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Who is Eyes2Me Photography Hello, I’m James Matthews, the owner of Eyes2Me Photography Limited. Wedding Photographer Cardiff. Covering south wales and bourder counties. At about ten years of age and with much persuasion, I finally got a Russian made 35mm camera with a small zoom lens from my father. I think he swapped some pigeons for it. Unlike most other photographers who got the photography bug from their parents or grandparents, my family were never into photography and couldn’t understand why I wanted a camera. I became the one with a "good camera". Photographing many family occasions along the way. School trips were always captured. I especially liked the lions of Longleat. My school girlfriend (now my wife) was my model at the time. My first wedding photographs were taken at ten years of age. Skipping ahead to my adult years, and with some encouragement from family and friends, I formed Eyes2Me Photography. The name Eyes2Me was inspired by a local tyre sales company I saw on the way home from booking a wedding in Cardiff. Although my first instinct was to go with James Matthews Photography. As most photographers select their name for their business. For a while, I did go with my name but liked Eyes2Me Photography better. I took part in an intensive wedding photography course. It was an excellent and informative course. However, the traditional posed images were not something I enjoyed photographing. I like the natural unposed photos of people. I thought what’s the point in shooting something I don’t enjoy doing. I like the natural images of people. Capturing the natural expressions of people at weddings and events was the style of photography I enjoy photographing. While undertaking a Diploma in Photography, it was suggested that I keep a file of all the images that I particularly liked or was drawn to. This course of action would help me find a photography style and passion for the type of images I was drawn to. The dominant style I use is called photojournalism. Or Documentary. Considered as a curious photographer, I often find myself shooting scenes where they capture something unexpected. To outsiders, Photo-Journalists seem to be the most daring and fast-paced of all photographers as they will regularly put themselves in uncomfortable positions to capture a single photo. But the reality is that Photo-Journalists aren't uncomfortable in awkward situations, they're too busy being excited about the images they're capturing. The thrill of capturing a photo that tells a story that others can't tell is more than enough to motivate a photo-Journalist to act daringly for the perfect shot. I found that I was inspired by many photographers and especially the works of Robert Frank, Don McCullin, Kevin Mullins and Jeff Ascough. However, the work and humour of Elliott Erwitt still inspire some of my images. I have been fortunate to have attended workshops with both Kevin Mullins and Jeff Ascough. Both are highly acclaimed award-winning wedding photographers. I joined a number of photography groups and associations over the years. However, I was drawn to the lure of the coveted title "Master Photographer" and joined the Master Photographers Association. With their mentorship, I was awarded my Licentiate as a Master Photographer in early 2020. Earning the title of "Master Photographer". Below is a copy of the local press release that also appeared in the South Wales Wedding Magazine. . Eyes2Me Photography - PRESS RELEASE James Matthews, from Eyes2Me Photography based in Caerphilly, has just been awarded his Licentiateship of the Master Photographer Association (LMPA) with a stunning panel of Images in the Commercial category, which is James’s speciality. The judges’ comments given to James included words like sheer quality, impact, stunning, outstanding and unique, which explained the strength of the whole panel. Licentiateship of the MPA, is the hardest qualification to achieve within the photographic profession, as this takes a great deal of time, work and dedication to your art to reach this level. Entering the Association at probationary level and reaching the required high standards of this qualification is such a massive achievement. Not only do you have to submit an extensive panel of photographic images, which are displayed and judged in front of 5 highly respected Fellows of the industry, but you also must produce an in depth working profile, about your work and business practises. This document goes into the Health & Safety elements that must be understood when dealing with the public, also have professional insurances that protect the public. This is the reason why the public should only book a qualified professional photographer to photograph those precious memories in life, their wedding, pets or family and children, as it’s the only way they have of knowing they will get the best creative photographs and personal service possible. Trading Standards Approved After a lot of hard work preparing document and interviews I was accepted as the only photographer in Wales to become Trading Standards Approved. In other words "Buy With Confidence" I was surprised how intensive they are before accepting a business into the pre-approved scheme. I had to provide a list of 50 wedding couples that I photographed and they picked 10 at random to provide me with a reference. Volunteering my Photography Services I volunteer my photography services with the Remember My Baby Organisation. Helping parents with the pain of still birth. I also volunteer photographing of families living with a terminal illness, Providing lasting memories for the family. During October 2019 I spent three weeks of my own time photographing Paramedics in India who have also given up their own time to teach first aid to schools that are many miles from hospitals or first aid posts. This event was self-funding and help from some local business with sponsorships. An experience that I hope to repeat in 2022. I have participated in many charities and associations to raise money for good causes. This year (2022) I will be hiking 26 miles from Chepstow to Monmouth to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support. If you would like to support this cause please donate to my just giving page. All money raised is collected by MacMillan Cancer Support direct from the just giving page. MacMillan Cancer Support https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jim-26mile

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.

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

Wedding Photographer in Cardiff. Cardiff is a lovely city in South Wales and is the capital of Wales with a population of 400,00 million people. Some factoids. Cardiff attracts 2.1 million visitors each year to see the many attractions such as its castle. It's also ranked sixth in the world by National Geographic as a tourist destination, and known as the City of Arcades, with the biggest concentration of Victorian, Edwardian and modern-day indoor shopping arcades in Britain. So there is no wonder why Cardiff is a popular venue for weddings too. There are many beautiful locations in Cardiff to book your wedding day. I have been fortunate to have photograph in some of these beautiful locations with wedding couples who have booked me for the special day. Wedding Photographer at the Village Hotel Cardiff. Capturing bride and Groom moments. And agin in the grounds of Pencoed House Cardiff Fantastic couple to work with. So relaxed and friendly. This was during the cake cutting time at the Angel Hotel Cardiff Again in the beautiful park just outside Cardiff Castle across the road from the Angel Hotel. Another lovely wedding day at the Village Hotel Cardiff. Great fun loving couple to work with. We stopped off at a lovely park to capture some private moment photography of just them. No family or guests. Just us. Ridgeway golf club Caerphilly. On the border of Cardiff. I think this should be in the Caerphilly section, but its addressed as Cardiff ? Another wedding in Cardiff. This time at the lovely Cottrell Park Golf Resort Cardiff. Fun all day well into the evening party. Plenty of lovely grounds to capture the images couples want. Just keep off the grass. Wedding moment at the beautiful Canada Lodge and Lake Cardiff. Boy was it hot on that day. Just outside the main building there is a tree swing that every body wanted a try. Lovely shot of the bride just before kids pushed her off for a turn. Lovely moment of the bride getting ready at Miskin Manor Hotel. I was lucky to capture the groom getting ready too. He was in a room on the second floor. Doesn't happen often but it did make it a lot easier to capture both getting ready. One for the boys at the Vale Hotel Cardiff. The evening was closing in, and the groom wanted a photograph with his friends and best man. Why not. Bride getting ready at the Park Plaza Cardiff. Lovely wedding day for a lovely wedding couple. Pleasure to photograph their day. Another photo of this wedding from the Park Plaza Cardiff. Looking all as natural as possible :) Lovely moment captured at Insole Court Fairwater Cardiff. Lovely place that's only just opened for weddings. I not only photograph in Cardiff. Ialso photograph most areas of South Wales and surrounding areas. See map below of my average cover area. But like everything in life, there is always exceptions. Drop me a line and happy to consider your proposal. info@eyes2me.uk Look me up. Wedding Photographers Cardiff Area www.weddingphotographerswales.com www.weddingphotographerscardiff.com http://weddingphotographerssouthwales.co.uk/ Eyes2Me Photography

Cory & Matthew had a fantastic wedding with family and friends in good spirits for the celebration. The day started with Cory Amanda at her home in Tredegar, and the marriage took place in Ystrad Mynach Church. After the ceremony, the married couple and guests met up again at the Vale Hotel, in Hensol in the Vale of Glamorgan. The weather was great, giving ample opportunities for some couple portraits and the photojournalistic images of the wedding at this stunning location. Just some of the pictures captured on the day.

As a documentary wedding photographer, I am pleased to say that I will be offering some advice to wedding couples who are looking for a wedding photographer to capture the big day in their lives. Hosted by CJWedding Fayres. The event will be taking place at Llancaiach Fawr Manor Nelson on Sunday 17th May 2020 and doors will usually be open from 11:00. Plenty of free parking available too. If you are not familiar with this beautiful Manor House location just put CF46 6ER into your sat nav. Please attend and look me up. I would love to hear all about your wedding plans you may have. 10 reasons why you should attend a wedding fair 1. They are usually free to attend 2. Great fun 3. Get inspiration from vendors demonstrations 4. Most of your Key suppliers under one roof 5. Latest trends in wedding suppliers 6. Usually, there are discounts for booking on the day 7. Find out what you don’t need on your wedding day 8. Samples may be available from some vendors 9. Meeting suppliers face to face 10. Could save you ££££’s Look forward to seeing you I love photographing weddings at Llancaiach Fawr

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

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

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

Welcome, art enthusiasts and history buffs! Today, we embark on a visual journey through the final months of the iconic Whitchurch Hospital in Cardiff, culminating in a captivating showcase exhibition that encapsulated the essence of this historic institution. As the shutter clicked and the final moments of Whitchurch Hospital were immortalized in photographs, a poignant story unraveled through each image captured. The striking visuals serve as a testament to the rich tapestry of memories woven within the walls of this architectural gem. A Glimpse into History Whitchurch Hospital Cardiff , with its imposing Victorian architecture and storied past, stood as a bastion of mental health care for over a century. The hospital's final months were bittersweet, marked by a sense of nostalgia and reverence for the lives touched within its walls. The Final Showcase Exhibition The grand finale of this visual narrative unfolded through a showcase exhibition that captured the spirit of Whitchurch Hospital in its twilight moments. Each photograph was a window into the soul of the institution, showcasing the interplay of light and shadows that adorned its corridors. Reflections and Reverie As visitors wandered through the exhibition, whispers of bygone eras filled the air, resonating with tales of resilience, compassion, and healing. The photographs served as a bridge between the past and the present, inviting viewers to reflect on the legacy of Whitchurch Hospital and its impact on the community. Celebrating Heritage and Hope The showcase exhibition was more than a collection of photographs; it was a celebration of heritage and hope. It paid homage to the individuals who walked the hospital's halls, ensuring that their stories would endure through the lens of time. Conclusion: A Farewell to Whitchurch Hospital In bidding adieu to Whitchurch Hospital, we honor its legacy by preserving its memory in the form of evocative photographs. The final showcase exhibition stands as a poignant tribute to a place that was more than just a building—it was a sanctuary of healing and humanity. As we reflect on the final months of Whitchurch Hospital Cardiff through these captivating images, let us carry forward its spirit of compassion and resilience into the future. Join us in commemorating the legacy of Whitchurch Hospital—a beacon of hope and healing that will forever hold a special place in the annals of history. Embrace the beauty of the past and the promise of the future. Join us on this visual odyssey through the final months of Whitchurch Hospital and discover the power of photography in preserving memories for generations to come.

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