Well hello there. This here is my look back at 2012. It’s a photographic journey through a year spent documenting momentous days in other people’s lives. There are glimpses of the weddings and engagements I shot and there’s the odd personal picture sprinkled in for good measure. I wanted to choose a selection of images that hopefully show what I do, what I love and how I work – so here are some of my personal favourites from the last 365 days. It’s been quite a year for me. I’ve worked with some wonderful people, had some amazing adventures with friends and family – and in December I found out that I was one of 6 photographers shortlisted as Wedding Ideas’ best wedding photographer for 2013. I really couldn’t have dreamt of a better start to the new year. So I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the couples who’ve worked with me so far. Thank you for your kind words, for being so fun and for letting me share a little of your lives. I’m very grateful. And thank you to those of you who will be working with me in 2013. I cannot wait!
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About the Author: Sam Gibson
Sam is a creative documentary wedding photographer based in Bristol and working throughout Somerset, the UK and abroad. His background is in documentary film making and he has years of experience of photographing weddings in a discreet and unobtrusive way.
Just beautiful, Sam. You are so good at this. I really enjoy the quality of your colour processing, too. Have a rad 2013.
Hell.Yeah! Awesome work mate – here’s to an epic 2013!
Corr blimey you must have a sore forefinger!!! You been a busy man:-) Great work Sam!
Great stuff Sam, a real energy to your images. Luv the union jack umbrella shot !
Thanks you three, that means a lot. Much appreciated :)
Congrats on an amazing year, here’s to another!! :)
One of my favourite wedding photographers working today. Great work mate. Best of luck for 2013.
great year buddy! All the best for 2013
Oh, my! Brilliance :)
one of the best portfolios have seen in ages :) amazing work :)
fantastic selection Sam; what an amazing year you’ve had!
Epic work! Have a great 2013.
Wow. Breathtaking work, Sam!! that puddle reflection sot with the gates… *le sigh* amazing!!
It’s testimony to your talent that each image can stand alone and feel like one you’ve never seen before. Beautiful images. Here’s to a busy 2013!
Inspirational stuff Sam-amazing!
Truly stunning Sam!
Awesome collection of epic portraits and sweet little captured moments! Great portfolio stuff
wow, sam!! the level of creativity here is insane. you do such a great job at creating powerful emotion in your photos.
Sam your work is exquisite you really capture the emotion in every photo you deserve to win, everyone should book Sam there is no one better to photograph the most important day of your life, he makes everyone so relaxed and gets stuck in with all your friends and family and was laughing and sweating taking the photos as much as I was jigging around on the dance floor by the end of the night an absolute legend!!
A stunning set of photos here. I’ve looked twice now, so many favorites (the water reflection, the brunette at the end etc etc)
Sam, what an incredible summary of 2012. This is simply amazing!
Sam – these are brilliant…thanks for sharing x
Dude… the word epic doesn’t even begin to cover it…
=)
Holy hell. I don’t even know where to start! blah! so damn good!
WOAH. Sam, I’ve been a fan for a while this post just pushed me into major Fan Boi mode… Awesome showcase buddy. Bring on ’13!
Beautiful images!
I love end of year blog posts, and this is why. Amazing work Sam.
What a phenomenal year 2012 was for you. All the best for 2013!
#3, 13, 16, 32….I can’t decide, they’re all soooo good!
Loving your work Sam. Beautiful work.
Just awesome Sam, I am now going back to the top to start the whole post again x
Terrifyingly beautifully good work Sam.
Just Amazing Sam, what a year!!!
Big thank you’s to everyone who’s left a comment, I really appreciate it. Particularly Emma who made me laugh out loud x
Great round up Sam, a really inspiring year :)
Wonderful work. All of it but the picture with the reflection is stunning. What a fab year.
Epic collection of images Sam, what a year you’ve had buddy. The flipped reflection in the pond has to be one of my all time favourite wedding images. Here’s to more in 2013.
Wow Sam, absolutely outstanding! Your documentary work is brilliant! Best of luck in the Wedding Ideas Awards and have an amazing 2013
Great stuff! This is photography worth aspiring to.
Holy moly that is a year and a half! Very inspiring stuff, great work Sam.
Smashing year for you, Sam. Your wedding photography is full of love and laughter. Well done.
Wow Sam what an amazing year you’ve had can’t wait to see what 2013 has in store for you. x
A tremendously good 2012, Sam. Cheers to 2013 – always an absolute pleasure to view your photos!
Frick! you’re the man Sam.
Amazing year dude.. so many great moments you’ve captured!
Gorgeous images. Looked like a pretty awesome year!
Brilliant images mate. So much fun and happiness captured. Here’s to an equally fun 2013.
Some stellar work here, looking forward to more of the same in 2013!
Great work! Keep it up!
Err. SMASHED IT. I actually hate you a little bit. Top work my friend. All the best for 2013. Look forward to seeing what it brings you :)
I’m with Matt- you totally SMASHED it last year…2013 promise to be great!
so much great emotion in these. awesome stuff!
Just seen your work published on Bride vs Groom so thought I’d pop over to your site and have a look at the rest of your portfolio, and am incredibly impressed with what I’ve discovered! An eye for the moment, for seeing a great angle, some wonderful framing and great choice of colour vs b&w too. Agree with many of the other comments that I’m sure 2013 will be a brilliant year for you, and deservedly so.
OOOh Sam – you have so many beautiful moments, textures, colours, emotions, connections – love them all – so os beautiful xxx
wow, what an amazing record of an amazing year! I love the church interior about 1/4 the way down. Gorgeous. Best wishes for 2013 Sam!
Such a great collection of images Sam, I just wanted to keep scrolling down as they are so awesome! Nice one!