Hey, I'm Chris.

Orlando wedding photographer, husband, dad, and the guy who cries at almost every ceremony he shoots. Fair warning.

Orlando wedding photographer Chris Gillyard bridal portrait
My Story

I Got Into This Because I Believe Photographs Are the Only Thing That Gets Better With Time

Think about it — the older a photo gets, the more it's worth. A photo of your grandparents on their wedding day is priceless. Twenty years from now, your wedding photos will be the same way for your kids, your grandkids, the people who weren't even born yet.

That's what drives me. Not the gear, not the awards (though I'm genuinely grateful for those), but the fact that what I create on your wedding day will still matter in fifty years.

I've been photographing weddings in Orlando and throughout Central Florida for over 15 years. I've shot at the Alfond Inn in Winter Park, Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, Hard Rock Hotel at Universal, Bridlewood Ranch in Clermont, and everywhere in between. I've also packed my bags and traveled for destination weddings — because love doesn't care about zip codes, and neither do I.

My style? I like to blend in. I'm not the photographer barking directions every five minutes. I'd rather be a fly on the wall catching the real moments — the way your dad looks at you when you walk down the aisle, the quiet exhale right before you say I do, the table at the reception where the real laughing is happening.

If that sounds like what you're looking for, I think we're going to get along just fine.

A Few Things Worth Knowing

What You Can Expect When You Book Chris

01

I Reply Fast

Wedding planning is stressful enough. I respond to every inquiry within 24 hours — usually much sooner. You'll never wonder if I got your email.

02

I Deliver Quickly

Your photos will be ready within 2–4 weeks. Most photographers in Central Florida take 8–12 weeks. I know you don't want to wait months to relive your wedding day.

03

I Come Prepared

I carry liability insurance (yes, your venue can have a copy), backup equipment, and a preferred vendor list if you need recommendations for other vendors. I've done this long enough to know what can go wrong — and how to make sure it doesn't.

04

I Genuinely Care

Four Best of Weddings awards and a Knot Hall of Fame induction don't happen by accident. They happen because the couples I photograph feel that difference — and they tell their friends.

Recognition

Honored by the Couples Who Matter Most

Every award below came from real couples leaving real reviews. That's the only kind of recognition I care about.

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The Knot Hall of Fame

Awarded to photographers who earn Best of Weddings four or more consecutive years. Fewer than 1% of vendors on The Knot ever reach this level.

Best of Weddings 2021–2024

Four consecutive years recognized by The Knot based entirely on verified couple reviews. No paying for placement — just real results.

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PPA Member

Member of Professional Photographers of America — the world's largest nonprofit photography association, committed to craft, ethics, and ongoing education.

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LGBTQ+ Affirming

Every couple is welcome here. Love is love, and every love story deserves to be photographed with the same care and celebration.

"Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite — and Chris made sure our photos prove it."
— A Bride, Victoria Hills, Deland

Sound Like a Good Fit?

I'd love to hear about your wedding and see if your date is still open. Let's start with a quick conversation.