based in Fort Myers, Florida
heartfelt Family PHOTOGRAPHY
HONEST MOMENTS.
BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED.
Natural, joyful, and centered on connection.
Your photos should feel like you, not a series of stiff poses. I create a relaxed experience where you can be fully present with the people you love while I capture the genuine moments that make your story unique. With gentle guidance and an eye for authentic emotion, you'll receive timeless images that bring you right back to how it all felt.
I’m always looking for the moments in between
The quiet glances, the laughter that fills the room, and the little pieces of your story that make it uniquely yours. Because those are the moments you’ll want to remember forver.
capturing the moments you'll feel forever
hey I’m Charlie!
I'm a wife, mama of three, and the heart behind Charlie Marie Photography. I believe the most meaningful moments in life are almost always the ones you never planned, the belly laughs, the messy kisses, the little hands reaching for yours, the quiet cuddles, and the hugs that linger just a little longer.
My goal isn't just to take beautiful photos. It's to preserve this season of your family's life exactly as it feels right now.
Because someday, the toddler who insists on being carried will be bigger. The baby who fits perfectly in your arms will be running through the yard. And the little moments that feel so ordinary today will become the ones you wish you could go back to.
That's where I do things differently.
Family photos don't have to mean perfectly behaved kids, stiff poses, or everyone looking at the camera with a forced smile. I want you to have space to play, snuggle, laugh, explore, and simply be together. I'll gently guide you when you need direction, but I'll also step back and let the real moments unfold.
The result is a gallery filled with genuine connection, authentic emotion, and all the little in-between moments that make your family yours.
Because these aren't just photos for your walls. They're the memories your children will look back on someday. They're the tiny details you'll want to remember, the way they fit in your arms, the sound of their laugh, the chaos of this season, and just how little they really were.
If you're looking for more than perfectly posed family portraits, and if you want photographs that bring you right back to how this season of life felt, I'd be honored to tell your family's story.
Testimonials
Charlie was my photographer for our extended family session and let me just tell you...She was beyond amazing. Sweet, thoughtful, charming, and went above and beyond to make everyone feel comfortable. My family could not stop talking about how funny she was and what a great time they all had with her. I cannot recommend Charlie enough. If you need a sign to book her. THIS IS IT.
KATIE
Client Love
Charlie has photographed so many special milestones for our family, including our engagement, maternity photos, and newborn photos in the hospital after our daughter was born, and I truly can’t recommend her enough. She is the sweetest person, makes every session feel comfortable and natural, and somehow always manages to capture the perfect shot. Her photos are beautiful, genuine, and full of emotion, and they are memories we will cherish forever. Charlie is incredibly talented, professional, and such a joy to work with. If you’re looking for a photographer, hire her, you will be so glad you did!
brittany & antonio
Testimonials
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Charlie and the photos we received! My partner and I aren’t always comfortable behind a camera and Charlie captured photos that are the most “us” we could have asked for. They were so natural looking. Every photo is absolutely BEAUTIFUL.
nATALIE & dan
Imagine looking back at your photographs and feeling like you can relive every DETAIL...
I'm not there to turn your family session into a photoshoot. I'm there to play with your kids, make you laugh, keep things moving, and capture the moments you didn't even realize were happening.
As your photographer, I'll be your biggest cheerleader, your calm presence when the kids aren't cooperating, and the extra set of hands making sure you can actually enjoy the experience instead of worrying about getting the perfect photo.
With a relaxed, intentional approach and gentle guidance when you need it, you can let go of the pressure to make everyone smile and simply be together. I'll take care of the rest, capturing the cuddles, the chaos, the belly laughs, and all the little moments that make your family yours.
FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW
Your family photography experience should feel just as meaningful as the photographs you’ll cherish for years to come. That’s why I take on a limited number of family sessions each season, giving each family the time, attention, and personalized experience they deserve.
If you’re a mama who wants to freeze this season of life without spending the whole session worrying about perfect smiles, perfect poses, or whether your kids are cooperating, you’re in the right place.
Let’s create a session that feels relaxed, playful, and completely you, and leaves you with photographs that bring you right back to the way this season felt.