Cardiff wedding photographer for relaxed, loved up couples who want to pose less and party more.
Specialising in natural, candid documentary wedding photography with an artistic, editorial edge – Cardiff and beyond.
Prices from £1,450
Emotive storytelling and authentic moments documented in a chilled and natural way.
“I love candid moments, spontaneous action, authentic emotion and the finer details that make your day yours.”
— Ben Holbrook, Documentary Wedding Photographer shooting in Cardiff and beyond
Find out more about me here or scroll down to see my prices and packages.
2025 Wedding Photography Prices Cardiff and Beyond
2025 nearly fully booked – diary open for 2026
Looking for something more bespoke? I’m happy to travel and all of my wedding photography packages are customisable, so don’t be afraid to ask about something I haven’t listed.
Half Day Wedding Photography
(Available Weekdays Only)
Photo coverage from the start of your ceremony
(approx. 5 hours)
2025 Price £1,450
A pre-wedding video call to talk through all of your plans, requirements and requests
5 hours of wedding photography starting 30 minutes before your ceremony time (at location of your ceremony)
Groups shots with guests and a laidback couple’s portrait session after your ceremony
All photos available to download via a private online gallery
Access to my print studio so you can design albums and buy prints of your photos
One trusty photographer (Ben Holbrook) with multiple cameras
Additional time (beyond 5 hours of coverage) charged at £100 per hour
Add an engagement shoot on the beach (or at your favourite beauty spot) for £400 – this is a great way for us to get to know each other ahead of your big day
Full Day Wedding Photography
Full day and evening photo coverage from morning prep to a little after your first dance (approx. 10 hours)
2025 Price £1,850
A pre-wedding video call to talk through all of your plans, requirements and requests
Approx. 10 hours of wedding photography from morning prep to a little after your first dance (starting roughly 2 hours before your ceremony time)
Relaxed group shots with your friends, family, bridesmaids and groomsmen
A laidback couple’s portrait session
Sneak peeks delivered within a few days of your big day
Minimum 500 photos available to download via a private online gallery
Access to my print studio so you can design and buy beautiful albums and prints
One trusty photographer (Ben Holbrook) with multiple cameras
Additional time (beyond 10 hours of coverage) charged at £100 per hour
Add an engagement shoot on the beach (or at your favourite beauty spot) for £400 – this is a great way for us to get to know each other ahead of your big day
Fully Bespoke
Got something a little different planned for your big day? A remote location? Multi-day? Eloping?
Please get in touch for a fully bespoke quote.
Congratulations!
So the big question has officially been popped and you’ve said “YES!” – now the fun/work begins!
I got married myself not so long ago and understand the nuances of finding the right South Wales wedding photographer for your big day. It’s very much an art, rather than a science. For this reason I am always happy to jump on a quick phone/video call, just so you can ask any questions and get a sense of who I am if you like my vibe.
I think most people would describe me as being really easygoing and friendly. I love what I do and am passionate about creating beautiful images. That said, the most important thing to me is that you and your guests feel 100% comfortable, relaxed and happy on your wedding day – this is your BIG DAY we’re talking about after all.
I’ll work around you and your plans and will never try to take over your day or shout at your guests.
A little about me…
First and foremost, I’m an extremely proud father to my 2.5- year-old son, Jack, and loving husband to the beautiful Sarah. They are my entire world and everything I do is for them.
I love surfing and cycling and going to the gym. I recently turned 40 and did the cliché thing of getting into kettlebells. This is an extremely physical job so it’s important to me to feel strong and agile.
I adore music and playing the guitar. The Beatles are my obsession. If you’re wondering, George is my favourite.
In fact I’m highly sensitive to all forms of art, and I feel this filters through to my wedding photography, giving it greater depth.
I have a first class degree in photography from Falmouth University.
Before shooting weddings I was a professional travel writer and photographer. My work was published in newspapers and magazines and travel sites/blogs around the world. I even had two travel books published.
In total I lived in Barcelona and London for 11 years before returning home to Wales to settle with my beautiful family.
I don’t do so much writing these days but I do take my camera with me wherever I go and am still a big reader.
A hot bath with a good book and a glass of wine is my idea of a good time, though these days my baths are more likely to be filled with toy pirate ships and baby sharks.
My style and approach
I’m a natural observer and pride myself on photographing with a discreet documentary approach to capture real candid moments as they unfold throughout the day.
And when it comes to group shots and couple portraits, I like to keep things very relaxed and informal.
Just beautiful, happy, smiley and authentic wedding photography.
My aim is for you to feel you can fully immerse yourself in your day, forget that I’m even there for the most part, and let me capture the people, details and unique moments that make your day yours.
What about group shots and wedding portraits?
We can also make time for group shots of you and your family, friends, bridesmaids and groomsmen. I also love a golden hour portrait session, so we can sneak off to make this a fun part of your day. Again, I’ll work with you and your preferences on this.
Natural wedding photography in the Cardiff and beyond with prices available from £1,450 – scroll down to see all of my wedding photography packages.
I’m a Swansea based wedding photographer with a first class photography degree, and my documentary wedding photography services are available throughout Cardiff and south Wales.
“In tears....amazing. Just stunning Ben. Overwhelmed. Thank you so much!”
— Kelly & Andrew, Craig y Nos Castle Wedding (Brecon Beacons, Wales)
"WOW BEN – PERFECT! Thank you so so much! Can't believe how amazing it is!"
— Sam & Luce (Oxwich Bay, Swansea Wedding)
"All I can say is WOW! Ben it is bloody awesome I can’t get over it. It’s absolutely fantastic. Gone far beyond my expectations and so bloody chuffed we had you at our day to capture all this."
— Shannon & Aaron (Hensol Castle, South Wales Wedding)
Book Ben Today
Contact me to find out about my availability and book your perfect south Wales wedding photography or videography package today. I’m based in Swansea, south Wales shoot in Cardiff and the rest of south Wales all the time.
Use the form or send me an email (address below). I look forward to hearing all about your plans!
Let’s make it happen!
hello@benholbrook.com
