Cardiff wedding specialist Maxine Howells creates natural, storytelling wedding photography across South Wales. Calm, personal and experienced—she captures real moments and lasting memories.
Maxine Howells Photography is a Cardiff-based wedding specialist with a clear passion for authentic, storytelling images. Maxine focuses on wedding photography as her core expertise, combining years of experience with a relaxed, unobtrusive approach so couples can be present in the moment while she captures it. Her work centres on real emotion, natural light and honest portraits that reflect the personality of each couple and their day. Why choose Maxine for your wedding in Cardiff or South Wales? Her strength is in crafting a visual narrative: she seeks the small, quiet moments as well as the big, joyful scenes, producing a gallery that feels both intimate and complete. Couples describe her style as warm, documentary-led and creatively composed—images that look timeless on the wall and treasured in an album. How Maxine works is deliberately simple and client-focused. From first contact she listens to what matters to you, learning about the flow of your day, the people you want to prioritise and any special details you’ve planned. On the wedding day she blends seamlessly into the celebrations, guiding gentle portrait moments when needed but spending most of the time photographing candid interactions, ceremony emotions and the atmosphere of the venue. After the wedding she carefully curates and edits your images to deliver a cohesive collection that tells the story of your day. Alongside weddings, Maxine offers engagement and portrait sessions that complement her wedding work—perfect for couples who want to feel comfortable in front of the camera before their big day. She also occasionally photographs family moments and events, always applying the same thoughtful, narrative-led approach. However, weddings remain her primary dedication; every aspect of her service is geared toward creating professional wedding photos you’ll love for years. Based in Cardiff and working across South Wales, Maxine brings a calm professionalism, a warm personality and a commitment to preserving authentic memories. If you want a wedding photographer who prioritises connection, storytelling and beautiful, natural imagery, Maxine Howells Photography offers the specialist experience to capture your wedding day exactly as it felt.