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Gem Wright Photo & Film

Alternative wedding photos and films for the wild ones and rebels in love

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Quick Glance:

Name: Gem Wright
Pronouns: She/her
Based: Northamptonshire/Midlands
Covers: UK-wide
Summary: Hi, 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!

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Attire

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Celebrant

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Favours

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Florals

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Food & Drink

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Photography

Jewellery

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Stationery

Sylists

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