Welcome to Charlotte Jane Photography, where capturing the essence of your wedding day is our passion and purpose. Founded in 2016 by Charlotte, our team of dedicated photographers and videographers is committed to creating beautiful images that authentically tell the story of your wedding.
At Charlotte Jane Photography, we believe in an unobtrusive style that allows us to capture the special moments and genuine emotions of your wedding day without disrupting the natural flow of events. We specialize in combining relaxed, candid images with beautifully styled fine art portraits, ensuring that your wedding story is told in a unique and timeless manner.
With a love for natural light, we strive to ensure that the images of your special day look exactly as you remember them, preserving the true atmosphere and ambience of the moment.
Throughout the years, our team has successfully photographed a variety of weddings, each one as unique as the couples themselves. Our couples appreciate our hands-off approach, allowing us to deliver our version of their wedding day with elegance and authenticity.
We invite you to share your wedding story with us and let us be a part of your special day. Together, we'll create moments that last a lifetime.
Hi, I'm Charlotte, but you can call me Charlie. Capturing authentic moments is my passion, especially when it comes to your wedding day. I believe that your special day should be all about you and your partner celebrating your unique love story in its purest form.
My journey into photography began organically. I started by bringing cameras to birthday parties and capturing candid moments of my friends. Encouraged by the positive feedback on my photos, I delved deeper into the world of photography. In 2016, I founded Charlotte Jane Photography, initially focusing on family, couples, and wedding photography. However, over time, my focus shifted exclusively to weddings, where I discovered my talent for capturing candid moments.
I have a knack for candid wedding photography, immersing myself in the messy, perfectly uncoordinated action of your day. My goal is to make you, your loved ones, and friends feel completely at ease in front of my camera, allowing me to capture every authentic moment with documentary-style snapshots and a whole lot of tender loving care (TLC).
From heartfelt toasts to joyful tears, infectious giggles to unexpected snorts, and even the wild dance floor antics, I'm there to preserve the organic and authentic moments that will become cherished memories, immortalizing the beginning of your beautiful legacy together alongside with my team.
I can't wait to meet you!
xx, Charlie.
I'm a wife, mother, business owner, and dog lover.
"The wonderful and beautiful Nahal captured our special day. She was perfect from start to finish - super engaging, clear and so well-organised. Nahal made us both feel 100% comfortable in front of the camera, which is not easy and the whole experience was so much fun. The photographs were a daunting experience for my now husband but Nahal put him at ease that he ended up thoroughly enjoying the entire experience. The photos are absolutely beautiful and captured everything we hoped for and more. I could not recommend Nahal highly enough! Our day was perfect because of you. Thank you so much."
-Erika & Oliver
"We couldn’t be happier with our choice of photographer for our wedding. Monica captured all three days beautifully, and it was one of the best decisions to have her there on our wedding day. The photos are absolutely fantastic and truly reflect the atmosphere and emotions of the weekend. She was a joy to work with - professional, calm, and very pleasant to have around. She captured all the right moments without ever being intrusive; most of the time you barely noticed she was there, yet she didn’t miss a thing. We highly recommend Monica to anyone looking for stunning photos and a photographer who blends in effortlessly while delivering incredible results."
-Annefleur & Arthur
"Sofia as our videographer was astounding from first contact through to receiving the final videos of our big day. From the moment she arrived, she took control effortlessly whilst also managing to be discreet, and told us what to do in the most relaxed way possible whilst nailing every single shot. My husband and I are not camera lovers but you would never guess looking at the videos she produced! Words cannot express how thrilled we are with the final products. She captured "us" just so beautifully and I can't even begin to thank her enough. We will treasure them forever."
-Sinead & Harry
"We had the pleasure of having Bruno as our videographer for our wedding in May 2025 and we cannot recommend him enough! From start to finish he put us at ease, and is a master at what he does. The final video captured the day perfectly, including personal touches and memories to last a lifetime, taking us right back to our special day."
-Rebecca & Jack
"From start to finish, Irina delivered a service that was nothing short of extraordinary. Her professionalism, creativity, and artistic vision transformed our special day into memories we will cherish forever. Irina’s photography was absolutely breathtaking. Every shot was meticulously crafted, capturing the raw emotion, joy, and love of our day in a way that felt both timeless and uniquely ours. The photos are stunning, vibrant, and filled with moments we didn’t even realize were captured until we saw the final gallery. Her ability to blend professionalism with such creative artistry left us in awe."
-Kylie & Joe
"Fabio created a wedding video for us that is nothing short of a masterpiece. Watching it brings tears to my eyes every time! It’s as if we’re reliving the day all over again. Knowing we can revisit these moments in such a beautiful, heartfelt way for years to come fills us with gratitude. Fabio worked seamlessly together, capturing every important moment and emotion with an artistic touch that made our video truly one of a kind. His professionalism was evident in every interaction, from his punctuality and preparedness to his ability to make us feel completely at ease."
-Kylie & Joe
"From start to finish Barbora was truly amazing. She made us feel so comfortable, free, relaxed and the pictures were so beautiful and priceless. We are absolutely obsessed."
-Fern & Mark
"We had the absolute privilege of having Vitor for our destination wedding in Portugal, and we could not be more grateful. From the very beginning until the very last moment of the night, Vitor made it his priority to be everywhere we needed him - long after his shift was technically supposed to end. His dedication, visibility, and passion for his craft truly showed in every second he captured. He documented everything I would ever want to remember - every tear, every laugh, every dance, and every little detail. When we received our wedding videos, we cried, laughed, cringed (the cute kind!), giggled, and felt every emotion all over again."
-Farzhana & Ruari
Planning a wedding isn't easy after all. We completely understand the complexities and uncertainties that come with such an important event. That's why we're here to provide you with peace of mind and expert guidance every step of the way.
We approach each wedding as if we’re capturing moments for our own kin or family. We’ll guide you in crafting a timeline that lets the day unfold authentically. With hundreds of weddings under our belts, we’ve seen it all. We understand the intricacies, the emotions, and sometimes, the chaos of weddings.
We’ll be more than just your photographers and/or videographers. Think of us as your guide, your mediator when family dynamics come into play, and most importantly, your staunch supporters. Our role is to ensure your day is captured with the elegance and authenticity it deserves. Let us be your eyes, allowing you to immerse in the joy of having all your loved ones around, confident in the knowledge that every moment is being documented masterfully.
Unexpected challenges like rain, delays, or even surprise venue issues? We’ve navigated them all. Our commitment is not only to deliver exceptional photos and films - but also to alleviate wedding day anxieties, ensuring you relish every moment.
No. We offer both photo and video packages, but these do not need to be booked together. However, booking us for both will not only offer you a much smoother planning and booking process but also offer you a seamlessly well-planned wedding day, which results in a beautifully cohesive final product.
Like photography, we offer various packages. Our photography packages are listed above. Please contact us directly for us to provide you with our videography packages.
We like to describe our style as authentic and candid, with gentle guidance and direction for portraits and group photos. Our goal is to capture the true moments of the day and we want you to be able to enjoy your event without being bombarded by a camera in your face. It is important to us to be able to capture your wedding day moments without taking anything away from your experience. We don’t rely too much on posing, but do provide gentle guidance and direction to get the best photos and footage of your day.
Our team of photographers and videographers are based in the Algarve, Portugal. We travel across Portugal and further. We love a destination wedding!
Once you’re ready to get the ball rolling, a contract is provided for all parties to sign. We ask for a 40% deposit payment to secure the date - and then it’s just a matter of popping the cork on that bottle of champagne to celebrate ticking off one of the most important decisions!
We know how excited and eager you’ll be to receive these after your big day, and we endeavor to deliver these to you sooner rather than later. For photography, we provide a highlights gallery within 4 weeks and the full gallery within 16 weeks. For video, all of our films are different (depending on a number of factors) so these can take different amounts of time to produce. This can be anywhere between 14-16 weeks, but in most cases this can be much sooner.
The edited images are provided to you in a beautifully presented online gallery (very much like a Pinterest board). This gallery can be shared easily with your nearest and dearest. Your wedding film will be provided to you in a private downloadable link, and also a link via Vimeo.
Unfortunately not. Due to copyright licensing, we do not allow our clients to choose the music for the video. You are hiring us to create a narrative film that presents your wedding day after all. Our choice of music plays an integral role in your film; it allows us to set a particular mood and pace for your film.
Our main goal as wedding cinematographers is to make you a wedding film that everyone can watch and find engaging and entertaining. The days of the long-form wedding videography that lasts 2-3 hours are over. Very, very few people want to sit down and watch something that drags out for that long. The ultimate goal of the short form film is to harness the overall emotion of the day and to tell a story that’s engaging, fun, and honest.
Any packages with 6 or more hours we request that food be supplied. Usually your wedding planner or venue will arrange this for you.
Charlotte Jane has a team of dedicated photographers and videographers. There are a few factors to consider, such as which package you choose. When you book, we assign one of our team to your booking.
Travel is covered within a 30KM radius of Lagos. For locations beyond that, a small additional charge applies to cover extra distance.
Having a second shooter can be beneficial for several reasons. Firstly, having two sets of eyes is always better than one. It’s also helpful to capture some of those “getting ready moments” while you and your partner may be in separate locations before the ceremony. A second shooter can also help capture different angles and guarantees excellent coverage during your ceremony and any other important moments of the day. Think of it this way — if you are walking down the aisle, you may want photos of your excited smile as well as the back of your dress or garments while also capturing your partner’s reaction. We do our best to capture this all when we are working solo, but a second shooter can help make sure that all those boxes are checked. Finally, a second photographer/videographer is suggested for weddings with more than 100 guests to ensure coverage of all guests and families while the primary shooter may be working exclusively with the couple.
Orla & Johnny
We would highly recommend Charlie and her team to any couple getting married in the Algarve (and beyond!). They were amazing on the day itself and genuinely captured our wedding day exactly as we remembered it. Choosing a wedding photographer was a pretty overwhelming decision to make but we were so happy with it - they couldn’t have been any better.
Thank you so much for all you did for us!"