You want beautiful photos on your wedding day, but you don't want to spend the whole day posing for the camera — you'd rather be celebrating with the people you love. Don't worry, I've got you! I’m Gary Williams. I’m an award-winning photographer and I take beautiful photos for people who don’t like to pose. I never ask anyone to say cheese 😬 and all the pictures you see here were taken without any fuss or awkward posing.
You're in safe hands! I've been featured on the BBC and my work has been exhibited worldwide, selected for the International Photography Awards, published in the New York Times, numerous magazines and books. I'm a proud winner of the 2024 Hitched Wedding Awards and the London Photography Awards. So, you can relax and know you're in the hands of a professional.
Take a look at what real couples have to say about working with me. I’m rated 5 stars on Google and the wedding platform Hitched. Click here to read them for yourself. I love what I do, and I’d love to chat with you about your special day.
My pricing is sensible and straightforward. Even if you're watching your budget (and why wouldn't you be?) you don't have to compromise on your photos. All packages include a reel (for your socials), slideshow and private online gallery.
Send an enquiry over so I can check my diary. If I'm available we'll arrange a quick call so I can understand exactly what you're looking for and we can see if we're a good fit. Then I'll give you a price and any suggestions I might have to help your day run smoothly. If you're happy we will confirm the booking with £100 deposit and that'll be one more thing off your list! 🙌
—Nicole and Ashley
—Leanne and Dave
I live in Islington, London. When I'm not taking photos I love singing, outdoorsy stuff (like hiking, picnics, beaches) and dogs (especially Golden Retrievers)... although I don't have one... that's the dream! I love a bit of theatre, a city break, art galleries, cooking and eating at home, chocolate, and tea – I love tea. I love exploring new places but hate the hassle of getting there (I want a teleportation device). All that said, I'm usually quite happy sitting in bed with a bag of Maltesers watching Breaking Bad.
How much do you charge?
A.Amazing photos don't have to cost the earth. My pricing is sensible and straightforward so even if you're watching your budget you don't have to compromise on your wedding photos. Prices start at £650 for a 2 hour micro-wedding and after that it's £200 per hour. So, a typical 9 hour "full day" covering everything from the getting ready to the dancing is £2100.
How long will we have to wait for my photos.
A.Not long. I know you'll want to enjoy your photos and share them with friends and family as soon as possible. I like to say 2 weeks, just in case, but usually they are all edited and delivered sooner. If you're really keen you can pay for a Priority Edit and have them within 48 hours.
Where are you based and do you travel?
A.I have lived in London for almost 20 years. I'm always happy to travel. I was actually born in Grimsby and have lived in Hertfordshire, Tenerife and for a while, Chicago.
How many photos will we get?
A.For a full day wedding I take around 5000 photos and deliver around 600. For a simple ceremony I might take 200-300 and deliver around 100.
I know some people feel they are getting better value for money if they get more photos in their gallery, but this is the wrong way to look at it. The issue isn't how many photos you get but rather how good the photos are. It's easy to take 1000s of photos but you're paying a your photographer to take great shots by being discerning and looking for special moments.
Ask yourself if you really want to go through 1000s of photos of your wedding trying to decide if this one is slightly better than that one. That's what you're paying me for. On average it takes about the same amount of time to edit and sort the photos as it does to shoot and most of that time is deciding which ones are the best for you to treasure.
Don't worry, you'll get lots of great photos and besides, years from now you'll probably only be looking at 50 of the very best in your wedding album.
So, don't worry about quantity - it's a red herring. Look at your photographer's work and choose them based on their style.
Are you happy to photograph posed family groups?
A.Yes, of course! My "thing" is natural documentary style photography but I am very happy to do family groups. Weddings are a rare chance for the whole family to join together so I actually think it's important to do a few family group shots. But don't worry, I'll make sure the process is quick, easy and fun so you can get back to enjoying your day.
How will you deliver our photos?
A.Your photos will be sent in the private digital gallery for you to download and share as you like. From there you can easily order beautiful photo books, wall art and prints.
Is candid photography the same as documentary?
A.Yes and it's the way I'll shoot 90% of your wedding. I like natural shots with real, unforced smiles and reactions.
Obviously I'll organise everyone for the formal family portraits and I do give my couples just a little bit of direction but always keeping it relaxed enough they can be themselves.
You can learn more about my style and approach to wedding photography in on Style page - click the link in the top menu.
Have you won any awards?
A.I won the Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 and very fortunate to have had my work displayed in the Decode Gallery Arizona, The Art Square Gallery in New York, Cambridge University, The Glasgow Photography Gallery and the Trieste Photo Festival in Italy. My work has been officially selected for the International Photography Awards, published in the New York Times, printed in biographies, on tea towels and billboards!
Do you do video as well as photos?
A.Not personally but I can help connect you with a great videographer I love working with. Don't forget I always include a reel (for your socials) which is usually less than 60 seconds long and a slideshow which is usually about 2 minutes long. Both lovely ways to enjoy the highlights of your day.
Do you work with a second photographer?
A.I can do but usually I prefer to work alone. Sometimes I will bring an assistant along to help with lighting set-ups.
Do you design and sell albums?
A.Yes. You'll get all your photos in a private gallery and from there you can order prints and a selection of beautiful wedding albums. I will guide you through the process.
Is our deposit safe?
A.I only take £100 deposit to secure the booking. The balance is due 4 weeks before the wedding. I've never missed a wedding yet and I have a good network of reliable back up photographers just in case the worse should happen. Not that it ever has!
Do you have insurance?
A.Yes. My policy is with Hiscox Insurance Company Limited and includes an indemnity limit of £5 million.
—Anna and Neil
—Krishna and Marek
—Zoe and Stewart
—Elaine and Graham
—Martha and Ben
—Ayush and Ritika
—Daryl and Tom
—Cecile and Roger
—Philipa and Caimin
—Sofia and Sabri
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