The Feels

No posing. No pressure. No fake moments.

Just real, beautiful memories of you and your people—exactly as it felt.

The big moments, the in-between bits, the stuff you didn’t even realise was happening.

The tears, the hugs, the chaos, the calm.

A mix of moments that made people laugh, cry, or you completely forget I was there.

Scroll slowly. These ones hit different.

The Feels

Bride and groom laughing outdoors at South Wales countryside wedding, captured by photographer Owen Mathias

Wedding guest laughs in pink sunglasses during South Wales wedding reception, captured candidly by photographer Owen Mathias

Bride and groom laughing inside a VW campervan at South Wales wedding, captured in candid style by Owen Mathias

Bride and groom smiling during confetti toss at Rosedew Farm wedding in South Wales by Owen Mathias

Bride laughing as groom embraces her at outdoor South Wales wedding, captured in candid documentary style by Owen Mathias

Bride and groom walk through colourful confetti toss at South Wales wedding, captured candidly by photographer Owen Mathias

Wedding guests laughing, pointing and taking photos inside a marquee with bunting at a South Wales wedding, captured candidly

Bridesmaid taking funny selfie with bride and guest at South Wales wedding, captured candidly by photographer Owen Mathias

Bride and groom smiling on the dance floor at Llanerch Vineyard wedding in South Wales

Bride and groom smiling closely in a green field at a South Wales wedding, captured in natural candid style by photographer

Guest laughing at South Wales wedding holding a sign that reads PARTY during golden hour celebrations

Bride dancing with guests during lively South Wales wedding reception, captured in candid documentary style by Owen Mathias

Bride and groom kiss with their dog inside Farmer’s Barn at Rosedew Farm, Llantwit Major

Golden hour wedding photography at Ceridwen Centre in West Wales, capturing a couple laughing in the sunset

Newlyweds share a quiet embrace on Llantwit Major Beach, waves rolling in behind them under a moody sky.

Playful bride and groom portrait at Llanerch Vineyard wedding, laughing together in golden evening light.

Joyful bride and guests singing during a colourful South Wales wedding ceremony with lanterns and bunting.

Bride and groom embrace under warm night lights, captured with a romantic glow and soft laughter.

Bride and groom share laughter by a giant tree trunk, captured in a fun and natural wedding photography moment.

Wedding guest laughs during speeches at South Wales reception, captured in natural candid style by photographer Owen Mathias

Wild party vibes at Rosedew Farm wedding as the groom is lifted high, guests cheering under fairy lights and balloons.

South Wales wedding guest dancing with a beer in hand, hair flying and full of energy on the party dance floor.

Wedding guests dance in colourful dresses at South Wales reception, captured in fun candid style by photographer Owen Mathias

Bride and groom laughing under dramatic shadow at South Wales wedding, captured candidly by Owen Mathias

Bride and groom racing on space hoppers at South Wales wedding, captured candidly by photographer Owen Mathias

Bride and groom laughing outside Old Gore barn wedding venue in the Cotswolds, captured candidly by photographer Owen Mathias

Wedding guests photographing brides outside ivy-covered barn at Rosedew Farm, South Wales, captured by Owen Mathias

Bride giving wedding speech to guests at Battersea Arts Centre, captured in natural candid style by photographer Owen Mat

Bride and groom laughing on wooden bridge at Llanerch Vineyard wedding in South Wales, captured candidly by Owen Mathias

Wedding guests pulling funny faces inside marquee at a South Wales celebration, photographed by Owen Mathias

Bride wearing fun glasses dancing wildly with guests at a South Wales wedding party, photographed by Owen Mathias

Groom and groom in kilts embrace in a golden field at Ceridwen Centre wedding, South Wales photography

Grooms embrace during wedding ceremony in rustic barn at South Wales venue Ceridwen, with guests clapping and cheering

Guest laughing and clapping during wedding speeches at Rosedew Farm in South Wales

Two brides share a joyful moment at their Cardiff LGBTQ+ wedding

Fun wedding photo at a South Wales tipi wedding with guests laughing, including one wearing a Viking helmet

Bridal party laughing as wind lifts the bride’s veil at Rosedew Farm wedding, fun South Wales photography

Fun gay wedding photography in London, grooms laughing together with bold urban backdrop and US flag

Angel Hotel Cardiff wedding photography, couple silhouetted on balcony under chandeliers and vibrant lighting.

Bride and groom share a kiss under the glowing lights of Albert Bridge, London, in a romantic night shot.

Newlyweds share a joyful kiss at Rosedew Farm, surrounded by smiling guests and summer florals in the ceremony.

Confetti joy as the couple walk hand in hand at Brinsop Court Manor House and Barn, surrounded by smiling guests.

Funny wedding speech moment with guest in pink bow tie, captured at a South Wales wedding celebration.

Guests share laughter at a wedding reception in Decourcey’s Manor, Cardiff, full of colour, joy and character.

Bride and groom laughing outdoors at South Wales countryside wedding, captured by photographer Owen Mathias

Wedding guests dance in colourful dresses at South Wales reception, captured in fun candid style by photographer Owen Mathias

Wedding guest laughs in pink sunglasses during South Wales wedding reception, captured candidly by photographer Owen Mathias

Bride and groom laughing under dramatic shadow at South Wales wedding, captured candidly by Owen Mathias

Bride and groom laughing inside a VW campervan at South Wales wedding, captured in candid style by Owen Mathias

Bride and groom racing on space hoppers at South Wales wedding, captured candidly by photographer Owen Mathias

Bride and groom smiling during confetti toss at Rosedew Farm wedding in South Wales by Owen Mathias

Bride and groom laughing outside Old Gore barn wedding venue in the Cotswolds, captured candidly by photographer Owen Mathias

Bride laughing as groom embraces her at outdoor South Wales wedding, captured in candid documentary style by Owen Mathias

Wedding guests photographing brides outside ivy-covered barn at Rosedew Farm, South Wales, captured by Owen Mathias

Bride and groom walk through colourful confetti toss at South Wales wedding, captured candidly by photographer Owen Mathias

Bride giving wedding speech to guests at Battersea Arts Centre, captured in natural candid style by photographer Owen Mat

Wedding guests laughing, pointing and taking photos inside a marquee with bunting at a South Wales wedding, captured candidly

Bride and groom laughing on wooden bridge at Llanerch Vineyard wedding in South Wales, captured candidly by Owen Mathias

Bridesmaid taking funny selfie with bride and guest at South Wales wedding, captured candidly by photographer Owen Mathias

Wedding guests pulling funny faces inside marquee at a South Wales celebration, photographed by Owen Mathias

Bride and groom smiling on the dance floor at Llanerch Vineyard wedding in South Wales

Bride wearing fun glasses dancing wildly with guests at a South Wales wedding party, photographed by Owen Mathias

Bride and groom smiling closely in a green field at a South Wales wedding, captured in natural candid style by photographer

Groom and groom in kilts embrace in a golden field at Ceridwen Centre wedding, South Wales photography

Guest laughing at South Wales wedding holding a sign that reads PARTY during golden hour celebrations

Grooms embrace during wedding ceremony in rustic barn at South Wales venue Ceridwen, with guests clapping and cheering

Bride dancing with guests during lively South Wales wedding reception, captured in candid documentary style by Owen Mathias

Guest laughing and clapping during wedding speeches at Rosedew Farm in South Wales

Bride and groom kiss with their dog inside Farmer’s Barn at Rosedew Farm, Llantwit Major

Two brides share a joyful moment at their Cardiff LGBTQ+ wedding

Golden hour wedding photography at Ceridwen Centre in West Wales, capturing a couple laughing in the sunset

Fun wedding photo at a South Wales tipi wedding with guests laughing, including one wearing a Viking helmet

Newlyweds share a quiet embrace on Llantwit Major Beach, waves rolling in behind them under a moody sky.

Bridal party laughing as wind lifts the bride’s veil at Rosedew Farm wedding, fun South Wales photography

Playful bride and groom portrait at Llanerch Vineyard wedding, laughing together in golden evening light.

Fun gay wedding photography in London, grooms laughing together with bold urban backdrop and US flag

Joyful bride and guests singing during a colourful South Wales wedding ceremony with lanterns and bunting.

Angel Hotel Cardiff wedding photography, couple silhouetted on balcony under chandeliers and vibrant lighting.

Bride and groom embrace under warm night lights, captured with a romantic glow and soft laughter.

Bride and groom share a kiss under the glowing lights of Albert Bridge, London, in a romantic night shot.

Bride and groom share laughter by a giant tree trunk, captured in a fun and natural wedding photography moment.

Newlyweds share a joyful kiss at Rosedew Farm, surrounded by smiling guests and summer florals in the ceremony.

Wedding guest laughs during speeches at South Wales reception, captured in natural candid style by photographer Owen Mathias

Confetti joy as the couple walk hand in hand at Brinsop Court Manor House and Barn, surrounded by smiling guests.

Wild party vibes at Rosedew Farm wedding as the groom is lifted high, guests cheering under fairy lights and balloons.

Funny wedding speech moment with guest in pink bow tie, captured at a South Wales wedding celebration.

South Wales wedding guest dancing with a beer in hand, hair flying and full of energy on the party dance floor.

Guests share laughter at a wedding reception in Decourcey’s Manor, Cardiff, full of colour, joy and character.

You don’t need to perform.
You just need to show up.
Be present. Be in love.
I’ll handle the photos.

Next . . .

The Guides

Choosing Your Photographer
Getting Ready
Group Photos
Ceremony Moments
Confetti & Sparklers
Portraits

Guests & Atmosphere
Venues & Lighting
Timings
Rainy Days
After the Wedding Photographer’s Secrets

The Links

The Venues

LlanerchVineyard
Rosedew Farm
SS GreatBritain
DeCourcey's Manor
Arnos Vale Cemetery

Eastington Park
Ceridwen Centre
Oxwich Bay
Penarth Pier Pavillion
Fforest

Documentary wedding photographer based in the Vale of Glamorgan, just outside Cardiff, covering south Wales, Bristol, The Cotswolds, and beyond.

Candid, relaxed, natural photos that tell the real story of your day - no posing, no pretending.

Drop me a line - I might not be the biggest fan of social media, but I’m always happy to chat on the phone, email, text or WhatsApp
07990828196
hello@owenmathias.com
Peterston-super-Ely, Cardiff, CF5 6LH.

Whether you’re planning a big celebration or a quiet elopement, I’m there to capture the moments as they unfold. I don’t direct the day. I just pay attention to it.

No pressure, no perfection. Just honest images of love, connection, and the messy, brilliant joy in between.

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