South Wales Wedding Photographer
Beautifully Natural Stories
ABOUT YOU
You want a day that is
RELAXED, INFORMAL and FUN
You want to
ENJOY YOUR CELEBRATION
and not spend forever taking photos
GORGEOUS NATURAL PORTRAITS
are important to you
YOUR PARTY WILL BE EPIC
and you want dance floor photographs to match
ABOUT ME
Warm, friendly South-Wales wedding photographer who will
PUT YOU AT EASE
My priority is for you to
HAVE FUN ALL DAY
knowing I’ve got the photographs covered
My images are full of
REAL MOMENTS & EMOTION
I’ll create
BEAUTIFULLY NATURAL PORTRAITS
even if you’re nervous about being in front of the camera
“THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL. YOU ARE AMAZING
So, so grateful”
Photographing Weddings in South Wales
Having grown up on a farm between Swansea and Aberystwyth, I learnt to speak the Welsh language as a small child.
I have a strong connection with my homeland and will be the first to patriotically belt out the Welsh National Anthem with pride when a game of rugby is on the TV!
My husband was born and bred in Bridgend, and my dad still lives in Ceredigion, so we still have strong family connections in the area and always seem to be buzzing up and down the M4.
The best thing about being a South Wales photographer is being able to travel and explore this diverse area. Whether it’s the peace and tranquillity of the River Wye, the fascinating history of the industrial towns of Portal Talbot, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport, or taking in the views from Pen y Fan, in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, there is so much to explore in South Wales.
“WE HAVEN’T STOPPED CRYING
at how beautiful out photos are.”
South Wales Photography
As a child, we were always visiting South Wales on school trips and heading up and down the Welsh Coastline to various tourist attractions. We visited Big Pit as part of our studies of the coal mining history, which is still so evident in the Valleys today, especially the Rhondda Valley. Wales has many castles which we also visited including Cardiff Castle, Caerphilly Castle and my personal favourite, Castell Coch. Though my husband and I attended different schools, we both have a strong memory of making candles at St Fagan’s National Museum as children! I can still remember when the Millenium Stadium (now the Principality Stadium) was built, and it is still a real treat to watch the Welsh Rugby Team play there.
Humble by Nature
Humble by Nature is owned by the BBC’s very own Kate Humble. This South Wales farm has been transformed from a council farm at risk of being broken up into small lots into a thriving rural skills centre that’s keeping rural crafts alive. It has renovated barns and beautiful gardens, meaning that the farm animals and mud are totally optional (but if you’re keen for a photo with the pigs, I’m game!)
Deep rooted in nature, this wonderfully rustic venue has several options for smaller and larger celebrations. The Long Barn and Pig and Apple Cafe cater for more intimate occasions, and the Lambing Shed or Marquee are available during the summer months too.
Just 10 minutes from the quirky market town of Monmouth (one of my favourite places on earth!) and half an hour from the M4 corridor, you’ll get that wonderful middle-of-nowhere feeling but with easy transport links – what a combination! There are also several options for on-site accommodation for both you and your guests, which is always handy for a hassle-free day.
Sugar Loaf Barn
With stunning, uninterrupted views of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park, this gorgeous South Wales farm is a great spot to tie the knot if you’re looking to escape to the countryside and connect with nature.
Sugar Loaf Barn lies just three miles from Abergavenny train station and with walks a-plenty on the doorstep, there’s ample opportunity to lose yourself in the wonderfully wild welsh countryside.
Being a working farm there’s even the opportunity to ride a tractor or get stuck in feeding baby lambs! There’s also onsite accommodation so for those wanting a stress-free day, you can get ready and get married all in the same place – yay!
Caer Llan
Tucked away in the welsh hills is 25 acres of woodland, garden and fields tucked away in the South Wales hills with a jaw-dropping view over the Vale of Usk set against a dramatic backdrop of the Welsh mountains makes Caer Llan an escapist’s dream location to get wed.
Caer Loan has some of the most spectacular sunsets I’ve experienced. So if you’re keen on that gorgeous golden hour magic, you can’t go wrong with this stunning venue
With a chilled-out vibe and exclusive use, Caer Llan has options for both an indoor and outdoor ceremony, if the Welsh weather decides to misbehave! With an in-house chef and owners ready, willing and able to ensure the smooth running of your big day, this venue has that fabulous mix of wilderness and seclusion without the worry of DIY.
There’s accommodation for up to 50 guests on-site too – super handy if you’re wanting everyone in the same place – and there’s even an outdoor pool to keep your guests extra happy!
Photography in South Wales
There is an enormous amount of locations to choose from within the South Wales counties of Glamorgan, Blaenau Gwent and Monmouthshire. The capital city of Cardiff offers a multitude of urban venues, especially in Cardiff Bay. The Gower Peninsula and the coastline between Barry Island and Porthcawl are beautiful areas to tie the knot.
With its epic, mountain-clad views, Celtic culture, industrial heritage and abundance of castles, there’s an awesome backdrop around every corner.
Canada Lodge
This gorgeous South Wales venue is just a stone’s throw from Cardiff city centre. Nestled in the green, green grass of beautiful Welsh countryside. Lodge by name, lodge by nature, Canada Lodge has a very Canadian feel about it and benefits from views over a pretty lake. Renowned for its excellent customer service and catering for celebrations of all sizes.
Hire the Lodge for up to 120 guests, tie the knot upstairs in the wooden-clad Oak room with a civil ceremony or blessing. Later, celebrate downstairs in the Lakeside room where your meal will be served and you’ll party into the night. There’s also a large, decked balcony for reception drinks and stargazing during fairer weather.
Alternatively, Rhodri’s by the lake offers a cosy, intimate space for microweddings of up to 30 guests.
There are bridal and guest log cabins for newly-weds and their guests to crash out in after partying late into the night.
Rosedew Farm
Rosedew Farm is a gorgeous, countryside barn surrounded by beautiful welsh farmland and just a five minute walk from the South Wales coastline.
It is family-run and benefits from a multitude of accommodation options on-site. With a choice of barns, lodges or even a tent, your nearest and dearest can make your celebration a real holiday (and may get roped into decorating the barn too!).
Take advantage of the beautiful surrounding countryside for your bridal portraits. Take golden hour shots in the fields of crops or head to nearby Cwm Col-Huw beach for some romantic seaside snaps.
Oldwalls and Fairyhill
Oldwalls and Fairyhill are perhaps the most well-known venues in South Wales. Not only do they provide exquisitely beautiful locations for your nuptials, they have excellent customer service and are therefore extremely popular.
Both venues are situated on the Gower peninsular – the UK’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – both are set in picturesque South Wales countryside, just a short distance away from the jaw-droppingly gorgeous Welsh coastline and conveniently situated not far from the city of Swansea.
Why not take a drive to one of the Gower’s breath-taking beaches, Broughton, Rhossili or Oxwich Bay for your portrait photos. Maximise the Welsh coast landscapes for photographs with a real wow-factor.
Weddings in South Wales
When we visit my in-laws in South Wales, we’re always down at the beach at Ogmore-by-Sea or Aberavon, and we recently discovered the café at Parc Slip Nature Reserve , which must be one of the best-kept secrets in Wales (FYI, the cakes are AMAZING!).
My mother-in-law got married at The Old House 1147, in Maesteg, the year it opened. It has to be one of South Wales’ most popular pubs and is a firm favourite for Sunday lunches too!
“Incredible!
We’ve just sat crying in the window of coffee shop
We can’t begin to tell you how much joy they bring.”
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