With over 20 years of experience, Colin Charles is a trusted wedding photographer based in Southampton, Hampshire. He focuses on creating a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere so he can capture the genuine emotions and special moments that make your wedding day truly yours.
Colin’s work has earned him more than 30 prestigious awards, reflecting his commitment to excellence. He was an early adopter of digital photography, allowing him to craft inspiring and original wedding albums that stand out. His skill in helping couples feel comfortable results in beautiful, authentic images that celebrate the joy of your celebration.
When you book Colin, you’re choosing a smooth, professional experience from start to finish. Couples often highlight how friendly and accommodating Colin and his team are, guiding you naturally to capture your best moments. The studio offers a warm, welcoming space, making your photography session a memorable and enjoyable part of your wedding journey.
While Colin specializes in weddings, his broad expertise includes other portrait services, ensuring a creative and versatile approach to capturing your day. His experience covers:
Serving Hampshire and the wider UK for many years, Colin has built a thriving business grounded in skill, creativity, and excellent service—making him a reliable choice for couples who want their wedding memories beautifully preserved.
The wedding we did for a lovely couple Emma & Andy who paid for us to travel with them to photograph their wedding in Lake Garda, Italy
Emotional, Romantic, Vibrant, Different & Modern
We are most proud of the kind comments and testimonials that we have received from our wonderful clients that are so happy with what we have done
Before booking a photographer read this pdf http://www.colincharles.co.uk/why-book-a-professional-photographer
Most couples come to see us first, then we do a pre-wedding photoshoot, then we get together one month before your wedding to discuss the finer details and make sure we have all of the information we need to give you the best service on your big day.
Pictures with Grandparents, these are always very special if you are lucky enough to still have your Grandparents!
We bring along a number of white umbrellas so if the rain is not too bad and we bring along supplementary lighting so that we can still get amazing photographs what ever the weather
Studied at school and had a great interest in all types of photography, a friend of mine owned a catering company and they started asking us to photograph their clients weddings and it was such great fun and they were all so happy with what we did and it went from their and we have never looked back.