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TJ Gillespie Photography


Affordable Wedding and Events Photography (oh, real estate, products and headshots too)

 
 

TJ Gillespie Photography

 
 

TJ Gillespie Photography

 
 

TJ Gillespie Photography

 
 

TJ Gillespie Photography

 
 

Weddings (or Events)

$500 Wedding Photographer!


Can you really get a professional, reliable and talented full-day wedding photographer for $500? ABSOLUTELY!

So what’s the catch? Surely there has to be a catch? Well, I primarily photograph weddings that are small and intimate which is 15 people or less at the ceremony and reception. That’s it. No fine print. No tricks, ifs, ands, or buts. You can expect me to be your photographer for the full day. I will arrive ahead of schedule to capture any photo you desire and those you didn’t think of. Your make-up session? I’m there. Your future husband goofing around with the groomsmen? I’m there. Or putting on his tie? I’m there. Laughter with your bridesmaids in reflection of your years of friendship? I’m there. And, all those details you couldn’t think of because you were a little predisposed? I’ll have that covered too.

Is $500 still over your budget? I offer $300 packages that last 4 hours or less which, for some, is plenty of time for the ceremony and reception. Commonly these are very small and intimate with just the closest of friends and family. The smallest wedding I’ve shot? 4 people plus the officiant.

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All

Weddings

Events

R&R (Rentals & Realestate)

Travels

Lifeguard station silhouette

Lifeguard station 


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Francois & Tami get married!


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John Walton turns 50 and celebrates with family and friends in Fort Lauderdale.


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Casa Wallace in Cremolino, Italy


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Lago di Garda, Italy


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Relaxing in a kayak on the Ligurian Sea

Not a worry in the world


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Davide &  Genevieve get married!


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Crossfit Empirical 14.1


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Vacation Rental Home


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Campione d'Italia

Campione d'Italia, Italy


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The Blue Angels 2019


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Guy & Michelle get married!


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Prom Date


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Casa di Giardino


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Germany


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Dove with twig for nest

Busy day making a home.


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Rob & Lindsay get married!


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APR Funder Raiser


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Porto Fino, Italy


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Beach Sunrises


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Benjamin & Mitsuyo get married!


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Victoria Park Civic Association pet adoption fund raiser


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Vacation rental - Valenzia, Italy


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Genova, Ovada area, Italy


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EVENTS

 
 

EVENTS

Affordable Event Photography


Event photography is commonly offered in 1/2 day or full-day packages. I will arrive prior to the start of the event and will not leave until my commitment is fulfilled. Therefore, you get me for the full time booked. 1/2 day events (4 hours) are $800. Full-day events (8 hours) are $1,250. Do you have an event less than 4 hours in length? Please contact me and let's discuss your unique situation.

Why are events more expensive than weddings, you ask? The wedding packages I offer are capped at a 15 person max. Events do not have a cap on head count. (However, for groups larger than 100 people, pricing might increase. Please contact me for details.) The other reason events cost more is that I typically take 3 to 4 times more photos for events. Weddings are very structured and the number of photos taken is reduced as my attention is primarily on the bride and groom. So, for example, once I photograph the bride at the altar I don't need 10 more shots of her at the altar. With events, everyone is typically the primary subject so I try to photograph everyone multiple times as they mingle throughout the event. 

 

 

ABOUT TJ


TJ Gillespie

Photographer/Owner

With thanks to my aunt Jenny I discovered my interest in photography around age 10. Her hobby at the time was photography and I found myself fascinated with this large gadget that had a removable lens. However, it wasn’t until I took a photography class in high school that I understood what these larger SLR devices were capable of. The camera and lens my aunt gave to me I used for that class and for many years to follow – until it broke, that is. Photography was just a very casual interest of mine and I did not replace the camera.

Around the time the camera broke (early 90’s) I was exposed to digital photography. I was at a party where the host, with his digital camera, could take a photo and we could immediately view it on his TV. I was baffled to no end and I completely did not understand what digital meant. How is it possible a picture exists without film and a darkroom? This is magic!

Fast-forward to the mid 2000’s when I had the chance to use a point-and-shoot Kodak. With the camera in hand I took a few pictures of flowers around my house and was immediately enamored by the quality, color and instantaneousness of the photos. I quickly bought my own point and shoot and have since upgraded twice and now shoot with a full-frame Nikon.

WHY MIGHT YOU HIRE ME?


Reliable

Photography is something I enjoy and have done for years. I'm not a young man just out of college that is trying to figure out if this is something I want to do or not. I'm not going to change my plans last minute because something "better" shows up. Once you hire me, I'll be there.

Congenial

While I take my job of photographing your wedding or event serious, you and your guests will find me fun. I'll laugh and make jokes just as if I was one of you guests. When the photographer is having as much fun as everyone else, everyone else relaxes more in front the camera and the photos become even more magical.

Price, of course

Seems kind of obvious, but, I'm a really good deal. If you like my photos, you can expect the same results for your wedding or event. I can offer such great rates because I'm financially secure (no I didn't win the lottery, LOL!) and I believe good photography doesn't have to cost a fortune. That, and I just really love attending weddings!

FAQ's


 

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