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Hayley Gell Photography is a Sheffield based wedding photographer specialising in relaxed, documentary style photography for couples who want natural photos without loads of awkward posing.
From industrial Kelham Island weddings to small Sheffield Town Hall ceremonies and the occasional destination wedding abroad, the focus is always on real moments and how the day actually felt. The big moments, the quiet bits in between and everything that makes your wedding yours.
Known for keeping things relaxed and easy in front of the camera, Hayley blends into the day naturally while documenting everything from emotional moments to dancefloors that get a bit messy in the best way.
Whether you're planning a big party at The Mowbray, a small registry office wedding in Sheffield or heading abroad for something a bit different, the approach stays the same: honest, natural photography that doesn’t feel forced.
- LGBTQ+-owned
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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?
High resolution edited images, online gallery, sneak peeks shortly after your wedding and relaxed, natural coverage with a friendly documentary approach
How far in advance should I contact you?
Anytime
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
No
Can you travel?
Yes, sheffield
South Yorkshire
London
Worldwide
What is the charge for travelling?
*Travel expenses apply outside of the South Yorkshire area
What style of photos do you take?
Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography
Other (Relaxed, documentary style wedding photography with natural moments, real emotion and minimal awkward posing. A mix of candid storytelling and creative portraits)
What kind of technology do you use?
Digital
Analogue
Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?
I take a relaxed documentary approach, focusing on real moments rather than stiff posing. Most couples tell me they feel awkward in front of the camera, so I keep things natural and easy
What kind of equipment do you use?
I mainly shoot digitally using Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras, alongside experimenting with Pentax film cameras and Polaroids for a more nostalgic, imperfect feel
Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?
Yes, pictime
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?
Team of Professionals
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?
Depends on loaction and how much extra time
What are the forms of payment?
Bank transfer
How do you work?
I work in a relaxed, documentary way, blending into the day and capturing things naturally as they happen. I keep posing minimal and focus on making people feel comfortable
Reviews for Hayley Gell Photography
Valentin Sent on 02/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Beyond Expectations
Exceptional talent! We had Hayley as our wedding photographer, and she captured every moment beautifully, creating timeless memories we'll treasure forever. Highly recommend
Emma Sent on 23/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Love, Love, LOVE Hayley Gell
Where to start with Hayley. Let’s start at the beginning, it’s a very good place to start!
A few years ago, a friend of ours asked us to follow their sisters instagram page as she was starting her own photography business, that page was Hayley’s. Since that day I had fallen in love with Hayley’s style of photography so when my wife and I got engaged, it was a no brainer, I wanted Hayley as our photographer. I never even considered anyone else. From our initial contact over emails, we were so here for her vibe! Sacrificing a potential birthday holiday in order to photograph a bride doing the worm. We’d gotten our photographer.
Fast forward to a week before the wedding, we were cutting it close but we travelled up to Sheffield to meet in person Hayley Gell. What a woman, vibe, business woman, she is everything we expected and more. It almost instantly felt like we had known her forever. Hayley made us feel at ease and happily we ran around Sheffield having our photos taken. And the result… well incredible.
Fast forward a week to our wedding day, and this isn’t an exaggeration, Hayley was a highlight of our day. A real sense of calm and focus. She was patient, funny, in the right place at the right time and as a result one of the most commented parts of the wedding from our guests. She found my wife and I multiple times alone or needing a few minutes away from the crowd and made it happen. She indulged every crazy request of ours, from photographing skunks to smoke bombs.
10 days later we got our Sneak Peek, we are in LOVE! What a way to relive our day, simply perfect. There are no words to describe how perfect those photos are! And to think the full album is still to come. Every single person we have shown has been in awe of the beauty and quality of Hayley’s photos.
In short… our wedding hero!
If you’re thinking of having Hayley as your photographer, don’t think, just do it. We have nothing but BIG LOVE for Hayley. We are already thinking of what we can book her for next and arranging a night out. In Hayley you’re not only getting a photographer but a friend, a 10/10 human being and a legend.
It’s simple and doesn’t seem enough but Hayley, from Gem and I… thank you 🖤
A few years ago, a friend of ours asked us to follow their sisters instagram page as she was starting her own photography business, that page was Hayley’s. Since that day I had fallen in love with Hayley’s style of photography so when my wife and I got engaged, it was a no brainer, I wanted Hayley as our photographer. I never even considered anyone else. From our initial contact over emails, we were so here for her vibe! Sacrificing a potential birthday holiday in order to photograph a bride doing the worm. We’d gotten our photographer.
Fast forward to a week before the wedding, we were cutting it close but we travelled up to Sheffield to meet in person Hayley Gell. What a woman, vibe, business woman, she is everything we expected and more. It almost instantly felt like we had known her forever. Hayley made us feel at ease and happily we ran around Sheffield having our photos taken. And the result… well incredible.
Fast forward a week to our wedding day, and this isn’t an exaggeration, Hayley was a highlight of our day. A real sense of calm and focus. She was patient, funny, in the right place at the right time and as a result one of the most commented parts of the wedding from our guests. She found my wife and I multiple times alone or needing a few minutes away from the crowd and made it happen. She indulged every crazy request of ours, from photographing skunks to smoke bombs.
10 days later we got our Sneak Peek, we are in LOVE! What a way to relive our day, simply perfect. There are no words to describe how perfect those photos are! And to think the full album is still to come. Every single person we have shown has been in awe of the beauty and quality of Hayley’s photos.
In short… our wedding hero!
If you’re thinking of having Hayley as your photographer, don’t think, just do it. We have nothing but BIG LOVE for Hayley. We are already thinking of what we can book her for next and arranging a night out. In Hayley you’re not only getting a photographer but a friend, a 10/10 human being and a legend.
It’s simple and doesn’t seem enough but Hayley, from Gem and I… thank you 🖤
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