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Gawne is pronounced "gone" like Gawne With The Wind. Gawne in 60 Seconds. You get the idea. We’re a married team, and we've been together for 15 years. When we're not hanging out with our amazing two sons Max & Henry, we're capturing memories at weddings. We get to go to about 40 every year- a pretty awesome gig if you ask us. We've now had the pleasure of capturing over 200 weddings. That's a lot of smiles, kisses, tears, laughs, & memories.

We shot our first wedding in 2010, and since then we've been hooked. When we got married in 2012, we used our experience to shape our business. What would we have wanted? What did we love about our day? What could have been better? Why didn't they cut off that one guy at the bar sooner? Doing everything we can to make sure our clients have an amazing wedding experience is what we're all about. Wedding photography and video doesn't just happen in the camera- your experience on your big day is so important. We make sure you're feeling calm and confident with expert direction, and most importantly we keep you laughing. If you're not having fun on your big day, it will show in your photos and video.

From dreamy, light, and romantic shots to badass sunsets, we fuse our two styles to give you stunning images that capture the best moments of your life. Add stunning HD video, books & wall art from the best photo printing company in the world, and you'll have a collection of your first Family Heirlooms. We'll still be here for you as you navigate life together too- nothing makes us happier than doing portrait sessions with our past clients (& new ones too!) Boudoir, maternity, newborn, family, holidays and more. There's still a lot of good in the world, and our passion is capturing it.

We adore going to weddings. We would love an invitation to yours.

-Brian + Maria

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of The Gawnes

J
James Sent on 01/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Terrific experience!

My husband and I hired the Gawnes for our wedding, and they were a terrific choice on every level. They were reasonably priced, flexible, and delivered truly incredible photos. (They are also lovely, kind people whom we were lucky to share our special day with!) Maria captured the best moments of the evening, even the little ones that we didn't even notice. She had a great eye and memorialized our wedding better than we could have imagined. They are worth every penny and then some. Highly recommended.
Amy
Amy M. Sent on 01/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographers & people

The Gawnes are amazing people and photographers. Our photos are beautiful and captured our day perfectly. We have received so many compliments and I cannot wait to hang them in our home. They went above and beyond and took pictures/video of my grandma and I the weekend before my wedding because she was not comfortable attending due to covid. They also helped me design a Christmas card to send out after the wedding. You will not regret choosing them as your photographers!
Adrienne
Adrienne Sent on 11/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Dynamic Duo!

Brian and Maria are hands down not only the best photographers, but one of the best people my husband and I have ever had the pleasure to meet and work with. They are an absolute dream team together. You will be spending a great amount of time with your photographers on your wedding day. So to have people who are not only phenomenally wonderful at what they do, but also incredibly fun, positive and excited, hilarious, at what they do is just as important. I can easily say that Brian and Maria were a big part as to why my husband and I, family, and guests had such a wonderful wedding day. We’ve already seen a few teaser photos before we see the final photos, and we are ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE. I almost cried. They just perfectly captured our feelings and emotions perfectly with their photography. They made getting our big family photos very organized. They have fool proof beautiful poses that they asked us to do, mixed with some hilarious and very heartwarming candid photos. What drew us initially to them was the breathtaking sunset photos from their portfolio, and while we have yet to see them, we are SO excited to see them. If you have any reservations at all, don’t. Like AT ALL. We want Brian and Maria to do our maternity photos and family photos in the future. That’s how wonderful they are. We love you guys!!!
Elena
Elena Sent on 08/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Top Notch Photography Team that gives all the LOVE

The Gawnes went the extra mile for our wedding and we couldnt ask for any better photos of us on our wedding day. They caught those beautiful raw emotions that sometimes you forget after being married for a while. They are professional and help you stay on schedule. We have continued to work with the gawnes after our wedding :)
Alisha
Alisha Sent on 02/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute best photographers

We heard of the Gawnes through the Z Mansion, where we originally planned on getting married. Once we saw their pictures and talked to Brian at the fair they do on Wednesdays at Z Mansion, we know there was no one else we'd rather work with. I 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.
R
Rachel Sent on 01/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best vendor decision ever!

I cannot say enough good things about The Gawnes. They were hands down our best vendor decision ever! They were VERY accessible and helped with so many wedding details that were above and beyond what we were expecting from our photographers. They 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 the most 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.
E
Elizabeth Sent on 05/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Gwanes are absolutely amazing! I am in love with my wedding photos. I feel so beautiful looking at how they captured me on my day. They also got so many great candid shots of our friends and family. I am seriously blown away every time I look at them. We also got super lucky and had an amazing sunset. The Gwanes were able to capitalize on the beauty of the sunset and the Z Mansion is actually using our photo in promotional shots! The minute we saw their body of work, we knew we wanted them to do our wedding. The pictures we ended up with were worth every. single. penny. I can't recommend them more strongly!
K
Kevin Sent on 05/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Brian and Maria are awesome. Great attitude, hard working, very organized. We couldn't be happier.
L
Lauren Sent on 05/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Maria and Brian flew out to Florida to shoot our destination wedding and they were AMAZING!! They were extremely thorough and made sure all the pictures we were envisioning on our special day were captured. We had the best time with them and would 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!! Thank you both so much!!
D
Dana Sent on 04/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Where to begin! These two amazing, talented and artistic souls were beyond words to work with! Brian and Maria were professional, quirky and magnificent photographers. My wife and I are so thankful for all the amazing shots they got of our day. They made us feel comfortable at all times an even did well with our dramatic kids! If you’re looking for amazing you’ve found it right here!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
The Z Mansion The Z Mansion Mansion Weddings

This award winning, husband and wife photography team is the best! We are proud to have them as one of our in house vendors.

Wedding By Laura Wedding By Laura Wedding Officiants

Gawnes photography won't disappoint! They have a performing arts background so you can always count on them to provide the best and latest techniques. Beautiful pictures and easy to work with!

Tucson Weddings Tucson Weddings Wedding Officiants

I have worked with Gawne Designs Photography on many, many weddings and they have always gone above and beyond for the best memories they can help create for Brides and Grooms. Their unique approach captures the personality of the couple and their guests in a creative way. I highly recommend their work.

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The Gawnes frequently asked questions

The Gawnes includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
The Gawnes includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
The Gawnes offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
The Gawnes offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
The Gawnes offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
The Gawnes is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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