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my story

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one woman. one dog.

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Photographer. Adventurer. Valley Girl. Dog Lover

I started Carla Anne Photography back in 2017 with one mission: to capture love stories exactly as they are, without the fluff. 

I did not get into this business because I liked the wedding industry. I got into it because I am utterly obsessed with human connection, real stories and the pure joy of freezing a second in time that would otherwise be missed.

Over time, photography became less about taking pictures and more about telling stories. Stories full of emotion, personality and life. Stories that deserved to be remembered exactly as they happened.

I live for a long hike in the fresh air, a good trip away and spending time with my German Shepherd, who, for sure, is the actual boss of my house and my business.

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 I am absolutely horrendous at writing about myself, but I’m quite exceptional at documenting you.

check your date

Travel takes me all over the world, But no matter where I go, I will always be a Valleys girl at heart.

The older I get, the more I appreciate just how lucky I am to be from somewhere this beautiful. The Welsh countryside is in basically every photograph I take, whether I am shooting here or somewhere completely different.

I have always been drawn to stories. Not the polished versions. The real ones. The slightly messy, beautifully imperfect stories that make people who they are.  Photography became my way of preserving them. And honestly, I can't imagine doing anything else.

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carla anne

“I don't want you to remember what your wedding looked like. I want you to remember what it felt like.”

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i love capturing weddings

A wedding day brings together all the people you love most in the world. It creates moments that can never be repeated. And somehow, all of those little moments unfold in a single day.

The hug from your grandmother. The tears during speeches. The ridiculous dance floor antics later that night. Those moments deserve more than a checklist. They deserve to be remembered honestly. That's why I do what I do.

sound like a match?

love

Based in Aberdare, South Wales and covering weddings across Wales, the Cotswolds and Bristol.

I am open to international and destination weddings as well. For couples who want real, moody, fine-art documentary photography that actually feels like them.

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KIND WORDS

“Can't recommend enough choosing Carla as your wedding photographer.

She was amazing from start to finish - super friendly, professional and just understood our vision (and was super excited about it!) straight away.”

EXPLORE MY REVIEWS

Choosing a wedding photographer is a big decision.

Choosing a wedding photographer is a big decision.

You are trusting someone to preserve one of the most important days of your life. So thank you for taking the time to be here. I hope you have got a sense of not just how I work, but why I do it. If you think we would be a good fit, I would love to hear all about your plans.

The venue. The dog. The adventure.

The whole story.

so then, let's chat
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HIGHLIGHT REEL

🤍 9 YEARS IN BUSINESS. 1 YEAR FULLY SELF-EMPLOYED. A BRAND NEW WEBSITE. AND A GIVEAWAY 🤍 Nine years ago, I started Carla Anne Photography. One year ago, I finally took the plunge, backed myself and became fully self-employed. It’s been a hug
Nicki & Tom ✨ I literally have no words. This was such a stunning day to be part of, full of so much happiness and laughter. I feel so privileged to have been able to capture such an amazing day and to now know such gorgeous humans. Thank you
I can’t believe the weather today, it was forecast heavy rain but it’s been glorious! I’m heading deep into the editing cave this week to get as many galleries out as I can before the end of the month. Just a little throwback po
Just taking a moment to appreciate all the wonderful people who helped bring yesterday together 🤍 A shoot to celebrate the next chapter of my lovely friend’s business as she expands, surrounded by some incredibly talented women who each broug

Documentary-style wedding photography across Wales, Bristol & the Cotswolds.