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Eyes2Me Photography Documentary Wedding Photographer
Why hire Eyes2Me Photography as your wedding photographer.
You will probably be spending a lot of money on one of the most important days in your lives. You're on a budget, and that's understandable. The dress, cake, flowers, venue, and cars etc. all cost you a lot of money. So why would you skimp on the very budget that captures these memories and emotions that you can look keep for many years that follow that one particular day in your life? Often these images are passed on through the generations of family.
Eyes2Me Photography:
• Trading Standards Pre-Approved - Yes, We are the only listed Photographers in Wales. • Enhanced Certificate that is known as a DBS. • A Gold Standard Canon Professional Services Member. • We use modern updated Canon Cameras and lenses. • Back up equipment at hand should the need arise. • Fully Insured Photographer (liability of £2 million). • Qualified and Experienced Wedding Photographer. • Master Photographer with the Master Photographers Association • Have many reviews from previous clients that can be verified • Selected as best Photography business in Caerphilly 2019/20 • Featured in South Wales Wedding Magazine 2019 and again in May 2020. • Wedding photographer of the year (2019) with The Wedding Coordinator Magazine • Eyes2Me Photography is also a registered company. Business Number 08923257 • Data Protection Registered Company number ZA338712
• We cover 100 miles from Caerphilly Near Cardiff.
In other worlds, we take our photography seriously.
"CUSTOMERS ARE OUR BUSINESS, CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUR PRIORITY".
How are we different? Well, we are documentary-style wedding photographers. The images are unique to your wedding and of course can't be replicated at any other weddings. We don't work with wedding photography lists (ever), or take over your day by bellowing out instructions to you or your guests. You're free to enjoy your day with little or no interruptions.
Most often, these images will be taken without you noticing them happening. Below is a small sample of what we usually capture during your wedding day.
Taken at Llancaiach Fawr Nelson during the ceremony..
Taken at the lovely Cottrell Park Golf Resort near Cardiff.
Someone is not happy with the taste of the wedding feast. Captured at a wedding in the Bryn Meadows Hotel and Golf club
Just some of the wedding day fun and emotions taken during the wedding day. Captured at a wedding in the Maes Manor Hotel Blackwood.
An image of guests having great fun that can often go missed by the bride and groom on the day. Captured at a wedding at the Ridgeway Golf club in Caerphilly
I didn't get to close to this little one :) Captured at a wedding in Caerphilly.
Taken at the lovely Miskin Manor near Cardiff. Her father didn't really punch her in the face. He was explaining a story and the bride was laughing.
Mother of the bride capturing a few steps of her own at Llancaiach Fawr near Nelson.
Must admit, I do love photographing weddings at Llancaiach Fawr.
Cheeky Bridesmaids at a wedding in Blackwood. All taken in good fun.
Kids waiting patiently for the sweet cart to open in the Blackwood area.
Bride knows he is nervous on the day. Taken at the Park Plaza in Cardiff.
Not all the images are presented in Black and White. We shoot the image in colour. These are then edited on high spec computer with specialist editing software. If I think the image will look better in Black and White, then I convert it to Black and White. Some do look good in its natural colour. Here are a few sample colour images.
During the ceremony at a church in Cardiff
Carried away at a wedding in Pencoed House Cardiff
Little bridesmaid could not wait to get her hands on the Yogurt "again" First time she was covered in it. Thus the absence of her dress. Just imagine showing her this photograph in 20 years :)
Guests joining in with the wedding fun in Blackwood.
First look of the bride and groom. Taken at Ramada Resort Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa in Usk
Evening wedding guest at a wedding in Pencoed House Cardiff trying her best to belt out a song - with very little success.
Bride and groom arriving at Oldwalls Hotel in the Gower.
Last minute hair check before entering Ystrad Mynach Church.
Bride and Groom at St Martins Church in Caerphilly
Mother of the bride and of course the famous Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd. Wedding at the Angel Hotel Cardiff.
Let's dance the night away at Maes Manor Blackwood.
OK, you now should have got the idea of what documentary-style photography is all about.
It's capturing the hard to repeat candid moments. Just like a news reporter. That's why it's sometimes also called a Photojournalism style. The images are mostly taken with no reference to the person looking directly into the camera. Like they do in the movies.
Of course, there is always exceptions at any wedding I photograph. If the bride wants some images of themselves and family and friends, Then of course, I will take these for her. I will also take some portraits of your family and friends if they want them. They are often looking their best, so why not. But they will be taken quickly, with minimal interaction or direction from me.
Here is a small sample of these type of images.
Cake cutting is usually the exception that the couple would like posed for. Taken at the Barn in Pembrokeshire.
Cutting the cake. With a little difference :)
The bride wanted a magazine style shoot, and she arranged for access to Stradey Castle Llanelli near her wedding venue at Oldwalls Hotel in the Gower.
The confetti shot is usually another favourite in good weather. Taken at Ramada Resort Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa in Usk
And there is also the romantic moment that is on occasion asked for. Taken at the lovely Cottrell Park Golf Resort near Cardiff.
Most couples who hire me for the wedding are looking for the "hands-off" photographer with minimal interaction from me. Customers are our business, Customer Service is our Priority.