My mission as a wedding photographer is to help happy couples celebrate life's biggest joys with high quality photos and a dang good time. I believe the experience is just as important as the photos and that you deserve beautiful, lasting memories.
Why you MUST make time for getting ready … with the groom!
We all know the bride is going to be STUNNING on her wedding day. And those cool detail photos and fun layouts with the rings, invitations, flowers, shoes, jewelry, etc … those typically happen with the ladies. But, hey, the groom cleans up pretty nice, too. And it’s just as much his day as it is hers — a marriage requires two “I do’s”!
I LOVE photographing the groom as he gets ready with his boys … I feel like lots of guys generally have up these emotional walls and are very stoic. But getting ready to publicly declare your love to your future wife? That’s a pretty vulnerable state to be in. And vulnerability is great for three things: powerful portraits, quiet moments and lots of teasing from the groomsmen 😉
I mean, just look at these handsome guys preparing to say “I do”!!
Andddd some examples of sweet little quiet moments with the groom before the ceremony
And of course, the always fun groom teasing photo!!!!!!!!
ALSOOOO, here’s a neat idea for you: A solo bride portrait and a solo groom portrait would look SO sleek in a double frame on the wall, side by side. And to complete the group, hang a landscape portrait of the bride & groom together either above or below the two solo portraits. How’s that for gorgeous wall decor?!
If y’all are getting ready in separate locations, there are two ways to get around that barrier to make sure we get those groom photos covered:
1. Hire a second photographer! If you book a wedding with me, some of my packages will include a second photographer (but not all). Unless you’re having a super duper small & intimate wedding, I always think second photographers are worth the investment!
2. Book your photographer for more time! I have zero qualms about driving around to photograph different things on your wedding day … as long as there’s plenty of time to do it!
I hope this helped convince ya that getting ready with the groom produces some awesome imagery. I believe it is SO worth it to make sure we get those photos in on your wedding day!! As always, if you have any questions, you know where to find me!
“Gabriella was absolutely amazing!!! Words cannot even describe how perfect she was, but I’ll try my best. Right from the beginning, I knew she was the one. She was so caring, calming, organized, and just a genuinely happy person. She made me feel even more excited for my wedding. She was so helpful throughout the entire process right down to the big day. AND THE PICTURES - OH MY GOD. They are absolutely breathtaking and she definitely tells the story of your day in the most perfect way. She captures every precious moment while having a smile on her face the whole time she’s with you. I can’t say enough amazing things about her. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to have the BEST photographer for any occasion. We had such an amazing experience with Gabriella and we can’t thank her enough!”
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- Aaron & lydia
Gabriella is the BEST photographer and we could not have asked for anyone better to capture our proposal! I had intentions of interviewing multiple photographers, but after seeing her work and talking to her over the phone, I immediately booked with her. Her passion for photography is so evident. She goes above and beyond to make your shoot about YOU. She does a great job of taking control and guiding you with poses that you will love, and her candid shots are unbelievable. She had a smile on her face the entire time and we felt like a close friend was there doing this for us. Would recommend her 100 times out of 100!
Gabriella was absolutely amazing. She made the photography session so easy and effortless. Her personality is so warm and inviting, she made us feel so so comfortable during these pictures. Gabriella went above and beyond for us and I’m so grateful my significant other found her as a photographer. I would highly recommend!
"SHE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND"
- Alex & mike
Gabriella is not only an amazing photographer, but she is an amazing person! She was incredible to work with and made everything from our engagement photos to our wedding day extremely easy. She really understands your vibe and does everything she can to help make that come true! My husband is extremely camera shy, but he was so comfortable with her and the photos were amazing!
"SHE IS AN AMAZING PERSON"
- kevin & riya
Gabriella is the BEST photographer and needless to say she went above and beyond our expectations! She was hired by my fiancé for our surprise proposal and she did a phenomenal job at capturing every single detail of it. She made our lives easy by understanding us, our personality, the way we wanted to be captured and she did just that! From showing us every beautiful inch of Longwood gardens to telling us about different poses to capturing the beauty and essence of nature! She made my dream come true with these beautiful pictures. We spent 2 hrs with her and there was sign of rush of ending the session and it was more like whatever we felt in the moment which is what I truly enjoyed. She sent us our sneak peak pictures the day off just several hours later and needless to say not only did our jaws dropped but every single person who viewed those pics while asking who the photographer was! We proudly share her information with every member of our family and friends because she truly deserves the best❤️ Thank you Gabriella for capturing the most beautiful and intimate moments of ours and We can’t wait to work with you again!
"SHE MADE MY DREAM COME TRUE"
- brandon & nasia
Gabriella captured our special moments perfectly! She photographed our proposal, Holud night before the wedding, and wedding day. She was very easy to work with and always communicative and responsive. She was able to handle a 300 person wedding with ease and always got the shot. I've only seen the sneak peek from our wedding weekend but I am already in love with the pictures. She truly captured the joy and happiness of the weekend through her photos, which I will treasure forever. She is also just a genuinely kind person, which makes working with her even better :) Highly recommend.
