The Hype
(But Like, The Honest Kind)

Ffion & Tom
Verity & Rhodri

"Picking Owen as our wedding photographer was easily one of the best decisions we made.

Nothing was ever too much, and he was precise with his planning of the day, so that everything ran perfectly with Owen around.

He got invested with all of our guests, taking the time to get to know as many as he could- and that really shows in the final pictures."

"Numerous guests mentioned to us afterwards that it didn’t feel like there was a professional photographer there, just one of the guests with a camera.

This is exactly the vibe we wanted, and why we contacted Owen in the first place.

Owen just mingled with everyone and was just as much a part of the amazing day we had as any other guest."

Jo & Spencer
Lily & Joe

"Working with Owen was effortless.

He took the time to get to know me really well and understood exactly what it was that I was looking for.

He never got in the way and made everyone feel comfortable.

I honestly couldn’t have asked for anything more.

The photos are perfect and a true reflection of how we are."

"Having Owen with us was fantastic from start to finish.

He put us at ease and fitted in seamlessly with our guests throughout the day.

Never intrusive, always patient and kind, he didn’t miss a moment.

The photos capture our day from start to finish perfectly, embodying the essence of the day and providing a full picture of what a fantastic day it was."

Bride and groom celebrating after ceremony at South Wales wedding, groom showing ring, captured candidly by Owen Mathias
Bride and groom celebrating after ceremony at South Wales wedding, groom showing ring, captured candidly by Owen Mathias
Bride and groom outside Prince of Wales Cardiff, joined by two guests dressed as the Joker in purple suits and face paint.
Bride and groom outside Prince of Wales Cardiff, joined by two guests dressed as the Joker in purple suits and face paint.
First dance dip at Plas Dinam Country House, the couple beaming as guests cheer them on in the vibrant reception hall.
First dance dip at Plas Dinam Country House, the couple beaming as guests cheer them on in the vibrant reception hall.

I Was Just Doing My Job…
Apparently, Quite Well.

Whenever you’re ready…

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a black and white logo for a south wales documentary wedding photographer

The Guides

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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