Local photographers tell us more about their businesses The look OF LOVE www.artbydesignphotography.co.uk www.artbydesignphotography.co.uk ART BY DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY 07809 593 220 | www.artbydesignphotography.co.uk Based in Bryncethin, South Wales, Steve is the owner of Art by Design Photography. Steve has been a wedding photographer for more than 20 years, capturing couples wedding stories all over Wales. He told us: “My style is natural, colourful, authentic and fun. I love a good outdoor or alternative wedding and couples who don’t take life too seriously. A wedding day is a celebration, a party where everyone comes together to celebrate the love of two people. Over the years, I have always loved personal, self-styled weddings. These weddings are not pretentious; they are down to earth, fun and exciting. My couples want to relax and enjoy the day together. They don’t mind if it’s raining or the dress gets dirty and they are happy to go for a walk up a mountain or through a field and include their dogs or even horses in their day. “I have had the honour of winning ‘Wedding Photographer of the Year at the WWA 2018’ and was rated as one of the top three photographers in Bridgend. I was also in the top 100 in the UK from Your Perfect Wedding Photographer and have been published in various magazines, online wedding sites, and in the press, including the Telegraph. But these accolades mean nothing. I work hard to create pictures that make my couples happy and that’s all that counts. As their photographer, I am there to capture their story the way they want to remember it. If my couples smile, laugh, or cry (happy tears) when they see their pictures, then that’s enough for me.” www.ffotos.co.uk www.ffotos.co.uk CHRIS FRANCIS PHOTOGRAPHY 07507 559 746 | www.ffotos.co.uk Chris Francis Photography has been providing couples across South Wales with award-winning, documentary-style wedding photography for more than 15 years. Chris tells us: “My fine-art background, qualifications and extensive photography experience, along with my friendly, approachable and unobtrusive style, ensure I capture the special moments of your day in a natural way, without posing all day long. Providing couples with breathtaking photography and heartfelt memories to last a lifetime. “I’ve covered many wedding venues across South Wales, so I know the best opportunities to capture the most stunning images without requiring the couples, or their guests, to spend lots of time posing away from the celebrations. My creativity and visual ability to observe and anticipate moments with precision timing enable me to capture the perfect shot in a spectacular way. My ethos is ‘observation, not orchestration’; knowing that the best images are usually the most natural. “I provide flexible coverage options, knowing that no celebration, wedding or budget is the same, so I tailor my packages to suit the various needs of each couple. I have a legacy of highly satisfied couples, thrilled with their wedding images, albums and the moments I have captured during the day. I get booked up well in advance, so early booking is encouraged.” PHOTOGRAPHY 57
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