Celene & Steven are one of the loveliest couples I have had the privilege of photographing. They are truly special and I am so pleased their day completely reflected them and what is important to them. I was thrilled to photograph such a colourful and vibrant wedding. Their African theme, a nod to the incredible safari honeymoon they have planned, was executed perfectly. We went for a drive up to Oxwich Castle for some photos, a place that was frequented by Celene in her c

Emily and Tavis are one of my all time favourite couples and I am so thrilled so have been able to capture their wedding. We first met after I was recommended to them by a previous bride and after hearing that their venue was the impressive Hensol Castle, I really couldn’t wait to photograph them. Emily, Tavis and I were able to meet a few times before their big day as they asked me to photograph their adorable newborn daughter Mali, and then again for the engagement shoot

Jess and Dan were married on a typically British August day - the weather was changeable and there were spots of rain, though the fun loving couple did not let this dampen their spirits in the slightest. This wedding was a first for me - I was actually the second shooter, taking photos with the lovely Emma-Louise Walton Photography. This meant I spent the morning predominantly with the groom and his many groomsmen and caught lots of different angles than I normally would. Th

I often get asked "When is the best time to have an engagement session?" and the answer is that it is entirely up to you! Whether that be the week before your wedding or over a year in advance, there are advantages to each. Celene and Steven decided on the latter and so we met up in July even though they aren't getting married until October 2018. Personally I think this is lovely as they will get good use out of their photos (as opposed to my own experience where we had ou

All weddings are special and exciting, that goes without saying (I still get butterflies driving to the venue on a wedding day). This one held a special place in my heart though, as the wonderful ceremony venue, Castell Coch, holds great sentimental value to me. As a little girl, I used to visit the fairytale castle with my grandfather, then several years later my husband chose the drawbridge as the location in which he would propose to me. Of course, I didn't tell the cou

Jessica and Matthew were married at St Cadoc's Church, Caerleon on a glorious summer's day in August. A true celebration where family was at the heart of everything, everyone attending this wedding had a blast. From start to finish the stunning bride did not stop smiling. The bridal preparations took place at the bride's mum's house along with her seven bridesmaids, three flower girls and two page boys. Wearing a gorgeous Christina Wu dress from Usk's luxury wedding dress

I first met Hannah & Kyle for a coffee in a cosy little nearby hotel and warmed to them immediately. They were planning their summer wedding at the New House Country Hotel near Cardiff and I was overjoyed when they decided to book. A month or so before the wedding we met again for their pre-wedding shoot at the stunning Tredegar Park, where the nerves that they were feeling being in front of the camera soon disappeared. We chatted at length about their special day and all th

Pencoed House Estate is one of the most beautiful venues I've had the pleasure of photographing. It's a hugely popular Estate located on the outskirts of Cardiff and makes the perfect all-in-one wedding venue. Cerys & John were married there at the end of July and both my husband and I were delighted to be the photographers for the special occasion. It was an early start and as I dropped Rick off at John's house to photograph the groom's preparations I was impressed that th

Sarah was one of the first brides to ever book me, finding me through an online forum I used to use when planning my own wedding. She was delightfully friendly and explained that her and her fiancé were coming to Oxwich Bay from their hometown of Kent to have an intimate wedding, bringing only their daughter with them. Sarah & Steve got ready together in the Bridal Suite which boasted magnificent views over Oxwich Bay. Keeping tradition though, Sarah didn't want Steve to see

Sue and William met in Bristol and became close after William’s mum was sadly taken ill. Sue became his rock and ray of sunshine during a difficult time and they soon fell in love. Despite living a fair distance from one another their relationship blossomed and they realised they had finally found the one that made each other complete. The chosen venue for their marriage celebration was the astounding Manor by the Lake in Cheltenham (wow, what a bridal suite!). Friends and

In the quiet village of Purton, in Gloucestershire, I stood and waited nervously in an empty field, all bar an abandoned camper van and a few hay bales, quite convinced that I was in the wrong place. My instructions told me this was to be expected though and it wasn't long before I saw Gemma, my very first bride to be. Just a week later, the presence of two gorgeously lit tipis standing proud would transform the empty space into a magical area of celebration with live musi

When I received a call mid February to ask if I was free in March, I had naturally assumed the caller was talking about 2017, which had started to become busier after the new year. The laid back bride soon put me straight though– the big day was in just 3 weeks time! The young couple, Bethan and Kieron, had become engaged only a few weeks earlier and had managed to plan their dream wedding with all their close friends and family. I met with them and their adorable son to h