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Capturing the story of your wedding with beautiful images. John Gillespie is an award winning photographer based in Travelers Rest, SC and covers the upstate of South Carolina including Greenville and Spartanburg. His mission is to create beautiful images with attention to detail and outstanding service.

Offering a wide range of collections from images on disc to premium storytelling albums by Renaissance Albums of NYC. Custom packages are also available. His goal is to tell the story of your day by capturing the beauty, passion and fun of your special day with his award winning images, creative style and outstanding service.

John is a Member of The Professional Photographers of America. In addition, he was the Winner of South Carolina Professional Photographers Best Bridal Image, Best in Show and People’s Choice and multi year Winner of Wedding Wire Brides Choice Award.

Favorite Venues: Pretty Place, Symmes Chapel, Furman University Daniel Chapel – Greenville, SC, Cliffs at Glassy Mountain – Landrum, SC, Cliffs Valley Country Club – Travelers Rest, SC, Church of the Advent – Spartanburg, SC, First Presbyterian Church – Spartanburg, SC, Piedmont Club – Spartanburg, SC.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of John Gillespie Photography LLC

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User1851589 Sent on 10/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
John is absolutely wonderful to work with. He captured my daughter's wedding day with artistry and attention to detail. From the rehearsal dinner to day-of preparations to a glowing going-away, he managed to catch the spirit of the events, our family and friends. He was always responsive, organized, committed to meeting our needs. We are thrilled with the pictures and with his service.
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Michele Sent on 07/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
He is a hidden gem! He did a fantastic job shooting my wedding! Everyone who sees the pictures raves about them. He's talented without being obtrusive. He lets the magic happen and captures it beautifully. Book him now before she's too expensive! Believe me he will be very soon!
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Ann Sent on 04/05/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Photographer was extremely nice and accommodating. I would recommend him to anyone that i know who is looking for a photographer.
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Sue Sent on 12/19/2009
5 out of 5 rating
John is very professional and has this easiness to be around and you find yourself and your whole wedding party relaxing around him making your special day more fun and enjoyable. This in turn gives John more awesome photo opportunity to capture our most special day. John always did what he said he would do for us in a timely manner. This really impressed my husband Tommy. No doubt our wedding pictures are simply beautiful, fun and top quality!
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Genna Sent on 11/11/2009
5 out of 5 rating
We were extremely pleased with our photos!!! John was very enjoyable to work with and extremely flexible!
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Erin Sent on 11/05/2009
5 out of 5 rating
John Gillespie was an amazing photographer! We really wanted to capture every special moment of our wedding and he did that and more. He was so easy to work with and really listened to what we wanted in our pictures and our wedding album. I would highly recommend him to anyone as a wedding photographer.
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Cynthia Sent on 11/04/2009
5 out of 5 rating
I'm really not being over positive when I give John all 5 stars. From the time I met him, he met and exceeded my expectations for a photographer. His work shows the talent and since working with him the weeks up to the wedding and then following the wedding (getting the album together) I can give him only 5 stars for professionalism.
My husband and I really liked John's laid back personality; he allowed us to express what we were looking for and then he ran with it. He has been doing this long enough that he is fast, efficient, and great at dealing with family (and all that entails)!
For the quality of work that John gives, his prices are great. If you want to spend your money where it will last past one day, go for a great photographer like John!
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Sarah Sent on 09/14/2010
4.9 out of 5 rating
Hello,

I worked with John for our wedding in April of 2010. His work is stellar and is worth the price. I spoke to many brides before our wedding and many of them said that they wished that they would have spend more money on the photographer. That being said, John's work was 40% of our budget. It was well worth it but 40% is 40%.

John is extremely passionate about his work. His brow was sweaty and you could tell that he was exhausted and pleased with his photos when the time came for him to go home. I could not believe how quickly the day came and went and so I am so happy to have had John to help us to capture and remember the occasion.

Once the wedding was over, John spent 5 hours with me reviewing the wedding album. He was very open to my suggestions and he had a reason behind why every photo was placed where it was.

I was and still am extremely impressed with is work and I would highly recommend him to other brides. I have given him my name as a reference so please feel free to ask him for my contact information if you would like to speak to me.

By the way, I found John on the Internet because of a photo that he did for a videographer. The photo was stunning so I googled the name of the photographer and lucky for us, John was available that weekend. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Take care and be sure to enjoy your wedding!

Best wishes, Sarah

P.S. John's studio has lovely lighting. If you have time, bridal portraits in the filtered window light are gorgeous. Sarah
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Kathy and Company Kathy and Company Wedding Cakes

I have known John for many years and highly recommend his work. He is professional and creative.

An English Flower Cottage An English Flower Cottage Wedding Florists

I have worked with John many times, he captures a Wedding perfectly, a balance of the story of the day to the romance of the special couple. He is truely an artist in photography.

Wedding Festivals Wedding Festivals Rehearsal Dinner

John Gillespie is an upstate institution! He has done hundreds of wedding in Upstate SC and Western NC and made many brides extremely happy! His work is always admired by his colleagues and he has a keen eye for detail. Great work John!

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John Gillespie Photography LLC frequently asked questions

John Gillespie Photography LLC includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
John Gillespie Photography LLC includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
John Gillespie Photography LLC offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
John Gillespie Photography LLC offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
John Gillespie Photography LLC offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
John Gillespie Photography LLC 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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