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Real weddings, planning tips, and photography inspiration.


Welcome to the heart of Charlotte Patin Photography—where I share highlights from beautiful wedding days, helpful advice for couples, behind-the-scenes insights, and plenty of photo inspiration. Whether you’re newly engaged, planning your timeline, or searching for wedding day ideas, you’re in the right place.


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Bride and groom share first kiss at altar in stunning wood chapel surrounded by trees with live musicians.

Taylor and Zach’s Anthony Chapel Wedding | Hot Springs, Arkansas

A wedding reception venue features a black and white checkered dance floor with elegant lighting and hanging greenery.

Olivia + Chase | Wedding at The Cady Club in Jacksonville, Florida

wedding hot takes

Wedding Hot Takes

A romantic couple embraces on a serene beach at sunset with the ocean in the background.

5 Red Flags to Watch Out for When Hiring a Wedding Photographer

A couple in wedding attire walking through a grassy field together at sunset.

Ellee + Hunter

A sequence of wedding photographs showing a couple on a grassy field with palm trees and the ocean in the background.

Why I love a first look