Gary Maxwell has been taking wedding photography for over 30 years working from his purpose built portrait studio in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. He has won many awards to his credit being a past winner of the UK Fuji Wedding Photographer of the year as well as being crowned the Midland Photographer of the year on two occasions and winning many awards in the West Midlands area.

Gary is an associate member of both the MPA - Master Photographers Association and the SWPP - Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers Ampa., Aswpp

Gary's first wedding was on 4th September 1981 - from that day he was hooked. Creating and capturing wedding memories is a wonderful feeling. It gives great satisfaction and allows him to deal with his most favorite of topics ..... people.

Being a portrait photographer by nature, his approach is to relax the bride and groom with the aim to getting the couple to enjoy themselves. " A happy relaxed couple will feel and look more natural ... it's a natural look that will make your album."

Lighting and locations are obviously important to a good portrait but an inner confidence is the key. His skills are in creating that confidence. Most people are intimidated by the thought of having a portrait taken, but with a little coaching you will find the experience memorable. One of the best tips that I can pass on to any bride is simple .. don't try to act natural .. feel natural