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Hi, I'm Charles 👋
Warm
Friendly
Kind
Thank you for being our professional photographer. You were more than amazing, and made us feel like royalty. One of our guests even said '...this is how the Queen's photographer would be, I'm sure!'
Hi, my name is Charles, and I have been photographing weddings since 2000! I am so lucky to do something I genuinely love to do, and share a truly unique and special occasion with each one of my couples.
Galileo Photography Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£1,600
Maximum price
£2,400
What's Included: A meeting before your day & a practice photoshoot; Coverage from bridal prep to 1st dance (upto 10 hrs); Online gallery with all edited photos for you to download; 50 A6 size thank you cards; An A4 size Italian handmade wedding album; A gallery for guests to upload pics via QR code.
Galileo Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Modern
Natural

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Online Proofing
Photo Printing
Physical Shop / Studio
Flexible Hours on the Day
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Images on DVD
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Online Shop
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Second Shooter Available
Photo Booth Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Videography available
Images on USB
Galileo Photography Full Description

Hi! My name is Charles, and I have been photographing weddings since 2000! I am one of those lucky people in life who has found something I genuinely love to do! I love to develop a relationship with all my couples ahead of their celebrations. Knowing you feel comfortable and relaxed in my company is what will make the magic work, and to that end, we will practice taking photos together ahead of the day itself. On the day, I love to watch what is going on and document the events as they unfold, not staging anything, but letting the day progress at its own pace. All this is done in a very discreet, friendly manner to ensure you have as much time as possible to enjoy with your friends and family. My brief to myself on the day is to ask myself whether I can put a caption to a particular scene. If the answer is yes, then I get the shot! Whatever you are planning for your wedding, rest assured you will receive outstanding personal service and ultimately, beautiful photographs telling the whole story... of your wedding day!

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Charles
Hi! Wedding photography is all about people, and I want to ensure that you and your friends and family all enjoy the most amazing day together on your wedding day! We are going to share a journey, and get to know one another before the day itself, so that on the day, it'll be like having a friend coming to take your photos! Let's start our journey today! Be in touch, and I will be delighted to help you! Best wishes, Charles

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2000
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Reviews
(73)
(50)
Rick Morris
Happy couple married in January
February 2026
Top bloke!

Top bloke you couldn't ask for better guy to take your wedding pictures

Dipam Gore-Patel
Happy couple married in February
February 2026
Great, cannot fault!

Great, cannot fault!

Miranda Walcott
Happy couple married in March
February 2026
Even our guests said what a joy he was!

Charles was amazing from the time we met him at wedding fair until he handed over our wedding album. He met with us to go through the running of the day prior to our wedding and gave myself and Paul some useful tips for our special day that I’ve passed on to others that are getting married. On the day of our wedding Charles was able to capture each moment. Having him at our wedding felt like having a friend with us. Even our guests said what a joy he was.

Andrew Covey
Happy couple married in March
February 2026
We were drawn to his warmth and friendliness.

From the moment we met Charles we were drawn to his warmth and friendliness. His ability to mix with and put our guests at ease was wonderful and it felt like he was just another friend at our wedding. He listened to what we wanted and offered helpful advice as to what might work well and then delivered above and beyond our expectations. In fact my brother has already booked Charles for his wedding in Salisbury in 2018.

Carl Davis
Happy couple married in March
February 2026
Charles added such a personal touch to our wedding

Charles added such a personal touch to our wedding. He really listened to what we wanted, knew the venue to the tiniest detail meant he knew the best shots, angles, timings and commanded respect instantly. We love how our wedding photos came out and it truly felt as though we were the only people that mattered when he was planning our wedding day. He gave us great advice on the day, I can not recommend enough.

Rachel
Happy couple married in March
February 2026
Charles is a brilliant photographer!

Charles is a brilliant photographer - the perfect person to take your wedding photos. You will not be disappointed. From start to finish he has been a great person to work with and takes every detail into consideration. He takes the time to get to know your venue so he knows where to take the best photos on the day. He made us feel very comfortable, and all of our guests said how lovely and welcoming he was.

Michael Keene
Happy couple married in March
February 2026
Charles @ Galileo was our dream photographer!

Charles at Galileo Photography was our dream wedding photographer! We fell in love with his work the minute we saw it at an open day at Froyle park that we didn’t entertain using anyone else. From the first meeting to the last contact Charles has been professional but more importantly personable, making our wedding journey so enjoyable and providing us with memories that with last a lifetime. He made me feel so at ease on the pre wedding shoot as I was dreading having photos taken on the day.

Stephen Lewis
Happy couple married in April
February 2026
Charles was brilliant from the 1st day we met him!

Charles was brilliant from the first day we met him. Calm, professional, reassuring and brilliantly creative. a joy to work with, we are thrilled with his photos!

Georgina Chisholm
Happy couple married in April
February 2026
Charles made our photos magical!

Charles made our photos magical! Charles made my husband, and guests feel at ease allowing us to get exactly what we wanted form our photos. Charles was able to get a great mix of traditional family portraits ands beautiful natural shots, he wasn't demanding, loud or rude like other photographers we came across, he simply fitted in with us and our guests. the album he helped us to produce is the most precious reminder of what a great day we had!

Ed Tippelt
Wedding: August
February 2026
Nothing was too much trouble!

One of the best wedding photographers we have come across. Nothing was too much trouble.

Galileo Photography Location & Contact Details
Address
20 Binhams Meadow, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4LF, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

Most recently, a wedding at Froyle Park, where the couple had booked a photographer who then failed to turn up. Being associated with that venue, I was able to jump in at the very last moment and photograph the day for this lovely couple. We missed the bridal prep, due to the situation, but I was able to get there literally moments before the beginning of the ceremony and capture the remainder of the day! The Bride and Groom are beyond grateful and have become wonderful friends!!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Friendly, relaxed, discrete, adaptable and creative. There's more, but if we are only allowed five...!

What about your business are you most proud of?

In 2026 Galileo Photography celebrates 26 years photographing weddings! I am really proud of my association with some of the best wedding venues in Surrey and Hampshire, and the most wonderful friendships that have come about with my brides and grooms and their families and friends over the years.

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Always go with suppliers who are associated with your venue! They are trusted and know the set up at that particular venue.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

A very solemn moment after the Bride had walked down with aisle with her Dad. Literally a week before, the Bride had lost her Mum, and her Dad was understandably very upset at the beginning of the ceremony. The Groom's Mum walked over to him, and just held him, while the ceremony carried on. It was a beautiful and very solemn moment, and one I will never forget.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

It starts with welcoming you to my home to discuss your wedding plans and show you my albums and photos from weddings at your venue. Alternatively we can set up a video call, if that's more convenient. Two or three weeks prior to the day, we will meet up and go through the plan for your day, and also practice taking photos together. This is a really useful exercise, and helps us to get to know each other better, and also gives each of you a good idea about what it is like to be photographed. After the day itself, I will present all images in an online gallery. You get to keep all of these and use them as you wish to, and also choose your selection for your album. We can then design your album together, so that the finished result tells the story of your wedding day in exactly the way you wish it to. We share a wonderful journey, and for me it's personal, from the moment we meet, until the day I can present you with your finished Italian handmade wedding album.

What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?

Every photo taken at your wedding, should tell a story in its own right. There should be an anecdote attached to each one, so that in years to come, you can enjoy looking back and remember your day through the collection of photos I will be presenting you with.

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

Every wedding is original, purely as each couple is unique! Consequently every collection of images will tell a unique story!

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

It's unlikely to rain all day, and there are generally windows of opportunity to nip outside for a short while to catch up on some beautiful shots around your venue. Sometimes, this isn't possible if the weather is really bad. A good photographer will know how to take amazing photos inside, and make the most of your venues characterful interior. I personally gave up checking weather forecasts before a wedding. Regardless of what the weather is going to do, you are still going to have the most amazing day of your life, and I am still going to present you with an amazing collection of photos!

Describe how you got into photography.

I was asked to photograph a friends wedding years ago. The only qualification I had at the time was to have a camera with a roll of film in it! I quickly grew to love photographing weddings, and started my business in 2000, and life has been amazing ever since!