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Heather Winstanley Photography

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Wedding photography & film for nature lovers. Weddings are such a joy to be involved in – each one is beautiful & unique to the individuals. If you are starting to make those plans for your big day, I’d love to hear about it! Drop me an email or give me a call.

6 hires on Bark
15 hour response time

Reviews (14)

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25 October 2024

I'd say Heather isn't just a good photographer, but a kind and patient person, these make her service stand out. Recently, I needed to get some photos done for my mum who had been through recovery. It was to be a photo of her, the kids and gran kids. We didn't want her to move around too much so it had to be around her home. Other photographers wanted us to come to their studio or location which was a no-no for our situation. We were also coming from different parts of the country so quite a bit of coordination involved. Spoke to Heather and it was very obvious how attentive to detail she was, she scouted the location around my mum's home that would work well for the photoshoots, she was very quick to respond to all my questions, offering very useful suggestions. On the day, she was very friendly, made everyone laugh and the photoshoot was a breeze, the quality of the photos were top notch. Remember I mentioned we were in different parts of the country, Heather gave us an online gallery where we could all see the photos so we could all choose which ones we liked for the final selection. Super happy with her services and would highly recommend More...

Reviewed on Facebook

5 September 2024

we had some lovely family photos with Heather on the beach, it's not our type of thing usually but wanted some family photos including the dog. Heather was so good at making us feel at ease and she was so good with our children. Just received the final photos and we love all of them. We highly recommend Heather she was amazing. x More...

Reviewed on Facebook

26 August 2024

Our engagement shoot was a dreamy experience. Heather ensured that we were comfortable from start to finish. She was our wonderful companion, helping us to feel relaxed, as well as being our perfect guide. Heather expertly suggested poses, giving us top tips and conducting fun little games to help our smiles appear more naturally. Heather was professional, thorough and knew the lay of the land at our location. She is an adventurer at heart, so she knew the best spots and views which meant our golden hour photos turned out spectacularly. Heather is talented beyond measure, seamlessly editing out a beach full of people until only my fiancé and I remained! We couldn’t be happier with the results, we knew Heather was excellent, but we were still shocked with just how gorgeous the photos were when we viewed them. We would heartily recommend her to anyone and everyone. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

13 August 2024

We chose Heather to be our wedding videographer and it was one of the best decisions we made! Heather has such a warm and calming nature, she quickly made us feel at ease and captured the shots effortlessly. She has a natural and candid approach to her work which was just what we wanted. She captured our day beautifully and created a timeless memory of our special day. We can’t thank her enough for the beautiful gift she has given us, precious memories we will treasure forever. We would highly recommend. More...

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9 August 2024

General Photography

Heather was very good at what she does. Very professional and calm.

9 July 2024

Heather did an amazing job for our mini photoshoot at Beechwood park. She captured a huge variety of lovely pictures in just 15 minutes for an amazing price. She was prompt and professional in all our interactions and kept us updated about when to expect the raw photos to choose from and then the edited photos. I can't recommend her enough! More...

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28 March 2024

Heather took some lovely photos at our snowdrops mini shoot. She was very friendly and made my 4 year old feel very comfortable. The photos she took are fab. Would definitely recommend More...

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6 March 2024

Great photographer! Really knows her stuff and made me my band feel comfortable for our first photoshoot. I loved that she done mood boards and took on board our inspiration for the photos. She directed us well individually and as a group. Her use of nature and light is what drew me to use her for our photographer and the photos turned out amazing! Would definitely use again! More...

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8 December 2023

We are totally over the moon with Heather's wonderful, natural photos (as neither of us enjoy sitting for 'posed' shots) We would highly recommend Heather to anyone looking for a Wedding Photographer!

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24 October 2023

Professional and made me feel at ease. Beautiful photos, too. Would highly recommend.

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22 May 2023

Heather is very patient & friendly which made me feel so comfortable. The photos turned out absolutely amazing & I would definitely recommend Heather to anyone who is looking for some beautiful pics �

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4 May 2023

The photos Heather took of our family are serene and stunning. I love the tones and light in the pictures, which she has used thoughtfully to create evocative images and memorable moments. She has caught the wonder and joy of the children at the beach beautifully. She was able to put the children (and us!) at ease straight away and thus was able to capture glimpses of a lovely day, that we can now treasure always. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

20 November 2022

Beautiful photos chosen, edited and sent back to us within a week. The shoot itself was lovely and relaxed, quick but not rushed and meant that we got some great photos that we can't wait to display!

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12 August 2022

Heather was the most lovely and patient person we could’ve asked for with our toddler! The photos turned out absolutely amazing and I would use Heather again and again. 1000% recommend if you want some beautiful photos! More...

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Q&As

NATURAL MOMENTS AND NATURE. I’m a big fan of the outdoors and any couple that manages to put faith in the British weather to have an outdoor wedding! Finding the perfect leafy spot for newlywed portraits is my biggest priority on your wedding day. The photos will be relaxed and beautifully natural with our glorious countryside as the backdrop.

My style is natural and unobtrusive and I love getting to capture the artwork that is your wedding day & those moments that will be so loved by you and your families for years to come. I’m always looking for authentic stories with real feelings to tell; even better if those moments are surrounded by natural beauty in the environment.

Tell me all about you and the fiancé!

How did you get together? All the details please!

Tell me about the big day plans; what's your vision/style/vibe?

What's THE most important thing for me to capture on your wedding day?

I love telling the narrative of who you are, both individually and together, what brought you together, all the details of your wedding day itself and the anticipation of all the beautiful moments yet to come.

On the day - I love getting to capture all of the good stuff. Giggles and champagne with your girls in your dressing gowns. That moment when Mum is buttoning up your dress. When Dad sees you in your dress for the first time and you get that emotion filled cuddle.

The moment where you two first see each other and the excitement and joy that is evident on your faces. That same joy reflected in your loved ones watching on and ready to celebrate along with you.

I believe weddings are a creative manifestation of who you are as a couple and that’s why I love what I do.

A Documentary Photography graduate from the University of Wales, Newport; I realised that I loved sharing people's stories and photographing the beauty in the everyday. When I photographed my first wedding I was blown away by getting to share in the couple's special day. Each wedding day is a work of art that I get to document!

Weddings are such a joy to be involved in – each one is beautiful & unique to the individuals. If you are starting to make those plans for your big day, I’d love to hear about it!

With a background in Documentary, I focus on capturing those little details and secret moments that sum you up as a couple. I am a massive fan of using natural light where possible and I’ll definitely try to sneak you away to appreciate golden hour as newlyweds.

I’m based in South Wales with my videographer husband. The majority of my weddings are in Cardiff and Newport but I love to travel further afield having photographed weddings in Somerset, Gloucestershire, Bridgend, the Gower, Ceredigion, Powys, Herefordshire, Hertfordshire, Hampshire, London and Edinburgh. Definitely wouldn’t say no to a destination wedding either!

More than likely if you’re drawn to me it’s because you love the outdoors as much as me. Having an abundance of gorgeous leafy green on your wedding day is not just visually stunning but a lovely reflection of you both. Whether you’re avid hikers, stand-up-paddle boarders, coastal path walkers, happy campers, surfers or simply like to get out in your local park. I’m here for it and ready to embrace your love story in the outdoors!

Services

Natural & documentary style wedding photography.

Candid & natural wedding films.

Capturing beautiful & natural moments between families.

Drone operator for businesses, weddings & other.