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Melanie Gail Photography is a wedding photographer based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. With a passion for capturing authenticity, Melanie has a signature reportage style. Boasting a wealth of experience documenting all kinds of occasions, from intimate elopements to extravagant soirées, she works with her clients to cater her talent and expertise to your vision. Melanie is new to Hitched, but has been working as a professional photographer covering Weddings, Family and Theatre Photography since 2018.

Services Offered

The wonderful couples Melanie Gail Photography works with adore her photojournalistic approach to preserving their beautiful moments. Snapping both stunning posed portraits and the all-important candids of you and your guests having fun, Melanie will deliver the perfect selection of images to remember your day by. Before you book her services, a Price List will be sent to you and if requested, a Zoom meeting will be arranged so you can ask questions, discuss your needs and get a vibe of what she's all about. With a range of packages on offer, Melanie can be there from the exciting getting-ready stages in the morning all the way through to the Reception, and offers options for couples should you require a photographer for a shorter amount of time, this can also be discussed at the enquiry stage. After your special day, you will receive sneak peeks within 48 hours, followed by the entire online gallery up to four to six weeks later. Make milestone memories that you can treasure forever with the assistance of Melanie Gail Photography.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
Photocall
Other (Pre-wedding shoot available Zoom calls leading up to the wedding for peace of mind and any schedule changes USB Gift containing all edited images Prints available on request. Wedding Album Design)

What does the wedding package include?

Hand-edited, high resolution images in an online gallery for printing and sharing. Previews within 48 hours. Full galleries within 4-6 weeks. Memories to last a lifetime

How far in advance should I contact you?

I advise 2-12 months, but even if your wedding is a few weeks away do get in touch; I deliberately take on a small number of weddings per year and may have availability to capture your special day

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, london, Brighton, Essex, East and West Sussex. For Destination weddings and weddings elsewhere in the UK, please pop me an email at hello@melaniegailphotography.com

What is the charge for travelling?

45p / mile for more than 10 miles from Haywards Heath, West Sussex Capping applies for Destination weddings and weddings more than 100 miles away

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My photojournalism at weddings has proved very popular with my couples so far and I pride myself on intimate wedding couples' portraits as well as the all important guest candids

What kind of equipment do you use?

Canon R5 & R6 28-70mm 85mm

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, your own private, personalised online gallery

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 event

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

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Per hour @ £125/hr

What are the forms of payment?

Online payment system accepts BACS and all major UK credit and debit cards

How do you work?

Friendly, adaptable, LGBTQ+ Friendly. Fun with an artistic flair. Timeless images capturing you as your best, beautiful and realest selves

Reviews for Melanie Gail Photography

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Viktor Sent on 14/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photographer

Me and my wife was extremely lucky to find this amazing photographer to capture our special day. Melanie has been extremely professional throughout the whole journey and her work is fantastic. We barely noticed her during the day and when we received out gallery, both me and my wife were so surprised to see photos we didn't think was captured. We highly recommend Melanie because she is not only an amazing photographer but also a fantastic person as well who made us both feel very calm on our big day. Thank you for capturing so many magical moments Melanie xx
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Amy Sent on 06/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

#1 biggest fan

Honestly, we just adore Mel. From the first time we met her for our engagement photos to capturing our wedding day. She has a magic that makes everyone feel so comfortable around her, even people who usually avoid a camera like the plague! We just think she's fab and if the previews are anything to go by I know our wedding photos will be something we treasure for the rest of our lives ❤️
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Betsy Sent on 26/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A phenomenal photographer

Second only to choosing my groom, choosing Melanie as the photographer was the best choice I made! I wish I could give her 6 stars as she well and truly went above and beyond. She was loved by all generations of guests, the 3 year old flower girls, teenage bridesmaids, parents and grandparents all spoke about how great she was and continue to mention her a week after the wedding. We felt so relaxed with her around and she was such fun! We have had our previews now, and we were blown away at how organically she captured the little details and moments that made the day so perfect, and made it feel like the most romantic love story. Will, without a doubt, be recommending her to anyone getting married and will be using her for maternity, baby and family photos in the hopefully near future!
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Daniella Sent on 31/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stealth mode and involved!

We came to Melanie with a specific brief.. candid!
Our reasons were, not only do we love this concept but we have an Autistic son who struggles to follow instruction, not only this but he looks amazing in the moment so prefered candid over staged ! And we also do not like the whole instructed photo thing, so this totally worked for us!
We searched high and low and came across Mel and adored her style! We had an online meeting and hit it off ! not only did she totally get our brief but has been incredibly understanding and flexible due to family ill health situations....capturing these moment of these beloved people on our day! Mel was totally stealth! But equally totally involved and could not be happier with our photos! We are beyond happy with our choice of photographer! Not only was Mel accommodating but absolutely nailed the beauty of our family/venue and day! Would absolutely recommend not only as a skilled photographer but a lovely human to work with on a personal level!
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Terence Sent on 30/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just fantastic from star to finish

We were holding a party to celebrate our overseas wedding and Melanie delivered the most wonderful service. We had a call before the event to talk through how it would all run, the kind of images we wanted captured and the feel of the event. The edit we received was incredible - it really captured the magic of the evening, brought to life the love and energy in the room and the images are a lasting reminder of an incredible wedding party. She's THE BEST!
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Livvi Sent on 17/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful photgrapher for our wedding

We absolutely loved having Mel as our wedding photographer! Starting with our engagement shoot, she was accommodating and fun and put us instantly at ease. We were so overjoyed when we saw the photos! She hadn't just taken aesthetically beautiful pictures but had also caught special moments and looks between us that captured the essence of our relationship. She was wonderful throughout our wedding day, putting Livvi at ease in the morning as she nervously and excitedly waited for it all to begin. During the ceremony we forgot she was there! There were some photos she took that we had not remembered her being around for. She was incredibly discreet and yet managed to capture all the amazing moments of the day. She was also really flexible when our reception overran slightly, meaning that our evening photos were taken once it was dark. Even though we hadn't originally intended this, these ended up being really beautiful and unique photos. It was great that Mel was able to take an unexpected situation and made something wonderful out of it. We would unreservedly recommend Mel as a fantastic choice for your wedding photographer!
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Emily Sent on 09/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Photographer

Mel is a dream wedding photographer and if you have the opportunity to book her, don’t think twice. When we first started communicating in the lead up to the wedding she was always quick to respond and instantly understood what images we wanted out of our day. We are both very camera shy humans so really wanted someone who could capture us and our friends and family as naturally as possible, while still keeping it stylish. To say Mel nailed the brief is an understatement, we were completely blown away by the pictures we received. She captured so many moments we would have missed if not for her keen eye and she has given us photos we will treasure for years to come. On top of that, we received the photos quickly including some previews she even sent two days after our wedding. I am in no doubt that we were lucky to have had Mel as part of our day, and can not recommend her enough.
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