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Llansantffread Court Hotel Wedding Photography

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Llansantffread Court Hotel Wedding Photography

Here are a few of our favourite images from our latest wedding of Eleanor & Matt at Llansantffraed Court Hotel, near Abergavenny. We joined Eleanor, her bridesmaids and family at the hotel, where they were getting ready applying their own make up, beautifully! All was calm and once the bridesmaids in their chocolate brown dresses from the Cardiff Bridal Centre and her Mum were ready they helped Eleanor in to her beautiful dress which was from Sentiments in Bridgend. We met up with Matt once he had arrived at the hotel with his Groomsmen and family. The boys looking very smart in their grey Hugo Boss suits with orange ties that complimented the colour theme for the day of Autumnal colours. We were able to photograph Eleanor and her family prior to the ceremony too just before proceedings got under way. The flowers from Hilary’s in Abergavenny added the final touch with beautiful bouquets and decorative roses also in the autumnal colours of orange and cream. Once the lovely ceremony had taken place it was dry enough for the Bridal party and their guests to be outside on the lovely terrace at Llansantffraed Court Hotel and enjoy their welcome drinks, despite the cold, whilst we took the family photographs on the pathway under the trees that are a beautiful colour at this time of year, just perfect for Eleanor & Matt’s day. They then enjoyed a beautifully cooked meal before speeches got under way with laughter and tears! Having cut the gorgeous cake made by Boutique Bakehouse in Bristol the reception room was cleared to make way for the band, family friends of Matt’s, who played a fab mixture of music and kept the dance floor full all night!! Looking forward to seeing the happy couple again when they return from their amazing honeymoon in Bali!

Our style of wedding photography is a mix of documentary photography, unobtrusively capturing moments with natural, Fine Art style bridal portraits. For a further look at our images of our South Wales Wedding photography, please have a look at our Gallery or other Blog Posts and if you have any questions about our services don’t hesitate to leave a comment below or contact us.

Civil Partnership Pencoed House

Pencoed House Cardiff and South Wales Wedding Photographer

Civil Partnership Pencoed House

Here are a few of our favourite images from Andy & Paul’s Civil Partnership that took place at Pencoed House Estate. We arrived a bit earlier than planned and the boys were already virtually ready and the sun was shining, so we wasted no time in getting some fab photographs of the both of them in their ‘bridal’ cottage and the beautiful grounds prior to the ceremony! Andy looked extremely smart in his black suit which was complimented by a silver waistcoat and purple tie & handkerchief which went perfectly with Paul’s equally smart black and purple kilt attire that was from Dyfed Menswear! Both of their immediate families were getting ready in the cottage close to theirs so we captured family photographs, champagne toasts and more than a few emotional tears! The colour theme for the day was black, white, silver & purple, the ceremony/reception room had been decorated accordingly and looked stunning, only outshone by the magnificent cake that was displayed from the beginning of the day, made by Happy Occasions Cakes (aka Paul!) The beautiful flowers from Lisa at Bella B in Penarth added the final touch. Once the guests had been seated Paul was walked down the aisle by his Mum, Mary closely followed by Andy and his Mum, Ann. Once the Civil Partnership was completed and whilst the register was being signed a singer stood up to serenade us, however, she sang Abba’s ‘I do, I do, I do , I do, I do’ ….and before long all of the guests had joined in too!! We managed to get everyone outside for a big group photograph and confetti before the rain finally came, but the families and friends were happy to be photographed under umbrellas. Chrissy Marshall of Sensible Pencil entertained the guests by sketching their Caricatures, whilst Shelley Fairplay played beautiful background music on her harp. The food provided by Spiros Catering was excellent. The speeches were fab from Paul & his Dad, Andy and his best friend Heidi. The whole day was kept smooth running by MC Jim Young who added messages from absent friends and family. The grand finale to the day was Andy & Paul doing their first dance which they had added their own twist to and had rehearsed a routine to perform to Shirley Bassey’s ‘get this party started’! It was amazing! The resident DJ made sure top tunes were played to keep everyone dancing!

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Llantwit Major Beach Portrait Photography

Cardiff and South Wales Portrait Photography

Llantwit Major Beach Portrait Photography

At last, we finally got Gemma and her family along with her brother and girlfriend together for their ‘on location’ Family Beach Portrait Photography! It had been a grey though dry day but when we got to the beach the sun was peeking through the clouds throwing out fab rays on to the sea! Alfie & Isla loved running along the sand, though Isla was desperate to run in to the sea! We did a combination of images including one of all six of them for Gemma’s Mum & Dad as a Christmas present – but sshh they don’t know about it!! Fab idea!! The tide was out so Andy was able to get some reflection shots at the beach in Llantwit Major, we love to photograph at this beach as it provides a cool backdrop for Portrait Photography and includes the element of Landscape Photography too. The golden cliffs provide an alternative to the sea as a backdrop so we did some more there too.

Our style of portrait photography is a mix of documentary photography, unobtrusively capturing moments with natural, fun, location portraits. For a further look at our images of our South Wales Portrait photography, please have a look at our Gallery or other Blog Posts and if you have any questions about our services don’t hesitate to leave a comment below or contact us. Also if you would like to arrange your own Family or Child or Couples Portrait Session please email [email protected]

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Cardiff City Hall Wedding Photography

City Hall, Cardiff and South Wales Wedding Photographer

Cardiff City Hall wedding Photography

The fab wedding day of Stacey & Stephen started at The City Hall, Cardiff for an intimate Civil Ceremony in front of their close family & friends. Stephen, looking very smart in his Ted Baker suit and their son Rhys, their Page Boy in a matching suit and waistcoat. They arrived along with his family including his Grandad and his Best Man, Craig. As it was raining initially we managed to take a few photographs under cover just outside the entrance to the City Hall. Shortly after which Stacey and her Dad, Terry, arrived, driven by a close friend Mike. Stacey looked gorgeous in her dress from Berkertex Brides and she was joined by their daughter Jennifer who, with Jessica were the Flower Girls and her best friend Katie was her Bridesmaid. They all looked stunning in white & red, the colour theme for the day. It was an emotional ceremony, with lots of cheers for the lovely couple! The rain had stopped and the sun was even trying to shine so we walked over to the fountains and took some family & friends photographs before whisking Stacey & Stephen over to the picturesque Museum steps for some photographs of just the two of them. The reception venue in Rhiwbina Recreational Club was almost unrecognisible as it had been decorated beautifully with organza and fairy lights and was the location for a gorgeous wedding breakfast and fab speeches. The magician kept the children entertained before the disco started and the dancefloor didn’t empty after Stacey and Stephen had taken to the floor for their first dance! It was a very relaxed day, just what they wanted!

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Wedding Photography New House Country Hotel

New House Country Hotel, Cardiff and South Wales Wedding Photographer

Wedding Photography New House Country Hotel Cardiff

Katy & Mike travelled from their home in Oxford for their lovely wedding in St Isan’s Church, Llanishen and The New House Country Hotel, Thornhill. Since the romantic proposal on Swyncombe Down in Oxfordshire Katy and her Mum, Sheila, had arranged the wedding contacting local suppliers to enhance the day. Such as the beautiful flowers from The Flower Lodge in Rhiwbina which had the added touch of sprigs of Rosemary in them! It was very calm at Katy’s parent’s house when we arrived, hair had been done and Katy was applying her own make up before getting in to her stunning Bridal gown from High Society in Cowbridge with the help of her Mum and 2 Bridesmaids. Two cars from Kennedy Classics transported the Bridal party to the church where we had gone ahead to photograph Mike with his family, his Best Man and Ushers (all of the Ushers were family members too!). It was at this point that we met the gorgeous Flower Girls and Page Boy. It was a misty, damp day but everyone was smiling and it didn’t stop the guests enjoying themselves. After the lovely ceremony there was an array of umbrellas and lots of photographs. We even managed a confetti shot under the litch gate. At the New House Country Hotel we photographed the families in the Wyndham suite where the reception was and took some fab shots of Katy and Mike in their Bridal Suite. Luckily it then had time to dry up outside so we went to the amazing Sequoia tree in the grounds – one of the tallest of its kind in Wales! We were lucky enough to be able to enjoy the delicious wedding breakfast with the guests before taking some more photographs of them during the speeches. The evening was started by the band, Undercover, who played their first dance and got people on the dance floor immediately with their excellent set. Katy & Mike are now enjoying their honeymoon in Sicily, lucky things!!

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Cardiff Maternity Photography

Cardiff and South Wales Maternity Photography

Cardiff Maternity Photography

This is part one of our Bumps to Baby Package which will include a choice from Maternity, Newborn, Toddler & 1st Birthday photo shoot. This is the maternity photography part of blooming mum to be Sarah. It will be a great honour to capture Sarah and her newborn’s precious first years journey. All these images were shot in one session with natural lighting or a very simple lighting set up. As it was still warm we even managed to take advantage of a lovely sunset down at our local beach. Our aim is to produce a set of stylish images that Sarah can look back on in years to come and remember that special time.

For a further look at our images of our South Wales Portrait photography, please have a look at our Gallery or other Blog Posts and if you have any questions about our services don’t hesitate to leave a comment below or contact us.

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Vale Hotel Wedding Photography

Wedding Photography Vale Hotel, Cardiff and South Wales Wedding Photographer

Vale Hotel Wedding Photography

The Vale Hotel and Spa in Hensol was the location for Nicola & Ryan’s fab wedding day! Nicola got ready at her parent’s house, she was back from the hairdresser when we arrived with her 2 Bridesmaids and Mum having their make up applied. The first person to start to get ready was Dad as he wore a kilt of Cunningham tartan and it took him 40 minutes to put on! The Bridesmaids got in to their Teal dresses from Ab Fab and with the help of Mum, Karen, they helped Nicola in to her gorgeous dress from Perfections, Cardiff. Some more family members in their respective tartan kilts arrived, not long before Nicola was ready to get in to her car from the fab Perfect Days company to be driven to the hotel. We arrived before Nicola and took some photographs of Ryan and his family and Groomsmen outside the conservatory where they had their ceremony. They all looked very smart in their grey suits and teal cravats (Ryan’s was cream to match Nicola) that were hired from Oxford House in Blaengarw. It was a perfect sunny day and after the ceremony everybody went outside on to the terrace overlooking the golf course, where we photographed them in their respective families and generally enjoying themselves. The Wedding Breakfast was served after the speeches and whilst the room was made up for the evening reception we were able to take Nicloa and Ryan back outside to take advantage of the stunning sunset. The evening was kicked off with Nicola & Ryan cutting their cake which was from Lavendar Cottage, Ewenny and the band, Perfect Day, who we have already photographed this year, got everyone up dancing straight away after the first dance!

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Cycle tour of Britain

Cycle Tour of Britain

Managed to get out of the office yesterday afternoon and capture some shots of the Tour of Britain as the riders went through the pain barrier at the summit of Caerphilly Mountain. Congratulations to Irish leg winner Sam Bennett – first two shots of rider in green!

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South Wales Home Family Portrait Shoot

Home Family Portrait Shoot

We love meeting new families and little 6 month old Sarah certainly made it a lovely experience! Her Mum & Dad, Ruth & Andrew said she was a real smiler and she didn’t disappoint. Sarah got used to us pretty quickly, probably helped by the fact that we were in the comfort of her home so she was surrounded by everything familiar. The natural light from their living room window was perfect and their white tub chair provided the best support for her, although she is sitting by herself she is a real wriggler so can topple over! We captured so many expressions in a short space of time, there are some lovely ones of the three of them too!

Our style of portrait photography is a mix of documentary photography, unobtrusively capturing moments in a natural environment where the children feel comfortable. For a further look at our images of our South Wales Portrait photography, please have a look at our Gallery or other Blog Posts and if you have any questions about our services don’t hesitate to leave a comment below or contact us.

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New House Country Hotel Wedding Photography

Wedding Photography New House Hotel, Cardiff and South Wales Wedding Photographer

New House Country Hotel Wedding

The New House Country Hotel was the fab setting for Kellieann and Ian’s intimate wedding! Kellieann went to the hairdresser and then got to the New House Country Hotel to have her make up done by Siobhan and to get dressed in to her gorgeous wedding dress with a pretty lace neckline and her white converse ‘bling’ daps! Her daughter Melanie and one of her bridesmaids were there to help out. The theme was bright and colourful with the flowers designed by Rob & CJ at The Village Flower Studio, Rumney, Cardiff. When the other 3 Bridesmaids arrived they got into their individually coloured dresses one orange, one yellow, one purple and one pink! Gerberas were the chosen flower that made up the bouquets, button holes & table decorations, with the added touch of a ‘Freedom Rose’! Ian and his Groomsmen, their Dads and Sons were all in Morning Suits with smart top hats. Kellieann’s proud teenage Sons Connor & Cameron walked their Mum down the aisle to Ian, with 2 ring bearers leading the way! After the ceremony we all went outside. We took a photograph of the whole wedding party from above with the stunning views of Cardiff in the background. Once again, the weather was lovely and so we were able to take all of the photographs outside, utilising the beautiful grounds from the huge Sequoia tree to the landscaped gardens with the house as a backdrop! The speeches were fab from the Bride’s Dad to the best Man who was Ian’s brother, who along with other family and friends of Ian had travelled from Liverpool for the occasion! The evening got under way with their DJ Alan playing their First Dance and then playing some more top tunes that got everyone on to the dancefloor!

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