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Capturing the Heart of Your Wedding Day
Based in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Gardner Hamilton is a seasoned wedding photographer who specializes in telling the unique story of your wedding day. His style combines artistic vision with a photojournalistic approach, focusing on the real moments, emotions, and connections that make your celebration truly special. From the big highlights to the small, meaningful details, Gardner ensures every memory is captured authentically and beautifully.
Trusted Experience You Can Count On
Gardner’s journey began early—he photographed his first paid wedding at just 18 years old. Over the years, he’s built a reputation for dedication and reliability. Whether shooting with a broken ankle or traveling internationally shortly after emergency surgery, Gardner’s commitment to his couples never wavers. When you choose him, you can relax knowing your wedding memories are in expert hands.
Photography Style and Philosophy
Gardner’s approach centers on three key elements: interaction, reaction, and emotion. His goal is to create timeless images that truly reflect the feelings and atmosphere of your day. By blending artistic portraiture with candid photojournalism, he delivers a rich collection of photos—from intimate details and stunning locations to heartfelt moments and joyful celebrations—that you and your loved ones will treasure for years to come.
Flexible Services and Packages Tailored to You
- Choose from a range of wedding photography packages designed to fit your needs, including half-day and full-day coverage options.
- Half-day packages focus on capturing the ceremony highlights and wedding portraits.
- Full-day packages cover everything from bridal preparations through to your first dance, ensuring no moment is missed.
- Experienced in destination weddings, Gardner offers custom packages for couples planning to celebrate abroad.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
Underwater (Mexico)
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
spontaneous, fun, objective, story telling
What about your business are you most proud of?
years as a professional and never missed a single wedding or had a single bad review 1621 weddings completed throughout 37 countires
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
get advice from every vendor before signing on your venue
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
waterfall
Describe your typical process with a couple.
talk, book, plan, share all my info good and bad based on experiences
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
a shot of their hands holding each others as this shot never gets old
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
bungee
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
courage and the ability to think beyond the dress getting damp or marked...its a one day one shot deal
Describe how you got into photography.
by accident i was 17 and a guest at a wedding when the actual photographer was in a crash and couldnt make it so i was asked to cover it, i subsequently booked 2 more weddings from those images and so it began