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Charleton Churchill is an top award-winning wedding photographer based near Lake Tahoe, California. His style is elegant, stylish, authentic and totally adventurous for sure. He documents your special day candidly and creatively, but also hikes with couples and guides them for epic photos in adventurous areas. Follow his instagram and see his most recent work @charletonchurchill

Experience
Charleton Churchill is the owner and photographer behind Charleton Churchill Photography. He’s won numerous awards over the years and his work has been featured on the Kelly & Ryan Show, Today show, People Magazine, Vogoe, Vanity Fair, The Knot and many other places. He’s a seasoned photographer from sea level to leading couples into high altitude, like Mt. Everest, where he photographed the first couple getting married at their base camp. Charleton shoots regularly all around Lake Tahoe.

Services Offered
This photographer offers a range of services which include:

  • Travel
  • Digital files
  • Multiple locations
  • Elopement
  • High resolution files
  • Engagement Sessions
  • Second Photographer
  • Prints & Albums
  • Adventure Sessions


Areas Covered
This Lake Tahoe-based photographer loves to travel and has shot weddings all over the world. Some local areas he has covered include:

  • Reno
  • Lake Tahoe
  • Truckee
  • Mammoth
  • Sacramento
  • Big Sur
  • Yosemite

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of Charleton Churchill Photography

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The photographer delivered stunning, magazine-quality wedding and elopement photos that exceeded expectations. Reviewers praised his professionalism, creativity, attention to detail, and ability to make couples feel comfortable and natural. He's adventurous, flexible, and excellent value.

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The photographer delivered stunning, magazine-quality wedding and elopement photos that exceeded expectations. Reviewers praised his professionalism, creativity, attention to detail, and ability to make couples feel comfortable and natural. He's adventurous, flexible, and excellent value.

Liane
Liane Sent on 11/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Skillfully captured

We are beyond thrilled with the photos from our wedding day! Charleton and his assistant Raymond were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. They captured every moment beautifully and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. The attention to detail, creativity, and ability to capture the emotions of the day were truly impressive. Charleton was professional, punctual, flexible, and blended in seamlessly, making sure we got both candid moments and stunning portraits. Not only did he focus on us, but he also captured heartfelt moments with our family and friends. The final images are breathtaking and exceeded all our expectations. We will treasure these memories forever! We highly recommend Charleton Churchill Photography to anyone looking for a talented, passionate, and one-of-a-kind wedding photographer.
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Lincoln Sent on 07/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great photos!

Charleton was extremely professional and competent. We are absolutely overjoyed with the pictures we got from both our engagement photoshoot and the wedding itself. He really bought in to our whole aesthetic and vision for the wedding and had all sorts of ideas for cool pictures which really took advantage of our decorations and wedding location. Would absolutely recommend him to anyone/everyone.
Emily
Emily Sent on 01/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply amazing!

Charleton is amazing! We had a very small, sunrise elopement in Lake Tahoe that he photographed beautifully. It was FREEZING but he was so kind to make us feel comfortable and excited for the photoshoot. He really listened to us and went the extra mile to get some incredible shots of us and the gorgeous scenery. The pictures are INCREDIBLE. So epic. They were exactly what we wanted, and we've been sharing them far and wide. I can't recommend him enough. Thank you Charleton!
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Ashley Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Alaskan elopement

We couldn't have asked for a more incredible experience with our Alaskan elopement, and Charleton truly captured the magic of the moment. His attention to detail and ability to seize the breathtaking landscapes resulted in stunning photos that exceeded our expectations. From the intimate shots to the candid moments, every picture tells a beautiful story of our special day. His professionalism, creativity, and passion for their craft made our elopement unforgettable. We're forever grateful for these timeless memories captured so perfectly
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Sarah Sent on 12/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best!


Charleton is a magician at what he does! Before this day, my husband and I had never had professional photos taken. We felt like we would look unnatural and awkward, but Charleton made us feel comfortable and we had such a fun day with him!

If you are on the fence about spending your money with Charleton — GO FOR IT. His prices are extremely fair for the finished photos that you will receive. Your photos last forever, so you want them to be quality photos. As a detail-oriented girl, I hoped charleton would be detail-oriented, too. I quickly noticed he is veryyy detail-oriented. Ladies: he knows how to position your dress, he’ll tell you if you have a hair in your face, etc.

And he edits colors flawlessly. So many photographers these days edit photos to look “trendy” but in reality, they are just washed-out and boring. Charleton’s photos are vivid and timeless. Not only does he get your “good side,” he gets nature’s good side. Most photographers are either great at capturing nature or great at capturing people, but Charleton nails both. We are especially excited about the shots that are mostly of nature and we are tiny — they will be art in our home!

Now that I’ve written a novel… let me tell ya that I don’t ever write reviews (a 2024 resolution haha). But I was excited to write this one. Opening our photos felt like Christmas, and I want other couples to feel that same feeling when they see their photos. So I hope this review helped persuade you to send it with Charleton! You won’t regret it.

Thank you, Charleton. May God bless you and your business in the years to come.
C
Camille Sent on 12/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful elopement in Yosemite

We had the best experience with Charleton. From the moment we met him for sunrise photos to saying goodbye at the end of the day, he made the whole experience so comfortable and fun. He was very professional and great at communicating before and during our big day and helped us feel our best while also getting to see different spots around Yosemite. I highly recommend Charleton as a photographer and we are so glad we used him for our elopement and now we get to look at our stunning photos forever.
Anthony
Anthony Sent on 12/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Tahoe 2023

Charleton's ability to capture those perfect shots is second to none. He has no problem hiking, traveling, or venturing out for a one of a kind vantage point. Nicolette and I are grateful for him making our special day one to remember. Thank you Mr. Churchill!
Bailey
Bailey Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Book Charleton if you want to cry happy tears every time you see your wedding photos

If you are considering booking Charleton for your wedding or elopement... DO IT!
My husband and I were married on October 3rd of this year in the Sierra Nevadas. We had a very large wedding party (22 people) which is no easy task to capture. He did an outstanding job and perfectly captured the love and energy of the day. I loved his photos from the first moment I saw them, but I was worried about how I would look in photos and the actual act of taking them. He made the entire process so fun and exciting. He made me feel like a model and it was honestly the best day of my life. I have never felt so beautiful and much of that is due to the way charleton guided me and my wedding party in the entire process. I don't think I stopped laughing or smiling the entire time we took photos.
We recently got the photos back from him and they are hands down my most prized possession. I looked and felt like a queen on my wedding day and now I have these beautiful photos that perfectly capture that day. I have received so many compliments on my wedding photos. There is simply no word to describe them besides: stunning.

My husband and I couldn't be happier with our photographer decision. I find myself reliving that day through the photos nearly every day.

If you want jaw dropping photos, then the answer is simple. Hire charleton as your photographer.

You will NOT regret it.
K
Kayla Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Charleton Churchill is THE BEST!!

Charleton is the bomb!! Absolutely amazing photos and so fun to work with! Made our wedding photo process fun and stress free!
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Erik Sent on 07/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing person and amazing work- winery dream weddding

Charleton did our wedding photography for our vineyard wedding in Sonoma CA. We were blown away by the end result. They look like they were cut out of a magazine.

On the day of he was truly a gentleman and a professional and made us feel at ease. Upon our request he coached us to loosen up for photos and helped us with body positioning (something we struggle with in photos) to get the best angles and looks.

We cannot recommend him highly enough and are still glowing from looking at the photos!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Michele DeeAnn Makeup Artistry Michele DeeAnn Makeup Artistry Wedding Hair & Makeup

Working with Charleton is always...epic! He's hilarious and keeps you at ease for your photos while capturing the emotions and events of the day as they play out...

Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel Hotel Weddings

We love Charleton! His photography and accolades speaks for itself but aside from all of that he's an amazing person and truly cares about his clients. He gives great attention to detail and he has an expert eye for what will look stellar on camera. Brides trust him, venues love him and we couldn't be happier to have him on our vendor team!

Makeup By Jenifer Haupt Makeup By Jenifer Haupt Wedding Hair & Makeup

In a class of his own. Charleton is amazing.

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Charleton Churchill Photography frequently asked questions

Charleton Churchill Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Charleton Churchill Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Charleton Churchill Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Charleton Churchill Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Charleton Churchill Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Charleton Churchill Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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