PICTURE THIS

Local photographers showcase their favourite images

Your wedding album should be a treasured memento of your big day, so you want it to be packed with fab photos that reflect all of the magical moments. Although fashions may change and hairstyles come and go, the memories are timeless and will be captured forever if you find the right photographer to suit you as a couple. To help get you started, we asked some of South Wales’ professionals to share their favourite wedding photos from throughout the day.

THE VOWS

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This picture was taken by Kate Tarnowska from Photo-Graphics Studio at a Beauty and the Beastinspired wedding shoot.

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“I love this picture of the groom spontaneously kissing his new bride.” – Paul Davies from Paul Davies Photography.

www.francescahillphotography.com “I love how happy the bride looks in this image.” – Francesca Hill from Francesca Hill Photography.

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“My favourite thing about this shot is that the couple had no idea that this was going on behind them while they were saying their vows.” – Michelle Huggleston from Michelle Huggleston Photography.

“I adore this photo and most first kiss photographs as I’m not just capturing the moment between two people that have just become husband and wife but look at the bigger picture. Everyone in the room is so happy for the newlyweds and it’s just such a lovely photo filled with happiness and lots of love.” – Megan-Sian Vickery from MeganSian Photography.

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“The bride and groom were nervously giggling throughout the ceremony, and this was seconds after the kiss, and as you can tell, they finally relaxed in those few seconds.” – Katie Radford from KEM Radford Photography.

HOLD ME CLOSE

“My aim is to take natural images and I love this shot because it looks www.kemradfordphotography.co.uk natural and unposed.” – Francesca from Francesca Hill Photography. “I love golden hour and had been waiting to do this shot all day. I’ve never known a golden hour shot to suit a couple so much as these two.” – Katie from KEM Radford Photography.

“After a day of rain, wet feet and umbrellas, the sky decided to be our friend and show off its best colours. It was just stunning for this amazing couple. I was just about to leave, when I turned back and captured the couple in this beautiful moment.” – Megan-Sian from MeganSian Photography.

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“There’s something special about a couple trusting a photographer. With only a few minutes left of sunlight, these are some of the last shots I took and some of my favourites.” – Michelle from Michelle Huggleston Photography.

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“I love the sense of fun in this image. Things like confetti canons and champagne sprays are fantastic for ensuring moments of natural laughter.” – Francesca from Francesca Hill Photography.

“The couple trusted a cousin to operate a confetti cannon - madness ensued! He kept setting off the confetti and you can feel the happiness in this moment!” – Katie from KEM Radford Photography.

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“Men always say ‘I don’t like the camera’ or ‘I don’t want too many photos’ but put them in a suit with all their mates and they’re there posing! Having fun is the most important part of your wedding. I’m there to capture the emotions, the serious moments and most importantly the fun.” – Megan-Sian from Megan-Sian Photography.

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“Here is the groom being embarrassing during the speeches.” – Paul from Paul Davies Photography.

CONTACT DETAILS

Paul Davies Photography, www.paul-daviesphotography.co.uk KEM Radford Photography, www.kemradfordphotography.co.uk Photo-Graphics Studio, www.photo-graphics-studio.com Francesca Hill Photography, www.francescahillphotography.com Michelle Huggleston Photography, www.michellehuggleston.com Megan-Sian Photography, www.megan-sianphotography.com

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“The pure joy of a groom being surprised by his bride. Everyone goes on about couple photos, and yes, I love them too, but these moments are just as important.” – Michelle from Michelle Huggleston Photography.

Kate from PhotoGraphics Studio highlighted the beauty of St Donat’s Castle with this charming picture.

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