Tara Gillen Photography

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Hi, I'm Tara 👋
Friendly
Creative
Fun
You’ll usually find me in some embarrassingly awkward pose getting *that* shot.
Keeping things relaxed and natural for your wedding day, I'll capture the real you—the one who laughs easily and loves freely. My approach is laid-back, informal and FUN. I'll capture you and your friends and family in your element, enjoying your special day, so you can relive it again and again. On a rare day off, I’ll be hanging out in the sunshine; book in one hand and a big slice of vegan pizza in the other!
Tara Gillen Photography Pricing & Costs
£555 - £2,150
I offer a variety of packages ranging from short coverage for intimate & micro weddings to full-day coverage for more elaborate celebrations. Bespoke packages are also available to suit your needs.
Full day package
From
£2,150
Want the works? - this one's for you! Up to 10 hours, 2 photographers.
What's included
Up to 10 hours, 2 photographers, optional pre wedding photoshoot and guest signing book, online gallery to share & download your images.
The Fawn
From
£555
Short & Sweet Up to 3 hours
The Doe
From
£1,540
Want shorter coverage - this one's for you! Up to 8 hours
The Fallow
From
£1,850
Just want me? - This one's for you! Up to 9 hours
Tara Gillen Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Artistic
Natural

Products and Services

Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Second Shooter Available
Images on USB
Large Group Shots
Stay Through Speeches
Photo Printing
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Physical Shop / Studio
Online Proofing
Personal Online Gallery
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Dancing
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Wedding Albums
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Last-Minute Orders
Tara Gillen Photography Full Description
Congratulations to you both, I'm so excited for you. Now to the fun part planning your special day! ​ My creative, fun storytelling style will capture all the details from your day in beautiful, natural photographs. Each wedding is as unique as you are and I aim to capture it as the day unfolds. It’s about the two of you and your connection, the details and the emotions as they appear naturally. It's YOUR wedding day story. I often get asked if I am a family friend at weddings because my aim is to not stand out but capture your images as discreetly as I can. I shoot with a documentary style with an 'as it happens' feel rather than too staged / posed. That way I feel your images will be naturally you. So what can I offer you as your wedding photographer. I want you to not only LOVE your photographs but feel you are reliving your day over and over when you look through your images. To capture each moment in time as a loving momento that you will treasure for many years to come. I care deeply about your special day and aim to be your wing girl supporting you through the nerves and excitement and most of all FUN!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Tara
Congratulations to you both, I'm so excited for you. Now to the fun part planning your special day! ​ My creative, fun storytelling style will capture all the details from your day in beautiful, natural photographs. Each wedding is as unique as you are and I aim to capture it as the day unfolds. It’s about the two of you and your connection, the details and the emotions as they appear naturally. It's YOUR wedding day story and I would love to know tour plans.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(18)
Boho Weddings
Wedding: August
August 2023
‘Festival Boho’ Outdoor Wedding Inspiration

What a gorgeous styled shoot I have for you today. If you are looking to hold a festival style wedding then today’s shoot is right up your street!

Charlotte Marriott
Happy couple married in August
August 2023
Over the moon with our wedding pictures

Tara is amazing at her job & her photography skills are 2nd to none me and my husband and family are over the moon with our wedding pictures and could recommend Tara enough 😊

Mr and Mrs Hobson
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
Tara is fun, relaxed but on it!

From the moment we met Tara, we were totally inspired by her fresh approach to photography and how she planned shooting our special day. The pre-shoot photo book for our guests to sign was a touch of genius. Tara is fun, relaxed but on it! The end product is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, and far exceeded our expectations. Tara of course can do the formal family shots if that’s your bag, but she comes to life with the informal, impromptu, capture the moment photos that leaves you a gasp.

George Zelos
Happy couple married in June
August 2023
Captured the most beautiful pictures

We cannot recommend Tara enough. She joined us for our small wedding party & fitted straight in. She helped to put all of the wedding party at ease & captured the most beautiful pictures.

Mr and Mrs Campbell
Happy couple married in April
August 2023
Went above and beyond the whole journey

Tara was incredible! the perfect choice for us.. She saved the day as we were let down by another photographer and was there and went above and beyond the whole journey! Trustworthy, answered all my questions, replied to every message. Felt instantly part of the family and joined in a captured natural and many beautiful moments. I was in such a bubble I didn't really know what to do, but I didn't have to worry about my photos. Thank you Tara!!!

Your Herts and Beds Wedding
Wedding: February
August 2023
Love in Bloom

The Barn at Brook End Green Farm was the perfect location for Lauren and Chris’s wedding. "Our photographer Tara went above and beyond. She did not miss a thing and took loads of amazing shots"

Claire Gravestock
Happy couple married in December
August 2023
I can't recommend Tara highly enough!

I am so pleased we chose Tara to be our Wedding Photographer. She was so great throughout the planning of our day and understanding what photos we wanted and captured so many amazing images of the day without being intrusive! We have so many fantastic photos and I can't recommend Tara highly enough!

Lisa and Rob Taylor
Happy couple married in September
November 2022
Magical day captured by a magical photographer

Every Bride and Groom has a magical wedding day but to capture those magical moments you need to find someone really special. We found Tara Gillen Photography via Facebook. She had several bride’s recommendations so we got in touch with her and boy are we glad we did. From the start Tara listened to what we wanted and she just ‘got it’. We didn’t want to have lots of formality - we are rock lovers and wanted everyone to feel relaxed and party and Tara knew exactly what we meant. The pre wedding photo shoot idea worked perfectly for us as neither of us are used to having our picture taken. Tara found the perfect location and once we saw the pictures we knew our wedding would be captured just how we envisaged. The wedding itself was as magical as we hoped it would be. Tara managed to be part of our day rather than be a ‘photographer’. She captured everything including the special people we had asked her to try and focus on and she joined in wearing the rock wigs and glasses etc and as a result she managed to capture our guests having fun and we have been able to look at the pictures that followed and feel as though we didn’t miss what was going on around us (as we couldn’t be in more than one place at a time). The words here won’t ever capture the magical talent of Tara but we have our photo’s to remember and treasure our magical day and when a photographer brings tears to the eyes of our guests as much as she did to us we know how lucky we were to find her.

Diane & Steve
Happy couple married in September
November 2022
Most amazing wedding day

Tara made our wedding day so amazing by taking the most incredible photos, at some points we forgot she was there. She so professional, all the attention to detail, the small things that were captured that you forget about. Not only was she great fun to be around, she also makes you feel so relaxed and just to enjoy your day. We would highly recommend Tara with gold stars and a cherry on top!!

Mr and Mrs Dean
Happy couple married in August
August 2023
Captured the heart and soul of our wonderful day

Tara was such fun to work with for our Wedding Day. She completely understood the relaxed way in which we wanted photos taken and she made everything easy. She captured so many small details throughout the day that we missed in all the fun. We wouldn't have wanted anyone else there with us to quietly and in such a relaxed way capture the heart and soul of our wonderful day.

Tara Gillen Photography Location & Contact Details

Address

Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Bedford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Junction 13

Nearest Train Station

Bedford

Nearest Airport

Luton

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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

The couple surprised their guests with a carousel and it was so much fun!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Beautiful, relaxed, authentic, can, fun

What about your business are you most proud of?

I am proud that I have built my business from the ground up as a single parent for over 10 years. For me Wedding photography is more a passion than a job.

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

Please don't stress over the details. You are the most important people at your Wedding so do what YOU want and not try to keep everyone else happy.

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

I love to see photos of family members that are not longer here but have photos of them at the wedding, either attached on the bouquet or framed prints. Such a lovely thought, keeps your loved ones included and adds to the story of the day.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

When a couple enquire I offer to have a no obligation call to discuss their requirements. Although I offer packages I am also aware that every wedding day is different and I want to make a bespoke quotation based off their requirements. After accepting my quotation I send a questionnaire to learn all about their plans. We can message and chat as often as they need and also plan a meet up or pre wedding photoshoot. I like to make a wedding quest signing book with their pre wedding photographs as a gift from me. We have an amazing, fun and love filled wedding day! After their amazing day I will prepare a few images for them to share with family and friends then start the process of editing all their beautiful images. Once edited they receive a private online gallery to review share and download from. Some packages have a slideshow to music, an engraved wooden box & USB plus a selection of prints. There are also options to book a second professional photographer and luxury wedding albums.

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

There are so many I could say, but just taking that moment out from your day to be together away from everyone are the most authentic moments to capture.

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

Feels like everything has been done, most of my couples let me guide them to capture them naturally as they are without the use of gimmicky photos. Saying that I would try anything requested within reason and if its legal!

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Embrace it! Whatever the weather your day will be magical. I have an umbrella perfect for rainy days and we can find open shelter to capture some unique images.

Describe how you got into photography.

I started with taking photographs of newborns over 10 years ago at a local hospital and families kept asking if I did family, christenings, weddings etc and it evolved from there.
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