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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: August 2024

Gary Williams is an award-winning documentary photographer based in London. He specialises in taking beautiful photos of people who don't like to pose. His work has been displayed in galleries across the world, published in books, the New York Times, displayed on billboards and printed on tea-towels!

  • LGBTQ+-owned

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
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?

40p 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?

Yes

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?

The first two hours is £450 then it's £150 per hour after that

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

Served in

East Central London and Hertfordshire

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Reviews for Gary Williams Photography

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Jonah
Jonah B. Sent on 01/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gary is an excellent photographer and really good with people

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Gary as our wedding photographer, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! From start to finish, Gary was extremely professional, he took the time to meet with us before the big day to understand exactly what we wanted, which made us feel so supported and confident.

On the day itself, Gary was incredibly organized and handled our large family during the group shots. His calm and friendly demeanor made everyone feel comfortable, and it showed in the photos. The photos turned out amazing, we were really impressed with the quality, and also that Gary sent them to us the very next day!
Elodie Le Bras
Elodie B. Sent on 31/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photographer

Gary is a very talented photographer, and he is also very professional and organised. He understood our vision, our needs, our ideas and made it happen with his creative touch. It’s unbelievable how he was able to transcript our beautiful moment in a photo reportage, capturing all emotions throughout the key highlights of the day. Also what a surprise when we woke up the morning after and the reportage and instagram posts where already ready for us to share with our family and friends, it made the moment last longer!
Paul
Paul O. Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous day helped hugely & captured beautifully by Gary

Gary was beyond excellent and produced some brilliant results despite not having the easiest subjects to work with, he helped make our day even more special and captured it beautifully. Thank You! GARYWILLIAMS.PHOTOGRAPHY
Rachel
Rachel G. Sent on 28/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service

We couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our special day than Gary Williams. From the moment we met him, his professionalism and friendly approach made us feel like he was part of the family. Gary's experience and talent shone through in every shot he captured, effortlessly seizing those genuine, heartfelt moments that made our day truly unforgettable.

What truly amazed us was the speed at which Gary processed the photos. To have them ready for viewing the next day was beyond our expectations and allowed us to relive the magic of our wedding day immediately.

Gary's dedication to his craft is evident in every aspect of his work. His passion for storytelling translates seamlessly into his photography, capturing not just images but emotions that resonate deeply.

We are grateful to have found Gary, not only for his exceptional talent but also for his genuine care and commitment to ensuring a stress-free experience.
Rachel & Adrian Hristache
Benjamin
Ben Sent on 16/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant candid photographer

Gary covered our wedding at Wasing Park in April 2024, and he was absolutely fantastic. He predominantly shot in our preferred documentary style and produced a gallery of candid images that really captured the emotion of our big day, while he also catered to our request for a set amount of staged family portraits. We're delighted with the resulting library of images (available in monochrome, as well as high-definition), while he also produced an excellent video slideshow of his favourite photographs.

Gary was transparent about working hours, rates (midweek, and out-of-season) and deliverables during our initial meeting, and took the time to learn more about us both. He then went into further detail when discussing the logistics and requirements of our wedding day in our planning meeting, and confirmed our specific requests, shot lists etc.

On the day, he arrived at the venue early to scope out the location and create contingency plans in case of poor weather (which were needed!). He was professional, charming and polite throughout, making us feel at ease despite us not being comfortable in front of the camera. He was not intrusive or pushy, but was also clear on his instructions and suggestions in order to maximise the key moments of our day.

Gary communicated closely with our venue event manager to help remove unnecessary stress, and was quick to adapt plans when required. He checked that we were both happy and didn't require any more photographs before heading off, and edited all our images incredibly quickly (three days!). We would definitely recommend Gary to anyone looking for a wedding photographer specialising in documentary-style images.
Amos
Amos S. Sent on 19/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, we're loving all the pictures!

Thank you so much, Gary, you did such an amazing job. We love the pictures you took of our wedding and we loved the way you took them! Danny and Amos
Marcus
Marcus J. Sent on 31/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A fantastic experience

Gary was absolutely amazing and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others.

We hired Gary to photograph our wedding in Twickenham and can't thank him enough for the all of the hard work he put in for us - he really helped put us at ease. We're thrilled with how the photos turned out and he was so nice to deal with.
Jurgita
Jurgita M. Sent on 26/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Made the right choice!

My husband and I chose Gary to be the photographer at our registry office wedding. We definitely made the right choice and I highly recommend him!
Gary has gone above and beyond on our special day arriving early to find the best places for beautiful pictures, looking after our small wedding party, capturing natural moments without getting in the way, and making sure everyone was comfortable while posing. Photos came out absolutely beautiful, and the slide show with a song he picked got a few of us tearing up with emotions.
We are very grateful for receiving the photos so quickly - edited and uploaded in one day! - as that meant we could share them with family members before they left the country.
Throughout the wedding (and after) Gary was calm, friendly, professional, and a pleasure to deal with.
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Juliet D. Sent on 01/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding

Gary made everyone feel really at ease and really captured the essence of our day. Lots of happy faces!!! I would highly recommend
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Lauren H. Sent on 21/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic wedding photographer

Choosing a photographer for your special day is never an easy task, often judging simply by pictures on websites.
Having seen Gary's work and sharing it with my husband, we loved his natural approach to photography and reached out to speak with him directly.
Gary is friendly, professional and has a great sense humour.
He put us at complete ease we'd made the right decision. He's since shot our wedding and we could not be happier. Our guests were extremely complimentary about his as both a person and professional. We would recommend to anyone and the pictures speak for themselves. Eternally grateful, thank you. Patrick and Lauren
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Bethany W. Sent on 04/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Gary photographed my wedding day, he was absolutely amazing. Made me & my husband feel so incredibly relaxed and comfortable. He took so many beautiful photos, even better than I could’ve imagined. And he turned them around so fast. 1000% recommend
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Emilly C. Sent on 23/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer - Thank you!

Gary was fantastic, made us feel really relaxed and our wedding photos are amazing. Highly recommend him, any future events we will be in touch.
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Matt B. Sent on 14/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hannah & Matt's Wedding

His approach and style on the day was incredible resulting in some absolutely amazing shots. Gary has a real knack for keeping things calm, relaxed and fun. He is a master of candid photography getting shots impossible to reproduce. We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos. Thanks Gary
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Jodie Sent on 02/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photos are perfect!

We had the pleasure of having Gary Williams capture our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier. From the start, Gary made everyone feel at ease with his friendly and professional demeanour. He blended into the background, capturing candid, heartfelt moments effortlessly.
The photos are stunning, perfectly reflecting the joy and essence of our day. Gary’s talent and eye for detail are evident in every shot. We’re incredibly grateful and highly recommend Gary to anyone looking for a photographer who makes the day extra special.
Thank you, Gary, for your exceptional work!
With gratitude, Mr & Mrs Clarke
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Rae Sent on 21/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Made our day so much for special!

If you’re looking for someone to expertly capture your special day & prepare for it as if it were his own celebration, Gary is your man! He was so responsive and gave such consideration to every single little detail. He bought his own expertise and manage to capture our personalities. We are grateful for all he did for us on the day!
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109 photos · 27/01/2024
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