Natural Photography For Families, Couples, and New Parents Who Want Real Moments, Not Forced Smiles.
I’m Charlotte, and I’ve spent 12 years capturing the moments that matter most. The quiet ones, the joyful ones and the ones that happen in between the posing.
I’ve Been Where You Are
You want photographs that feel real. Not stiff, not awkward, and not twenty minutes of trying to get the children to stand still while everyone starts to lose the will to live.
You want to look back at your images and actually feel something – the connection, the warmth, the chaos, the love. You want to remember how it felt, not just how it looked.
Maybe you’re a new mum, exhausted and wondering whether your baby will even settle. Maybe you’re planning your wedding, and the last thing you want is another source of stress on the day. Maybe you just want beautiful family photographs without it turning into a military operation.
Here’s what I want you to know:
- You don’t need a tidy house, a perfectly behaved toddler, or a partner who loves being in photos.
- You don’t need to have it all together. Real life is what makes the best photographs.
- You just need someone calm, patient, and experienced on your side and that’s exactly what I’m here to be.
Because this time passes faster than you think. Let’s make sure you have something beautiful to hold onto.
A Bit About Me
I’m Charlotte, based near Doncaster in Yorkshire. I’ve been a photographer for 12 years, and in that time I’ve wandered from Lincolnshire to a remote isle off the coast of Scotland with my camera, which is probably where the name Wild Wander came from.
I’m also a mum of seven. Yes, seven. So when I say I know how to get a great shot of children who won’t sit still, roll their eyes, or announce mid-session that they need the toilet – I mean it.
That experience has shaped everything about how I work. I’m not here to rush you, pose you into something that doesn’t feel like you, or add to the stress of a busy family day. I’m here to blend in, stay calm, and wait for the moments that matter, because I know they always come.
Weddings
I’ve worked on many weddings, and my approach is always the same: it’s not my job to orchestrate your day. It’s my job to be a steady, calm presence – someone who has your back, makes sure nothing important gets missed, and captures the real feeling of the day rather than a polished performance of it.
I know how much a wedding day costs. I know how much it matters. And I take that seriously.
Maternity and Newborn
I’ve completed specialist training with some of the UK’s best newborn photographers, including Claire Elliott (judge for the Guild of Photographers), award-winning photographer Sharon Wallis, and Natalie Leech. Newborn and maternity work requires a particular kind of skill, patience, and care and I don’t take that lightly.
If you’re nervous about handing your newborn over, or worried the session won’t work because your baby is unsettled, please don’t be. I’ve been there as a mum. I’ve done it as a photographer. You’re in good hands.
Ready To Create Something Beautiful?
Whether you’re planning a wedding, expecting a baby, or you just want to press pause on this season of life before it slips by, I’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch and let’s have a conversation. No pressure and no hard sell. Just two people talking about what you’d love to remember.