Gillian Rea Photo & Design

e asked us a lot of questions about what we wanted from and editing perspective and absolutely nailed the vision we were hoping for. Delivery of the full gallery was just about 2 months from our wedding date and we received 40+ photos within 24 hours for our first look -- way more than we expected. As wonderful as the photos themselves are, the magic Gillian brings truly shines through on the wedding day. I don't think many couples realize just how much the photographer does to move the day along. Even with an on-site coordinator, Gillian and her second shooter helped us stay on schedule while keeping things light and stress-free. If you're someone who loves a hype girl while getting your photos taken, book with Gillian. Her commentary made us laugh, smile bigger, and showcase our love in a way that felt really natural to us. But her magic didn't end with us; the way she incorporated our family and friends into her photo experience was top-notch. At one point, she was at our family table, getting my husband's great aunt up and dancing, and the family still talks about her kindness to this day. Everyone loved her. She was the perfect balance of a go-to person if people had questions or needed support, while still being able to sneakily capture those candid shots that tell a story. We can't recommend her enough!

but still had the upbeat energy we needed to get us through the day. We also did an engagement shoot with her before the wedding which was beautiful! She gives you options as to how you want your photos edited which allowed us to get even more customization.

ocation. The way she captured the light, all the details, and warm colors in the photos truly went above and beyond our expectations. Her professionalism and cheerful heart made it so easy to work with her. We cannot wait for her to take our wedding photos and we have no doubt that everyone will feel loved and comfortable with her, they and us are in good hands!

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were important to us. Feeling "beautiful" and timeless was a huge deal to me, and she put in so much time and work to making sure those things hit!! She went over and beyond at every opportunity- and when photos were a week late (totally no issue, still such a short turnaround!!) she offered to send us a coffee table book with our favorite photos, for free. Absolutely not necessary but says a lot about how much she cares for her couples. We will be calling her for every event from now on.

, and wholesome! Bubbly and cute personality, very present during the process and she knows how to capture the "moments" without being instructed. The results you get from her are not just photos but a story being told through her lens. Look through her work, every shoot is tailored specifically to that couple/event and every product is something different and unique. Not just your average, look, smile, click, same filter type of photographer. We would and will refer her over and over again. Highly recommended!!!!

is full of kind words to share!! What a genuine hype woman. Wow. She shared photos asap for us to share with family and then the whole gallery came quickly too! They are my favorite photos ever, and I look forward to framing them!

recommend!

her in law: These are lovely!!!❤️so beautiful! Pictures to cherish for a lifetime 😍The photographer did a great job! From my Nana: They are beautiful wedding photos ❤️ 10/10 all around ❤️❤️

special moments is PERFECT. My sneak peak pictures were absolutely stunning, I'm SO impressed. Not only that, my mom pulled me aside just to tell me how sweet Gillian was and how much she loved her. Breathtaking pictures and awesome work!!

s to the perfect pose, she captured every piece. Words seriously cannot express how in love we were with every single photo. Booking with Gillian will be putting your wedding in great hands. We fully plan on using her moving forward for every single moment we need a professional photographer.

kes me feel like I have been modeling my whole life! She cares about what editing style you want and what little details you care about. She came highly recommended by word of mouth and I can say she is amazing!!

nts we didn’t know we had but are now priceless! I would highly recommend Gillian Rea as you wedding photographer! She is professional, a delight to work with, wonderful, and so sweet! ♥️

purposeful with figuring out exactly what we want for the wedding. She is so wonderful!

hat I wanted for my own day and I could not have been more pleased with the result. The perfect balance between candid moments and planned opportunities, she didn't miss a thing. The one thing you have after the day is done are your images... do NOT settle! Gillian Rea is a fabulous wedding photographer and has my highest rating!

despite not getting to have the wedding I had dreamed of. Our photos form that day are so incredibly special to me. She captured all the special moments where love, laughs, and tears where shared!

ative vision for our wedding photos. I felt supported through the process, and our photos turned out amazing! Out of all the stresses we had leading up to the wedding working with Gillian was not one of them! I am so pleased and would highly recommend her!

e made our dreams come to life and gave us the most blissful, wintery, cozy, romantic photos that we get to keep forever. She is the sole reason that the memories of our wedding will be kept alive for us! She made us feel like old friends and seriously made us look so good. Her pricing is extremely affordable and honestly a huge deal for the quality of work she provides. You need to hire her for your wedding or event. You will be blown away by her talent, creativity, and charisma. SO thankful for her!

ple, but she molds that with her own expert eye, directing her subjects to enhance that couple's vision. Her skill and easygoing attitude lift a burden off an overwhelming wedding day. A few qualities to note from my wife and my experience with Gillian as our photographer. Our wedding ceremony was in a Catholic Extraordinary Form Mass (Latin Mass). Though I'm sure this was unfamiliar for Gillian, she was respectful of the ritual and reverence of the ceremony, and was able to take excellent pictures within the boundaries of the setting. Before and after the ceremony, she gave excellent direction to the wedding party to get fun and formal pictures (e.g. goofy groomsmen poses, and romantic backdrops for us newlyweds). She was also able to handle some unexpected moments - such as a random passerby wanting to take a picture with me and my wife! At the reception, she took all the right pictures at all the right moments. She was charming with our guests without being distracted. (She especially charmed, and was charmed by, our flower girl who, like the mouse in Goodnight Moon, managed to find her way into just about every photograph at the reception! It's adorable to look back on!) After the wedding, the turnaround to get our pictures was timely, especially since they were edited. She included not only the best versions of full-color pictures, but also other fun versions of choice shots, such as black-and-white or color-isolated versions. The full-color prints were especially excellent. I don't have my wife's eye (she's a painter), but we both agree that the colors, contrast, framing, and clarity were comparable to any other professional wedding pictures we've seen, and better than any amateur hobbyist. Throughout, Gillian was communicative and responsive, which made working with her a breeze. We highly recommend booking Gillian Rea as your wedding photographer.

her vision. She completely took our break away and we could not be happier with the photos and experience! Highly highly recommend!!