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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020
Last update: May 2024
Paul Gapper Wedding Photography is located in Wimbledon and proudly holds numerous awards. Paul has established himself as an esteemed provider within the wedding industry, he is a leading supporter of inclusion and diversity and has skilfully documented over 400 weddings, many from diverse backgrounds. He dedicates his time to capturing the enchanting moments filled with love, laughter, and tears of joy. He knows where to be at the right time, when to stay in the background and when to step forward to capture those special moments and how to help everyone feel comfortable so he can capture the day in an unobtrusive way.
How it started
Photography is an enormously important part of his life and has been ever since he bought his first camera to travel to India many years ago. It's his passion to create intoxicating imagery, weave captivating stories, and to help create the visual legacy of all of his couples. He gained much of his expertise whilst working for The World Religious Photo Library, where he had to research his subject matter in great depth, which often led to forging significant personal contacts in diverse religious and secular communities. With over 15 years as a wedding, travel, and documentary photographer, you can expect someone who is an expert, knowledgeable, someone who cares, gets on well with people, integrates with your guests and gets on well with your nearest and dearest!
What are weddings?
It's all about good people, good music and throwing a wild party that everyone will remember for life! That's why he will bring an informal style that lets you make the most of it all in the moment. The question he often gets asked is, do you know the couple, are you a friend? That's because he’s basically like an extra guest, just with a couple of cameras and loads of back up equipment of course!
Services Offered
Paul photographs weddings throughout the United Kingdom and offers four-hour and full-day wedding packages. Package features include a pre-wedding consultation, an engagement session, editing and post-production services, an online gallery that you can share with family and friends, and a selection of fine wedding albums.
- LGBTQ+-owned
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
What does the wedding package include?
A pre-wedding consultation meeting at the venue or a location of your choice. All day coverage, with as much advice on the run up as you need. Pre-wedding engagement shoot, USB & on line gallery
How far in advance should I contact you?
As soon as possible I get booked up well in advance
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
No
Can you travel?
Yes, most of the UK
What is the charge for travelling?
Dependents how far the venue is normally there is no charge please just ask
What style of photos do you take?
Photo journalism
What kind of technology do you use?
Digital
Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?
Think nice relaxed photos which show the emotion of the day. As a photographer I essentially create a narrative story & memory of your day with minimal intervention
What kind of equipment do you use?
2x Canon R6 Mirrorless, prime and standard zoom lenses. With back up bodies including a Canon 5d Mk 3
Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?
Yes, pixieset
What's the delivery time for a photographic report?
1 month
Do you send all the photos taken?
Yes
Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?
Alone
In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?
Yes
Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?
Yes
Do you charge per hour or per event?
Per event
If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?
Yes
How do you charge extra time?
There is normally no charge
What are the forms of payment?
BACs transfer please
How do you work?
I have an informal and relaxed style capturing everything from the excited giggles in the morning to those wicked dance moves in the evening
Served in
East Sussex, South West London and West Sussex
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Reviews for Paul Gapper Photography
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5.0 out of 5 rating
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141 reviews
100% recommend it
Angharad W. Sent on 13/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Paul’s an amazing wedding photographer
Paul was absolutely amazing throughout our wedding day, he made us and our guests feel so so comfortable while he was taking pictures of us, which showed in the final pictures. Both my husband and I aren’t normally ones to take lots of pictures of ourselves, but throughout the planning process he put us at ease by asking us what we’d like to be captured and whether candid pictures were something we’d prefer. He also tested out a few ideas on the day, which we wouldn’t have normally done but the pictures look amazing. During the day his car got caught in the slight flooding of the river, which he successfully rescued, but he didn’t let this distract him and even took pictures of the wedding with just his wet socks on while his shoes dried. Hugely appreciated this commitment! So, I can’t recommend Paul enough, he’s lovely and will be a great photographer on your day.
Linda H. Sent on 26/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Brilliant Photographer, Great Photos
We hired Paul just a couple of months before our wedding after having issues with the photographer we had originally booked.
Right from the very first message Paul was very communicative, we instantly new on the first call we had with him that he was the photographer we wanted. Friendly, open and answered all our questions (even the silly ones).
We had an engagement shoot soon after booking Paul, this was a great opportunity to meet Paul and for us to get to know each other ahead of our wedding.
On the actual day Paul was great, other that when we were doing group and couple shots you would not have known he was there. After receiving the photos, we have both wondered just how he got the shots he did with neither of us noticing.
My husband is from Afghanistan and it was important to us to ensure we had some Afghan traditions in our day, when we explained this to Paul and let him know that one of these traditions would be later in the evening he offered to stay later to capture them.
The photos Paul captured are amazing, we have both enjoyed reliving our day through the photos. Paul was also able to get these to pretty quickly.
In short, Paul is fantastic at what he does, we cannot recommend him enough.
Right from the very first message Paul was very communicative, we instantly new on the first call we had with him that he was the photographer we wanted. Friendly, open and answered all our questions (even the silly ones).
We had an engagement shoot soon after booking Paul, this was a great opportunity to meet Paul and for us to get to know each other ahead of our wedding.
On the actual day Paul was great, other that when we were doing group and couple shots you would not have known he was there. After receiving the photos, we have both wondered just how he got the shots he did with neither of us noticing.
My husband is from Afghanistan and it was important to us to ensure we had some Afghan traditions in our day, when we explained this to Paul and let him know that one of these traditions would be later in the evening he offered to stay later to capture them.
The photos Paul captured are amazing, we have both enjoyed reliving our day through the photos. Paul was also able to get these to pretty quickly.
In short, Paul is fantastic at what he does, we cannot recommend him enough.
Toni L. Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely amazing!
From the moment we stumbled across Paul’s page we knew we wanted him to photograph our wedding. We loved his style of work and could clearly see that he really had a passion for photography . From the moment we spoke to him he made us feel at ease and explained everything really well. On the day of the wedding, he was absolutely amazing. He couldn’t do enough for us! He was constantly fixing the brides hair and dress to get the best photos he could and also made sure he got beautiful sunset photos. Every single guest said how warm, welcoming and how amazing he was at making sure he got around the room and got the photos that we wanted. Then we received the photos 3 weeks after our wedding and we were absolutely blown away we knew they were going to be good, but they were everything we imagined and more. He presented us with a beautiful box with a photo book and a USB Which we can now keep forever . Paul’s attention to detail is unmatched and he really is an amazing wedding photographer. We would highly recommend him If you want somebody that is going to capture every part of your day and make you feel at ease!
Patricia H. Sent on 05/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely perfect - would highly recommend!
Paul was great! The photos were absolutely perfect and Paul really captured the atmosphere of the day. Thank you so much! Patricia & Ben xx
Simone C. Sent on 29/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect photographer for our perfect day
We could not have asked for a better photographer to capture our day. Throughout the planning right up until the day Paul was professional, responsive to all emails/messages and we just love his style of photography.
On the day he bought such vibes and laughs not just for us but to all our guests aswell. Everyone loved him and now we have received the pictures it was like we relived our whole day again. So many in the moment funny shots which of course we did not see on the day but looking back at those moments he captured was just amazing.
Thank you so much Paul
On the day he bought such vibes and laughs not just for us but to all our guests aswell. Everyone loved him and now we have received the pictures it was like we relived our whole day again. So many in the moment funny shots which of course we did not see on the day but looking back at those moments he captured was just amazing.
Thank you so much Paul
Pauline K. Sent on 13/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Highly recommend Paul!!
We meet Paul at the Lambeth wedding fair 2023 and I looked Paul up on my hitched app and read his reviews! I messaged him to book him straight away one of the best decisions we made. I felt that Paul is a very relaxed and calm person and did not rush us when he is was taking our pictures. Paul highly recommended doing an engagement photos session and he was right! We were camera shy people but looking at our beautiful wedding pictures I see two relaxed, natural looking couple looking at the camera. We absolutely love our pictures and cannot wait to work with you to put them in our Wedding album. Thank you Paul
Emma F. Sent on 10/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Super wedding photographer
We chose Paul to be our wedding photographer after meeting at a wedding fair, and couldn't have been happier with our choice! We got to know him a bit better at an engagement shoot at our venue on a rainy Saturday morning, and he was great at loosening us up and making us appear more natural and have fun with the photos, despite the mud and weather.
On the wedding day itself, his work was exemplary, and he really got the vibe of our day, capturing every minute in a natural, candid way, as well as patiently working through the more traditional staged group shots we wanted.
Paul was a joy to work with for all stages of the planning and the day proper, and delivered our final edited shots right on time. The personalised album and USB in their presentation case are something we will cherish as a reminder of our beautiful day!
Many thanks - Emma and George
On the wedding day itself, his work was exemplary, and he really got the vibe of our day, capturing every minute in a natural, candid way, as well as patiently working through the more traditional staged group shots we wanted.
Paul was a joy to work with for all stages of the planning and the day proper, and delivered our final edited shots right on time. The personalised album and USB in their presentation case are something we will cherish as a reminder of our beautiful day!
Many thanks - Emma and George
Stella Sent on 07/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The best photographer!
Paul made us both feel so relaxed in front of the camera on our wedding day, we were so relaxed and had the best day not noticing he was close by. The photos came back amazing and our families have are so impressed with the images Paul captured. I would defiantly recommend his work to my friends!
Eduardo Sent on 27/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Top quality Photographer
Paul was great from the moment we contact him until the day of our wedding.
Always very responsive and fast coming back to us. Flexible to any request and available to do a site inspection of the venue when it was needed.
I really recommend the quality of his work and the you will definitely will get very good value for the money paid. Great pictures we received! thank tou
Always very responsive and fast coming back to us. Flexible to any request and available to do a site inspection of the venue when it was needed.
I really recommend the quality of his work and the you will definitely will get very good value for the money paid. Great pictures we received! thank tou
Rachel Sent on 10/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Paul captured the whole personality of our wedding and our guests
Paul was an absolute wizard, he managed to capture the personalities and the full character of the wedding day through the photos. Brad and I really wanted to ensure the photos were candid and less staged, and really caught every guest 'in action': hugging, laughing, socialising. Paul has given us memories of a lifetime with our elderly grandparents dancing, our nearest and dearest friends laughing, and our parents having a little cry as we said our vows.
Paul was so professional, and always contactable if we had any questions or requests, and he knew how to make us feel comfortable (despite both being very camera shy!) Couldn't recommend Paul enough - thank you Paul!
Paul was so professional, and always contactable if we had any questions or requests, and he knew how to make us feel comfortable (despite both being very camera shy!) Couldn't recommend Paul enough - thank you Paul!
Kerrie Sent on 01/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing photographer!
Thank you so much Paul for helping us capture the most beautiful moments on our special day. You were so professional throughout and made us both feel at ease in front of the camera.
Our wedding photos are beautiful and you captured the day just how we imagined. Thank you so so much for everything! Your amazing!
100% recommend Paul for your wedding photography.
Kerrie & Jamie
Our wedding photos are beautiful and you captured the day just how we imagined. Thank you so so much for everything! Your amazing!
100% recommend Paul for your wedding photography.
Kerrie & Jamie
Jacqueline Sent on 28/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Our day was captured in beautiful photographs...
Paul was friendly from the moment we first met. He gave me helpful advice and made recommendations. There was no pressure to hire him. I found him easy to get along with, responsive to my queries and eventually hired him for our wedding. Paul took beautiful pictures without being intrusive during our wedding ceremony and reception. He displayed a level of thoughtfulness and care which came through in our pictures. I would definitely recommend Paul!
Mr John K. Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Outstanding throughout with amazing quality of photos
Paul is very friendly and professional and most importantly he really listens to what you want out of the final photos. On the run up to the wedding day, communication was excellent with regular emails and a scheduled zoom call to discuss everything in more detail. On the day Paul captured absolutely beautiful photos and moments throughout. The amount and quality is second to none. He was great at helping organise group photos and also very skilled at capturing some of those special action moments throughout. All of the guests commented on his openness and genuine warmth also.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and have not enough words to recommend Paul for your wedding celebrations!
John and Andrew x
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and have not enough words to recommend Paul for your wedding celebrations!
John and Andrew x
Marie Sent on 28/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing, professional and great quality photos
Paul is great he would snap away all day getting genuine reactions from ourselves and our guests but also he captured some lovely ‘staged’ photos that we wanted and they have come out better than we expected. Definitely would recommend Paul
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Emma & George
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43 photos · 16/09/2023
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