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Photography for fun and unconventional couples, who want relaxed and natural storytelling of their day.
Gem is based in the Surrey hills and covers the whole of the South East.
Details
Photography Style
First Look Photographer
Reportage / Documentary
Modern
Artistic
Dramatic
Traditional / Classic
Products and Services
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Flexible Hours on the Day
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
Full Description
My favourite weddings are the unconventional kind, the kind that forgo the formalities and embrace the fun. I try to be as unobtrusive as possible, sometimes I wish I had an invisibility cloak! I love natural shots full of emotion, (the cloak would be very helpful for this).
I have experimented with lots of different genres of photography, finally coming to the conclusion that weddings and music are my favourite, who doesn't love and good gig and who doesn't love a good wedding!? I also feel that people express the most emotion in these situations and that is what I love to capture.
Planning your wedding can be hectic, so I like to make your booking as easy as possible. All bookings include, your finished photos edited in my bespoke style on a USB and an online gallery of your very own. Wedding and elopement photography bookings include a complimentary engagement shoot so we can get to know each other before your big day. I love getting to know my couples! Your story is important to me, the more comfortable you are with me, the more relaxed you will be in front of my camera on your wedding day, enabling me to tell your story and catch those raw emotions! So if you like my work, send me an email or give me a call and tell me all about your wedding and I will provide you with a tailor-made quote.
Experience
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
true
Reviews
(16)
(16)
Cathy & Tony
Married in December 2018
February 2018
Gem was exactly what we hoped for!
Gem was the photographer we picked for our wedding. We wanted the pictures to reflect our small wedding and who we are as people. Gem was flexible with her pricing for the wedding size and the relatively shorter time she was needed. The photos she took were just gorgeous, exactly what we hoped for; very informal and capturing the intimate atmosphere perfectly. We highly recommend Gem!
Rachael & John
Married in September 2018
February 2018
Our wedding photos are absolutely incredible!
"I can’t recommend Gem highly enough! If you are looking for a photographer- please go no further! She is absolutely incredible and a truly lovely lady to work with. Our wedding photos are absolutely incredible. All the little moments that made our day special were captured beautifully and subtly. We are delighted with them!"
Tricia & Al
Married in September 2018
February 2018
The photos are FANTASTIC!
The photos are FANTASTIC! Thank you so much. They made me laugh and smile as I was looking through them. Thank you so much. xxxx"
Rachael & John
Married in August 2018
February 2018
Every shot she sent us was stunning!
We had the great fortune of having Gem as our photographer for our wedding in July this year. From the first contact, Gem made us feel confident in talking with her about shots we liked or things we wanted to try. She is great fun but also has the experience to know when a shot won’t work so tries something else, always better than you imagine!
Gem offered us a free Engagement shoot with her to get to know each other prior to the wedding. This meant we were comfortable with her and she understood the types of shots we were looking for. Every shot she sent us was stunning and really captured who we are as a couple.
I cannot recommend Gem highly enough. She is fun, bubbly, experienced, creative and genuinely one of the nicest people I have met. I can’t wait to see my wedding photos, but I am totally confident that they will all be incredible - just like her!
Oli & Kirsty
Married in February 2018
February 2018
Gem produced amazing photos of our big day!
Gem produced amazing photos of our big day! The photos came through really quickly which was great. The week after the wedding we got a taster of 5 photos too which was brilliant. All in all the photos we do have are lovely and a brilliant reminder of what was a very special day.
Molly
Wedding: February 2018
February 2018
Absolutely love Gems work!
Absolutely love Gems work! She photographed a friends wedding and the photos came out beautifully! I'd highly recommend!
FAQ
(7)
What is your most memorable wedding?
A wedding on a farm in Somerset, complete with tractor rides, music around a campfire and a beautiful handfasting ceremony in the middle of a field.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Romantic, emotive, Unobtrusive, Natural & Instinctive.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't forgo wedding photography! You'll regret it in years to come.
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
The just married photo taken of the couple, after the ceremony, intimate and relaxed.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
The cutting of the cake with a sword!!
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
You can still have a fantastic wedding even if its raining! As long as there are plenty of umbrellas!
Describe how you got into photography.
My mum was always taking photos when I was young so she was a big influence on me. After years of doing it as a hobby I thought I would take it further, study it at uni and start my own business.