matt gladwin photography

What do you offer?

I offer a relaxed and chilled out wedding photography service. No pressure, no silly poses! Just the fun vibes from start to finish!

Why do you want to work with the LGBTQ+ community?

I want to work with the LGBTQ+ community because being part of the community myself makes me feel home and happy, and being able to capture the happiness of other LGBTQ+ couples brings me so much joy.

Allyship

This year I did some LGBTQ+ photoshoots to promote pride month on my socials. Pride month is very important at celebrating LGBTQ+ and I think it’s essential to ensure my followers know that I fully support LGBTQ+ community and will not tolerate any homophobia. I also ensured my contracts don’t discriminate and only allow the option for a bride and a groom. I’m very considerate of people's pronouns ensuring I ask to make sure I don’t offend anyone in anyway. I also attend Manchester pride (provided I have no wedding bookings) helping out at one of the bars to help the community celebrate who we are and what we stand for all together.

Also I am in the process of arranging a LGBTQ+ themed styled shoot next year. I want to inspire LGBTQ+ couples with my work and show them how amazing their day can be. I have recently signed up to do the Gay Wedding Show in Manchester. I want to grow my work with my community and then be able to grow the diverse representation over my socials and my website.