St David's Hotel | Cardiff Wedding | Mary W-Thomas Photo + Film
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Mary W-Thomas Photo + Film | Gellifawr Woodland Retreat | Pembrokeshire Wedding Photographer | Mary W-Thomas
Staying creative in a Lockdown
Hello! For the first time in ages, I’m going something not related to weddings. Wow.
Another thing that happened this week was that I spent some time looking through my photography from my last year at university. Throughout my time at Cardiff Met I really did make the most of the free b/w film and camera rentals… It was the best. In my first year there I learned how to process and develop the film and I was hooked. You can see what I made HERE.
Since then, I’ve decided to spent this time of lockdown getting back to why I fell in love with photography in the first place, and in turn use the equipment I originally used.
My trusty Nikon D3200 with my 50mm 1.8 lens.
A couple of years ago I almost sold my old kit when I upgraded to full frame, but I am so so glad I kept onto it. I have no idea why, but this camera has a real skill of picking up colours my D750 doesn’t seem to be able to, and editing on my older camera is so much easier. Smaller RAW files, and always gives such a ‘film like’ look.
Needless to say I am very glad I didn’t end up selling my original kit, and I recommend to anyone to get back to using the camera that made you fall in love with photography, and that honestly it doesn’t matter at all how much your camera costs, you can still use whatever you have to creative some amazing pictures.
Hope you enjoyed this little blog, would love to know whether you want to see more of these.
Take care, Mary :)
Broadway Country House Wedding | Laugharne | Matt & Sian
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In May 2019, I got to document the absolutely gorgeous wedding of Sian & Matt. I have known Sian for over 10 years after going to college together, and I was so excited to be able to get back together and be there for her & Matt’s big day.
So much love I cannot even cope; they were the sweetest.
Cardiff Registry Office | Old Post House, St Fagans | Rhianna & Jordan
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Now imagine.. I get a message of a canadian couple who met me through our mutual love of Ripple Living in Roath. I find out that it may be the most epic Wedding of 2019. City Hall, Pride Weekend, followed up with a reception at the Old Post House, St Fagans.
This was an epic wedding to put it lightly, a party of 95% Canadians, all flying in a couple days before. The hottest day of the year, and smack bang in the middle of Pride Weekend in Cardiff.
This is a wedding of what dreams are made of. So get ready, because this is going to be an epic blog post.
We started the day getting ready at Mwah Cardiff.
Now this is where the fun began! It was Pride Weekend in Cardiff, and traffic was a bit busy. So we hopped in a UBER and got back to Canton, where Rhianna had rented the most beautiful Air Bnb for her bridal party.
After the ceremony we went to the beautiful Old Post House, St Fagans. Here are some detail shots of the Great Gatsby themed day.
Bute Park Engagement Shoot | Mary W-Thomas Photography
Modern Cathays Wedding | Cardiff | Becca & Matt
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I had the absolute pleasure of being the wedding photographer for Becca & Matt. A Spring wedding in the heart of Cathays, at Highfields Church.
With their christian faith at the centre of their ceremony, and Matt’s Pakistani heritage reflected in the groomsmen’s dress and reception. It was a day where both culture were celebrated.
Also the biggest bridal party to date, 8 bridesmaids! The more the merrier in my opinion!
Hair & Makeup: Beth Price Hair
Venue: Hebron Hall
Flowers: Secret Garden Florists
Videographer: Cwtch Productions
