KIND WORDS. REAL EXPERIENCES.
A collection of stories, reflections, and honest experiences from past couples.Every review and testimonial below was written without a prompt, template, or script. Real couples sharing what mattered long after the wedding day.
“Gillian is a rare find in the wedding photography industry. She prioritizes the client's vision and is not too proud to stay bound to any one style of shooting or editing. You can tell she delights in learning her client's story and dreams for their wedding day. My husband is a photographer with a scrutinizing eye, and was extremely impressed by the photos her team delivered based on everything we had discussed and asked for. Surpassed our wishes! The photographers were extremely flexible to our schedule and any spontaneous shifts. They remained such a positive, calm, and guiding presence throughout our wedding day. We feel so blessed to have found such a great team and get to walk away with a stunning collection of photos to memorialize our wedding for generations to come! ”
— Cassandra & Greg, 2026
“Went above and beyond our expectations”
“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!”
Christa, 2024
“She 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!”
Braden B, 2023
“We wanted a hands-off, documentary/editorial approach, and she blended everything into the perfect mix of exactly what we hoped for.”
“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.”
Hannah M, 2025
“She kept the vibes high!”
“Gillian is AMAZING! We LOVE how our wedding photos turned out. She also did our engagement photos which turned out beautifully! Gillian has such a great personality, so easy to get along with, and her work speaks for itself. I love her style of photography, it was exactly what I wanted. Her energy the day of our wedding was great, she kept the vibes high! Her second shooter was great too, he made us feel very comfortable and was very accommodating with the shots we requested. We are SO grateful Gillian was there to capture our perfect day and we would HIGHLY recommend her for your wedding photographer!”
Jane L, 2025
“Had the upbeat energy we needed to get us through the day”
“Gillian was an absolutely treat to work with. My husband and I loved her energy and receptiveness, and our bridal party and guests loved interacting with her! She was professional but still had the upbeat energy we needed to get us through the day. We also did an engagement shoot with her before the wedding which was beautiful! She gives you options as to how you want your photos edited which allowed us to get even more customization.”
Rachel L, 2024
“We could not have asked for a better wedding photographer than Gillian Rea.”
“We could not have asked for a better wedding photographer than Gillian Rea. If you’re a couple who loves to laugh, have fun, and wants candid wedding photography that actually feels real in the moment, Gillian is it. Her documentary eye captured the day perfectly, while still giving us beautiful, editorial-style images we’ll treasure forever. Before the wedding day, she helped create a shared language where we got to explain exactly what we wanted, and she was so lovely to work with every step of the way. The candid photos were hands down our favorite. The unexpected moments she captured throughout the day were such a gift and made going through our gallery so fun and emotional. One of my absolute favorite photos from the entire wedding is of my dad and me dancing toward the end of the night, something I didn’t even realize she was capturing in that moment. She also chose to stay an extra hour, which was totally unnecessary but so incredibly generous, and we are beyond thankful she did. By the end of the night, our whole family was talking about how amazing she was. We even had multiple guests come up to us during the reception to compliment how great and funny she was with everyone. She made everyone feel comfortable, seen, and at ease, and it shows in every single photo. She has such a special way of blending candid, documentary wedding photography with an effortless editorial feel. We are so grateful we chose Gillian, and would recommend her to any couple looking for a wedding photographer.”
Emma M, 2025
“Nothing felt forced; she blended in so well that many of my favorite photos are moments I didn’t even realize were being captured.”
“I’m so glad I chose Gillian as my wedding photographer. Her documentary style captured the day exactly as it felt. Nothing felt forced, and she blended in so well that many of my favorite photos are moments I didn’t even realize were being captured. She was calm, professional, and wonderful to work with, and the photos truly tell the story of our day. I would absolutely recommend Gillian!”
Callie L, 2025
“Perfection”
We had a fabulous time working with Gillian! She made everything so easy and fun, and on our day it was seamless. First look of photos are perfection! Would definitely recommend to anyone !
Hannah R, 2023
“It has been 9 months since our wedding and just yesterday I found myself looking through our photo gallery for the millionth time.”
“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 of the full gallery was just about 2 months from our wedding date 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!”
Jerica K, 2025