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Capturing Your Wedding Story, Beautifully and Authentically
If you’re a modern couple who values real, heartfelt moments, Ellie Gillard is the wedding photographer for you. She takes a creative, documentary-style approach that focuses on the genuine emotions and spontaneous interactions that make your day truly yours. Ellie’s fresh and vibrant style brings joyful color and natural beauty to every photo—perfect for couples who want authentic memories instead of posed shots.
A Personal, Unobtrusive Experience
Ellie is known for blending seamlessly into your wedding day, helping you and your guests feel relaxed and comfortable. Many couples say they barely noticed her presence, yet were amazed by the special moments she captured. Working mostly solo, Ellie creates an intimate atmosphere where your celebration feels natural and effortless—not like a photoshoot. She focuses on the hugs, laughter, and quiet in-between moments that you’ll cherish forever.
What You Can Expect from Ellie
- A Modern Documentary Style: Your wedding photos will be a beautiful collection of candid moments that truly reflect the spirit of your day.
- For Couples True to Themselves: Ellie loves working with couples who embrace their unique story and aren’t afraid to skip traditions that don’t fit them.
- Years of Experience and Professionalism: Since launching her business in 2011, Ellie has built a reputation for being organized, communicative, and flexible—especially when plans change.
- Beautifully Edited, High-Quality Images: You’ll receive a gallery of high-resolution, non-watermarked photos, ready to print and share with your loved ones.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
Picking a favourite wedding is like picking a favourite child (or pet, in my case!) - they are all special and I'm lucky to get to do what I do for a living. I love that there's always something new to experience, even this far into shooting weddings.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Creative, modern, unconventional, natural, fun
What about your business are you most proud of?
All of it really - that I get to call this my job still 11 years after photographing my first ever wedding.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
When booking your photographer, make sure you find one you love, and who you connect with. It means you don't need to micromanage them, or send them Pinterest lists, but instead you can have lots of fun confident that they will capture your day the way you want.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
I love it when couples are just authentic to themselves and skip the traditions that don't suit, and embrace the ones that do - things like getting ready together, both doing a speech. You don't have to do things the 'old' way if you don't want to.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
So, I like to meet everyone I work with, usually via Zoom, and we chat, not just about the technicalites of the wedding, but about the two of you, and how you see the day going down. I want to hear how much fun everyone's going to have, not about your colour schemes!
I provide lots of help and guidance with planning your photography to take up minimal time, but deliver the images that are important to you, including an engagement shoot (if you want one) to get to know each other better, so that we are all ready to be awesome on the day.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
I don't think there is any #1 photo, in fact those kind of lists are the bane of my life, but what I think should happen is that you find a photographer you trust enough to capture the important moments, but more than that, one who you know will make everything beautiful regardless of what happens rather than applying a cookie cutter approach.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
I try to make all of my work feel original and fresh - if I'm at a venue I'm often looking for the things that interest me, or the best light, rather than the ornamental bridge that the co-ordinator reckons is cute. I think that's why people chose to work with me.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Preparation and a willingness to embrace it! Buy some brollies, don your wellies and get out in it, or let your photographer suggest alternative dry locations.
Describe how you got into photography.
I started off learning film photography on my Art Foundation course before heading off to study Fashion at Kingston University, after that it was always a hobby but people kept saying 'why don't you try weddings' - so I did, and in my first year shot 7, 6 of which were featured in magazines and on blogs and it just grew from there until I was able to leave my job as a fashion buyer to focus exclusively on weddings!