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How much should you spend on a wedding photographer? How much you should spend on a photographer is a personal choice. Some want the day captured, while others may wish to have the wedding turned into a photo shoot. The cost comes down to what you want and how much you are prepared to pay. As a guide to the wedding photographer's cost, below is a ballpark figure for your thoughts on how much you should spend. The average photography cost in the Cardiff areas is between £741 £1,650. The differential is often due to what is included in the price. Some include albums, while others do not. Before you speak to a photographer Do you want a photographer to capture your wedding? Some brides don't want a photographer but will give in to family pressure. You must decide if you want a photographer and how you want the day captured. Not your family. You will be the centre of attention for the photographer. If you want a photographer, begin by deciding what you want and how much you are prepared to spend on your chosen photographer. First, you should decide on the style of photographer you want. Are you looking for more traditional photographs with many poses, and can you allocate much of your wedding time to the photographer? Contemporary style with some time set for poses and then candid shots Photojournalistic style. Keeps out of the way and captures the real action as it happens. Taking very little to no time for you to enjoy your wedding. Will often photograph family requests but will not pose the image. Your wedding date needs to be confirmed. It's not a rough period or just a month. Establishing the location of the ceremony and registration is essential. Again, this information must be obtained before contacting a photographer. Do some homework? Look at wedding magazines or wedding photographs online; see what style of images you are drawn to. Look for a traditional photographer if you are attracted to the heavily posed images. If you like photos that capture the day's fun but don't want to pose, look for a journalistic-style photographer. It’s your wedding, so pick the style you want. But be sure you understand each photographer will have a style they follow, and this style is what you want. Once you decide on your wedding photography style, you need to look at your budget for what you are prepared to pay for this style of photographer. As a rule of thumb, if you want to capture your wedding day, you should be looking to spend 5% - 10% of your total wedding cost. So for a £10,000 wedding, you are looking between £500-£1,000 for the photographer. A £20,000 wedding, then it's £1,000 to £2,000. You get the idea. This is not an accurate cost, but it will give you a ballpark figure to work with your budget. Photography is a competitive industry, so you may get your chosen photographer for less than the going rate without losing quality or service. Some offer discounts depending on the time of year or day of the week. A wedding in February will attract a lower cost than one in August. The same is true for a day of the week. A wedding on Wednesday will attract a lower price than one on Saturday. The professionals will have lots of experience, insurance, quality equipment, and Professional grade lenses. Back up equipment. Usually, belong to a photography organisation. They can show you lots of past wedding images in print and digital. Often, you will have awards and qualifications to show you. Payments are usually made to a business account or can take credit cards. Some will accept regular part payments. With this information, you call your photographer. I have looked at your website and liked your style of photography I'm looking for a photographer from 11 am until the first dance at about 8 pm I’m getting married at ???? with the reception at ????? Are you available on this date? Can you give me a price for this and set out what is included in the price. You can call me back at this number ?????????? or email me at ????????? The above is an example of how you have done your homework and know what you want. If it's out of your budget, consider fewer hours of photography and see what compromise you both come up with. If you want the photographer and he or she is available, then you can often make it work. However, if you are looking in the bargain bin, don't expect too much for your money. The cheap bin often contains photographers with little experience, no backup equipment, no insurance, old or cheap cameras and lenses, and often requesting cash payments. Never book a photographer based on just price. It won’t work for you or the photographer and often leads to disappointment. Here are some examples of enquiries from brides and family members who have not done any homework or thought about the photographer style they want at their wedding. The bargain hunters looking for a photographer will often ask these questions What is your price to photograph my wedding We are on a budget What do I get for my money Do you supply albums at this price How many photographs will I have How long will it take to deliver Will I have a disc or USB There is no mention of the date, Wedding venue, or even consideration of the style of the photographer. The above is often looking in the bargain bin of photographers and shudder at the thought of professional rates. They won't care about insurance or backup equipment. They want the price so low they don't consider anything else. But often expect the photographer to produce outstanding work for a very low cost... Disappointment usually follows. We all love a bargain. But do your homework and get a photographer in the style you want. #WeddingPhotographerCardiff #WeddingPhotographer #WeddingPhotography #WeddingPhoto #Photo #Photographer #Photography #PhotographerinCardiffarea #Cardiff #CardiffPhotographer #Caerphilly #CardiffCity #CardiffPhoto #Price #Fee #Cost #Best #Photojournalistic #traditional #photographs #location #date #Contemporary #magazines #reception #dance #married #available #Venue #insurance #bargain #homework #PhotographerCardiff #photography #Photojournalist #ChurchWedding #church #wedding #wales #weddingphotographercardiff #weddingphotography #CardiffWeddingPhotographer #SouthWalesWeddingPhotography #WeddingPhotographerSouthWales #SouthWalesPhotographer #SouthWales #JournalisticPhotographer #PhotojournalisticPhotographer #JournalisticPhotography

A full evening of storytelling documentary wedding photography of a great couple Cath and Rob, on 13th October 2017 in Barry South Wales. The wedding party of family and friends were there to celebrate the wedding and join in the excitement and wedding fun. It was nice to see everybody joining in on the dance floor, after Cath and Rob’s first dance. The build-up to the dance was a group involvement to the theme from dirty dancing. Poor Rob didn’t know what was coming. It was a blast. Everyone enjoyed themselves well into the evening with hog roast and disco to keep the fun flowing. Fantastic fun that everbody will remember for may years to follow. Checking out the wedding guests I do too Wedding ring on the brides finger We are married Now let the weeding fun begin Bride and guests Mother of the bride Bridesmaids Married Groom relaxed at last Wedding kiss More wedding guests Wedding guest Wedding party Flying bride Flying wedding guest Lets dance Lets kiss during the dance friends at a wedding Wedding Party Wedding party dance Wedding party joining in with the fun Wedding fun #Barry #Southwales #weddingCar #MemorialHall #ValeofGlamorgan #Car #Dance

Congratulations to a wonderful couple who married on 12th October at St Audries Park West Quantoxhead, Taunton. St Audries Park is as a breath-taking manor house with 100 acres of deer park in the vale of Somerset. St Audries Park is just beautiful, with a light Orangery for the marriage ceremonies and an impressive banqueting hall for the reception. Staff were great too. The arranged the confetti shoot while walking down the great staircase in the building. The day started with the usual coffee at the bridal preparations. Bride and maids enjoyed some glasses of bubbly. Dan was also staying at the hotel (different room), so I was able to capture some great images of both of them during the preparations. The wedding day went by at the usual fast pace. I attempted to capture as many wedding moments as possible to bring back the happy moments over and over each time the wedding party look at them. Hence, I started the day with a smile and end it with the same. Tears of Joy from the laughing guests enjoying themselves. Roberta and Dan were a Joy to photograph at this beautiful location. Guests were happy and joined in the fun. "It was a great pleasure to have Jim photographing our wedding. He has done an amazing job. He made us and our guest feel very comfortable. He is a lovely man and a photographer. Did a great job at not being noticed and wasn't in the way at all. Stayed longer too which was a great bonus. Also can't believe how quickly he did our photos to such great standard. Would recommend Jim 100% Thank you again!" Roberta & Dan I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I did taking them. #Eyes2MePhotography #StAudriesPark #Taunton #Venue #wedding #Park #Photojournalist #Photographer #Photographs #ManorHouse #Photo #StAudriesPark #WestQuantoxhead #Taunton #Orangery #Banquetinghall

Eyes2Me Photography Congratulations! You are listed as one of the Top 3 Photographers in Caerphilly. We would like to Thank You for providing consistent high quality in your area of business. Our review team updated your business listing using our 50-Point Inspection which includes everything from checking reputation, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence. You can view your business at https://threebestrated.co.uk/photographers-in-caerphilly If you want to update any of your business information on our website or to provide new High-Resolution photo/logo, contact us by email. Three Best Rated® was created with a simple goal to find you the top 3 local businesses, professionals, restaurants and health care providers in your city. We display only businesses that are verified by our employees since customers deserve only the best. That's not all... Businesses do not pay us to list them ever. You do not pay us for the listing any time. We believe that local businesses provide better and personal services locally. Local businesses know your city better since they live there too. Our policy is free to list because if you can pay to list, then is it really the best business? It has been an honour and a pleasure to work with you. Sincerely, Melinda Crawford, ThreeBestRated.co.uk #Best #Rated #Excellence #Caerphilly #congratulations #Top3 #Photographer #CaerphillyPhotography #Cardiff #PhotographerCaerphilly #Photo #PhotographyExcellence #generalexcellence #Weddingfee #weddingcost #localphotographer #local #photo #photophoto #Business #Localbusinesses #LocalPhotographerbusinesses

Congratulations to Rhianna and James who were married on 30th August 2015 at the fantastic Bryn Meadows Hotel and Golf resort in Maesycwmmer .The bride looked stunning in a beautiful white dress. The weather was perfect for the occasion. The bride was escorted by her father and her bridesmaids in a lovely cream vintage Rolls Royce. The fun carried on into the evening disco with all joining in to celebrate the happy couple’s day. The resident disco was in full swing and provided the music of choice for all to enjoy. Thank you both for sharing your day with us. Accordingly, Rhianna and James, we wish you many years of happiness together. Bryn Meadows Events also offer wedding day Experience evenings so give them a call to find the next date they have available. We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting enquiries from clients wishing to use our services for weddings, corporate events and private parties.

Time... it’s the one thing we can't turn back, and sometimes a busy life can take over, and we forget to capture those special moments, the ones that matter most to us. Make time to capture how you feel and look at those important milestones in your life. With a photograph, you can capture a moment, and have it forever. Photography is a fantastic story-telling medium. Photographs are the best souvenirs of our life. They are personal, beautiful, and have a story behind them. The little trinkets you buy in the shops and markets inevitably break, or just clutter up your home. A stunning photo on the wall is personal art that puts a smile on your face as it reminds you of that exciting, happy moment in your life. I don't just take photographs. I will look for the images that matter to you now and for many years to come. Call now to arrange an informal chat about your upcoming event. Whitchurch Historical Society marking the 108 years of Whitchurch hospital and its closure in 2016 #Party #Fun #Park #Christmas #Brecon #Caerphilly #YstradMynach #Torquay #Historical #Society #Cardiff #Blackandwhite #YstradMynachChurch #Halloween #Hengoed #MidGlamorgan #Barry #CardiffPhotographer #CardiffPhotography #CardiffPhoto #CaerphillyPhotography #CaerphillyPhotographer #SouthWales

Kirsty and Jamie had a fantastic wedding at Llancaiach Fawr Manor in the village of Nelson. It was a bright sunny day (1 July 2017) with guests making the most of the sunshine in the open grounds and the beautifully maintained garden areas of Llancaiach Fawr Manor. Bagpiper John Campell was on fine form with some excellent music that brought a tear to most eyes on the day (http://www.johncampbellbagpiper.webs.com). We started photographing from the bridal preparations into the evening disco provided by the wonderful Lynsey Pugh (www.lynseypugh.com). The colours of the traditional kilt from the groom and groomsmen was a great contrast to the chosen colours of the wedding them by Kirsty. Congratulations both and thank you for inviting me to be part of you're wedding day. Just a small sample of images to show the day. #Llancaiach #Piper #Caerphilly #LlancaiachFawr #Manor #weddings #Photojournalist #Blackandwhite #Gardens #USB #professional #MidGlamorgan #Venue #Photo #ManorHouse #Nelson #LlancaiachFawrManor #CardiffPhotographer #CaerphillyPhotographer #CardiffPhotography #CaerphillyPhotography #CaerphillyPhoto #Wedding #WeddingPhoto #WeddingDay #Cardiff

Sonia and Damian wanted only a small ceremony at a Ystrad Mynach Caerphilly followed with a celebration later with close friends and family at the Maes Manor Hotel Blackwood to complete the wedding day of this lovely couple. It was personal, intimate, and perfectly charming. The friendliness of the couple and family made me feel more of a guest than their photographer. Thank you, for the kind words you left for me on my facebook page. "Jim did a fantastic job at our wedding a couple of weeks back. Highly recommended and very friendly. He did a great price with top quality photos" Just a few photographs of the happy couple to help celebrate their day. Congratulations to you both and thank you for sharing your day with me. #MaesManor #Caerphilly #YstradMynach #Gwent #Blackwood #Photographer #Cardiff #CardiffPhotographer #PhotographerCardiff #CaerphillyPhotographer #CaerphillyPhotography #Wedding #Eyes2Me #Localphotographer

I hardly ever go out without my camera. One afternoon in Porthcawl I was walking down towards the beach front and although I passed this anchor on many occasions, the light was just right and brought out the texture of the old rusting metal. I photographed it and a few days later edited it Black and white. Then I added 16% copper into the shadows. This give it an old image look but not sepia like the Wild West. Some days later I was looking at some images on ViewBug website and noticed a competition was running. The image was just sitting on my computer desktop so I uploaded it. Not expecting it to get anywhere near the top. But at the end of the competition (I didn't win) but got this message below: "Congratulations Jim Matthews Photographer based in South Wales UK. You ranked in the Top 10% of most popular photographers in 2016; you are part of what makes ViewBug such a special place!" For a casual late entry I was pleased to have come even close to this. I'm unable to find any information concerning the anchor. However, it is reported that Porthcawl harbour was a busy port in 1825 for coal exports. The port lost its working status during 1906 and is now used for pleasure boating and local fishing. #Porthcawl #Anchor #Blackandwhite #WeddingPhotography #WeddingPhotographerCardiff #Photography #Wedding #WeddingPhotographer #WeddingPhotos #Photographer #BlackandWhitePhotography #PhotographerinCardiffArea #CardiffPhotographer #Caerphilly #CaerphillyWedding #SouthWales #SouthWalesPhotographer

I consider myself privileged to be asked to document the celebration of Dona and Trystan's wedding that took place at the Angel Hotel Cardiff. It was a smash hit with all their family and guests. Speeches were from the heart; all joined in on the wedding day fun. It was such a good evening they had gate crashers who also wanted to join in. Congratulations and best of luck to you both. Just a small selection of photographs that tell the story of the couples special day. #AngelHotel #Cardiff #CardiffPhotographer #CardiffWedding #AngelHotelCardiff #CardiffPhotography #CardiffPhoto #CaerphillyPhotographer #Caerphilly #CandidPhotography #Journalistic #Story #CardiffPark #Journalisticstyle

Jim Matthews is pleased to announce his celebrated acceptance into the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), an International, membership-based organisation representing professional photographers skilled in the documentation of weddings and events in a candid, unobtrusive style. As a WPJA member, Jim joins the ranks of some of the most talented wedding photojournalists in the world as judged by their technical, creative and visual aptitude. Jim Matthews will be held to strict membership standards regarding image quality and content, technical and creative technique, website and marketing professionalism, business ethics and communication. In turn, he gains prestigious affiliation with one of the industry’s top professional organisations. #Photojournalist #professional #skilled #weddings #JimMatthews #Cardiff #CardiffPhotographer #CardiffPhoto #WeddingPhotographerCardiff #CardiffArea #PhotographerinCardiffArea #CaerphillyArea #WeddingPhotos #WeddingPhotographer #WeddingPhotography

The rain didn’t dampen the big day for Cerianne Porter and Ben Fox who married on Saturday 3rd September 2016 at Gelligaer Church followed by the reception at the lovely Maes Manor Hotel - just on the outskirts of Blackwood. The couple were married by Rev Gary, who is a pleasure to work with from photographers point of view. Gelligaer church is a great place to get married. I have always had a soft spot for Gelligaer church. We got married there ourselves in 1980. The church choir sang for the couple and later again for them at the Maes Manor Blackwood. Guests enjoyed themselves throughout the day and can is seen in the photographs. The band in the evening sounded great and some great singing too from one of the guests. Below are just some of the photos taken of the wedding couple and guests of the day. Congratulations to you both. The new Mr & Mrs Fox. #GelligaerChurch #MaesManor #Bride #Groom #Photographs #Photo #Blackwood #Hengoed #MidGlamorgan #professional #Cars #Cakes #Church #Gardens #Party #photography #BlackwoodPhotographer #WeddingPhotographerCardiff #WeddingPhotography #WeddingPhotographer #WeddingPhotos #Wedding #Photographer #Photography #BlackandWhitePhotography #PhotographerinCardiffArea #CardiffPhotographer #Caerphilly #Cardiff #ChurchWedding #Brideandgroom #SouthWales #SouthWalesPhotography #SouthWalesPhoto #SouthWalesPhotographer