Gillian Rea Photo and Design

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Gillian Rea Photo and Design

Freelance Design | Photography | Brand Strategist
Go to Photo Albums to see highlights of my sessions Hey there! (You name it, I shoot it). Gillian Rea

My name is Gillian Rea: Freelance Designer, Photographer, and Brand Strategist. I specialize in Engagement and Wedding photography for my couples looking to book, and Lifestyle and Product photography for businesses wanting to strengthen their cohesive brand image. Families and Graduating Seniors are always welcome, and I will always have a special place in my heart for Event and Concert photograp

hy! As an advertising professional, it’s my job to connect my clients and their target audience – successfully solving problems along the way. Intuitive thinking and perpetual curiosity keep me discovering new categories to work in, and learn about! If you’re looking for more of my design work, I’ll redirect you to my Behance Portfolio: www.behance.net/gillianrea

Otherwise, you can stay connected with me via the other Socials-
Website: www.gillianrea.com/about
Instagram: www.instagram.com/gillian.rea/
Behance: www.behance.net/gillianrea
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gillianreaphoto

I look forward to creating with you in the future,
Cheers!

05/16/2026

We have already accomplished so much. and to think, this is probably only 10%.

I found this song this week at a thrift store in nyc and it will be the soundtrack of the next two months in case you were curious

05/12/2026

Mountains and shadows at mountain shadows. On 35mm film.

05/07/2026

Looking back on some black and white highlights from Emily and Matthew's wedding day 👀👉

When I saw their original inquiry come through, my heart skipped a beat. "We love a documentary style with candid moments that really show the love felt at a wedding in a beautiful way... a little dark, dramatic, and focus on family"... they were most excited about partying with their closest friends and family at the end of the night, so we ran out for a short sunset session and RAN BACK IN to dance the night away. The only thing that was missing was their little schnauzer, Bennie, but he's famously a little naughty so... it all worked out for the best I think haha
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2027 bride Documentary and Editorial wedding photographer serving the eclectic bride & groom

05/06/2026

Vivian & Andre are a prime example of two people who know how to throw a great party. I'd like to present some photo evidence 😮‍💨🥂

documentary wedding photographer in arizona, for the funky fun bride and groom

04/24/2026

;) album cover artwork for edwin a.

Niche who?? I'll fight it till the day I retire. I'm not mass producing weddings, I'm making personal connections with human beings!! And I love making COOL ART WITH COOL PEOPLE! I trust the people with personalities will find me. Obligatory niche hashtags below.

04/22/2026

Permission to make something sick, sir?🫡

Leave it to to pull me out of a creative pit and request a really fun concept -- in my living room no less. We got to get scrappy with it, but that's kind of the best part, no?

Here are some of my personal favorites from the two day shoot

Listen to Easy and Make No Mistake by Edwin A where music is 🪩🕴️✨

04/14/2026

This week I'm reminded once again, attitude is everything. And it gives me SUCH comfort to remember that your wedding day is not about me.

Let me back up.

The last 2 weeks, I've been in a SLUMP that I just could not manage to get out of! I work really really hard so that my couples never feel even a hint of that - but it always feels better when it's a natural outpouring of what's inside. One of the things my dad (and his dad) taught me was, "Smile, even when you don't feel like it! Eventually you'll just start to feel better."

Car karaoke is just one of those wedding day things that gets me in a good mood and headspace, and reminds me... no matter what I have going on in my own life, it all gets put on pause; the next 10-15 hours are about completely serving you.

Back in high school, when I'd be having a bad day, my parents would tell me to go find some volunteer work, go serve someone, go take your focus off of yourself for awhile -- and it ALWAYS worked.

Here's why it's important your wedding vendors understand this as a core principle:

(1) They are your tour guides in many ways to setting the tone of your wedding experience. Even when they're seriously hands off in approach, they are dictating the tone in the art they're creating!

(2) Imagine the alternate world where I entered the wedding day lethargic and low energy. My posture would have been cameras down. Moments missed.

It's not about taking control, or taking attention, or taking over. It's about what kind of attitude your wedding photographer is approaching your wedding day with. Mine is a posture of readiness.

Speaking of, I'm ready to book your 2027 or 2028 wedding. Let's get on it ;)

04/01/2026

Emma & Nic, wrapped in that golden Arizona light at Taliesin West ✨

From the moment we started, it all felt easy. They're quick laughter, soft glances, and the kind of connection you don’t have to pose. Just two people completely at ease, walking hand in hand into this next chapter. The way Emma’s scarf caught the breeze, the way Nic looked at her like he already knew forever was the plan… those are the moments you can’t force or ask for as a photographer.

This session felt less like a shoot and more like stepping into something already unfolding, and I just got to capture a little piece of it. Forever thankful!!!

Arizona Engagement Photographer, Arizona Film Wedding Photographer for the Eclectic Bride and Groom

03/23/2026

Sunshine is so inspiring to my work - and I'm sure that's not very original. But YOU make each photo I take unique. How the light falls on you is something you'll never get to see fully until a photographer shows you. And it's my honor and pleasure to show you how original and perfectly you were created 🫶

You were created to be loved; to be in community and relationship, most importantly with the one that created you. The same light that brings warmth to the earth, and goosebumps to your skin; that makes colors richer and details come alive, is the light I get to use to reflect that truth back to you.

Because that’s what my job really is. To take something as simple and constant as light, and use it to reveal the beauty of creation that already exists. Not to change it, not to manufacture it, but to notice it, honor it, and show it to you in a way you might not have seen before.

For the very important record: light doesn’t create your beauty ~ it reveals it. And getting to be the one who captures that, who pauses it for you to look back on, is something I'm so so thankful you trust me with💡🎞️

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arizona wedding photographer, film wedding photographer, non-traditional wedding photographer

03/14/2026

With the rise of Al and perfectionism on wedding days (which I might argue has it's albeit rare place, just never at the expense of an unfinished but pure moment), I think we're going to start cherishing imperfect & spontaneous photos more.

2027 bride
Arizona bride
Digital and film wedding
Arizona wedding photographer
Eclectic bride and groom aesthetic
Wedding planning inspiration

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http://www.GillianRea.com/

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