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Authentic Wedding Photography by Andy Gaines

Wedding photography that is about so much more than just one day. It’s about documenting who you are and how it felt to be there.

Hey! I’m Andy. I’m an award winning York wedding photographer, who travels the world to capture the stories of the most amazing couples. My style is relaxed and easy going – having me at your wedding is like catching up with an old friend who just happens to be pretty handy with a camera! Whether you’re planning a local celebration or destination wedding, I’m here to help make sure the memories of your wedding feel as real as the day you lived them.

Candid, natural wedding photography that captures how you felt, not just how it looked

How you felt is more important than how it looked…

Nothing staged. Nothing posed. This is your wedding, not a photoshoot. All the wonderful amazingly brilliant chaos that your day will bring, I’ll capture it all. The pure joy, the bear hugs, the laughing (and crying) faces, the crazy dance floor antics and whatever else your day brings!

Read more about my ethos and approach to photographing your wedding here

 

No matter where in the world you are getting married, I’ll be there!

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Timeless real moments, not stylised shoots.

You, surrounded by everyone you love, having the best time of your life – that’s what I capture and that’s what you want to remember.

No ‘wedding trends’ or stylised shoots that won’t age well. I’ll create you timeless images that stand the test of time. It’s what you deserve.

I want to tell your story…

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Not your typical wedding photographer.

Seeing beauty in all moments. Images that will make you laugh, cry and remind you who and what matters to you.

 

“The attention to detail and creativity in Andy’s work is so far ahead of his competition. Yet, he still managed to exceed our expectations!”

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“People asked if Andy was my side of the family.  He put everyone at ease and was fun to have around!”

 

“Booking Andy for our wedding was the best decision we made!”

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We’d love to tell your story
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I want to tell your story

Whether getting married in your garden or jetting across the planet, I’ll be there.  Natural and unobtrusive documentary wedding photography with extra awesome!  I’ve won numerous awards for my creative wedding photography, and awards are great. But what really matters to me is doing an amazing job for all my couples and the reviews and feedback I get show I have nailed this.  The fact I shoot the weddings of friends and family of previous couples is the best accolade. Not only will your photos be mind blowing, you’ll have the best experience from start to finish. I’m with you all the way – your friend who happens to have a camera.

Weddings are about much more than just one day. When the dress has been worn, the cake has been eaten and the party has ended, what you have is your memories. Each image I create for you will take you back to how it felt to be there in that very moment.

If you’re a fellow wedding photographer and looking for education and advice, then please visit the education section and also check out NineDots a wedding photography training and education community that I run. You’ll find support, videos and the answers to all your industry related questions there!

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