Clare Gelderd Photography

We had Clare for our elopement at Cote How. She made me feel at ease straight away and it was really informal and more like two friends catching up which is just what I wanted. She was amazing with our children. One is really shy and by the end she was holding her hand and interacting with Clare. The other is the complete opposite and Clare let him feel involved taking photos and doing ‘jobs’ for her. As a couple we are very ‘awkward’ when it comes to photos and Clare knew exactly what to say/do to make us laugh and feel at ease. Some of the things she got us doing felt embarrassing at the time but seeing the final photo completely makes sense and it’s one of our favourites! She sent us a collection of photos a few hours after the wedding which was amazing as we were just expecting one! Everybody has commented on how lovely the preview photos are and we can’t wait to see the rest. She is one of those people you will remember forever. For somebody that juggles life and jobs - you’re doing a fantastic job!!! Thank you so much!

We cannot thank Clare enough for capturing our wedding day so beautifully in August this year. From the pre wedding portraits to the wedding day, she was friendly, energetic and made us feel as ease in front of the camera. On the day, she went above and beyond—calming nerves, keeping things running smoothly, and somehow managing to be everywhere at once. Clare blended in perfectly with all of the guests, who commented on how friendly and brilliant she is. The photos are breathtaking - Clare’s warm and relaxed photography style was perfectly fitting for our venue and wedding theme. We loved that she captured natural photos of our guests and all the small moments which we would have otherwise missed. We were amazed when Clare provided a preview of our wedding photos the night of the wedding!! This was such a special moment for us to take a moment and look back on the day. If you’re looking for a photographer who truly goes the extra mile and captures memories you’ll treasure forever, look no further. Clare is simply amazing!

I asked Clare if she’d do photo and video at my birthday party last week and I am so glad I did! I asked for fun, natural candid photos with a warm tone to fit the 1920s/vintage theme and the album I have just received is crazy! She captured movement in photos that I am completely mesmerised by - like how does she do it! She captured perfect poses, natural candids, pure laughter and good energy that ooz in every photo, she even captured the most iconic mid dance floor facial expression! For the video I wanted a social media snippet tho of video. Clare said she was excited by this because it was her first time doing this type of video ! It honestly looks like her millionth video edit of this style! It is incredible, she captured small details, the guests sensational outfits and an incredible energy that just makes you smile when you watch it … it makes me miss the evening so much ! Honestly it couldn’t have been captured any better. I am so grateful for your hardwork and energy (the last ounce you had that week) i hope you had as much fun as I did with you hahaa! I knew it was going to be good Clare but honestly you have exceeded my expectations. All my love, Lauren

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photography experience! From the very first interaction, everything felt effortless and professional. Clare had an incredible ability to make us feel relaxed and natural, which really shows in the photos. On the day itself, Clare captured every special moment beautifully—both the big highlights and the small, meaningful details we might have missed. The photos are stunning, full of emotion, and truly tell the story of our day from start to finish. Thank you so much again Clare! 😊

Me and and my wife chose Claire after a solid and impressive reccommendation from the owner of our wedding venue, he really couldnt sell her enough and told us if we were to get her we wouldnt regret it, and he was absolutley right!!! From the off we felt at ease with Claire, she was very informative and clear about what she offered, what she could do for us and also listend to our needs and tailored a perfect package together for our big day. Once our big day arrived we again felt at ease with Claire, she was here there and everywhere....yet kept a very chilled and relaxed vibe and really went out of her way to capture the natural flow of our wedding. She was a pleasure to speak too at the wedding and was such good fun, me and my wife really enjoyed her company at our day. And as for the results of her work....fantastic! The quality, talent and time put into the pictures we got really showed and we cant thank Clair enough, wouldnt hesitate to always reccommend and sing Claires praises!! Jamie & Rosemary

Clare is an amazing photographer who made our 1st family photo shoot so special. From one child who wouldn’t look up and another who wouldn’t stay still I genuinely thought we wouldn’t get any photos. Clare was so calm and encouraging taking it all in her stride. The setting was gorgeous at coniston coppermines and our highlight reel is just perfect Clare perfectly captured the essence of our family. The photos are better than I even would have expected. I would definitely recommend Clare she’s amazing 🤩

Where do I even begin?! Choosing Clare as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the moment we met her, she was warm, fun, professional and instantly put everyone at ease. She has such an incredible ability to adapt to any situation and was amazing with not only us, but all of our guests and suppliers too. So many people commented on how lovely she was and how effortlessly she blended into the day whilst capturing every special moment. Her versatility is incredible. Whether it was the emotional moments, the (lots of!) laughter, the details or the big celebrations, she captured everything perfectly. She somehow managed to be everywhere at once without ever feeling intrusive, and the photographs tell the story of our day more beautifully than we could ever have imagined. What really blew us away was how quickly she delivered our photos. Whilst we were still enjoying our wedding breakfast, she was already hard at work editing and creating highlights from the day. Receiving those sneak peeks before the wedding was even over was such a special surprise. She worked so seamlessly alongside all of our suppliers and made the entire photography experience feel relaxed, natural and fun. We trusted her completely throughout the day and she absolutely exceeded every expectation. If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, professional, incredibly hardworking and genuinely great fun to have around on your wedding day, I cannot recommend Clare enough. We are so grateful for the memories she has captured for us and will treasure them forever.