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Eighteen years · Five star reviews · UK wide
The Reason I Care
My wife Amanda and I were married in Positano in 2008. When the album arrived, we were quite disappointed. The feelings we had felt throughout the day just didn't show through. Those small moments that had made the day uniquely ours were simply gone, forever.
Every couple gets one chance at this. We have never forgotten that feeling. Nearly twenty years later, it still changes how I see and work every single wedding day.
Taken by a guest. Our photographer is the one in the shades, not watching.
Taken by a guest. Our photographer is the one in the shades, not watching.
"A huge thank you for snapping the photos of my Nana. From this day she deteriorated, but you have given me so many beautiful ways to remember the love she gave me. For this I am so grateful."
Holly and Mr Rouse Google Review ★★★★★
The Photographer
I've been photographing weddings in Nottingham and across the UK for eighteen years though it didn't start that way.
Away from weddings, I'm a genealogist tracing family histories, some going back as far as the 16th century. This work teaches you one thing above all else: the stories that matter most are always about the people around you. I arrive at every wedding knowing nobody. By the time I leave, I know everyone. That's what makes my photographs what they are.
Before photography I was a professional DJ living in Liverpool. I held resident spots in Chester and Edinburgh and spent many a late night on the Liverpool club scene. That's where I met Amanda. Our first date was in 2000 and we haven't been apart since.
Amanda is an international flight attendant with Qantas and we have two children. Frank, who plays American Football and is doing remarkable things in design, and Elsie, who wants to fly just like her Mum. Eric the Lhasa Apso has no particular ambitions, apart from claiming the best spot on the sofa.
How It Works
Some couples want lots of portraits. Some don't want any. Others need lots of family groups while most land somewhere in between and work it out on the day.
Family groups, couple portraits, the formals and the chaos. You tell me what your day needs. If you're not sure, I'm here to help and advise. Either way, I'll make sure we get it all.
Documentary Wedding Photography
Documentary is at the core of how I work. Anticipation. Composition. Patience. Timing. Moment. Just for a fraction of a second, they all align.
"I know everyone thinks they have found the greatest photographer, someone who seamlessly blends in while still orchestrating something great, but Gary really is that guy. The day is gone in a blink but the memories are so vivid because of the life he has given to our pictures."
"We're not the most photogenic couple and we aren't really ones for having photos taken, but Gary put us at ease instantly and, unbelievably, made having our photo taken fun."
"Not only did I have the pleasure of having Gary photograph my wedding. Seven years later, he has now taken some of the most beautiful photos of my little sister's big day too. Gary truly feels like one of the family."
Your day deserves photographs that tell the truth.
Tell me about your weddingEighteen years of moments
Wild days don't worry me. I just go to work.
Gary Phillip · One LoveThe Investment
I photograph around 25 weddings a year. If your date is in the next six months it is worth checking availability soon.
Full day, from
£1,950Travel within 60 miles of Nottingham is always included. A small supplement applies beyond that, always discussed upfront, never a surprise.
Planning a last minute wedding or need just a few hours covered? Get in touch for a bespoke quote
Ask about availabilityWhat every collection includes
To secure your date
£300 deposit and signed agreement
Albums, engagement sessions, parent books and additional hours are all available. Full details including every collection and every price are in my brochure. Got questions? Read the FAQ.
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The best place to start is a conversation. Tell me about your day, the venue, the vibe, what matters most, and I will be honest with you from the first reply.
There are no awkward sales calls. No pressure. Just people working out whether we are the right fit.
Currently booking 2027 and 2028. A small number of 2026 dates remain.
Gary Phillip
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