I’m Gavin Chapman. Born and raised in London, I packed up my life in 2024—my wife Julie, our twin boys, and a bag full of camera gear—and headed straight for Bordeaux. Now I spend my days weaving through sunlit vineyards, ancient châteaux, and sleepy village squares, quietly documenting the laughter, the tears, and all the little unscripted moments that make your wedding uniquely yours.
Weddings aren’t just events—they’re alive. The rush of emotion before walking down the aisle, the quiet joy of seeing your partner at the end of it, the laughter, the chaos, the love. I don’t just photograph weddings—I document what they feel like.
My style is documentary-driven—raw, emotional, and unfiltered. No forced poses, no awkward staging. Just real moments, captured as they happen. Weddings move fast, but photography allows you to relive it all, over and over again. That’s why I do this.
About Gavin Chapman — Wedding Photographer in Bordeaux & SW France
A Life of Photography & Travel
I’ve lived and breathed photography since my first 35 mm camera. It started with travel—not just seeing new places, but documenting them, trying to capture the feeling of being there.
I’ve been lucky enough to explore India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, parts of Africa, and all over Europe. Each place has left its mark on me—India for its incredible energy and colors, Vietnam for its street life, Africa for its vast, humbling landscapes.
I blend into your wedding the same way I do on the streets of Delhi—waiting, observing, then capturing the moment—blending into the moment, observing, waiting for the story to unfold naturally. It’s about capturing people as they are, in their element, experiencing something real.
Why i love film
While I shoot digital, I have a love for film photography and how it forces me to slow down and be intentional with every frame. I love the imperfection, the texture, the timelessness of film, and I bring that same mindset to my digital work. I’m not just capturing images—I’m preserving memories in their most authentic form.
Looking for Real, Unstaged Moments?
If you’re looking for a photographer who will blend into your day rather than orchestrate it—someone who captures those, joyful, intimate, and unexpected moments—then we’re probably a perfect match.
If you love candid, emotional, and timeless photography over staged perfection, and if you want images that feel like a true reflection of your wedding day, I’d love to be part of your story.
Let’s Make Some Memories Together.
If this sounds like the kind of photography you want for your wedding, I’d love to hear more about your plans. Check my availability and see if we’re the right fit!
