Wedding Photographers in Cardiff

A castle in the city centre, a large riverside park and a waterfront regeneration area give Cardiff photographers plenty to work with. Bute Park, stretching along the River Taff behind Cardiff Castle, is a green space close to many central venues, and the white Portland stone civic buildings of Cathays Park have a stately look.

Cardiff Bay offers open water and modern architecture, and the Victorian seafront at nearby Penarth is a gentler coastal alternative. For older stone and quiet greenery, Llandaff Cathedral sits in its own village setting within the city.

Getting permission

Castle grounds, cathedral precincts and some parks ask professional photographers to arrange shoots in advance. If you have a particular location in mind, raise it when you first speak to photographers so they can check.

Weather and seasons

South Wales sees its share of rain, so a photographer who is used to finding shelter and working with indoor light is valuable. Spring blossom and autumn colour in Bute Park are lovely, and long summer evenings help with sunset portraits by the Bay.

Booking

Big sporting and music events can fill hotels and slow traffic across the city on certain weekends, which is worth checking before you fix a date. Popular summer Saturdays are generally booked a year or more ahead, so contact photographers early.