My style of wedding photography and how I like to work.
Let's be honest - you don't particularly love the idea of being photographed all day – in fact, the less fuss, the better. You want a photographer who's calm, kind, and professional who’ll quietly capture the day as it really happens. Of course, you want beautiful pictures of your wedding day but you care about real moments, not staged ones. You’d rather be fully present than constantly pulled aside for pictures. You’re planning a day that feels true to you – not for Instagram, not for tradition – just something relaxed, joyful and meaningful. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
90% documentary and 10% directed
Most of the time I am documenting your wedding and basically want you and your guests to ignore me. I will direct the group shots and any fancy creative flash shots we might have time for on the day.
What About Photos Of The Couple - Will You Pose Us?
I actually love ‘couple time’ after the ceremony, getting some beautiful shots of the newlyweds. It’s fun, painless and I promise you won’t be standing there for 30 mins feeling like a couple of lemons. Agony.
The most important thing is that you two are totally relaxed and at ease. So it starts with a Zoom or in-person meet before the day. It’s really important we know each other a bit so you feel totally comfortable with me on the day. When it comes to the wedding day I’ll get there early to find the best spots for the photos which means we save time. I’ll give you as much direction and guidance as you need and then basically let you do your thing.
All the couple photos you see on my site were done quickly without fuss and I can promise you the couples enjoyed themselves. It wasn’t awkward at all. And, I think you’ll agree, despite them occasionally telling me they don’t like having their picture taken, the results are lovely. Here's what you'll get with me (according to lovely words from my happy couples:
Calm, Friendly, Reassuring Presence
“Your smile just kept transmitting so much calmness and warmth.” — Laurieth & Jordan
“Made us feel completely comfortable and relaxed.” — Bethany & Toby
“Not intrusive or pushy, but gave clear, helpful direction.” — Ben & Martha
Natural, Unposed Style
“He was a ninja – we didn’t notice him there.” — Sarah & Joe
“Photos that feel like us, not posed versions of us.” — Vicky & Paul
“Beautiful candid moments that tell a story.” — Rachel & Adrian
Speed & Professionalism
“The photos were ready the next morning!” — Ayush & Ritika
“Turned them around so fast – we were on our honeymoon looking at them.” — Zoe & Stewart
Great Communication & Pre-Wedding Planning
“Helped us plan when to do confetti and toasts.” — Vicky & Paul
“Met us before to walk through the photo spots.” — Ayush & Ritika
Emotionally Intelligent + Adaptable
“Helped me feel calm when the videographer cancelled.” — Patrick & Lauren
“Adapted on the day when the weather changed.” — Ben & Martha
"We couldn't be happier with our choice of Gary as our wedding photographer. From start to finish, he was incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to ensure every moment was beautifully captured. Gary immediately got a feel for our family and gave us exactly what we wanted while also guiding us to fantastic ideas we hadn't considered, which turned out to be some of our favourite moments."
—Sophie and Mardon
"Gary's services were truly phenomenal. He went above and beyond for us and became a beacon of our wedding experience. His knowledge and experience made us feel comfortable and his vision and direction gave us a clear outline of the day and that was a pillar of us having an incredible wedding experience. That is all on top of his incredible photography skills. Thank you Gary for everything you did for us, we will never forget this day and now have the perfect collection of images to look back on..."
—Jas and Patrick
"If I could give me more than 5 stars I would. Gary is a true legend: full of charisma, efficiency and patience. He worked against the clock to get our photos in incredible timing and got so many candid shots, he was a ninja - we didn't notice him there for some wonderful wholesome and pivotal moments. I couldn't have asked for more and he made me feel very calm, special and comfortable."
—Sarah and Joe
"Gary was friendly and professional, putting everyone at their ease - we barely noticed him most of the time so he got some great natural shots of the family relaxing together. We couldn't be more pleased with the results - the photographs are a wonderful reminder of a lovely day."
—Kath Coar
YOUR LONDON BASED DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
If you're looking for more than just posed photographs, if you want your wedding day to be documented authentically, capturing real emotions and heartfelt connections – then you've found your photographer. Send me your details and and let's create memories together. If you want to know more about me, click here.
