The Gawnes

told Brian we wanted to face the fountain at Z instead of the gazebo, he said with our date and when the sun would set, the gazebo would be better for lighting. When I told Brian I didn't want to do first look, he said doing first look helps get rid of some of the pre-ceremony nerves and walking down the aisle is still a special experience, despite seeing each other before. From that moment, I knew they had my best interests at heart and wanted to give me the best pictures of my wedding. I trusted them fully, and I was not disappointed. We didn't end up getting married at Z Mansion, but I have zero regrets doing first look and their creative and artistic vision captured the most beautiful moments of our day. We are obsessed with our pictures and absolutely loved working with Brian and Maria. To say they are amazing would be an understatement. I absolutely recommend them to anyone getting married. Your pictures are a big part of how you will remember your wedding forever, and they capture the best ones.

Neither Matt nor I take many photos normally, so we were a little concerned that we would be uncomfortable with the wedding picture process, but Brian and Maria put us both at ease immediately. Having them take our pictures felt easy and natural; we didn't feel out of place or awkward for even one second. The pictures themselves are breathtaking-- Brian and Maria truly captured the magic of our day! Thank you both! For everything!

spirit made each of our photo sessions comfortable and relaxing, rather than awkward and nerve racking. We personally felt like they took the time to get to know key factors in our relationship, which then transferred over to our photos. We would recommend The Gawnes a thousand times over!

our first meeting. We are both normally very uncomfortable and awkward when pictures are being taken, but they make it so easy to relax. They're hilarious too, which it turns out is pretty important if you want to be smiling in some of your pictures. They're VERY good at the technical stuff too - our ceremony was in full sun, and our reception was outdoors at night in very low light, and all of our pictures came out amazing. We also really enjoyed the collaborative album-design process after the wedding. We're super excited to get our wedding album! Thank you Maria and Brian!!

helpful getting us started with other pieces of the wedding planning as well which was amazing. The engagement photos were incredible and our wedding photos, of course, were even more perfect! They kept the entire process fun and easy which means a lot on that crazy day! The Gawnes are the best!

a ALSO loves Hamilton, Gilmore Girls, and Harry Potter!!! I MEAN HOW CAN SOMEBODY BE SO COOL?! And Brian is one of the sweetest people EVER and these people are HILARIOUS. It was just non-stop giggles with them!) Not only are they fun, nice, and sweet- they are the most talented photographers I have met. They have an insane amount of experience and know how to photograph a majority of Tucson BEAUTIFULLY - their sunset photos are LIFE. They photographed my husband and I so well - I have always been so excited/nervous about what my wedding photos would turn out like (my husband is a little shy and is not a fan of having his picture taken), but as soon as we did our engagement session I knew I had ZERO to worry about, they kept us both comfortable and not awkward (I am REAL good about being awkward in photos) and they helped make it FUN to have our pictures taken! A lot of people that have seen our wedding photos say I am photogenic - and I say, oh no, The Gawnes are just SO AMAZING and took the best photos and documented our day so beautifully - our wedding photos turned out better than I ever could have dreamed. The photos are so perfect and I cannot stop smiling every time I look at them. In the package that we got - there is an album that is from this castle in Italy that is essentially an Italian Hogwarts and the albums created there are the most beautiful things - Maria designs them and they are seriously AMAZING. I am forever grateful that The Gawnes were our photographers - they helped the day be amazing and I honestly felt like they weren’t there as photographers, but as friends who also happened to be amazing at photography! I have also told them they are my photographers for life now - that is how much I love them. If you want to add to the experience of your wedding day in addition to having beautiful, fantastic pictures that will make people’s jaws drop - I HIGHLY suggest you meet with The Gawnes and hire them ASAP STAT!!

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during the wedding day. They were simultaneously so, so professional and down-to-earth. They found special ways to relate with us to make the experience more comfortable and fun. They also presented back up plans just in case, which gave us peace of mind. We didn't even give them examples of photos we wanted and they exceeded every expectation I had set in my mind. We've compared our wedding photos to others (I know shame on me but I couldn't help it) and my husband and I agree we would 100% recommend the Gawnes to everyone and are so glad we chose to work with them. ... A few weeks fore the wedding they sat down with us and created a schedule of how the day would go, regarding photos, how long they would be there for, and how to keep the before wedding photos timely and organized. On the day of, they showed up early, acted professional and patient when a few family members showed up late, and took advantage of any spare time to catch more beautiful shots. They pay attention to detail, and have an amazing talent to create the most romantic and beautiful photos. It seemed like they had high quality technology, and worked well as a team together. They also provided a live gallery of over 800 photos of our wedding day and we even went with the smallest package! You can tell this is what they are passionate about, and that they can recognize the important special moments. I would 1000% recommend the Gawnes over and over. We are SO happy with our wedding photos and will treasure them forever!

elf who is a little awkward and camera shy. They went above and beyond for us and I am so grateful to them. They are true artists.

g went off without a hitch. Brian and Maria have a talent of highlighting every couple they photograph. They also know how to make taking those huge family group shots feel easy! I will also mention that Maria was pregnant and still working like a boss babe during my entire wedding! We love this team and you will too!

han we could have even imagined. From the first sit down meeting with the Gawnes we knew we would be booking them. Having photographers that you enjoy being around on your special day is so important because they are with you all day long! They were so awesome, funny, and made us feel comfortable through the entire process which made the day that much more fun and special. Maria even bustled my wedding dress for me when nobody else knew how! Their communication was always on point which I so greatly appreciated during such a stressful time. We still get so many compliments on our photos and how they look photoshopped because they are just that good! If you are indecisive, don’t worry this will be the best decision you can make.

Not only are they incredibly talented and professional artists, but they are fun and kind people that you just want to spend time with on your special day. They adapted to our wedding timeline as it changed, helped us coordinate large family photos, and got us the photos of our dreams. Thank you isn't enough and I'd absolutely highly without a doubt recommend you to other brides for their special day!

ey were extremely organized and responsive which alleviated a lot of stress during the wedding planning process and also the day of. Brian and Maria are super passionate about photography and their pictures are truly a work of art. The Gawnes are also SO FUN to work with which helps a lot since you spend more time with your photographers on your wedding day than anyone else! If you are looking to book a wedding photographer, look no further. The Gawnes WILL NOT disappoint.

l timed in terms of the first look and our family and bridal party photos. Thank you Brian and Maria!!!

d felt instantly that Brian and Maria were a good fit. They are relaxed, funny, detail-oriented, genuine, and talented. As we sat in their little studio space that first time and perused their work, a very favorable first impression was formed that was solidified at each successive meeting. Interacting with them on the "big day" was a dream come true! It was a stimulating, emotional, overdrive kind of day and I was able to let Maria and Brian do their job without worrying that the right photos would be taken. Even though it was a warm September day with lively, distractible family members, the Gawnes kept things moving as they choreographed the photography session and gathered various groups of people. Their candid shots were awesome; they captured both tender and celebratory moments! After the wedding, I had a bit of post-wedding blues and could not recall if our immediate family had been photographed with the brides....I literally cried when I saw all the intimate, warm, and sometimes silly photos that the Gawnes had taken of the various family groups, including several of our little group! One last thing: the Gawnes have a way of making you feel that you are the most important, interesting and good-looking wedding group ever, which is a great feeling! Love the Gawnes!!

ay beautifully! We couldn't have asked for better photographers!

ist and also gave us wonderful suggestions.

, but the best part about working with them was their easy-going and fun-loving approach to photography. We never felt rushed or stressed. Everything was natural and enjoyable. The photos for both the wedding and the engagement shoot were phenomenal! I could not have asked for anything better and will truly cherish the photos and album forever. If you are looking for photographers who are equally skilled at capturing candid moments, posed moments, and the beauty of your special venue, the Gawnes are the photographers for you.

ey were part of our special day!!! We couldn’t have asked for better photographers!!!

the way on the big day. Amid the rushing around and stress and occasional confusion that goes along with a wedding, they managed to provide a calm and professional presence and helped us stay on schedule. We would recommend them without hesitation to anyone in the Tucson area.

ommend them to others.

uld book them again in a heart beat! Loved every second of it and so thankful they could make it all the way to Florida for our day!!

selections were quite impressive. They are also flexible with their packages (swapping things in and out). It was great getting messages from them as it got closer to the big day. That told me they were thinking about us and completely on top of it. On the big day, they took care of us! Maria and Brian split up at first and covered the pre-wedding pictures of the bridal parties separately. That knocked out a lot of photos in half the time. Then they were so fun to work with, and got everyone to relax in their pictures. Throughout the night, they were the perfect combination of "keeping us on track" and "hiding in the shadows to capture all of the moments." In our final meeting to discuss purchasing our pictures, Maria was like an old friend that we were just chatting with, and made picking out pictures for our book such a blast! I love everything about these people, they made everything easy for us, and the pictures were more beautiful than I could have imagined. THANK YOU BRIAN AND MARIA GAWNE!!!