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Capturing memories
Charlotte Gonzalez Photography
Capturing the beauty of life's special moments
Charlotte is a truly amazing human and talented photographer! I would 100% recommended her to anyone for any occasion! She photographed my wedding in August 2025 with her partner and the photos turned out incredible! She was fun and professional and thought of things I wouldn’t have since there was so much going on. She showed up early and made sure she had everything and jumped right into setting up and taking photos. She made sure to get every pose and shot we wanted and used her creativity to get ones that turned out to be our favorites! She was respectful of our time and our wishes and fulfilled everything we asked of her and more! I would use Charlotte again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her especially for weddings! She is very thorough and detailed with her work making beautiful memories for us! She made a stressful day extremely fun and memorable for sure!
From our very first interaction, it was clear that Char was the perfect wedding photographer for us. She came prepared with a second shooter (her hubby, Dan) and they are quite the duo! They were able to communicate without words and anticipate what the other is doing to ensure that they are covering all angles beautifully. They are incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and thoughtful in their approach, which gave us complete confidence leading up to the big day. Their experience truly shows—they anticipated moments before they happened and captured both the big highlights and the quiet, emotional details we didn’t even realize were unfolding.
Char's calm, steady presence was invaluable on a day that can feel overwhelming. She kept things moving efficiently without ever making us feel rushed, and her clear direction helped group photos go smoothly and quickly. She has a wonderful balance of professionalism and warmth, making everyone—from our wedding party to our grandparents—feel relaxed and cared for.
She has a remarkable eye for storytelling, documenting the day exactly as it felt rather than just how it looked. The candid moments, genuine laughter, and raw emotion she captured are priceless. She was incredibly adaptable, handling last-minute changes, lighting challenges, and unexpected situations with grace and creativity.
In addition, her follow-through after the wedding was just as impressive. From sneak peeks to final delivery, everything was timely, beautifully presented, and exceeded our expectations. She is not just a photographer—she is a trusted professional who elevates the entire wedding experience. We cannot recommend her and her hubby highly enough!
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Charlotte Gonzalez
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Charlotte Gonzalez Photography is based in Federal Way, WA, proudly serving couples throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond with fantastic photography services. She's been an avid photographer for many years. Over the last few years, she discovered a true passion for wedding photography—capturing real moments, genuine emotion, and the unique story of each couple she works with.
While she enjoys a variety of styles, her favorite is a blending of editorial, documentary, and fine art elements. Additionally, she has extensive experience with dark and moody as well as true-to-color editing. Every couple is different, which is why she works closely with you to determine the editing style that best reflects your vision and your day.
A free engagement session is included with multiple wedding packages and offers a dependable second shooter with select packages to ensure full coverage of your wedding day. She is a seasoned photographer comfortable shooting venues sight unseen, but prefers researching your location in advance and often visits personally to assess lighting and plan for the best results.
Couples receive their fully edited images digitally, and she mails a USB drive containing all completed photos for safekeeping. Sneak peeks are available within 2–7 days, depending on the package selected.
Meet the team
- Charlotte GonzalezFounderCharlotte Gonzalez is a professional photographer, artist, wife, dog mom, healthcare professional, and dirt bike lover. Born and raised in the PNW. She has an intense love for photography and is both skilled and seasoned in weddings, engagement, and couple shoots. She is flexible in style and has done editorial, documentary, true color, and dark/moody.
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