Small wedding and celebration photography in Monmouthshire, Cheltenham and South Wales

Bride and groom laughing in the rain at their wedding in Monmouthshire
Bride and groom laughing in the rain at their wedding in Monmouthshire

For intimate weddings, elopements, evening receptions and vow renewals. Beautiful, relaxed photography from a photographer with years of wedding experience, without paying for a full day you don’t need.

Evening coverage from £395 · Luxury Photo "booth" £550

Perfect if you’re planning…

A small or intimate wedding: registry office, a meal with family, or a garden celebration

An elopement or micro-wedding

An evening reception or party, perhaps after a wedding abroad or a ceremony elsewhere

A vow renewal or anniversary

Your day with a videographer or content creator, where you want proper portraits too

A post-wedding shoot, to get the portraits you didn’t have time for on the day

Wedding packages

WOW Evening: £395
Two hours of photography, usually late afternoon or early evening, which is perfect for golden-hour portraits, speeches, the first dance and the party.

Intimate Wedding: £695
Up to four hours of coverage, from getting ready or the ceremony through to the meal, with relaxed couple portraits and family groups.

Mono Magic Photobooth: £550
A black-and-white, studio-style photobooth. Guests are photographed, prints are made on the spot, and guests write messages to you alongside them. It’s the best guestbook you’ll ever own. (Details below.)

WOW Evening + Photobooth: £800 ⭐ Save £145

Every wedding package includes:

  • A planning call by Zoom or WhatsApp before the day

  • Travel within one hour of Usk

  • Careful hand editing

  • A private online gallery, with downloads and personal printing rights

  • Full professional insurance

  • Travel within 20 miles of Usk (over 20 miles is charged at reduced rate of 20p per mile.

Add-ons: albums from £450 · wall art from £270

Various wedding photographs
Various wedding photographs

Midweek Micro £250: Special offer for weekday weddings in Usk area. 1 hour of group and bridal couple shots if within 20 minutes of Usk.

Mono Magic 'Photobooth'

Forget the usual photobooth props. This is a proper studio portrait station, with timeless black-and-white, high-key images and instant prints. Your guests have made an effort and will love it being captured beautifully. Guests stick their photo in your book with a message, and you go home with a keepsake you’ll actually treasure.

  • 3 hours of photography

  • Professional studio lighting and backdrop

  • Instant prints for guests

  • An online gallery for guests (with discounted prints)

  • A second person to help it all run smoothly

  • Full professional insurance

£550

Not just for weddings: the photobooth is brilliant for milestone birthdays, charity balls, work Christmas parties and corporate events too.

Venue requirements: an indoor space of at least 8ft × 12ft, and a power supply.

Wedding couple photography at night
Wedding couple photography at night
Wedding couple with fireworks photography
Wedding couple with fireworks photography

Why couples choose me

Years of wedding experience, as a published wedding photographer

Calm and organised, with family groups done quickly so you can enjoy your day

Relaxed direction, so your portraits look natural, not posed

Honest about what I offer: I focus on shorter, intimate celebrations, and I do them beautifully

What couples say

We are in total awe of the pictures taken and can not stop looking at them. Liz put us at ease from the moment we met and we knew from the first moment they she was perfect.

Kelli J

Fabulous stunning photography from Liz. Very professional and personalised service to capture your special day.

Mags W

Frequently asked questions

Do you photograph full-day weddings?

Not any more. I specialise in shorter and more intimate celebrations of up to four hours. Planning a big day? I’m happy to recommend photographers I trust.

How many images will we get?

You will get great coverage. I don't put numbers out because every wedding ia difderent as is thw wishes of couples. Some want lots of guest shots, many want to spend some quality time as a couple getting some unforgetable 'wow' shots, which is about epic drama rather than quantity.

How far do you travel?

Travel within one hour of Usk is included. Further afield, just 20p per mile, reduced rate

When will we get our photos?

Your gallery arrives within 3 weeks, sometimes a lot sooner. In busy times of the year I will provide a sneaky peek so that you have something to show and to whet your appetite whilst you wait for the finalised gallery.

How do we book?

Start with making contact to see if your date is available. Once we have checked that out, I will send you a booking form and T&Cs. A booking fee secures your date, and the balance is due 28 days before your wedding or event.

Can your create books, albums or wall art?

Absolutely! And I have accounts with some of the world's leading print suppliers (who will only supply to professionals that meet their high standards) - carefully chosen to deliver the quality you deserve.

Can you work alongside our videographer?

Of course. I’ve worked with plenty, and we’ll stay out of each other’s way or work with each other, depending on the best way to get what you deserve!

Tell me about your celebration and I’ll let you know within 24 hours.

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Photography by Liz
The Cowshed Studio, Llancayo Court, Usk. Monmouthshire NP15 1HY

liz@the-cowshed.com