As I head into my 19th year as a wedding photographer I wanted to put together a personal manifesto of my work and what's important to me going ahead...

Romantic Golden Hour Wedding PhotographyA romantic golden hour images of a newly married couple about to kiss

I consider my images to be a blend of candid & staged photography, but as time goes on I find myself increasingly drawn to towards the former while keeping staged images as natural as possible. I don't chase trends...I believe in timeless, beautiful moments. I don't think these will ever look dated go out of style.

Just married and full of joyA newly married couple and their guests show absolute joy as they are showered with confetti from their guests at a Pembrokeshire wedding venue When it comes to locations I thrive off nature, rustic charm, landscapes and characterful buildings...but I do love to be thrown into the occasional city wedding just to keep me on my toes! Wales' weather often plays it's part...it's unpredictable nature throws a chaos into my work which only be seen as a positive.

A wedding dress in natureA lace wedding dress captured informally during a Pembrokeshire Wedding

My clients put together some spectacular weddings, are themselves beautifully styled and presented, but always have a down to earth nature. I don't know what a bridezilla is, I'm yet to meet one.

Pembrokeshire wedding mini golfA bride & groom in designer wedding clothing play mini golf at Monkhaven Manor wedding venue

While I put the couples first, the guests are a very close second. A wedding is such an amazing opportunity to get everyone together and it's my job to capture them. I do take family group shots, if asked, because they're are a great bit of history, but my favourite images show them having a great time. Oh, and bring your dog too!

Wedding guests having a great timeAn eclectic mix of outfits is on display during a lively wedding celebration in Pembrokeshire When I shoot photos I'm always thinking about a final printed product, I'm a traditionalist at heart. A photo on a screen is just an interpretation of data on a hard drive, a printed product is real. Delivering a finished album to a client is my proudest moment...I hope couples show their friends and family this rather than posting everything on Instagram. Oh and AI? That doesn't get a look in on my business...I'll happily spend my time sifting through thousands of images to give you the perfect collection before I give that task away to a soulless machine.

Stunningly crafted wedding albumsAn open wedding album shows bride & grooms hands exchanging rings. The high quality craftsmanship of the finished product is on display All of the above pales in comparison to my number one core principle: YOU need to be having a GREAT day. The photography needs to be an asset to that not a hinderance. I will get involved when appropriate, but also take a step back and allow the day to happen. Incredible, beautiful photography means nothing unless it represents moments you want to remember.

Redhead bride appears from her bridal suite for the first timeA stunning redhead bride in a designer wedding dress appears from her bridal suite and reveals her outfit for the first time

Finally, and the most important thing, is I'm incredible grateful to have this job and thankful to the people who chose me to capture their weddings. For this reason I will always bring my A-game, give my full attention and treat each wedding like it's the most important event I've ever attended.

Lets go 2026...