"We are Alex & Steve Bowden, Son and Father from South Wales. We understand that choosing a 'Photographer' for your wedding is a very big decision and one that shouldn't be taken lightly. We aim to provide a professional and friendly service where we work together to capture all those special moments you may have otherwise missed in a relaxed candid style.
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30 customer reviews
Jordan and Lauren
Incredible Wedding Photographers – Highly Recommend!
Wedding: March 2025
We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Bowden’s Photography – Alex and Steve – they were absolutely fantastic from start to finish!
We had two phone calls with Alex prior to the big day which gave us opportunity to run through what the day would be like and what we could expect.
Alex took care of all the staged and group photos with such calm professionalism, making everyone feel comfortable and relaxed (even the camera-shy guests!). Meanwhile, Steve was brilliant at capturing those candid, natural moments and beautiful solo shots of our guests – many of which we didn’t even realise were being taken at the time!
Together, they made the perfect team – seamlessly capturing every angle of our day. They also worked brilliantly with our videographer, which made the whole experience feel effortless and smooth. They were both attentive and were amazing when taking photographs of our dog.
We’ve already received our first look sneak peek, and it’s absolutely stunning. It has us so excited to see the rest.
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Lewis
Alex and Steve were absolutely incredible - my wife and I don't often feel the best about our appearances, but they made us feel a million dollars on our wedding day. All communication with them was fantastic and focused on our experience, and the final product was amazing too! More...
Ben & Laura
We are so please we picked Alex and Steve to capture our day! From the first call with Alex, we knew we had made the right choice - and this was cemented during every interaction with both Alex and Steve.
They made us and our guests feel at ease, and knew when to get involved and snap the picture, and when to step back and capture the moments from a distance.
We were blown away to receive our sneak peak pictures within 48 hours and we cannot wait to see the rest!! We could not have hoped for better pictures to capture our day, exactly how we wanted it captured!
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mark & Emma
We were absolutely thrilled to have Alex and Steve as our wedding photographers! They were by far the best photographers we could have chosen for our special day.
Their ability to capture our wedding vision so perfectly and create such stunning pictures was truly amazing.
From our initial call to the big day and beyond, their service was fantastic. It was really nice that Alex and Steve both captured our wedding day with their individual styles. It was such a pleasant surprise to receive a sneak peek of our photos just a couple of days after the wedding, which was a lovely touch. We couldn't have asked for more from this brilliant father and son duo. Highly recommend Alex and Steve for any special occasion!
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Paige Humphries
Alex and Steve photographed our wedding and I couldn't recommend them more! They both went above and beyond our expectations, they're polite, respectful, encouraging, supportive, nothing is too much trouble for them. And above all they are two of the nicest people I've met. Absolutely 10/10 for everything they do and we can't wait to see the amazing photographs they've taken for us! Thank you both for everything! More...
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Ellouise Williams
Where do I begin, from the get go I knew from our first phone call that Alex understood what we wanted from our wedding photos and what he would capture on the day. Alex and Steve are such lovely guys, nothing seemed too much to ask for, from them. They were so accommodating to us and how the day was running, they were able to liaise with the venue to plan around the day when we were going to do photos, considering that timings changed. Alex went above and beyond, and even got my lipstick for me as he was going to the bridal suit to get a piece of his kit. The photos we have received from our sneak peak, are above and beyond our expectations! We cannot wait to see the rest of our wedding photos and share them with our family and friends. We could not recommend them enough. Thank you Alex and Steve for capturing our wedding day! More...
Jessica
We would definitely recommend hiring Alex and Steve for wedding photography. They were a brilliant team for our wedding in Gloucestershire and made us feel really comfortable in front of the camera straight away. It rained all day on our wedding day, but it didn't matter at all about having all our photographs taken inside - they had all the equipment and lighting needed to make our photographs absolutely lovely. They provided great communication in the lead up to our wedding, and they took on our requests for specific photos we wanted taken. They were really friendly and all of our guests enjoyed chatting to them and having their photos taken. The platform they use to share our photos and where we can download them is really easy to use, and we were able to share this with our friends and family. Thanks very much to Alex and Steve - we had such a wonderful day and we will treasure the lovely photos! More...
Robyn Lloyd
Alex and Steve myself and Will couldn’t thank you both enough for travelling so far to capture our special day. From start to finish you were both amazing from being my personal bodyguard to making me look like a model, you both absolutely smashed it and couldn’t have wished for anymore or anyone better! Thank you so much we can’t wait for our sneak peaks and the final photos! Can’t recommend you enough❤️ More...
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Jade Miljevic
I highly recommend Alex and Steve. Went above and beyond at my wedding! They not only took amazing pictures - they also made sure my wedding ran smoothly. thank you so much
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Jade
Both dressed the part. Extremely friendly and down to earth. Went the extra mile and every turn! They helped my wedding run smoothly and I am honestly so grateful to them both
Just received my sneak peak pictures of my big day and they looks absolutely stunning!!! I am over the mood
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Summer Samuel
Couldn’t recommend Bowdens Photography enough! Alex and Steve felt like guests at our wedding, fitted in so well, nothing was too much trouble! Our sneak peak pictures have been stunning so far, we’re so excited to see the rest! 10/10 pair, so glad we chose you guys!! More...
Sarah-jane O'grady-Morris
Wedding Photography
Excellent service & stunning photos absolutely amazing to have at my wedding would reccomend them 100% to anyone and everyone.
Nothing was too much for them on the day and they captured my wedding beautifully.
Bowdens photographers a must for your special day!
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Mike and Anghard
Wedding Photography
We hired Bowden Photography, Alex and Steve for our 21st July 2023 wedding in South Wales.
Prior to the big day, we spoke with Alex a few times over the phone.
From the off, it was clear that Bowden’s photography were absolute professionals.
Their attention to detail was second to none.
We gave Alex some ideas of photos we would like, and he gave us some of his ideas.
On the day, Alex attended our home where my wife was getting ready, while Steve attended my Mother’s, where I was.
Together, they not only settled our nerves but captured some of the most beautiful pre wedding shots.
Steve was amazing with our kids, making them feel as special as we felt. They loved their own photoshoots.
Alex, too, was brilliant throughout the morning.
Throughout the ceremony, reception and evening, they remained constant, but in the background. At no time did we feel that Alex or Steve were in the way. That takes something special, considering how many photos we have.
Their attention to detail, professionalism and the fact that they are genuinely nice people, make Bowden’s photography a must for anyone considering having a photographer for their big day.
We are totally blown away with how amazing our photographs are. They are perfect.
It’s always a worry that a photographer may not be up to scratch, as your wedding cannot be recreated, but trust us, Bowden’s are amazing. The quality and beauty of the photos are breathtaking. We are so, so pleased that we chose them.
We would like to thank Bowden’s photography for being amazing.
We won’t look anywhere else, should we need the services of a photographer again.
Again, if you need a wedding photographer, please look no further. Bowden’s are your guys.
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Shelby morgan
My partner and I can’t recommend Steve and Alex enough. Not only for the quality of the pictures taken but also for their professionalism, how they got on with everybody on the day and how at ease they made you feel.
Can’t thank them enough!
Shelby Morgan
My partner and I can’t recommend Steve and Alex enough. Not only for the quality of the pictures taken but also for their professionalism, how they got on with everybody on the day and how at ease they made you feel. Can’t thank them enough!
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Lizzie Williamson
WOW! Alex and Steve truly exceeded our expectations as wedding photographers. Their professionalism and helpfulness throughout the entire day made our wedding day even more memorable. From offering excellent guidance to capturing beautiful family and candid moments, they ensured every detail was captured. Their friendly demeanor resonated with all our guests, and literally everyone couldn't stop raving about them! We can't express enough how grateful we are for their outstanding work, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking exceptional wedding photography. Thank you again 💕 More...
Jack
100% would recommend (and have already done so to everyone and anyone who would listen).
Alex and Steve were amazing on our day- they not only took some great photos, but also really helped us beyond that too.
Kate Wright
Wedding Photography
I can't rate Alex and Steve highly enough. They are creative, professional and very friendly. I am absolutely delighted that they were there to capture our special day. I literally could rave about how good they are for days! Brilliant! More...
Samantha Powell
Wedding Photography
We cannot thank Alex and Steve enough for being part of our special day. They were so passionate, they went above and beyond to create the perfect photos. They were friendly and professional and very flexible to our requests. They made us feel relaxed and as a result we have some incredible photos. We loved having them with us on our wedding day and highly recommend them. More...
Diveya
Wedding Photography
Alex and Steve did an absolutely amazing job at our wedding! They were both really personable and captured beautiful moments throughout the day. The photos look incredible.
S Carter
The BEST decision we made for our wedding! Steve and Alex are brilliant photographers and fitted seamlessly into our day. They captured all our special moments and all our family and friends loved them ! We absolutely adore our wedding photos and can't thank them both enough. More...
Chloe Gibbs
Alex and Steve were absolutely brilliant. They did a fantastic job of capturing our wedding day, taking so many great photos. All our guests spoke about how great they were. They were very personable and easy to speak to, and worked so smoothly alongside our videographer. Would thoroughly recommend them to anyone! More...
Charlotte Baker
Wedding Photography
Alex and Steve dad an amazing job photographing our winter Wedding in December - so pleased with the finished results -stunning photos to treasure forever. The planning process and communication before hand via email/video call was easy and reliable, with honest and very reasonable quotes to help us work within our budget. Meeting them on the day was a pleasure - they are so warm and friendly making us feel very relaxed from the beginning and many of our guests remarked how lovely they were. After the more formal photos I was hardly aware of their presence throughout the day, but they were working away in the background capturing some beautiful candids of us and the guests which are some of my favourite photos of the day. We definitely recommend them for your event/big day! More...
Emma Jeffery
Wedding Photography
Amazing from start to finish. Had a great feeling about Alex & Steve from the beginning and we are so so glad we had them to photograph our wedding. Was amazing to be able to relive the day through their eyes, they’ve captured it perfectly and now we’ll have memories to last a lifetime. Thank you both, we are so grateful. More...
Lucy Griffiths
Wedding Photography
We booked Bowden photography through the Bark website and couldn't be more pleased that we did, you get 2 professional photographers who work extremely hard all day, they're a lovely, friendly father and son duo who made us feel really comfortable on a very stressful day.
My guests also commented on how lovely they both are and how hard they worked.
They've provided us with nearly 2000 photos from our 8hrs with Alex and Steve which is proving difficult to whittle down to 120 of our favourites for a wedding album!
The photos themselves are simply stunning, as you'll see from their website when checking out other weddings they've done, with having 2 photographers you have the benefit of 2 different styles and perspectives, you won't regret booking them.
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Paris Collingbourne
Alex manages to take phenomenal photos of both people and products in your everyday environment. A pleasure to work with - highly recommend!
Holly Turner
Alex was an amazing wedding photographer captured everything we wanted and more! Couldn't recommend highly enough.
Diana Mackey
We used Bowden's Photography for pet photography. The photographer was very friendly and professional and we were delighted with the photos. The cat enjoyed the experience too! We would thoroughly recommend to others. More...
Scott Holcombe
We have recently used Bowden Photography for a presentation event in Swansea. From start to finish the communication was great, and the team on the day were also very friendly and attentive to our requirements. The images that we asked for were delivered along with many more, the images were of a really high standard and we look forward to using your services in the future. Thanks both! More...
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Sean Mayo
Alex has provided me with a wonderful photographic memory of my recent milestone birthday. I would recommend him to anyone!!
Wedding Photography
We offer natural, candid photographs that are timeless and can be looked back on for many years to come. We are relaxed and non intrusive so we like to become part of the wedding instead to help your day unfold as through we weren’t there.