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Analog Film + Digital Storytelling for the Eclectic Bride & Groom.

Hey, my name's Gillian, and I'm here for all your Wedding Day Photography needs. I serve couples with an eclectic style, who may want more than “one thing” out of their wedding photos. Let's talk about building your CUSTOM wedding galleries.

My goal is always the same: To prioritize what matters most to you, and document your unique story- authentically and completely, in the way that makes you feel most yourself!

  • Planning a wedding is busy enough, so my job is to help provide guidance along the way, when you ask for it. You have full access to all my wedding planning schedules, templates, and helpful documents!
  • As an Enneagram 9, The Peacemaker, (Wing 1, The Reformer), my mind is set on problem solving in creative ways, and bringing a fun and peaceful vibe to every session.
  • Often I get asked, “Why don’t all your galleries look the same?” Simple- No two shoots are the same! My goal is to bring YOUR vision to life, not to make your session fit into one visual box. I love for the creative process to be collaborative and unique to each client. Let’s create something new together.
  • I'm BIG on matching the energy you need from me. During your wedding day, I do my best to dissipate any family drama or otherwise stressful non-sense. Think of me as your photographer, therapist, stand-in best friend, bouncer, and day of coordinator: all-in-one.

www.GillianRea.com

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

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

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Gillian Rea Photo & Design

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Gillian Rea is highly praised by numerous reviewers for her exceptional talent and professionalism as a wedding photographer. Couples emphasize her ability to capture candid moments naturally while also delivering stunning editorial-style images. Reviewers value her thoughtfulness, humor, and kindness throughout the wedding day, with guests and families appreciating her inclusive and engaging approach. Gillian's expertise, creativity, and attention to detail make her a top choice for couples seeking a photographer who goes above and beyond to document their special day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Gillian Rea is highly praised by numerous reviewers for her exceptional talent and professionalism as a wedding photographer. Couples emphasize her ability to capture candid moments naturally while also delivering stunning editorial-style images. Reviewers value her thoughtfulness, humor, and kindness throughout the wedding day, with guests and families appreciating her inclusive and engaging approach. Gillian's expertise, creativity, and attention to detail make her a top choice for couples seeking a photographer who goes above and beyond to document their special day.

Hannah
Hannah Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Heart and Talent Every Couple Dreams Of

We had the absolute honor of working with Gillian, and she is truly the most insanely talented photographer. From the very beginning, she took such great care to listen to us, understand our vision, and make sure we felt at ease every step of the way. We wanted a hands-off, documentary/editorial approach, and she blended everything into the perfect mix of exactly what we hoped for. On our wedding day, she brought the most fun, uplifting spirit—our entire bridal party adored her! She followed our shot lists perfectly while still capturing so many candid, magical moments we didn’t even know we wanted. Her film photos are absolutely stunning, and she made our photo dreams come true.

We also did an engagement shoot with Gillian, which was just as incredible—the photos were beautiful, and it was truly a pleasure getting to know her before the wedding. On the big day, she was by my side from start to finish, and having such wonderful rapport with her made the experience all the more special. She is everything you could hope for in a photographer—talented, genuine, and a true joy to have by your side.

Choosing Gillian will be the best and easiest decision you make. The hardest decision will be choosing which beautiful photos of hers to post online!!
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Emma Sent on 12/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding experience AND THEN SOME!

We truly couldn’t have picked a better wedding photographer than Gillian Rea. If you’re a couple who loves to laugh, keep things fun, and wants candid photos that actually feel like real life, she’s the one. She captured the day so naturally with a documentary approach, but still delivered gorgeous, editorial-style images we’ll hold onto forever. Leading up to the wedding, she was incredibly thoughtful and helped us talk through what we wanted so we felt totally aligned and comfortable going into the day.

The candid photos ended up being our favorites by far. There were so many little, unexpected moments sprinkled throughout the gallery that we didn’t even realize were happening at the time, and it made looking through our photos such an emotional (and joyful) experience. One of my all-time favorite images is of my dad and me dancing near the end of the night, a moment I didn’t know was being captured but am so grateful it was.

She also chose to stay an extra hour, which she absolutely didn’t have to do, and we’re beyond thankful for that. By the end of the night, our whole family couldn’t stop talking about how great she was. We even had guests come up during the reception to tell us how funny and kind she was with everyone. Gillian made people feel comfortable and at ease, and it really shows in every photo. We’re so grateful we had her and would recommend her to any couple looking for a wedding photographer who truly captures the feeling of the day.
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Bianey Sent on 09/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mexican Wedding

Gill was amazing! She was available at all times, she took pictures from different angles. She was at hour wedding on time and left after most people were gone. 
We loved every picture she took. 
Gill thank you so much for being our wedding photographer, it wouldn’t have been the same without your amazing talent
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Jerica Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Unmatched Photographer & Natural Hype Woman

It has been 9 months since our wedding and just yesterday I found myself looking through our photo gallery for the millionth time. Gillian takes photos that you'll love forever. She asked us a lot of questions about what we wanted from and editing perspective and absolutely nailed the vision we were hoping for. Delivery was quick 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!
Karla
Karla Sent on 04/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement Session

Just an amazing experience, she is so kind and really knows how to capture the most beautiful moments. I sent her my Pinterest inspo board and she even helped us recreate some of them! She has am amazing artsy twist to the photos and her editing is chefs kiss! You will not regret booking her, IM TELLING YOU! In Gillian I trust!
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Christa Sent on 01/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING Engagement photographer

Gillian made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She has such a creative eye and was happy to go speed walk down a dirt trail with us to catch the perfect lighting and location. The way she captured the light, all the details, and warm colors in the photos truly went above and beyond our expectations. 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!
Braden
Braden Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gillian can adapt to any circumstance and fit any style!

My wife and I had an incredible experience with Gillian. She captured both our engagement session as well as our wedding. From the very start, Gillian was involved in every step of the way to help bring our dreams to life. Gillian has a bubbly personality and tons of experience and she really made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. On our wedding day, she was extremely professional making the day run way more smoothly. I couldn't speak more highly of Gillian! If you are looking for a professional and experienced photographer who can lead the day yet go unnoticed, for someone to be your ultimate hype woman, and for someone who won't miss any of the details Gillian is your girl! She can adapt to any circumstance and fit any style definitely consider hiring her she won't let you down!
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Claire Sent on 11/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal

Gillian was an absolutely phenomenal photographer! She was always easily available and very helpful in creating a plan for our special day. She made us feel like we were her only priority each time we met with her beforehand. On the day of, she did a fantastic job capturing every special moment just as we wanted! She went above and beyond our expectations and we had so much fun with her. She made us feel confident and excited and did a great job embracing our personalities. Our golden hour pictures perfectly captured our love and joy! We highly recommend Gillian for anybody who wants a friendly, fun, and professional wedding photography experience!
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Peyton Sent on 11/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every penny, and then some!!! 12/10, exceeded our expectations

If I can give a future bride some advice, it's trust your gut!! It was 100% worth spending the extra bit to get the custom work. Our entire experience working with Gillian was so impressive, start to finish. She worked with us to figure out our timeline, and made sure every point revolved around things that 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.
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Cotoia Sent on 08/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

In LOVE with her work

Gillian was by far the greatest photographer we have worked with period. From the moment the process began, she was well aware of our needs. Walked us through the entire process, asked what we wanted and how we feel and if we were not sure of something there was not push back or trying to convince us. If you look at her previous shoots, every one of her shots is catered to the couples, the location, and style. We fell in love with every photo she produced. We would recommend her any day of the week! Do not miss a chance to have your story told by her photos, you will not regret it!!!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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Gillian Rea Photo & Design frequently asked questions

Gillian Rea Photo & Design includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Gillian Rea Photo & Design includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Gillian Rea Photo & Design offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Vintage
Gillian Rea Photo & Design offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Gillian Rea Photo & Design offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Gillian Rea Photo & Design 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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