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Last update: September 2026

Robert May Photography, based in Cardiff, brings his love of the art of photography to your wedding, capturing all those little moments in your big day with his candid documentary style. Based in South Wales and available both in Wales and further afield, Rob captures natural, unposed scenes across ceremonies, receptions, and everything in between, with minimal interruptions and distractions, letting you stay present in your day.

With a calm, friendly, and relaxed style of work, you'll barely notice his presence. With his deep experience across the photographic medium combined with modern equipment, he can operate without the use of flash and in near silence, even as the party gets started late at night - great for those with sensitivities towards flashing lights or loud noises. The focus is on natural photographs that document your gathering, and this is reflected in the nuanced framing, style, and colours of the final images.

Rob offers a sensible, easy-to-understand pricing structure with minimal faff, alongside a variety of options such as additional photographers/videographers for larger events, extended days or travel, prints and albums, and more.

Analogue black & white film photography is available as another option, where Rob brings his wealth of experience and skills with black & white film to your event. No modern digital conversions truly capture the quality of monochrome film, which can bring a real, timeless elegance to your day. Hand-made enlargement prints are available with this option.


If you're looking for a skilled, reliable, and calm photographer to document your wedding, Rob would love to hear more about your plans over email, coffee, beer, phone, or video.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
Negatives

What does the wedding package include?

My offering includes no specific number of photos, but you can be assured of "lots" - I love taking photos! These will all be available in a gallery where prints, albums etc can be ordered as an extra

How far in advance should I contact you?

I'm often available at short notice, but for less chance of clashing I'd recommend enquiring a few months in advance

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Can you travel?

Yes, pretty much anywhere in the UK or Europe. I don't love flying, but if you want me to photograph a wedding somewhere like Japan then do get in touch

What is the charge for travelling?

Travel and accommodation costs, plus hourly rate for extended travel times. Please get in touch with your location info and I can give you a better estimate

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital
Analogue

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I have a wide range of experience across many photographic disciplines, as well as analogue photography. I repair my own cameras, develop my own negatives, and make my own enlargements

What kind of equipment do you use?

For digital photography I use modern, high-end Nikon mirrorless cameras alongside a range of professional lenses. For analogue photography I use a mix of cameras, including Rolleiflex, Mamiya 645, etc

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, pixieset is used to provide a client gallery and portal, alongside prints

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Based on my £650 half-day rate, or an equivalent hourly rate for smaller extensions

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer or card. 50% deposit required up front, remainder payable before delivery of the photos

How do you work?

Quietly and professionally, with minimal interruptions. I work to document the event, not pose and dictate the day - I want to capture you enjoying your day, not fretting about the perfect group pose

Served in

Cardiff, Mid Glamorgan and Monmouthshire

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Meet the team

Robert May
Robert May
Photographer/Videographer

My name's Rob and I love photography. I've had many interests throughout my life but none as constant - there's just something so interesting and exciting about that merging of technology and art. I'd love to bring this enthusiasm to how I approach your wedding too.

When I'm not photographing, I'm usually hanging out with my elderly cat, repairing cameras (I do most of the work).

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