Gerard Gormley Photography

Gerard Gormley is a specialist wedding photographer rooted in Londonderry County Borough, known for a relaxed, honest approach to wedding photography. From running a beloved shoe shop in Derry to following his lifelong passion for pictures, Gerard brings warmth, character and a storyteller’s eye to every wedding day. He loves the craic and the human moments — the laughter, the tears and the spaces between the big events — and works to preserve them in images that feel timeless and true. His style is documentary-led and unobtrusive: Gerard prefers to blend into a day, using longer lenses and careful observation to capture real emotion rather than forcing posed moments. He says his photography isn’t airy and light nor dark and moody — it’s about showing how it felt to be there. That philosophy produces wedding photos that read like a memory rather than a set of staged frames, so couples can look back and instantly remember the mood, the jokes and the little gestures that made their day unique. Working across Derry, Donegal and further afield, Gerard puts people first. He builds rapport quickly, putting even camera-shy couples at ease with a bit of humour and calm direction. His pre-wedding chats are conversational and practical: he listens to how you want your day remembered, the moments you care about, and the atmosphere you hope to create. On the day he mixes gentle prompts with plenty of unobtrusive shooting so that natural, joyful images emerge alongside a few beautifully composed portraits. While wedding photography is Gerard’s primary focus and area of expertise, he also offers portrait and family sessions, commercial photography and landscape work as complementary services. These secondary offerings reflect the same eye for story and light — whether creating professional headshots, family portraits or selling landscape prints — but weddings remain his true specialism. If you want a wedding day photographer who values storytelling, calm professionalism and a friendly presence, Gerard will tell your story with honesty and heart. He enjoys photographing real people in real moments, and he loves the privilege of documenting a day that will be treasured for generations.