Reviews of Chris Francis Photography. (Photography Studio) in Cardiff (South Glamorgan).

Chris Francis Photography

36 Reviews

35 Comments

Photography studio

Wedding photographer

30 Channel View Rd, Cardiff CF11 7EN, United Kingdom

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Information of Chris Francis Photography, Photography studio in Cardiff (South Glamorgan)

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A. M.

Chris is the perfect wedding photographer, he is attentive and nothing is too much trouble. He chose the perfect location for our engagement shoot and made us feel really comfortable. His dedication and attention to detail on the wedding day cannot be faulted and the photos could not be better. Chris consulted us at every stage when compiling the album and could have been more patient with our many many many many little tweaks. The overall quality of the albums is outstanding and you couldn’t ask for better.

K. R.

Chris did a fantastic job of photographing our wedding day from the getting ready stages right through to after our first dance. Our photos are beautiful and unique thanks to Chris' artistic talent. We're amazed at how many different angles he has managed to capture throughout the day, documenting everything that happened perfectly, without us really noticing that he was there! Many of our friends and family have complimented our photos and some have said they wished they had booked Chris for their wedding! From the beginning, Chris was friendly and professional, and made a special effort to understand exactly what we wanted from our wedding photographs. The result we have shows this! We’re pleased that, thanks to Chris we can treasure our memories of our special day through our photographs. I would highly recommend Chris Francis as a wedding photographer.

N. H.

Chris photographed our wedding in the summer and I would Highly recommend Chris as your wedding photographer the story he captured was amazing. Took on board all the things we liked and it showed in the photos including the theme. Amazing communication and quick responses to any queries. Test shoot before the day is highly recommended as it helps build confidence with the camera and getting used to how Chris works and Chris made us feel very comfortable. He really does go above and beyond from lying in grass to hanging over balconies to capture perfect pictures. I am so happy with every photo from the big day couldn't have asked for anymore.

S. S.

Chris is an absolutely amazing photographer! He worked ridiculously hard on our wedding day and was a dream to work with. Our photo's are absolutely beautiful and we couldn't have asked for more from him. An absolute credit to his profession and I would highly recommend him.

L. a. B. O.

We have just received the photos from our pre-wedding shoot and judging by these - we cannot wait for the wedding photos! Chris has a very unique skill of capturing natural yet perfectly posed photographs and he does this by making you feel totally at ease with his presence. His documentary style is exactly what we were looking (and hoping) for and I could not recommend a wedding photographer more highly than this guy. Thanks Chris and see you in September!

J. C.

Chris photographed our wedding in back in April, we wanted pure documentary photography that was unobtrusive on our day. We were delighted with Chris' professionalism, he completely understood what we wanted and blended in with our guests. Chris is a very calming influence and managed to be everywhere and nowhere all at the same time. So hard working which resulted in truly unique shots. We are so happy with the results and would highly recommend Chris to document a wedding day. Thank you Chris, you were a pleasure to have around on our special day.

A. C.

When we first met Chris, he invited us to his home and showed us some of his past work. Based on this we chose him for our wedding photos. During the pre-wedding shoot, it seemed like we had known him for years. He was so down to earth and great company. The pictures were great as were the wedding pictures. I'd highly recommend Chris, you won't be disappointed!

F. S.

Chris photographed our wedding earlier this year and was extremely professional and inventive with his photography. He listened to what we wanted and added oodles of his own inspiration and experience. He was not afraid to go the extra distance for the perfect shot, from balancing on gate posts to lying on the floor of the forest, he really pulled out all the stops! The result was a collection of fantastic photographs which are exceptional and totally unique! Thank you so much Chris for all your hard work and creative insight on the day- we are so glad we selected you as our wedding photographer!!

H. M.

Chris documented our wedding back in August and we are so happy that we had him. Neither of us were keen on the idea of having a photographer, as we didn't want the attention to be on us. However, I'd seen Chris work at a previous wedding and noticed how laid back he was and that he just blended in. He listened to our concerns and his relaxed style and friendly personality really put our minds at ease. The free test shoot that he offers is a great way to get to know each other and get used to the idea of being in front of the camera. The photos that Chris has produced are absolutely beautiful and they really capture the day from a different perspective. We couldn't be happier and we couldn't recommend him enough. Thanks :)

K. H.

We came across Chris at a wedding fair and we are so glad that we did. We wanted lots of natural shots and wanted everything captured in the moment and that's exactly what we got. We didn't even notice that Chris was there a lot of the time during the day but our beautiful wedding album is proof that he was everywhere and he didn't miss a thing. Chris has a very relaxed attitude and was happy to go along with what we wanted. He was great during the run up to the wedding dealing with any requests that we had and the pre-wedding shoot was a lot of fun and helped us relax in front of the camera. He was very patient and paid great attention to detail while we finalised the images for our album. The album is excellent quality and tells the story of our wedding day perfectly, we would highly recommend him.

A. Y.

Chris was recommended to us by a guest at a wedding, he was described him as a ninja in the way he would be in so many places at the same time capturing everything. From our first initial contact to the completion of our wedding album it has been an absolute pleasure to deal with Chris. Not a couple for attention the thought of a pre shoot didn’t fill us with joy but we would highly recommend it!! We found it great to get to know Chris better and also learn how to just relax in front of the camera, we had great afternoon and it was just what we needed, the idea of a photographer at our wedding was no longer a worry but we were looking forward to catching up with Chris on the day. Again our confidence in our decision to choose Chris was increased when we went through the images taken on the pre shoot, I was under the impression I could just get anyone to take the photos well you can’t Chris’s are a different league. On the wedding day Chris was punctual and a pleasure to be around. Whilst the morning preparations were taken place Chris was around documenting everything but kept his distance, we didn’t notice that there was a camera in the room. The group shots are one thing that most guests dread whilst at a wedding but Chris had previously asked us before what we would like and it was a simple process it took no time at all and we had all the images we required, preparation was key. Throughout the day he was fantastic doing his thing and being there for every possible photo opportunity, he asked us if we fancied 15 minutes out just to get some photo’s of the two of us and to be honest it was a nice break away and in return we had some fantastic shots, well worth it if the opportunity arises. Chris’s stayed until he was confident that there was enough photo’s to give us a true story of the day which was great, you can tell he not only enjoys what he does but he is passionate and committed to producing images to complete your album. Well the images we received were fantastic, it was amazing to go through all the pictures, absolutely everything was captured. The Bellissimo album we now have tells the story of the day we absolutely love it, we also bought the parents album as a gift which they are thrilled with, we also have our favourite image on canvas which is brilliant quality. In summary Chris did a fantastic job he is professional and a great guy to deal with, to us what he has provided exceeds what we expected or even previously seen, we can’t recommend him highly enough, you don’t need to look any further!!

S. H.

Chris has done exactly what we wanted, so you can't really ask for more! He understood instantly what we wanted to capture in the photos and when I saw the photos I was incredibly touched. His care, thoughtfulness, creativity, talent and professionalism shines through. We met before the wedding to get to know each other and so on the wedding day I felt at ease having him around. The group shots look incredible and I remember having fun when we were doing them, so it wasn't time consuming or a drag at all. Chris also took the time to get to know the setting before hand so that he knew of some interesting areas to get some beautiful shots; this demonstrates how seriously he takes his role. He even had an umbrella to hand when we were caught in the rain! Chris is punctual, reliable and good value for money, but most importantly for me he is artistic, creative and imaginative and so his photos are one of a kind.

L. M.

Chris was our photographer for our wedding on 3rd May 2013. I really couldn't recommend him enough as a perfect wedding photographer. Chris is one of the most relaxed, unobtrusive and most creative wedding photographers you could meet. Most of the time you don't even realise he is there yet he has covered all the shots you could ever want and more. During the morning when I was getting ready Chris took loads of creative shots of all the prep without getting in anyone's way- even my hairdresser who does weddings all the time commented that he was the best photographer she had met as normally she finds they boss them about and control the morning. Chris works around you but his creative and unique approach captures the best and most natural shots. During the day itself Chris worked all day long to capture everything, even my husband who is never keen on photos felt very relaxed around Chris and as a result he has captured the day perfectly. We have the most natural, creative shots that really capture the essence of our day and have given us some amazing memories that we shall treasure forever! Challenge now is choosing which ones to put in a frame as I love all 833 of them!!

D. W.

Hired Chris for our wedding day, amazing photographer who was brilliant with all our guests young and old. He captured the story of our day with truly stunning pictures that we will forever hold on to. Highly recommend photographer with an amazing eye for a great picture.

T. M.

We asked Chris to cover our wedding at Miskin Manor in Dec 2011; he's relaxed yet very professional and we knew he'd be perfect for us. We wanted very few 'staged' photo's and Chris' style of photography was exactly what we were after. The pre-wedding shoot was brilliant; Chris immediately made us feel relaxed and it was a great opportunity for all of us to get to know each other. On the wedding day Chris captured everything we had asked for and more without being intrusive; we had agreed that he would stay until our first dance however, about an hour after saying our goodbyes we spotted him still happily snapping all the dancing. When we received our products we were absolutely thrilled! The hard work and dedication Chris had put into our Album etc definitely showed. Everyone who has seen the album says it's the best they've ever seen and we couldn't agree more! Highly recommended! Absolutely fab! Thanks Chris xx

R. d.

We cannot recommend Chris enough. He documented our day so perfectly he managed to capture every moment, every little facial expression! We had a good laugh and a few tears looking back through our photos! We chose to have Chris document the whole day, from the make up being done up until the end of the speeches. He doesn't make you feel uncomfortable we didn't even know he was there! A very organised & talented photographer. I have recommemded to all my friends who are due to get married.

m. t.

As soon as we decided to set a date for our wedding, I knew there were 2 things I wanted to spend a little bit extra for the budget. One was my wedding dress and the other the photographer. It was easy (ish) to find the dress but the photographer bit was more challenging. There were so many on the Internet and we went to a few wedding fares, saw a few adverts in wedding magazines it was hard to chose. Some weren't available, others were way too expensive, then all of a sudden I came across Chris' website. I loved the concept of documentation photography and story telling rather than standing in unnatural poses where everyone has aching jaws after smiling so long all day! From the photographs to reading reviews, I had everything crossed that Chris would say yes to this bride to be! Thankfully he did, we had a few email conversations and then finally met him for our pre wedding shoot. On a personal level, Chris is one of those people you meet who you instantly get on with and feel like you've know them for a lifetime. He's full of energy, enthusiastic and passionate about his job, yet on your wedding day you hardly notice him there. From a professional perspective, he's just that, very professional. The photo shots of our day are amazing. They were all presented in a lovely album which told the story of our wedding from my Dads house right up until the last dance. Throughout the pages you can feel the emotion and the best bit of it all was that Chris shows you what he thinks should go in there and then you have your choice. There's no hard sell for other products available but he's in the know if you do want something else like canvasses. I would highly recommend Chris and am looking forward to hiring him again for some family shots. If you are reading this with a view to hiring him I would urge you to get in touch he's fab. Adele

S. R.

We have never left a review for anything in our lives but felt compelled to leave one for Chris. Chris was the photographer for our Walima ceremony at Margam park in March 2017. As a person he is kind, fun and a true gentleman. As a professional he is a genius – his work is stunning, natural and flawless. His work is truly breathtaking. Having an artist as a photographer is a formidable combination. From the moment we contacted him after reading a Google review (such as the one you are currently reading) his service has been first class. We emailed him, he called us, and we arranged a meeting. He showed us his work and was very excited to hear about our wedding plans. Getting a photographer for your wedding is a big decision, arguably one of the most important because you want to ensure that all of the special moments that occur on your big day are captured. Chris did not disappoint. The things that truly impressed us about Chris on the day were how he effortlessly interacted with everyone, how he was always there to capture every incredible moment, how he led us to ensure that we created fantastic pictures, and his work ethic. Chris offers a fantastic rate for his services; in all honestly he could easily charge double and would be justified to do so. Chris provided us with our pictures on a very nice personalized USB stick in a compact beautiful wooden box. If you want a down to earth, reliable and genius of a man for a photographer look no further than Chris. We wish we could give him more than 5 stars for this rating. Dr Shaz Rehan & Dr Z Rehan.

V. F.

Chris is dedicated to his craft. He loves documenting his client’s special days and looks forward to capturing unique photos and captivating moments at each occasion he attends. His 10+ years skill and experience as a photographer is evident from the quality of his work, the recognition he receives from his peers and his clients.

C. G.

Chris took amazing photos for our wedding...he captured a lot of natural real shots of moments which we not have even known about otherwise. He was very patient with family and group shots and all our guests talked about our fab photos afterwards!

S. O.

Getting married is such an important time in anyone's life. There are so many choices and decisions. We found Chris Francis Photography with a simple google search and loved his documentary style of photography. This was perfect, as my husband and I are fairly camera shy people and Chris worked with us to make sure we felt comfortable and relaxed. He doesn't stand there all day with a lens in your face! In fact I can honestly say I barely noticed him yet we have hundreds of photos that show each aspect of the day perfectly. He has a wonderful ability to spot a unique shot and always manged to get very natural shots. The free pre-shoot is great, an opportunity to meet Chris and makes it much more relaxed on the big day. Chris definately goes the extra mile and is very passionate about what he does and this shows in his fantastic photos, thanks Chris for documenting our day, photos we'll cherish forever.

N. O.

Fantastic photos of our company product event - captured the venue beautifully, our team activities plus excellent product shots. I would highly recommend for a corporate event - Chris is easy to work with, gives great direction and happy to go with the flow if plans change on the day. Super happy with the photos we received from the event, as it perfectly captured everything we saw and achieved during the conference!

t. w.

Chris covered the ceremony of our wedding, and we only got words of gratitude for him. Not only because the pictures are really good, but he's a very good profesional, as well as a passionate photographer. He came to the rehearsal of the ceremony to prepare everything, and even we only contracted him for the ceremony he came with us to make more pictures in another location. He's very close and take care of the details. We recomend him as our experience was very nice.

G. M.

Chris documented our wedding late last year. He was brilliant; my wife and I love his pictures and we'd heartily recommend him. He's a top bloke too.

M. D.

Fabulous photographer! Chris is such a lovely person too. He came to our care home to photograph our residents and engaged so beautifully, even winning over the reluctant ones!

J. S.

Highly recommend Chris! He has worked on numerous out door locations for us photographing our products (composite front doors) in-situ, also here in in our production facility as we required product shots and close ups. Looking forward to working with Chris again in the near future!

R. S.

We are thrilled with how our photos from our special day have turned out. Chris is a true professional but also a lovely guy and will stop at no end to get the absolute best shots for you. Thank you Chris!

R. E.

Chris was excellent throughout the day and was really easy to work with. We were extremely happy with his photos and would recommend him to everyone.

C. F. P.

May be a bit biased but I love working here! ;-) # I have a real passion for documenting weddings and love every moment of my job. I welcome those who have booked me as their photographer to provide an honest review here on google for my future customers to have an understanding of the service I provide.

A. G. U.

A fantastic photographer and great bloke too. Photographed our wedding. Highly recommended.

U. N.

Prompt, friendly, fabulous skills and very reasonably priced. Thank you so much Chris!

g. h.

Awesome photos

A. k.

gud man...........

D. W.

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