Gillian Rea Photo & Design Reviews
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Kori J. Sent on 10/18/2021Exceptional talent and a pure joy to work with
Gillian is an amazing photographer who knows how to capture your special day. Her professionalism and ability to gel with all personalities adds to the joy of the day. She balances her perspectives throughout the event capturing the big moments and the candid moments.
I have been a professional photographer since 2005 and hiring someone I could trust with my vision was a big decision and I could not have chosen a better person. Absolutely loved the finished product! She's the best!Gillian Rea Photo & Design's reply:
I am genuinely honored and thrilled to receive your thoughtful review! [And so sorry to just now be responding on this platform... I had no idea you could do this! Hahaha] Capturing the wedding of someone with such a deep understanding and appreciation for the art of photojournalism, particularly in the context of weddings, is a tremendous privilege. Thank you once again for your trust and for allowing me to be a part of such a significant moment in your life. It was an honor, and I look forward to carrying the lessons learned from this experience into future projects, forever!! -
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Karla C. Sent on 04/13/2024Engagement 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 L. Sent on 01/06/2024
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! -
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Claire O. Sent on 11/29/2023
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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Braden B. Sent on 12/29/2023Gillian 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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Jillian A. Sent on 12/24/2021She is awesome!
Gillian has a WONDERFUL personality. She is so kind and she is an amazing person in front and behind the camera. I am someone who is not comfortable with a camera on me, but she makes me feel like I have been modeling my whole life! She cares about what editing style you want, what little details you care about, and is very prompt. She came highly recommended by word of mouth and I can say she is amazing!!
Gillian Rea Photo & Design's reply:
:') Capturing the essence of your love story and the magical moments that unfolded on your special day was an incredible experience. From the intimate exchanges of vows to the joyous celebrations with family and friends, every detail was a testament to the unique bond you both share. Thank you so so much for trusting me as your photographer!! -
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Brittney R. Sent on 09/16/2021
Excellent Experience
We began looking for a wedding photographer with no real 'plan' of what we wanted for our special day. We trusted Gillian fully to steer the experience and we are so grateful for her attention to detail, organization, and overall enthusiasm for the big day! My family still mentions how amazing she was with making everyone comfortable get photographed!
The photos speak for themselves, the quality is just breath taking. We printed ALL of the photos immediately! She did a tremendous job capturing the love in the air and the emotions of the room!
Highly highly recommend.Gillian Rea Photo & Design's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly an honor to capture the special moments of your wedding day. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness, and excited to work with you both again soon! -
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Sarah Sent on 10/17/2021Beautiful photos and Gillian set us at ease
Gillian was wonderful to work with and helped us feel at ease on our big day! She met with us beforehand so we could all be on the same page for important shots and the overall creative vision for our wedding photos. I felt supported through the process, and our photos turned out amazing! Out of all the stresses we had leading up to the wedding working with Gillian was not one of them! I am so pleased and would highly recommend her!Gillian Rea Photo & Design's reply:
I am beyond grateful for your glowing review! It was a joy capturing the magic of your wedding day, and exploring the greens haha. Your love story is truly one for the books. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey! -
Mary A. Sent on 10/18/2021
Gillian helped our pandemic wedding to still feel special!
Gillian was incredibly easy to work with! We had our wedding with 10 people in a backyard (because of pandemic restrictions), and she helped me to still feel special and beautiful despite not getting to have the wedding I had dreamed of.
Our photos form that day are so incredibly special to me. She captured all the special moments where love, laughs, and tears where shared!Gillian Rea Photo & Design's reply:
Mary!! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! I am so thrilled to have been a part of your wedding day and to have captured the genuine emotions and beautiful memories. Cheers ya'll -
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Claire Sent on 09/20/2021Brought my wedding memories to LIFE
You need to book Gillian. Incredibly prices, fabulous quality, responsive, professional, easy to work with, and really makes your dreams a reality. You could give her a style of photo from Pinterest that you have been wanting and she can make it happen. She is so versatile and really listens to what the Bride and Groom are desiring for their wedding. She made it feel like my husband and I were having our own romantic moment and that she was just capturing it. I look back at our photos and remember the actual laughter and love we were feeling. It didn't feel posed or uncomfortable, it felt natural and joyful and brought our memories to life. She is such a hard worker and gave us above and beyond what we asked for, with so many extra photos and even hired a second shooter from her pocket to capture our wedding better. We got our photos back so fast and literally will never hire a different photographer. Book her now, don't even hesitate. Thank you BEYOND Gillian!Gillian Rea Photo & Design's reply:
Claire and Roryyy!! I did cry when I first read this, and I still cry as I read it today (to catch up on responding to reviews.... I didn't even know you could do that). Your words are incredibly heartwarming! It was an absolute pleasure documenting the love and happiness that surrounded your wedding day. Thank you for choosing me to be a part of your special moments. Cheers to a lifetime of love and joy! Let's shoot again soon.... -
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Burke Sent on 09/19/2021
Professional and Charming
Gillian Rea has that rare mix of professionalism and friendliness that makes her perfect for wedding photography. Not only can she listen to and execute the vision of a wedding couple, but she molds that with her own expert eye, directing her subjects to enhance that couple's vision. Her skill and easygoing attitude lift a burden off an overwhelming wedding day.
A few qualities to note from my wife and my experience with Gillian as our photographer. Our wedding ceremony was in a Catholic Extraordinary Form Mass (Latin Mass). Though I'm sure this was unfamiliar for Gillian, she was respectful of the ritual and reverence of the ceremony, and was able to take excellent pictures within the boundaries of the setting. Before and after the ceremony, she gave excellent direction to the wedding party to get fun and formal pictures (e.g. goofy groomsmen poses, and romantic backdrops for us newlyweds). She was also able to handle some unexpected moments - such as a random passerby wanting to take a picture with me and my wife! At the reception, she took all the right pictures at all the right moments. She was charming with our guests. (She especially charmed, and was charmed by, our flower girl who, like the mouse in Goodnight Moon, managed to find her way into just about every photograph at the reception! It's adorable to look back on!) After the wedding, the turnaround to get our pictures was timely, especially since they were edited. She included not only the best versions of full-color pictures, but also other fun versions of choice shots, such as black-and-white or color-isolated versions. The full-color prints were especially excellent. I don't have my wife's eye (she's a painter), but we both agree that the colors, contrast, framing, and clarity were comparable to any other professional wedding pictures we've seen, and better than any amateur hobbyist. Throughout, Gillian was communicative and responsive, which made working with her a breeze.
We highly recommend booking Gillian Rea as your wedding photographer.Gillian Rea Photo & Design's reply:
This review is so so so thoughtful and kind. THANK you for taking the time to walk through your whole experience! I can see the "teacher" in you, all over this clip. Capturing the beauty of your wedding day was a true joy for me. Thank you for entrusting me with such an important task. May your marriage be filled with endless love and unforgettable moments! -
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