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I recently carried out a shoot for Steve Fisher the publican at the lovely Pelican Inn opposite the Ogmore Castle.



The pub has an excellent restaurant and superb bar areas. It offers outstanding food and it gives the feel of a warm friendly country pub.



I wanted to capture this atmosphere in the images I have taken for The Pelican.



I have attached a few samples here but the rest will be able to be viewed shortly on the updated web site of the Pelican Inn.

Just enjoyed working with Francesca & Lloyd on their engagement shoot. The images will be shown in their Signing Book.



If you would like a similar shoot for either an engagement shoot (inclusive of a 20x16in framed printed) or even adding the images to a stylish Signing Book the cost is just £250

Just completed an amazing shoot for Marooned Hair Salon in Cowbridge. The aim of the shoot was to provide Marooned with a series of images they can use for future publications using Leah their 'Face of Marooned'



The hair designs were by Blaise one of the top stylists and daughter of Claire one of the directors of Marooned. We did both a studio shoot and a location shoot around the Physic Gardens of Cowbridge.

We shot over 400 images and her are just a few of my favourites

Grazing Lizard yet again have used our services for their latest theatre assignment; Act 1 Theatre Group present Jack & the Beanstalk at the Phoenix Theatre

I have attached just one of the fab images taken of this talented cast

Note this image is just a sample and not being used as a poster or a programme layout

Just had a lovely wedding meeting with Gemma & Kevin at the home of Gemma's parents in Baglan, Port Talbot. Absolutely stunning home and the plan is hold the service and reception in the grounds of the home.

I am absolutely delighted to report that after seeing several photographers Gemma & Kevin have booked myself to help cover their important day, I cant wait.

The Moroccan themed marque to house 150 guests in a Spanish styled wedding, is going to be some wedding!

Recently I helped with the installation of an amazing handcrafted 12 seater Dining Table & Chairs for a friend and sculptor Craig Sheppard to the home of Gavin Henson.



I was commissioned to take some commercial shots for Craig and only in passing I asked Gavin would he pose for me for my web site. I was so impressed with his relaxed demeanour and his willingness to help us out. I hope he likes his picture now!

Just completed a lovely workshop at Margam Castle. Actually found I didn't really learn that much but it was reassuring to find that most of what I do is good practice already.

Managed to get one or two lovely images of the model Bride we had for the day as there were plenty of other photographers jostling for position

The added bonus is that I have a wedding booked Margam Castle next year and this was a lovely opportunity to find some greta angles and lighting set ups for some truly wow factor images

Today I had the privilege of helping with Greyhound Rescues Annual Dog Show.

Capturing images of the winning hounds in all the Class Competitions. Plus I found a little extra time to capture some heart rendering stunning images of some dogs and their owners.

Just as my learning and my thirst for knowledge never stops, neither does my re-investment in my business.

I am continually striving for perfection, I am very self critical and even though my work is being continually valued and complimented upon I still search for that next level.

Canon 5D Mark 11
To master Wedding Photography the way I wish to capture it requires controlling very low light situations. My current EOS 1D Mark 11 & my 1Ds Mark 11 continue to produce exceptional quality images but recently I have added to this the much acclaimed 5D Mark 11 which I used for the first time (after a week's intense practice) on Ruth & Andrews Wedding at the Coed-y-Mwstwr Hotel, Bridgend.

To be able to shoot at such high ISO settings and still produce excellent quality images is amazing. It has opened up another world of settings for me, which in turn will allow me to be more creative.

Canon 85mm 1.2 11 L USM Lens
Oh boy the 5D Mark 11 with one of thee fastest lenses produced is the ultimate wedding photographers combination! This is a monster of a lens with such a narrow depth of field at 1.2. This not only has its challenges but once mastered will produce some of thee most dreamy images attainable.

The Future
I have several world renowned wedding photographers web sites stored in my favourites and constantly review their work. I relate to their styles and truly believe in what I am achieving and can visualise the future style of my own work.

My arts background is allowing me to see the possibilities and the relationship with everything I have studied as a trained artist and the high quality cameras and lenses I now possess.

Mastering light is getting closer and closer

Had a great shoot with one of the latest members of the Esporta Fitness Training Instructors at Esporta Bridgend. Victoria is soon to become their latest Personal Trainer.

We like it varied but we have excelled ourselves these passed few weeks! -

Belly Dancers in Newport


Sunset Beaches in Southerndown


Steam Trains in Bridgend


Welders in Riverside Bridgend


High Tides breaking at Porthcawl Lighthouse


Welsh Guards Marching through Bridgend


Bridgend County Web Site Launch at the Heronston Hotel


And the fabulous Awards Evening at the Pavilion in Porthcawl for Adult Learning which was a truly humbling experience


Oh and don't forget the lovely weddings of Kelly & Matthew


& Lisa & Charles


- All this within the space of a couple of weeks!

What a lovely day for Mair & Ron to celebrate 40 years of marriage at the Coed-Y-Mwstwr with the close friends and family.



I was a surprise guest organised by the children of Mair & Ron. Mair a former Registrar has conducted many weddings at the `Coed-y-Mwstwr, so I felt very honoured to be asked to capture them both as the centre of attention for a change.



Very shortly Mair & Ron will be receiving a Loxley Exclusive Wedding Anniversary Book filled with lovely memories from their special day.

Lauren needed a decent head and shoulders image for her college portfolio as a dancer.



So we took the opportunity of shooting outdoors at Coity Castle on a brilliant sunny day.



With such a strong sun we had to shoot in the shade which really gives such soft colours and great natural tones.



Whilst we were there we thought we might as well shoot some extra poses.

Just been to meet Just Perfect Catering who cater for all aspects of outside catering.



Their web site is very professional and their food is exceptional!



Great staff with very high standards, looking forward to working more with this great Bridgend based company in the future

Colgau Gold are providing the rings for the Royal Wedding and in an effort to publicise this event they are carrying out a promotion up at McArthurGlen Bridgend Outlet. On 29th April the first couple through the doors and propose on the stool will get their rings for free!



Here's a few shots of the models carrying the stool to the shop and carrying out a proposal.



There is a possibility that one of our images might make national press this week!

Point to Point at Ystradowen 16th April 2011

What a great day out for the family.



The races started at 2pm, 7 in all, you can have a bit of a flutter, a picnic out the back of the range rover and a bit of sunshine to boot.



The horses come passed at such a speed its hard to appreciate on television the power of these magnificent animals. The beauty of shooting at such an event that I can get right up close to the action.



I have added just a few of the hundreds of images shot just as a sample of whats available at such an event.

We had such a busy 2010 that the Wedding gallery was beginning to burst at the seams. With the diary forecasting at least 20 weddings for 2011 we had to make some changes in readiness for the extra albums.



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You will now find sample galleries of each part of the wedding day, from the preparations to the first dance. In addition to this are the montage samples for the Bride & Groom to see what is possible with designs to maximise the viewing of so many great pictures from the wedding.

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The albums which haven't been completed yet with the Bride & Groom are still password protected in a separate gallery. In addition there will be a new gallery containing the Albums which have been approved by the Bride & Groom and are then viewable in their entirety for several months by the guests and family.

Just been learning how to apply a tattoo to an existing image. Fab, looks so impressively real! Drop me a line if you fancy a Portrait Shoot with some great tattoo's added.

Price £75 for a 2 hour location / your home shoot, or £95 for a studio shoot with editing on 3 different images. Images available as med/low res downloads suitable for computer usage such as facebook etc Add £15 per image for 10x8in prints

Triple Triumph Floating Gallery Blocks Photo Shoot

Having recently returned from 'Focus' - the photographers equivalent of a childs Santa's Grotto! I have purchased several new products which I am really excited about.

One of these is the Child's Portrait Triple Triumph Floating Gallery Block Display. It is a real work of art, made by a small British company who painstakingly produce exquisite works of art for every occasion, from weddings to Funky Teenage bedrooms to the beautiful child and baby bedroom image displays.



I will very shortly have an original using images produced by Graham Davies Photography as a sample to show you the client. Until then I have made two mock ups of the style of the art work. It is a 21in square 3 dimensional display made by craftsmen.



The cost of one of these displays inclusive of a 2 hour photo shoot (either on location or studio) is priced at just £275

Before booking a photo shoot you are welcome to view a sample product with no obligation to buy just call Graham on 07968208076

What a glorious day and what a star Olivia's mother was to bring so many props to the shoot.
We had a hobby horse, a children's tea party with rug and wicker basket. Clothes sets and matching accessories to make any passing child green with envy!



Little Olivia at just 5 was wonderful, we played hide and seek, climbing the castle ruins, she even made me cups of tea at her very own tea party.

The shoot took just under 2 hours and one day later Olivia's mum has over 200 images to look over before picking her favourites, which is going to be some task!

A shoot such as this would cost £95 for a 20x16in print and 2 free 7x5in of the same image.

Arriving shortly is an amazing new frame style which i will be offering at a special price price to the first 5 bookings! Watch out for further details