Candid wedding guest photo of guests collapsing during tug of war – real wedding lawn games fun

Natural Wedding Guest Photos – Why I Don’t Direct the Crowd

Do documentary wedding photographers direct the guests? Directing and staging guests goes against the very idea of documentary wedding photography.Documentary photographers don’t instruct people where to stand or how to act. Instead, they observe – capturing genuine moments, spontaneous interactions,…

Candid moment of a couple's first kiss surrounded by cheering guests in burnt orange wedding outfits.

How Many Wedding Photos Should You Expect?

You’re planning a wedding and wondering… how many photos should we actually get?Some say 500. Others say 1,000. The internet? Confused. As a documentary wedding photographer, I don’t believe in delivering everything that moved.I believe in capturing the real story…

Bride and groom looking up on the stairs of Insole Court – intimate winter wedding in Cardiff

Insole Court Wedding in Cardiff

Some weddings don’t need grandeur—just two people, a room full of love, and maybe a pint or two after. Imogen and Niall’s wedding at Insole Court in Cardiff was the perfect example of how simplicity and authenticity go hand in…

posed group wedding photo under floral arch – relaxed bridal party portrait in Devon

Do Candid Wedding Photographers Take Group Photos?

Group photos are absolutely part of the story, even in documentary-style photography. The secret? Keep them relaxed, honest, and true to the moment. Especially when they happen spontaneously – like this natural group wedding portrait taken during a wildflower handfasting…

South Wales Wedding Photographer

Let pictures tell the story of your wedding day

As a South Wales wedding photographer based in Cardiff, I've had the joy of capturing love stories all across the UK – and sometimes even further. Whether you're planning a celebration close to home or dreaming of a destination wedding, I’m here to turn your day into lasting memories.