedding films are cinematic and story-driven, including real audio from your ceremony and speeches. Films are carefully edited to tell the story of your day naturally and beautifully. Drone footage is available where venues and weather allow.
Yes — we regularly photograph and film weddings across Cornwall, Devon and the South West, and we’re happy to travel further afield and do so regularly. Travel within our local area is included in our packages.
Your full online gallery is typically delivered within 6–8 weeks. Highlight previews will be available within 7 days, and we also offer express delivery options if needed.
Yes, we offer relaxed and natural engagement and pre-wedding photo sessions – and they’re especially popular with couples who want to feel comfortable in front of the camera before the big day.
Couples who have already booked us for their wedding also receive access to a special discounted rate, as a little thank you and a lovely way to celebrate the next chapter of your story together.
These sessions are fun, informal and completely tailored to you – whether that’s a beach walk, woodland wander or a location that feels meaningful to your relationship.
We keep everything simple. Once you’ve chosen your package, a signed contract and booking fee secure your date. The remaining balance is due closer to your wedding.
We always have robust contingency plans in place. As a full-time professional team, we can provide a trusted replacement photographer or videographer from within our own team should the unexpected ever occur.
This ensures there is no disruption to your day and no compromise in quality, style or service. Your wedding will always be covered by an experienced, fully equipped professional who works to the same high standards and seamless approach you booked us for.