Alt wedding photography for the misfits
the queers
the goths, the punks and the weirdos
Hey! I’m Gem,
Award-winning, alt wedding photographer and videographer from the Midlands. LGBTQ+ inclusive, chaos-embracing, and here for every couple who refuses to do boring. No awkward posing, just your love story, exactly as it is – all killer, no filler 🤘🏻
Alternative & inclusive wedding photographer in the Midlands
for the wild ones and rebels in love
❝ She was not just a photographer, but a friend who guided us through our wedding, encouraging us to stop and savour and experience the special moments (not just pose for photos during them). Gem really understood and bought into our values and put her heart and soul into setting the tone for the whole day. ❞
-Will and Peter
alt wedding photography with a hell of a heart
I myself am strange and unusual
An alternative wedding photographer and filmmaker covering Birmingham, Nottingham, the Midlands and beyond
I’m a hybrid shooter, covering both photo and video throughout your day with a consistent, cohesive edit across everything – bold colours, deep contrast, imagery that actually packs a punch. From the wild colour palettes to the quirky personal details that make your wedding scream YOU, I’m here to document all of it.
I’m an LGBTQ wedding photographer and filmmaker and I shoot for everyone – every couple, every culture, every love story, every kind of beautiful. This is a space built on inclusivity, not ticking boxes. If your wedding is full of love, you belong here. Bigots, racists, and generally awful people? Hard pass.
Based in the Midlands, but I’ll travel anywhere in the world for the right wedding. If you’re looking for an alt wedding photographer who gets it – drop me a message. Let’s do this!
Wedding Photos
Wedding Films
Boudoir
lgbtq inclusive wedding photographer
As an LGBTQ+ alt wedding photographer and filmmaker, creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for couples of every identity, culture, and lifestyle is at the heart of everything I do. My approach is relaxed and documentary-led, meaning no awkward posing, just authentic, heartfelt moments that capture the real emotions of your day. Think huge grins, belly laughs, happy tears, and all the in-between magic.
“As a camera-shy, cringe-hating, totally alternative same-sex couple, choosing Gem was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Gem managed to turn the part of the day we were dreading the most into one of our favourite parts and we actually ended up having fun!”
– Emma and Emily
“As a camera-shy, cringe-hating, totally alternative same-sex couple, choosing Gem was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Gem managed to turn the part of the day we were dreading the most into one of our favourite parts and we actually ended up having fun!”
– Emma and Emily
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