Planning your wedding? Based in Hertfordshire, Gemma Chase Photography specializes in capturing the real, heartfelt moments that make your day uniquely yours. With a background in fashion photography, Gemma brings a fresh, editorial perspective to wedding photography—focusing on genuine emotions, spontaneous laughter, and those beautiful unscripted moments. Her images don’t just document your day; they tell your story in a way that you and your loved ones will treasure forever.
Gemma’s approach is all about letting your wedding day unfold naturally. She’s there to capture the joy, connection, and love between you and your guests—without interrupting the flow of your celebration. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a grand wedding, Gemma offers flexible services across the UK and Europe, designed to fit your unique needs and help you stay relaxed and present throughout your day.
Combining candid photojournalism with a fine-art touch, Gemma’s style is creative, emotive, and timeless. She focuses on both the big moments and the quiet, in-between ones that together tell the full story of your wedding day. The result is a collection of images that feel personal and authentic—perfect for couples who want their wedding memories captured with heart and artistry.
Gemma offers thoughtfully designed packages to suit different wedding sizes and styles:
Engagement and portrait sessions are also available to capture the special moments leading up to your big day. From your first consultation to the final delivery of your images, Gemma is committed to making your photography experience smooth, enjoyable, and truly memorable.
When a couple sees their full set of images and they are blown away. I love hearing how it brought everything back to life, that I captured their favourite people exactly how they are in real life, showed them parts of the day they didn't even know about, made them ugly cry and how much they treasure those memories I have captured. Every time I capture a wedding, I know I am trusted to tell a story for generations to come. Knowing I have brought joy through my images, makes me proud of what I do and love it even more.
Remember it is your day. You will be inundated with advice, whether you asked for it or not. It's great to listen to ideas and words of wisdom, but ultimately it is your wedding day and it is your story to create.
I am a big fan of writing your vows, it doesn't get more personal than that. I have seen quite a few couples put into words their love and promises to each other and it is guaranteed to bring out those happy tears.
Spectacular couple portraits would be my number one recommendation. Even if you think you are about as photogenic as a potato, or you're super shy and hate the idea of being centre of attention, don't let this get in the way of getting some great portraits of you both. Even if the real reason you love the idea of documentary photos is because it means you can avoid getting couple portraits done, don't skip out on having a few taken. The photographer's job is to put you at ease, capture your best angle and create a lasting memory of you both on your wedding day. Even if you only take 10 minutes for some portraits, that short time away from your guests, allows you a little bit of time to let it sink in, you are married, you did it... and you will walk away with an amazing portrait of you both in that moment. You rarely will regret the things you did in life more than than things you didn't.
Embrace it. The rain might seem like it will ruin the photographs, but for those that it embrace it, it can be magical. Back lit raindrops will look like tiny stars came out especially for you and those dramatic skies will create a spectacular backdrop for your portraits. Ultimately there is a reason that so many movies feature a long kiss in the rain. It is the epitome of romance.