Oxfordshire photographer Charlotte Dingley on capturing life, love and light

We chat to mum and photographer Charlotte Dingley, who captures life, love and light across Oxfordshire.

For Oxfordshire-based Charlotte Dingley, photography is about more than capturing a picture – it’s about preserving a feeling.

A part-time primary school teacher and professional wedding and family photographer, Charlotte lives in Didcot with her husband and their two young sons, Xander and Arthur, along with Daisy, their “very sweet but extremely food-driven” cat.

Life is busy, joyful and grounded in making the most of everyday moments –muddy walks, cooking together, reading when time allows.

Charlotte grew up in Sonning Common and has lived in Didcot for the past 10 years. Oxfordshire’s landscape runs through her story: childhood adventures in beech woods, riverside walks in Henley, lunches in Mill Meadows during her college days.

Now, she shares those same simple pleasures with her boys – trips to Wittenham Clumps, exploring the Ridgeway, mini golf and park visits back at Mill Meadows.

Family is at the heart of everything Charlotte does. Both of her sons were born deaf due to Usher Syndrome, a genetic condition that is the leading cause of deaf-blindness. While they have their sight now, it will gradually deteriorate as they grow older. It’s a reality that has shaped Charlotte’s perspective profoundly.

“We get out and enjoy life as it is,” she says. “Making as many visual memories as we can.”

That philosophy informs her photography. Whether she’s documenting a wedding or capturing a family climbing trees or snuggling on the sofa with a book, Charlotte works in a relaxed, unobtrusive style, focusing on connection rather than perfection.

“I aim to capture the feeling of the day and the story of the couple,” she explains. Her passion for inclusivity also runs deep; she actively campaigns for greater awareness of Usher Syndrome and has spoken in Parliament to highlight the challenges faced by those living with the condition.

When she’s not behind the lens, Charlotte can often be found browsing plants at Root One Garden Centre or walking to The George at Upton with her family. No.33 in Didcot is another favourite — particularly for a Biscoff milkshake.

As spring unfolds, Charlotte is looking ahead to new creative projects and another season of love stories, laughter and light-filled days — all captured, thoughtfully, for years to come.

For more information, visit charlottedingleyphotography.co.uk.

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