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About

On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: May 2026

GRCPhotography is a creative wedding photographer based in Hempstead, Kent, specialising in natural images with an editorial aesthetic. Joined by his partner Georgia, owner Ryan strives to freeze even the most fleeting moments discreetly from the background. Enlisting all manners of lighting, they will capture the highlights of your day in a timeless style you can cherish always.

Services Offered

GRCPhotography is available for weddings throughout the Southeast, including London and Essex. Ryan and Georgia offer a range of packages to suit all budgets, from ceremony-only coverage to every stage of the wedding day. All packages include a phone consultation or a meetup at the venue if local, and unlimited contact. Their focus is on delivering a documentary-style service that catches every detail in a fun but luxurious way, and they would be honoured to capture yours. You can receive up to 600 photos through an online gallery. For more details on their signature packages, they invite you to have a look at their beautiful site and drop them a line.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

My most popular package is Full day prep - party 500 images Party coverage (not just first dance) Online album Drone coverage £1500

How far in advance should I contact you?

1 month prior, up to 3 years in advance

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, kent Essex London Sussex Southeast England. Can travel further for petrol coverage

What is the charge for travelling?

Most weddings in the south east are free, travelling further I just ask for fuel & accommodation costs to be covered

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My style enables me to remain relatively unnoticed, I incorporate movement to make people feel relaxed in front of the camera when posing is needed creating fun but luxurious documentary photography

What kind of equipment do you use?

Nikon Z8 x2 with lenses ranging from 24-70 to 70-200 as well as macro and prime lenses

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, pic-time

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 event

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

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

£100 per hr

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer

How do you work?

Once you have decided to book, I send a contract and invoice for the 20% retainer fee. Full Payment due 1 week before wedding, I’ll get back in touch a month before. photos delivered within 4-6 weeks

Served in

East Sussex and Kent

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Reviews for GRCPhotography

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Maia Sent on 08/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t be happier - we love Ryan!

Ryan was absolutely amazing from the moment we enquired to already sending us our amazing sneak peaks the very next morning.
His communication with us throughout was more than we could ask. Always giving us updates but also more than happy for us to throw any general wedding questions at him. On the day itself he was the best mix of being in the background and getting the perfect shots, but also happy to chat to everyone and get them in the right places.
We got on with him very well, and many of our guests have also said how brilliant he was!
He is clearly very experienced and has lots of lovely ideas for shots, but was also very keen to make sure our ideas were achieved.
We’ve only had our sneak peaks so far, but are blown away by the shots he got!
Would 100% recommend!
Naomi
Naomi Sent on 17/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our day captured perfectly 📸👏

It was wonderful to have Ryan photograph our wedding. The photos are absolutely beautiful, and he was so invested in making sure everything went to plan on the day.

In the lead-up to the wedding, we had two calls with Ryan where we shared more details about the day and talked through what was most important to us. He was completely on board with our vision - candid, informal, and fun - with lots of natural shots of our nieces and nephews, which was really important to us. We also filled out a questionnaire, and Ryan took all of the information on board and brought it to life perfectly on the day.

On the wedding day, Ryan arrived in good time and was extremely professional. He got to work straight away and didn’t stop all day. He captured so many special moments, and we are incredibly grateful for his dedication to getting the best shots. One of the standout moments was him using a drone to capture a huge group photo with all of our guests, which is something we will treasure forever.

He was great to work with during the group and couple photos, making everyone feel relaxed and managing lots of different people with ease. Throughout the day - from cocktail hour to the evening and even our sparkler moment - he was always there capturing the atmosphere, and he stayed late to make sure nothing was missed.

It was also so much fun going into the fields to take some photos with the sheep and lambs before the evening party. Ryan really put us at ease and we got some beautiful, natural shots. He went above and beyond, even running up the hill to make sure he could get the sheep in the background - he definitely got his steps in on the day!

We couldn’t be more grateful to Ryan for capturing all of the incredibly special moments from our day. We would definitely recommend him.
Jules
Jules Sent on 12/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thankyou Ryan!!

We were lucky enough to have booked Ryan back in 2024, 2 years before our Wedding. I had a couple of Whatts app messages with Ryan then we did a video call.
We were very impressed with Ryan & his knowledge and the equipment he uses for his photography.
Immediately we wanted to book Ryan, he has a great personality & is so passionate about what he does. We liked the idea of paying in instalments as this was an option with the expense of a Wedding.
Ryan kept in contact throughout the 2 years leading upto our Wedding,any questions we had he answered very quickly & communication was excellent.
The questionnaire was easy to fill in and great that it could be tweaked & updated at any point which was good as there was always something changing!! Also tips of how to have things set up fir the Wedding morning which helped on the day
Ryan went over everything with us nearer to our Wedding which was very reassuring for us. Also helping us to work out time line with vehicles etc and for the day.
Ryan arrived at the Airbnb for preparation photos on time full of energy and fell in love with where it was. He loved the calmness of the bridal party and enjoyed a sing along to the music!.
Ryan worked really well alongside our Videographer. Ryan being so professional that at times I didn't realise he was taking photos.
At The Venue Ryan was so organised working alongside The Venue staff brilliantly, also to making sure timings were kept to as to not hamper The Venue.
Guests were impressed & commented what a great photographer Ryan was and how comfortable they felt while photos were being taken. Ryan had great ideas for shots, we were both willing to try and we just went for it!
Ryan was great at getting everyone together for group shots, which can be tricky!!
We were very excited receiving our photos & we are over the moon with them..we cant thank Ryan enough for being a part of our day and capturing it so beautifully, its like we are reliving again looking over the photos. Thankyou again
Mr & Mrs McLaughlin x



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Eliza Sent on 12/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

We had such a fantastic experience working with Ryan and genuinely couldn’t recommend him more highly. From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive, communicative, and attentive throughout the entire process. He was always happy to make changes or adjustments in line with our feedback and made everything feel seamless and easy.

On the wedding day itself, Ryan was calm, organised, flexible, and so professional throughout. He did an amazing job not only capturing the day beautifully, but also helping everything run smoothly - organising guests, positioning people naturally for photos, and helping keep everything to time without anything ever feeling rushed.

He also helped us find a second shooter, Chloe, who he works seamlessly with, and together they made such a wonderful team.

Most importantly, Ryan was just such a genuinely lovely person to have around all day. He brought such a positive, calming energy and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. We’re so grateful for all his hard work and couldn’t be happier that we chose him to capture such an important day.
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Holly Sent on 10/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Reliable, understanding and such a lovely guy!

Ryan was just great!! From the details discussed during our video calls prior to the wedding, to blending in perfectly on the day to a quick turn around of photos afterwards, he was on it throughout the whole process! My husband (!) usually hates having photos taken and he felt so comfortable throughout and absolutely loves our gallery! I also love that Ryan takes a lot of the photos from a distance because it meant they are genuinely candid. I thought he was just setting up the next shot when actually he was busy capturing the best moments ❤️ He was also so so brilliant with our 1 year old and made a special effort to get some extra shots of her (even when he was supposed to be having his dinner!!) Thank you for everything.
Nancy
Nancy Sent on 15/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

I have no words for Ryan. What an incredibly talented man Ryan is. Ryan took the stress out of everything and listened to every single request. He totally understood everything we wanted and is so confident and exceptional with guests. Not only are is photos truly breathtaking - he is almost like the 2nd wedding coordinator you didn’t know you needed. You need to have Ryan as your photographer!!!
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Emily Sent on 18/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect memories

Could not be happier with our wedding photos! Ryan was so friendly, passionate and worked so hard all day to ensure he got the perfect shots. As a couple who hate posing for the camera, I am so happy with the photos and how natural they look. We have such a full of album of all of the special moments, our loved ones and the details of the day that we can look back on forever. Thank you so much Ryan! If you’re looking for a photographer who is professional, clearly passionate about his craft and who delivers amazing photos, I couldn’t recommend him more!
Anna
Anna Sent on 19/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10000/10!!

We booked Ryan as our wedding photographer as his pictures were stunning and he had experience working with dogs (which were going to be at our wedding). We had a dog/engagement shoot with him so the dogs could get used to both Ryan and the cameras and he was incredible. We don’t have the easiest of dogs but they all warmed to him straight away. On the day of the wedding Ryan was great in getting everyone organised and doing all the portraits in a timely manner so we could go off and get some couple shots. When we got our pictures back we noticed that the grooms collar was sticking out in a few photos and Ryan managed photoshopped them for us. We’re over the moon with how they turned out and will treasure them forever. We would 100% book Ryan again!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A huge thank you!

Where do I even start! We booked Ryan for our wedding day and he did not disappoint. From the moment we booked it was such a smooth and easy process! Communication was excellent. Ryan was just fantastic, on the day he took control of what photos we had previously requested and everything just went so smoothly. Ryan is certainly knowledgeable and knows how to get the most stunning shots. Just the day after he sent us some sneak peaks and wow what can I say we are very excited to get our full album back as they are just amazing! So many guests complimented and commented how amazing Ryan and Georgia was on the day so overall extremely happy. Thank you again. Kelly and Dale x
Rowan
Rowan Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional wedding photographer

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Ryan as our wedding photographer. From the moment we met him, he was calm, friendly, and made us feel completely at ease. No small feat considering we’d never had professional photos taken before. It honestly felt like having a friend with us on the day.

We had two meetings beforehand which helped us feel so comfortable and confident going into the wedding. On the day itself, Ryan was a total pro - discreet, warm, and incredibly thoughtful. He captured everything beautifully: stunning couple shots, precious family moments, and those candid, off guard gems that truly reflect the spirit of the day. Even our dog Honey got her moment in the spotlight.

We also made a last minute decision to add a videographer, Tony, who Ryan works with and we’re so glad we did. We’re looking forward to seeing the videos to relive every moment that flew by too fast to take in at the time!

Ryan went above and beyond and we can’t recommend him highly enough to anyone planning their wedding. His work speaks for itself but it’s his presence and professionalism that make him truly exceptional.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 10/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and Professional

Ryan is not only a wonderful photographer but a lovely person and true professional.
He photographed our wedding at the end of August and we have had a few sneak peeks.
Ryan was so thorough and reliable through the whole process from our first enquiry through to after the big day.
Ryan is the perfect balance of friendly and professional. During group shots he was assertive with guests without being bossy and with candid photos he blended in so much that I didn’t know he was there. His experience shows as he had questions and suggestions that we hadn’t even thought of and that contributed to the overall smooth running of the day.
Ryan worked amazingly well with other vendors and suppliers.
As someone who can feel apprehensive in front of a camera, Ryan made me feel completely at ease and is 100% value for money. Once the day has been and gone sometimes all you have are the photographs to look back on so an amazing photographer like Ryan is worth investing in.
Thank you so much x x
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Mollie Sent on 06/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

WOW!!! Captured our day perfectly!! You absolutely should use GRC Photography!!!! You will not be disappointed!! 🩷

Wow!!! Where do we even start!!

We had Ryan and Georgia as our photographers and Tony as our videographer!! From the start of our journey with them we knew we trusted them!! They introduced themselves and explained everything!!!!

They listened to everything we wanted and helped out with any questions we had!!! We had multiple meetings and everything was communicated perfectly!!

The photos/videos!!!!!! We had a few sneak peak ones come through the day after and it just made re live the perfect day and we cannot wait to see all of them!!! We were nervous to be in front of a camera all day but they were just so kind, friendly and funny!! This put us as ease and the photos speak for themselves!!

Our guests kept saying how amazing you were!! You joined in with our silly games and made sure you captured all the special memories!! You made sure we were happy with everything and captured everything perfectly!!

We cannot thank you enough!! Everything ran so smoothly and you adapted to the last minute changes soo incredibly well!!!

We just felt so comfortable with you all and that was the best feeling in the world!!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

You will not be disappointed with the results from Ryan, Georgia & Tony!!!!
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Emily Sent on 23/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars!!!

Ryan was absolutely wonderful and our photos are fantastic!
Ryan was exactly the right mix of blending in to get candid photos that we didn’t even know were being taken, and being assertive enough to get the group shots that we asked for. All our guests said how lovely and friendly he was.
We got our sneak peak 48 hours after the wedding and they were beautiful. We have now had the rest of the photos through and they are absolutely perfect, we couldn’t have asked for anything more.
Charlie
Charlie Sent on 19/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Ryan - Excellent Wedding Photographer!

We were so happy with Ryan as our wedding photographer. He was calm, friendly, and incredibly organised, which made such a difference on our special day. His organisation really helped things run smoothly!

He stuck closely to our schedule but was also flexible, checking in with us throughout the day to make sure we were happy and offering options like sunset portraits if we wanted them. The sneak peek photos we’ve had already are beautiful, and we can’t wait to see the full set. He’s captured moments that will stay with us for a lifetime.

We’d recommend Ryan in a heartbeat. He’s not only brilliant at what he does, but also a genuinely lovely person to have around on your big day.
Tora
Tora Sent on 25/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer we could have asked for!

From the very first phone call with Ryan, we knew we were in such good hands. He was professional, clearly experienced, and honestly just got it! He even mentioned things I had never have thought of, like asking guests not to use phones during the ceremony (so that you don't see phone screens in the pictures) to choosing larger flower petals so they wouldn’t get stuck in my hair!

In the lead-up to the wedding, we emailed back and forth and he was super responsive and helpful, and then we had another phone call closer to the big day to go over any last-minute details. It really put us at ease knowing everything was covered—nothing was too big or too small!

On the day, he was everything you’d want in a photographer: calm, efficient, and so friendly. Our guests kept commenting on how professional and organized he was. My bridal party was made up of my nieces and little flower girls, and Ryan was amazing with them—getting their attention, making it fun, and even showing them some of the shots afterwards. They were so excited, skipping around and giggling!

The confetti shot was one of my favourite moments—he had everyone perfectly coordinated and the photo came out beautifully. And somehow, he managed to wrangle all our guests (including two loud families and three dogs!) into a gorgeous drone shot. No small feat!

We were blown away when he sent us over 20 edited photos the very next day—they were stunning. My grandmother, who couldn’t make it to the wedding, cried when she saw them. That meant the world.

The whole process was smooth from start to finish. Ryan had a super easy-to-use questionnaire where we just ticked off the shots and people we wanted included. And even though my husband and I usually feel super awkward in front of the camera, Ryan made us feel totally relaxed. We just laughed and enjoyed ourselves!

Couldn’t recommend him more. If you’re thinking of booking a photographer—just book Ryan. Honestly, don’t look any further!
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