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2025
A YEAR IN PHOTOS I have put together a small collection of my favourite photos from last year, there were so many more I really wanted to include but just couldn't. I will be posting plenty to my instagram so keep an eye on that, there will definitely be some that were not included in this blog. Included is a mix of candid photos, bride and groom shots, bridal party photos, always good fun. As well as some detailed shots. They are in no particular order, from the first to the last, they all stand out to me and hopefully you. The focus is on candid shots, the photos that really represent the day as it happened, the shots that tell the real story. MORE>>> |
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2023 - THE BEST OF BLOG
Wow, what a year. So many weddings, so many amazing couples and so many beautiful people. I love wedding photography, I really do, and there is nothing like photographing a wedding. It is a huge honour to be honest. Being part of someones special day and being allowed to whitness those special moments is such a great feeling. It's even better capturing all those moments forever, those little moments when no one is watching, those little moments just between the bride and groom, those little moments on the dance floor when the party is in full swing. Weddings have them all and I try and capture as many as possible. |
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2018......... A YEAR IN PHOTOS
2018 was a fantastic year for me, I photographed so many gorgeous weddings, met so many lovely people and had a great time telling thier story in photographs. I was also asked to photograph a friends wedding and topped the whole year off by being voted best wedding photographer in North Wales, again. I can't believe how lucky I have been to win 3 times in 4 years. Thank you so much to everyone who voted, It is such an honour to be part of your special day, it means so much and makes my job seam so worthwhile. More>>> |
THE BIG 2017 FAVOURITE PHOTOS BLOG
Having said all that, I just love doing them, I really do. Spending time with happy people all day and capturing once in a lifetime moments is so good. Anyone who has seen me working will have seen the enthusiasm I put in because it is genuine. I love my job and may have said it once or twice before. 2017 has been such a good year and every single wedding I shot was fantastic. I have met so many nice people and had so much fun. I also just happened to pick up Best Wedding Photographer in North Wales again at the 2017 Welsh National Wedding Awards. A complete surprise but it was the icing on the cake so to speak. MORE>>> |
LATEST BLOGS
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PORTMEIRION
Ahhhh, Portmeirion. what an absolutely amazing and unique place to get married. A little slice of Mediterranean inspiration nestled between the woods and the sea. It really is the fairytale wedding venue. From stunning colourful architecture surrounding the central piazza, a stone colonnade with its large columns overlooking a giant chess board, to the stunning town hall containing the even more impressive Hurcules hall, the main ceremony room. This barrel-vaulted hall features dark wood panelling and mullioned windows and a stunning Jacobean ceiling, it really is one of the nicest venues for a wedding. MORE>>> |
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LEAH & MATT - A Soughton Hall wedding story
What an amazing day photographing Leah & Matt's wedding last year at Soughton hall. This was the third time I had photographed Leah & Matt, the first when Leah was a bridesmaid at her sisters wedding and then again when her brother got married. So I was well aquainted with the family which make things so much more relaxed. MORE>>> |
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ESTHER & TOM - A Portmeirion wedding story
It doesn't get much more beautiful than Portmeirion in the Autumn. The whole village and gardens look amazing. The golden colours, the light and the whole vibe is just great. So I was so happy when Esther and Tom booked me for their wedding in October of last year. It was all go when I arrived at castell Deudraeth, Cassie M Bridal and crew were doing their thing with hair and make up, Esther and the girls were having a great time, which is brilliant for me, capturing all those fun moments. More>>> |
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LAURA & RHYS - A Henblas wedding story
Weddings don't get much better and Laura & Rhys's big day at Henblas country park didn't disappoint. The story started with a fantastic pre wedding shoot on the cliffs of Rhoscolyn back in 2021, it was such a fun shoot and I was looking forward to photographing the wedding. Fast forward pretty much exactly a year and it's wedding day. woop woop. More >>> |
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ELIN & TOM - An Anglesey wedding
Elin & Tom got married and what a beautiful day it was............ The wedding was taking place at Tros yr Afon near penmon on Anglesey, it's such a lovely venue to get married at, lovely house and grounds, tee pee and if the weather plays ball then an outside ceremony, whats not to like? The sun was out today so the outdoor ceremony was on, perfect. More >>> |
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EMILY & ROB - An Abersoch wedding
Here is a little wedding I just had to share from last year. I was asked to photograph Emily & Rob's wedding down on the Llyn Peninsula. When I first met them they told me it wasn't a big fancy all out wedding day. Just a small, intimate family and close friends kind of wedding, all relaxed and no big fuss. The ceremony was in the lovely church at Llanbedrog and then they planned to head over to the sailing club in Abersoch for some drinks. More>>> |
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KATY & JONNY- Nant Gwrthern wedding
Katy and Jonny got married.......and wow, what a day. This amazing couple got married at Nant Gwrtheyrn, a former quarrying village. It is nestled in a hollow between the mountains and the sea, it is such a stunning backdrop for a wedding, complete with it's own chapel. As I dropped into the village the sun was just creeping up over the mountains and starting to light up the village. It was going to be a stunning day and the perfect place for a wedding. More>>> |
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HEDDWEN & ANDREW - Llyn Peninsula wedding
Carnguwch farm is nestled between the mountains down on the Llyn peninsula, such a beautiful part of Wales and the perfect setting for Heddwen and Andrew's wedding day. The plan was to marry in the lovely little Llwyndyrus Chapel just five minutes down the road. Then head back to have the reception in a tipi on one of the fields, just down from the farm house, so that is exactly what they did. More >>> |
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KATIE & GARETH - Llangollen wedding
Back in the summer when the sun was shining, there was not a hint of rain, the ground was dry and the air was warm, Katie and Gareth got married. This sounds like the start of a wonderful story. And of course, it is. The Llangollen area is such a wonderful part of Wales to go to, just the drive down the A5 is amazing. The sunshine was streaming through my windows as I headed to meet up with katie and I knew it was going to be a fantacstic day. More>>> |
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HEATHER & TOM - Pentre Mawr wedding
Heather and Tom got married, what a beautiful day it was. They chose Pentre Mawr Country House as the venue. Nestled in the Welsh countryside, this lovely house with its barns and outbuildings just oozes style, which fitted perfectly for Heather and Tom's vision. Before the ceremony I met up with the girls for some prep shots, they were staying in one of the cottages, everyone was really relaxed, even their dog managed to get some attention. I also met up with the boys for a few shots, they were staying in one of the really cool safari lodges. More>>> |
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MARI & GLYN - Dinorwig pre-wedding shoot.
Mari & Glyn are getting married this weekend and are having their reception in the wonderfully quaint and colourful village of Portmeirion. Before the wedding they wanted to do a pre-wedding shoot in the slate quarries in Dinorwig, they both love the place and Glyn has done many amazing paintings of this stunning derelict old quarry, I have a slight love affair with this place and couldn't believe my luck when they asked to do it there. More>>> |
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MINI BLOG - The speeches
For me, photographing a wedding is about capturing the whole day, all the moments, the details, the ceremony. It all makes up a story and without one part, the story is not complete. Part of that is capturing the speeches, what a great part of the day this is. Usually, the speeches happen after the meal, all the guest are relaxed, the drinks are flowing, the best man is sat waiting with a nervous look on his face, so is the groom, wondering if he is going to get a roasting from said best man. More>>> |
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ASHLEY & KY - Walcot Hall wedding
Sometimes things are just meant to be....... like photographing Ashley & ky's wedding. I randomly got talking to Ashleys Mum while I was sorting some prints out in a shop, we got talking and she mentioned her daughter was looking for a photographer, said the wedding was in Shropshire, asked if I was willing to travel, which of course I was. she passed my details on to Ashley & Ky, we met up, she loved my work and there you go. I was booked. Walcot hall where the wedding took place is such an amazing venue. The former home to Lord Clive of India. More>>> |
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MINI BLOG - Bride & Groom
For me, photographing a wedding is about capturing the whole day, all the moments, the details, the ceremony. It all makes up a story and without one part, the story is not complete. Part of that is capturing portraits of just the happy couple. I shoot most of my wedding's in Wales and we have no shortage of beautiful scenery to make a perfect backdrop. Quite often the couples will have an idea of where they want to go and may have booked the venue because of this. Quite often it will be outside somewhere with spectacular backdrops or in a beautiful garden at the venue. More>>> |
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CADI & JORDAN - Soughton Hall wedding
Soughton Hall is a venue I have been wanting to photograph at for a long time. This stunning Georgian country house, a former bishops palace sits at the end of a long tree lined drive and is such an amazing backdrop for a wedding. So when Cadi and Jordan booked me to photograph thier wedding and told me where they were having it, I have to admit, I got a little bit excited. More>>> |
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REBECCA & ALED - Plas Brondanw wedding
WOW!!!! What an absolutely stunning day it was when Rebecca and Aled got married. They had their ceremony in the gardens of Plas Brondanw near Llanffrothen. This former home of Clough William-Ellis, the creator of Portmeirion is just stunning. With its beautiful stone orangery set amongst the gardens and surrounded by the mountains of Snowdonia. More >>> |
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CERI & STEVE - Tyn Dwr Hall wedding
I loved my first meeting with Ceri and Steve, it was such a laugh. They enquired with me after a friend of theirs gave them my name, he is a pro photographer that I have been following for a while, so for him to recommend me was great. We met up and chatted about wedding stuff, Ceri proceeded to get out a list that was downloaded off the internet. More>>> |
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ALAINA & DAVID - Nant Gwrtheyrn wedding
What an absolutely gorgeous couple Alaina and David are, in fact, the first time I spoke to Alaina we had such a lovely conversation on the phone, we talked for so long, it was as if we had known each other for ages. I knew then I really had to photograph their wedding. They both live in London but had fallen in love with Nant Gwrtheyrn, More>>> |
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2016 FAVOURITE PHOTOS BLOG
This is my big 2016 favourite photos wedding blog, a mix of candid moments, portraits and details that really stand out to me. These are my favourite photos that I think really capture the essence of a great wedding day, and hopefully give you a little glimpse into the way I see these unique and fun days. So grab yourself a cup of tea or coffee, get the biscuits out, sit down for a bit, relax, scroll your way down and enjoy the show. More>>> |
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KATIE & NIGEL - Nant Gwynant wedding
When you are passionate about the outdoors, and you love the mountains, and you are getting married, then where is the best place to do it? When you live in Cornwall you are no stranger to amazing scenery but for Katie and Nigel it was a no brainer, they love North Wales and chose a spot right in the heart of Snowdonia. More >>> |
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LLIO & JAY - Trearddur Bay wedding
What an absolutely great day photographing Llio and Jay's wedding. They got married in Trearddur Bay earlier this year and had their reception at the Trearddur bay Hotel. I started the day with the girls, everyone was nice and relaxed, I had a lovely time photographing them getting ready. I then met up with the boys at the church in Trearddur bay More>>> |
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SIAN & ANDREW - Bangor wedding
When a wedding takes place in and around the most beautiful landmarks of a city, then you know it's going to be a good day. This wedding had it all, a ceremony in a beautiful cathedral, followed by a walk along an old pier and a reception in a university. Sian and Andrew got married in the city of Bangor and what a fabulous day it was. More>>> |
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FFION & LLYR - Tre Ysagwen wedding
What an absolute stunner of a wedding this was, the weather was perfect, and the people were fantastic. You know it's going to be a fabulous day when there are cakes and sausage rolls being handed out to everyone outside the church, after the ceremony. The morning started with some preparation shots of Ffion and the girls as they got ready More>>> |
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FFION & ALEC - Portmeirion wedding
I was back once again, to the beautiful Italian inspired village of Portmeirion, in North Wales. Having shot quite a few weddings here over the years, with all the colourful buildings and gardens, it never fails to inspire me. There are always new places to find and seeking them out is all part of the fun. It is such a wonderful backdrop for a wedding More>>> |
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ARWEL & LLINOS - Bangor Management centre wedding
What a fantastic day I had shooting Arwel and Llinos's wedding last year. I always watch the weather the night before any wedding and also in the morning, handy to know if you need a plan B. So it was no surprise that it was pouring down when I turned up at the house where the girls were getting ready. More>>> |
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BETTY & ED - Tros Yr Afon wedding
Wow, Betty and Ed are so lovely, celebrating their wedding at Tros Yr Afon was so much fun. Another new venue for me but what a gorgeous place to have a wedding. This wedding had it all! Everything from a tipi marquee, an outdoor ceremony officiated by a friend, a trip to Penmon point for some photos, More >>> |
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FIONA & DAVE - Hilltop house wedding
I love going to new venues, and this one was a cracker. What an amazing day at Dave and Fiona's wedding at Hilltop country house near macclesfield. Such a great atmosphere with so many lovely people, I had such a fun day. More>>> |
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PRE WEDDING SHOOT - Betws Y Coed
It was pretty quiet in the village of Betws Y Coed when I met up with Iona and Mark for a pre wedding shoot. They are getting married in a couple of weeks in the wonderfully colourful village of Portmeirion and wanted to have a bit of time in front of the camera to get used to it. More>>> |
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Family photo shoot - Newborough forest
I do love family lifestyle shoots, they are always so much fun to photograph. The kids always have a great time and the parents too. This one was at Newborough. We went for a nice walk through the woods, stopped off for a little while, then we headed to the beach for a few more shots. More>> |
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PRE WEDDING SHOOT - Aberffraw
Ffion and Alec are getting married in a couple of weeks, in the beautiful village of Portmeirion and wanted to do a pre wedding shoot to get used to the camera. More>>> |
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THE BIG 2015 FAVOURITE PHOTOS BLOG
Well..........What a year it has been! I have had the pleasure of photographing so many amazing weddings, I have met so many gorgeous people and I have taken so many fantastic photos. All topped off by winning Best Wedding Photographer in North Wales at the Welsh National Wedding Awards in November. More>>> |
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LOUISE & TOM - Bangor Uni wedding
Wow........ What a great time I had at Louise and Tom's wedding, such a wonderful day with beautiful people. The weather turned out nice too, dry and warm with plenty of sunshine. I started the day at the house with the girls, getting some prep shots, it was smiles all round with lots of laughter. More >>> |
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IAN & GWENNO - Portmeirion wedding
Gwenno & Ian got married in the stunningly beautiful village of Portmeirion and what an amazing day it was. This was my second visit of the year to the village and it never fails as a backdrop for amazing wedding photography. The weather held out and everyone had a fantastic day. More>>> |
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PORTRAIT SHOOT - Llanddwyn Island
What a lovely time we had on the beach and in the woods at Newborough. It is such a beautiful place to go for a walk and an even nicer backdrop for family photos. We walked through the woods and on to the amazingly beautiful Llanddwyn island. More>>> |
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SOPHIE & SAM - Tre Ysgawen wedding
Sophie and Sam got married in the wonderful Tre Ysgawen hall and what a fabulous day it was. Right from the start when I met up with the girls when they were having hair and makeup done it was all smiles and laughter. Such a relaxed atmosphere and I just shot away as if I was invisible. More>>> |
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JESSICA & SION - Trearddur Bay wedding
Jessica and Sion are cool, what more can you say. They are so much fun to be around and their wedding day was no exception. And what a day it was. I had so much fun shooting this wedding that I really didn't want to leave. I met up with Jessica and the girls at her parents house where they were all having hair and makeup done. More>>> |
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DIANE & CHRIS - Caernarfon wedding
This is a wedding from last year that I never got round to blogging so here is Chris and Diane's big day. They got married in the lovely church of Llanbeblig in Caernarfon and then went on to the Celtic Royal hotel for the reception. Diane and the girls were having hair done in Elaine's hair and beauty in Llanrug so I popped over to see them. More>>> |
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GLESNI & LEWIS - Plas Maenan wedding
Glesni and lewis got married, and what a fantastic day it was. A tiny little chapel, fields of grass, a country house, a VW beetle, this wedding has it all. When I went to meet Glesni and Lewis to discuss plans for the wedding we ended up walking for ages through fields looking for the perfect spot to take photos after the ceremony. More>>> |
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PORTRAIT SHOOT - Penmon/Henllys Hall
Coming to Anglesey on holiday is so nice, especially when you get nice weather. And that's exactly what this family got. And while they were here they wanted some lovely family photos. They were staying at Henllys hall just outside of Beaumaris and wanted some photos there but also a few at Penmon. More>>> |
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BARRY & TRACY - Carreg Bran wedding
What a Lovely couple Barry and Tracy are, you can see they are in love big time. What a beautiful day I had photographing their wedding at the Carreg Bran Hotel in Llanfair P.G. Another new venue for me so really nice to shoot there. Tracy and Barry wanted to have an outdoor wedding so I was really looking forward to that, More>>> |
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SARAH & PAUL - Deganwy Quays wedding
Another wedding but this time a new venue to me. The Deganwy Quays Hotel overlooks the Conwy estuary and has superb views out over Conwy castle all the way round to Anglesey and the setting sun. So when Paul and Sarah booked me to shoot their wedding it was nice to finally do a wedding there. More>>> |
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LLINOS & DEWI - Portmeirion wedding
Llinos and Dewi got married. Oh yes. And in the amazing village of Portmeirion no less. It is such a lovely backdrop for a wedding and even though the weather was not super amazing and we had Showers on and off throughout the day, we still managed to get all the outside shots done in between the rain. More>>> |
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PORTRAIT SHOOT - Conwy
I was asked to do a family portrait shoot in and around Conwy. We decided to go for a walk in Bodlondeb woods and then head on to the quay for a while before heading to the cob for some shots to end the session. The woods were perfect to get things started. Plenty of places to get natural backdrops More>>> |
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LISA & DEAN - Plas Rhianfa wedding
What a lovely couple Lisa and Dean are. Their wedding day was so much fun. I don't think there was a moment when I couldn't see anyone smiling or hear laughing. And Plas Rhianfa is such a wonderful venue to get married in too. So many lovely backdrops for photos. More >>> |
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DEB & AL - Bangor University wedding
Deb and Al are two of the nicest people you will ever meet, they laugh so much it's great, and they are so in love. When I first met up with them they had such a chemistry together, I knew the wedding day would be so much fun. They didn't want too much fuss when it came to photos, just a record of the day so that suited me down to the ground. More>>> |
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SIONED & GUTO - Bangor University wedding
Congratulations to Sioned and Guto who were married in Llangefni and then went on to Bangor University for the reception. And what a fantastic day it was. Despite the rain in the morning it held off the for the rest off the day and after a lovely service in the wonderful Moreia chapel in Llangefni. More >>> |
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2014 - END OF YEAR REVIEW.
Wow..........what a year 2014 was. So many fantastic photos from lots of amazing weddings. I have worked with some fantastic people and all my couples have been such a joy to work with. I have shot in some beautiful churches and chapels and also some amazing venues too. It's been such a joy and I have met some brilliant people along the way. More>>> |
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THE SIMMONS FAMILY - Family photo shoot - Loggerheads park.
John & Kate had been gifted a photo shoot with me from a friend, we had tried to get it done a few times but bad weather had gotten in the way a number of times. So finally, last Autumn I did a lovely little family shoot over in Loggerheads country park, It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, the leaves were falling and it wasn't too cold. More>>> |
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THE HUGHES FAMILY - Family photo shoot - Breakwater country park
Family portrait shoots are great, especially when the weather is lovely and even better when you have previously photographed everyone. 3 months earlier I had the honour of photographing everyone at the wedding of Karina & Gareth. This shoot was a present for Gareths mum and was meant to have been done long before the wedding, but one thing after another led to us only getting round to it after the wedding. More>>> |
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THE GODBERS - Family photo shoot
I was asked by the Godbers to take some photos of the family shortly after the arrival of their baby daughter. They wanted to capture her while she was still small but also get some shots of them all together and also their little boy. Here is a small selection of photographs from the shoot. More >>> |
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WENDY & MATTHEW - Trearddur Bay hotel wedding
Congratulations to Wendy and Matthew who got married and had their reception at the wonderful seaside venue of the Trearddur bay hotel. After meeting wendy and Matthew at the hotel nearly a year before the wedding they they wanted photos by the beach, not just in Trearddur bay but also in Penrhos country park near holyhead. So I was a bit downhearted on the day when I arrived at the hotel as it was raining, It was a bit gloomy and the forecast was all over the place as to whether it would be clear enough later on for photos outside. More>>> |
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LOUISE & DYLAN - Tre Ysgawen wedding
Congratulation to Louise and Dylan who were married in the lovely Moriah chapel in Gwalchmai on Anglesey and then went on to Tre Ysgawen country house for the reception. It was a lovely morning, the sun was shining and the sky was blue as I headed to meet up with Louise and co. at a salon in Llangefni. They were having their hair done there and then off to her family home to finish of the preparations with make up and getting into the dress. More>>> |
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VICKY & STEVE - Plas Maenan wedding
It was definitely the hottest day of the year, my vans air conditioning was in overdrive as I headed to the lovely Plas Maenan hotel in the Conwy valley to photograph the wedding of Vicky and Steve. It was definitely going to be a chilled out day, I had already done a pre wedding shoot with them both and you couldn't meet a nicer couple so chilled and in love. First stop was to see the girls, they had stayed overnight and were getting ready in one of the rooms there. More>>> |
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FFION & CRAIG - wedding
Congratulation to Ffion & Craig who were married in the lovely church of St. Cyngar in Llangefni and then went on to the wonderful old house of Chateau plas Rhianfa for their reception. I met up with Ffion who was getting ready at one of the bridesmaids house, It was all go with hair and make up being done. The weather was not set to hold out and yes, it started to rain soon after I had arrived. More>>> |
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JADE & JOE - Pre wedding shoot
Well.......What can I say? Jade and Joe are the loveliest couple you could ever meet, they are so in love it's great. They got engaged in Paris, the city of love and have brought plenty of it back with them. I couldn't get them to stop kissing :) They are getting married very soon and wanted a pre wedding shoot to get used to the camera and how I work. To be fair they are both very natural together and pretty much from the off they were comfortable in front of the lens, which is great. More>>> |
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KARINA & GARETH - Wedding
Karina & Gareth got married in the wonderful Tre Ysgawen hall and what a lovely day it was. I have shot at Tre Ysgawen before but only as a reception venue and not a whole wedding. So it was nice to actually photograph the wedding ceremony here this time. And to add to it, the weatherman said it was going to be nice so that was a bonus. I met up with Karina in one of the lovely rooms where she and her bridesmaid were getting ready, they were both in a fantastic mood and no nerves were showing. More>>> |
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SOPHIA & CARWYN - Wedding
What a great day. Congratulations to Sophia & Carwyn who got married in the wonderful Glan Ogwen church and then went on to Bangor rugby club for the reception. I don't think I have seen a bride laugh and smile so much in one day. I met up with the girls first thing in Bangor while they were getting ready, the drinks were flowing and so was the laughter. such a relaxed atmosphere and they were having a ball. More>>> |
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ELLEN & ADAM - Wedding
Ellen & Adam got married in the beautiful Bangor University main arts building and what a lovely day it was. It was warm and sunny and just perfect for a wedding. I headed over to the management center to find Ellen who was getting ready there, she was getting ready with her bridesmaid and mum and a few other close friends, everyone was in a great mood, I spent a little while there getting shots before heading off quickly to see the boys, they were getting ready at home a short drive away. More>>> |
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SIONED & GUTO - Pre wedding shoot
Sioned and Guto are getting married very soon and decided to have a pre wedding shoot before their big day so they could get used to the camera, we chatted about various places to go, to be fair, North Wales has so many but decided on a little walk up to the Aber Falls. The beautiful waterfall sits at the top of a wooded valley, a couple of miles above the small village of Abergwyngregin and is the perfect area for a shoot. More>>> |
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FFION & CRAIG - Pre wedding shoot
Ffion and Craig booked me a while ago to capture their wedding, but mentioned they also wanted a pre wedding shoot. Primarily designed to let the couple get used to the camera More>>> |
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VICKY & STEVE - Pre wedding shoot
I met Vicky and Steve a while back when they booked me for their wedding. Time is flying and it's not long till that big day happens. In the mean time, they decided on having a pre wedding shoot. More>>> |
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ELA & KEVIN - Wedding
Ela and Kevin get married for the second time...... let me explain. I met Ela and kevin last year after they had book me to get married, they mentioned More>>> |
