Tom Gold is a Broadstairs-based specialist wedding photographer creating timeless, documentary-style wedding and engagement photographs. Calm, unobtrusive, and expert with natural light.
Tom Gold is a specialist wedding photographer based in Broadstairs, GB, whose work is described as stylish, discreet, creative and thoughtful. With more than fifteen years photographing weddings and over 500 ceremonies captured worldwide, Tom brings experience and a calm, unobtrusive presence to every wedding day. His photographs are designed to feel timeless — vivid, honest records of your day that still look fresh years from now. His approach blends documentary reportage with a few gently directed moments. Tom watches for real events and spontaneous emotion, working quietly to capture them as they happen; then he takes a little time for a loosely directed shoot of the two of you and a handful of formal family group photographs when needed. That balance produces a complete storybook of images: natural, emotive reportage alongside elegant portraits that feel relaxed rather than staged. Lighting and composition are central to Tom’s style. He loves working with natural light and embraces the subtle colours and atmosphere of low-light situations — candlelit receptions, evening skies and interior spaces — to create photographs with depth and mood. His visual influences range from photojournalism and architecture to renaissance art and vintage film, which informs an editorial sensibility without losing the warmth of documentary wedding photography. Working with Tom is understated and personal. He aims to keep things simple and relaxed, building a reassuring relationship with couples in the lead-up to the wedding so the day itself feels effortless. On the day he is calm and professional, blending into the background to capture candid moments while stepping forward when a composed portrait or family shot will add to the story. Tom uses professional Nikon equipment and a range of fast prime and zoom Nikkor lenses, with full back-up gear to ensure reliability. Though his primary focus is wedding photography, he also runs a commercial photography practice for business clients — a separate strand of work that reflects the same attention to craft and visual quality. If you’re planning a Broadstairs or Kent wedding (or a celebration in London and beyond) and want timeless, documentary-led wedding photos delivered with discretion and style, Tom Gold offers the specialist experience couples value.