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I'm an award-winning wedding photographer and I take beautiful wedding photos for people who don’t like to pose.

My work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide, featured in books, published in The New York Times, and even displayed on billboards. Most impressively, it's also been printed on tea towels! I've won the Hitched wedding awards for three years running.

Before moving to London, I spent most of my life in Grimsby (home of fish and chips), so you'l find me down-to-earth and straightforward. Before photography, I was a full-time singer, performing everywhere from Buckingham Palace to Carnegie Hall—so I know how to handle high-pressure moments and deliver when it really counts.

What I love most about wedding photography is capturing real, heartfelt moments—the kind that take you straight back to your day, make you smile, laugh, and maybe even shed a tear. Telling your story through images that feel alive and full of emotion is what truly excites me.

I’ve been honoured to have my work featured in The New York Times, ArtDoc Photography Magazine, World of Interiors Magazine, and Dodho Magazine (Photography Awards). My photos have been officially selected for the International Photography Awards, received Honourable Mentions in the London Photography Awards, and been included in the Historic England National Archive. I’ve exhibited at Decode Gallery in Arizona, the Hellenic American Union Annual Exhibition, Art Square Gallery in New York, the Chania International Photo Festival, the Trieste Photo Festival, the Glasgow Gallery of Photography (Masters of Street Photography), the Shutter Hub Annual Exhibition at Cambridge University, and F-Stop Magazine’s 20th Anniversary Exhibition.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album

What does the wedding package include?

I will be there for as long as you need, whether it's the whole day, from the preparations, to the vows, the speeches, the dancing and everything in-between

How far in advance should I contact you?

1 day

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, worldwide

What is the charge for travelling?

30p per mile outside of London for UK weddings

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My expertise is in documentary photography, capturing candid moments. Of course I'm happy to do group shots and posed photos with the couple but generally I like to keep things as natural as possible

What kind of equipment do you use?

Fuji

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, my website has public and private gallery for you to share your photos as you like

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per hour

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

£200 per hour

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer

How do you work?

I will spend time with the wedding couple in advance to understand the flow of the day and what's most important to you so I can capture the mood and joy of the whole day for you

Reviews for Gary Williams Photography

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Erin Sent on 30/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

Gary was absolutely incredible, from booking right up until getting our photographs within days of the wedding. The photographs are all beautiful and captured the vibe of the day perfectly.
Gary made us feel so comfortable throughout and I’m so happy that we booked him!
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Rob Sent on 29/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Photography Service for our Special Day!

My wife and I booked Gary to photograph our wedding in September 2026. From the get-go, Gary was extremely friendly, approachable and made us feel at ease. The planning process went smoothly- Gary helped us plan all of the photo opportunities and showed great knowledge of the venue & lots of creativity in the shots.

On the day, Gary's associate, Grae, photographed the wedding for us. Grae was equally wonderful, friendly and not only captured the photos for us, but also helped with the running of the day so that everything went smoothly. It wouldn't have been the same without them! We were so impressed with the quality of the photographs we received and will really cherish the memories!
Darvinder
Darvinder Sent on 23/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Made our amazing day extra special!

From first contacting Gary, he made us feel at complete ease and reassured us that he would take care of everything on the day - all we had to do was turn up! And he did just that! Exceptional service from an experienced, professional and attentive photographer - he took complete control and managed everything effortlessly - we felt like we'd known him for years! Would highly recommend - the outcome of his professionalism were photos that are beautifully natural, capturing all the joy of the day.
Kirsty
Kirsty Sent on 08/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A true professional. A true craftsman. An absolute legend

Where do we even start with Gary?!

Honestly, if we could give more than 5 stars, we absolutely would.

Gary was incredible from start to finish. It was so obvious from the moment we met him just how passionate he is about photography and, more importantly, about getting the very best out of the people he is photographing.

And this is no small achievement with us… because we HATE having our pictures taken!

We are definitely not the couple who naturally knows how to pose, smile on cue or look effortlessly fabulous while someone points a camera at us. But somehow, Gary made the whole thing feel completely natural, comfortable and actually really fun.

There was never that awkward feeling of “what am I supposed to do with my hands?” or feeling like we were constantly posing for the camera. Gary just knew what to do. He guided us when we needed it, let us be ourselves when we didn't, and captured so many moments without us even realising he was there.

What we loved most was that Gary made it all about us. He took the time to understand us, our relationship and what was important to us, rather than just turning up and ticking off a list of wedding photographs. He captured the emotion, the laughter, the madness, the little moments and everything in between.

He was professional, incredibly talented and clearly a true craftsman, but he was also just an absolute pleasure to have around on such an important day. He somehow managed to become part of the day without ever taking over it.

Looking back, we honestly couldn't imagine having anyone else behind the camera.

Gary, thank you for giving us photographs that will take us straight back to the best day of our lives. You captured not just what the day looked like, but what it felt like, and that's something we will treasure forever.

If you are looking for a photographer who is ridiculously talented, genuinely passionate about what he does and can somehow make two people who hate having their photos taken actually enjoy the experience…

Gary is your guy.

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him in a heartbeat. In fact, we'd probably recommend him before you've even finished asking!

A true professional. A true craftsman. An absolute legend. ❤️
Shane
Shane Sent on 20/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Photographer - Gary Williams Photography

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer than Gary. Even from our initial call a few months before the wedding, we got the sense that Gary was extremely knowledgeable, experienced, professional, and would be a joy to work with. We didn’t know too much going into the process about how the day would look, especially in a venue as busy and fast-paced as Old Marylebone Town Hall. Gary broke it all down for us in that initial call and had our nerves settled instantly. In addition, Gary was able to offer flexibility in terms of when we did and didn't need photography during the day, and gave us fair and transparent pricings throughout.

Working with him on the day was a pleasure, he’s so easy-going, understands how to work with the couple and the guests, and how to get the best out of every photo opportunity. Gary is extremely professional and hard-working, and the pictures were better than we had even hoped. An amazing photographer who went above and beyond to ensure he captured our day perfectly! Our guests were still talking about him even after the wedding, complimenting his professionalism and friendliness.

The efficiency with which he returned our full album of photos to us was incredible – barely had time to nurse the hangover before the photos had arrived!

If you have the opportunity to hire Gary for your special day, we would highly recommend him, you won’t regret it.
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A. Sent on 19/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We couldn't recommend him more highly!

Gary was absolute perfection from start to finish. From our very first planning call all the way to receiving our final gallery, the communication and professionalism were outstanding. We both felt a bit awkward in front of the camera, which was my main concern going for the photos, but he made us feel completely relaxed with plenty of laughs and gentle guidance. On the wedding day itself, he had a wonderful, calming presence that immediately put us and our guests at ease and somehow captured emotional candid moments without us ever feeling posed or awkward. Gary was very relaxed with toddlers and young children who were difficult to cooperate. Communication was always prompt, and the final gallery was delivered so quickly and filled with timeless images that brought us right back to our best day. We couldn't recommend him more highly!
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Sebastian Sent on 18/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best experience we could imagine

Gary was absolutely fantastic at our Old Marylebone Town Hall wedding. He was knowledgeable and managed the process before, during, and after the ceremony. He made the day so straightforward for us, and for people who do not like photos, he made us incredibly comfortable throughout. Gary was extremely pleasant to be around and was positively received by all the guests. Wedding photographers have a great impact on the wedding day, and we are so relieved we chose Gary. Would absolutely recommend him and strongly believe his services are fantastic value for money. Thank you so much, Gary!
Jess
Jess Sent on 13/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Talented, supportive - Gary is essential ingredient to a successful wedding
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Amelia Sent on 12/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Really happy!

We are so thankful for our photos and will treasure them forever. They really captured us as a couple and the adventure of our special day.
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Elena Sent on 09/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible and Absolute Professional!

We booked Gary to photograph our ceremony at Chelsea Old Town Hall and then continue with us for part of our intimate dinner reception, and he was absolutely incredible from start to finish.

From our very first call, Gary was warm, friendly and incredibly communicative. We were still quite new to wedding planning at that stage and didn’t really know what to expect, so he was brilliant at walking us through everything and making the whole process feel much less daunting.

On the day itself, his experience really showed. He knows Chelsea Old Town Hall inside and out and was so helpful in guiding us, our families and our guests through everything. As a couple, you walk into the day feeling slightly overwhelmed because it is such a surreal experience, and Gary was fantastic at keeping things moving, managing family dynamics and requests, and making sure the focus stayed on us.

Although Gary is known for his candid style, he also took great care with the group photographs we wanted, making sure everyone was positioned properly, the light was right and nothing felt rushed. He was constantly thinking about the small details, from where people should stand to how my dress was sitting, while still making everything feel relaxed and natural.

He was also just such a lovely presence throughout the day. All of our guests commented on how friendly and professional he was, and we felt completely at ease with him.

We were absolutely thrilled with the photographs, and were amazed to receive them only around five days after the wedding. The turnaround was far quicker than we expected, and the quality was fantastic.

Gary is an incredibly talented photographer and a true professional. He brings so much experience, calm and instinct to the day, while still being open to trying different ideas and capturing moments you may not even have thought of yourself.

We genuinely couldn’t have been happier with our experience and would recommend Gary without hesitation to anyone getting married, especially at Chelsea Old Town Hall.

Thank you so much, Gary!
Catherine
Catherine Sent on 05/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Only gave 5 stars because couldn't give 10!

Gary was an invaluable part of our wedding day. He truly went above and beyond in helping us to plan and carry out a seamless day, capturing every special moment, and putting us and our guests at ease both before and all during the day. Many guests came up to ask where we found such a brilliant photographer! He was unobtrusive, extremely well-organised, friendly, intuitive and had good ideas on how best to capture great shots with minimal ‘posing’. We are thrilled with our photos (which he sent us the very next day!) and would highly recommend Gary to any couple getting married and looking for a stress-free experience with a professional, knowledgeable, and highly talented photographer who was a wonderful presence on the day.
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Rosie Sent on 02/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Gary was great photographing our civil wedding ceremony at Chelsea town hall - he had expansive knowledge of the venue / area which was really helpful in the planning process and day of co-ordination (being very responsive to messages in the lead up). He took great photos, gave good directions and was very flexible in agreeing to stay later last minute. He turned photos with a rapid time frame and we are really happy with the output - highly recommend!
Daniele
Daniele Sent on 01/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional!

Hiring Gary was easily the best decision we made for our wedding day! If you’re looking for a photographer who delivers amazing photos while bringing the absolute best energy to your day, look no further. Every single guest raved about him. He blended in effortlessly and made everyone feel completely comfortable in front of the camera.
Ali
Ali Sent on 30/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Gary was the most perfect addition to our special day.

On our first call with him he helped us plan the entire day based on his experience. And then on the day he was flawless, he helped with everything with in such a calm, considered, kind and creative way. He helped coordinate and adjust plans as things changed - which really helped us be present and enjoy our day.
On top of that - we got photos by the time we landed for our honeymoon. They all were perfect and captured the day beautifully.
As someone that doesnt feel comfortable in front of a camera he made me feel instantly comfortable.

Thanks Gary for helping to create an unforgettable day and some beautiful pictures that we can look back with.

Ali & CJ
Manuela
Manuela Sent on 27/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fabulous!

All of the pictures are stunning and you were a joy to have around on the day …. Thank you for all your support, it was such a relief to just be told what to do and having full faith that it will all come out great in the end - there was way too much going on for our brains to catch up with the day!
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