As a team of passionate gay wedding photographers, we thrive on capturing the vibrant and unique moments of your special day.
Our experience spans Hampshire, Dorset, and the entire UK, where we celebrate the love and joy of LGBTQ+ couples. With an emphasis on natural, candid photography, we aim to tell the authentic story of your wedding day, focusing on genuine emotions and unposed moments.
Why Choose Us for Your Gay Wedding Photography?
Gay weddings are a delightful celebration of love, individuality, and vibrant energy. Our photography style embraces this spirit, capturing the true essence of your day. We understand that each gay wedding is unique, reflecting the couple’s personalities and preferences. Whether it’s two grooms, two brides, or a non-binary couple, our approach is inclusive and respectful, ensuring every couple feels comfortable and celebrated.
Our Photography Style
We specialise in a documentary-style approach, also known as reportage photography, which allows us to capture your day as it naturally unfolds. From the intimate moments during the vows to the exuberant celebrations on the dance floor, we are there to document every detail. This style is perfect for couples who prefer a more relaxed and unobtrusive photographer who can blend seamlessly into the background while still capturing every significant moment.
Tailored Experience
Understanding the unique challenges and joys of planning a gay wedding, we offer a personalised service that caters specifically to LGBTQ+ couples. We recognise that traditional wedding norms might not apply, and we are here to support you in creating a day that is authentically yours. Whether you want to incorporate specific cultural traditions or invent your own, we are excited to be part of your journey and capture it all.
Celebrating Diversity
Our team prides itself on supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and we bring this perspective to our work. We know the importance of representation and strive to provide a service where you feel understood and respected. Our goal is to create a comfortable environment where you can be your true selves, allowing us to capture the real, unguarded moments that make your day special.
From Preparation to Celebration
On your wedding day, we will be there from the early preparations through to the late-night celebrations. We capture the excitement of getting ready, the emotional ceremony, the joy of the reception, and the fun of the party.
Each part of your day is important, and we ensure no moment is missed. Our approach is flexible, allowing us to adapt to the flow of your wedding day and capture spontaneous moments as they happen.
Post-Wedding Bliss
After your wedding, we provide a preview of your photos within days, allowing you to relive the highlights while the memories are still fresh. The full gallery will follow, meticulously edited to enhance the beauty and emotion of each image. We also offer bespoke wedding albums, crafted to tell the story of your day in a tangible, beautiful way that you can cherish forever.
Book your wedding with us
As your gay wedding photographers, we are committed to celebrating your love and capturing the joy, beauty, and uniqueness of your special day. We look forward to working with you and creating photographs that you will treasure for a lifetime.
We are excited to hear about your wedding plans and discuss how we can make your day even more special through our photography. Let’s meet for a coffee or a drink, either in person or virtually, to get to know each other and start planning how we can capture your love story. Reach out to us to check our availability and take the first step towards beautiful wedding memories.
Ready to say “I do”?
We’d love to hear about your wedding plans and how we can help capture your special day.
Get in touch with us today to check availability or discuss your vision and let’s create something unforgettable together.
Golden hour, wild heathland, and the cutest Cavapoo sidekick — Charlotte & Ethan’s New Forest engagement shoot had all the right ingredients.
Their connection? Effortless. The light? Glorious. The moments? Real.
Throw in a surprise foal encounter and it was pure photo magic.
If you`re dreaming of your own shoot in the New Forest (or just want to bring your dog along!), this is your sign. 🌟
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Jul 7
Trends fade. Moments don’t.
It’s easy to get swept up in the look of wedding photography — but the feel is what lasts. The quiet glance. The squeeze of a hand. The emotion that lingers long after the cake’s been cut.
We just dropped a blog that dives deep into the difference between style and substance — and why both matter.
✨ If you want wedding photos that look beautiful and feel like you, this one’s for you.
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Jul 4
A simple ceremony and a beautiful image. Vaishi & Jason`s wedding at the Tudor House in Southampton a few weeks back.
The joy on Vaishi`s parents faces says it all!
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Jul 3
They’re the storytellers, the baby-whisperers, the ones who’ve loved us the longest.
Including grandparents in your family shoot isn’t just beautiful—it’s meaningful.
We recently shared our thoughts on why these moments matter (and how to make them effortless) in a new post that’s all heart, no pressure.
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✨ Head to the blog for tips, ideas, and a whole lot of love.
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Jul 3
Perfectly timed, completely unposed — and an absolute favourite of ours.
The best man lands a killer punchline. The bride, groom, maid of honour and best man? All mid-laugh, eyes wide, caught in that rare shared moment of total joy.
You don’t always get the whole top table aligned like this. But when it happens — and everyone’s dialled in — it’s storytelling gold.
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Jul 1
“All-day coverage” — sounds like a dream, right?
But too often, it means 8 hours and done. Or “until the first dance”... if you`re lucky.
We do things differently.
At Smiling Tiger Studios, we tell the whole story — from final prep to the dance floor chaos, and all the emotion in between.
No clocks. No cut-offs. Just honest, story-led coverage that flows with your day.
Thinking about booking a photographer? Ask the right questions.
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Jun 27