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Based in Bristol City, England, Sam Gibson Photography captures weddings using a documentary-style approach. Photographer Sam has more than ten years of experience shooting breathtaking celebrations of all kinds. Before becoming a wedding photographer, he worked for the BBC for ten years, where he had adventures ranging from sailing down the Amazon to climbing mountains. This helped him build a wealth of experience that will allow him to bring your love story to life with authentic, candid imagery.

Services Offered

For Sam Gibson Photography, documentary photography is about allowing people to be themselves in front of the camera. This professional knows when to engage with guests and put them at ease and when to step back and unobtrusively capture the day as it unfolds. His goal is to create honest pictures that help you relive your special occasion for years to come. Under his expertise, you can expect a pre-wedding consultation, expertly edited photos, choice of coverage, and more. Sam is passionate about weddings and would love to chat about your plans.

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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
Photo booth

What does the wedding package include?

My main wedding package includes All Day coverage, online delivery of high res images, a highlights slideshow, all travel & other expenses in mainland UK & free downloads for all your family & friends

How far in advance should I contact you?

Get in touch whenever you're ready - I do book up pretty far in advance so it's always worth saying hi to see if I'm available

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, i love to travel different countries. I don't charge travel within mainland UK

What is the charge for travelling?

No Charge

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?

I combine timeless documentary photography with creative portraiture to create an amazing record of your day

What kind of equipment do you use?

I shoot with high resolution digital cameras and have a full lighting set up too

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, bespoke Gallery

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?

My All Day package covers a typical wedding day but if couples want shorter or bespoke coverage than an hourly rate is available

What are the forms of payment?

Payment is via BACs

How do you work?

I pride myself in being unobtrusive, sympathetic and engaging and getting the best out of my subjects while enabling them to relax and have the best day ever!
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Reviews for Sam Gibson Wedding Photography, Bristol

Emily
Emily Sent on 27/03/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Final Photos are Breathtaking

Choosing this wedding photographer in Somerset was the best decision we made! Sam Gibson captured every moment so naturally, and the final photos are breathtaking. We now have the most beautiful memories to look back on—thank you for making our day unforgettable!
Bill
Bill Sent on 27/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Somerset Wedding Photography was an absolute dream

Working with Sam Gibson for our Somerset Wedding Photography was an absolute dream! From the moment we met him, we felt completely at ease. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about capturing your memories in the most beautiful way possible, we highly recommend Sam Gibson!
Smith
Smith Sent on 13/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Grateful for Sam Gibson: Capturing Our Somerset Wedding Perfectly!

We just want to say a huge THANK YOU to Sam Gibson for capturing our wedding so well that was in somerset. We absolutely love the pictures. Our family is thrilled you photographed our special day, and now we have great memories.
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Lisa Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Decision We Made

Hiring Sam Gibson photographer was the best decision for our wedding! He was patient, kind, and incredibly talented. He understood our vision perfectly and captured so many heartfelt moments. We love how natural and relaxed the photos feel. Thank you for giving us memories that will last a lifetime!
Christine
Christine Sent on 29/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Photographer

I can't rate Sam highly enough. Even before I saw any of the photo's I was happy with his services... Sam has quite a calming energy & my partner & I had stressed the importance of not wanted to spend hours of the day posing for photo's and not being keen on any cringey couple portraits. Sam came up with the most efficient way of having immediate family & bridal party photographed. He would also spot opportunities where Toby & I would be waiting alone before moving to the next spot and just grabbing us for a few photos. Everything felt so relaxed & we even had fun during the portraits which is something we had been nervous about. I'm still waiting for the full gallery but within 24 hours, Sam had supplied us with 10 preview shots which totally blew us both away and have got us so excited for the rest to come! I can't count how many people approached me on the day and said how much of a nice guy the photographer was. if you're nervous about being papped all day long, Sam is your guy!
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Amber Sent on 06/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

We hired Sam for our wedding and he was so attentive even before the wedding. We had a couple of zoom calls to discuss what we wanted on the day which was great. Then on the day of our wedding he arrived on time and very quickly started taking photos. He was very discreet but captured everything that we wanted. We didn’t want a lot of portrait photos and Sam was great at grabbing us during a quiet moment which didn’t disturb the flow of the wedding. We have had a few preview photos through and they are amazing! Can’t wait to see the rest! I would highly recommend Sam, he was so professional and lovely, he captured our day beautifully!
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Alex Sent on 04/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding Photography

Sam was fantastic as our wedding photographer! He made us feel comfortable throughout the day, capturing beautiful, candid moments effortlessly. The quality of the photos exceeded our expectations, perfectly encapsulating our special day. Highly recommend Sam for his professionalism and stunning photography!
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Bryan Sent on 23/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sam was an exceptional find.

Sam was an exceptional find. We hired him to shoot our pre-wedding session and wedding as well. From the first email to when we received our final set of images, he was perfect. Particularly, if you want a pro who cares just as much as you do about getting the best, most romantic, and glamorous shot, Pick him. Sam didn't miss a single moment and captured many surprises that we did not plan for. Money well spent, and I will hire him again and again for all my photography needs going forward.
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Jack Sent on 16/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Sam is super responsive!

There are not enough words to express how awesome my experience was working with Sam! He is the sweetest, most helpful, and thoughtful person I’ve met during my wedding planning process, or ever actually! Sam is easy to talk to and whenever I had a question he was super responsive. On the day of our wedding, he and his assistant used their magic and captured our day so beautifully! With their direction, we looked and felt like models! We cannot stop watching our videos and looking at our pictures! Everything turned out great. Choosing Sam Photography was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!
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Claire Sent on 13/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Sam and his colleagues are professionals.

Sam Gibson and his team are professional photographers who offer the best services in town. They have a variety of professional cameras and lenses to carry out a session. Sam and his team are great!! I strongly urge you to get this book. Sam, who was great and made the whole process so peaceful and pleasurable, recently sent me some photographs. Your purchase will not leave you disappointed.
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Jordan Sent on 04/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Sam is a wonderful wedding photographer…

Sam is a wonderful wedding photographer… My wife and I absolutely love the way he captured our entire wedding. Images are awesome. Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job.
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Somerset Rd BS4 2HT Knowle (Bristol)

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