Art by Design Photography

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Unposed, fun, relaxed & reportage-style photography.
My style? Natural, true-to-colour, candid, and documentary-style, storytelling imagery. Documenting the full story of your day, capturing all the connections, moments, love and laughter, leaving you to enjoy the party. Weddings are covered all over Wales and will travel for all weddings around the UK.
Art by Design Photography Pricing & Costs
£800 - £2,400
Bespoke wedding photography collections from £800 (min 2 hours), perfect for couples who want the flexibility in choosing how many hours coverage they would like. Full day wedding photography collections starting from £2000
Full day package
From
£2,000
Ceremony to first dance or Full Day coverage. The full story of your day captured from morning to night – (Usually up to 11 hours)
What's included
A pre-wedding consultation.
500 + full-resolution images with a license to print and share.
Drone photography
Free wedding guide
15 7 x 5” Fine art prints
Sneak Peaks within 48 hours
Private online gallery - View and download your images, share with family & friends, order prints and wall art.
Initimate Collection
From
£800
Perfect for an Elopement or Micro wedding. Not every wedding is the same and you may not want the cookie-cutter pre packaged traditional wedding. A minimum of two hours coverage, extra hours are £200
Art by Design Photography Details

Photography Style

Natural
Artistic
Documentary

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Online Proofing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
Art by Design Photography Full Description

Authentic, Joyful Wedding Photography in South Wales & Beyond

Planning your wedding? Based in Bridgend, Art by Design Photography is here to capture your day exactly as it unfolds—with natural, colorful, and heartfelt images. With over 20 years of experience, lead photographer Steve Wheller specializes in documenting real moments, genuine connections, and true emotions. His relaxed, down-to-earth style is perfect for fun-loving couples who want their photos to reflect the spirit of their day—no awkward poses, just authentic memories.

A Photography Experience Designed Around You

Steve’s approach is simple: help you enjoy every moment without feeling like you’re in front of a camera. He blends seamlessly into your celebration, quietly capturing the love and laughter shared between you, your family, and friends. Many couples call him a “ninja” for his unobtrusive style that catches all the special moments you might otherwise miss. Beyond photography, Steve acts as a trusted friend—offering helpful advice and assisting with your day’s timing to keep everything running smoothly.

Flexible Wedding Photography Services Tailored to Your Day

Every wedding is unique, and Art by Design Photography offers flexible packages to fit your vision—whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a lively festival-style celebration.

  • Storytelling Style: A documentary approach that creates a vibrant, timeless visual story of your wedding day.
  • Perfect For: Outdoor, boho, farm, festival, and alternative weddings that celebrate individuality and natural moments.
  • Coverage Options: Choose from full-day or custom part-day coverage, tailored to your specific needs and schedule.
  • What’s Included: A pre-wedding consultation to get to know each other, a private online gallery to view and share your photos, plus options for beautifully crafted albums and fine art prints. Some packages also include stunning drone photography.

Award-Winning Expertise You Can Trust

Steve’s talent and dedication earned him the title of Wales Wedding Photographer of the Year in 2018. His passion is creating a relaxed, enjoyable experience that results in beautiful, emotion-filled images you’ll treasure forever. To help you feel comfortable and confident on your big day, pre-wedding shoots are also available—a great chance to get to know Steve and practice being in front of the camera.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Steve Wheller
I would love to hear all about your plans. To get started, get in touch — just a few quick details, and I’ll be in touch, so we can have a chat and you can find out if I am the right photographer for you.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1999
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
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St John and Melody
Happy couple married in July
February 2026
Thank you, Steve, for your amazing work

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos! Steve captured all the special moments so naturally, with plenty of patience and a great sense of humour that kept our guests relaxed and having fun. He managed to be everywhere at once, taking both beautiful posed shots and candid moments without ever being intrusive or overly formal. Thank you, Steve, for your amazing work and for sharing in our special day – the memories you’ve given us are priceless.

Bethan and Sam
Happy couple married in July
February 2026
Our photos were truly amazing and definitely captu

Our photos were truly amazing and definitely captured the magic of our day. Steve was personable and professional and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera where we otherwise wouldn’t have been. The photos turned out beautiful and everyone has commented on their favourites and how well he caught the atmosphere. He was helpful from start to finish, from a consultation to assisting with the order of the day, cannot thank you enough Steve - Mr & Mrs Pontin

Nicholas and Catrin
Happy couple married in September
February 2026
Steve was a fantastic photographer

Steve was a fantastic photographer who really captured our wedding beautifully. From our initial meeting, it was clear that we were going to get on well, which is important. He feels very relaxed but is also organised and professional, which made both us and our guests at ease. In terms of style, we picked Steve because of his more playful style, very little awkward posing and much more focus on the joy of the day.

Dani and Filipe
Happy couple married in July
February 2026
Steve was wonderful on our special day

He is way more than a photographer, he is also your personal wedding helper as he gave me a much needed tip to help me walk in my big dress, which saved me just before I went down the aisle! He puts so much attention to detail in every shot, and always made sure my dress and everything else looked just right before he took the picture. I was truly blown away. And I’m so happy I have all these amazing photos I get to look at for the rest of my life to remember my special day ❤️

Ceri and Mark
Happy couple married in August
February 2026
The photographs taken were amazing

Steve was professional, knowledgeable, knew our wedding venue inside out, friendly, approachable and an all round great guy, who made sure we had the photographs wanted despite the rain. The photographs taken and the storey of our day was just amazing. The quality of the prints and the album were excellent, we loved them. We we would highly recommend Steve. Thankyou Steve for capturing the most amazing photographs of our special day x

Amy and Owen
Happy couple married in June
September 2025
Steve, you are unbelievably gifted!

Steve is without a doubt the most talented photographer I have ever met! We tied the knot at an elopement venue in West Wales and although our guest list was tiny (with just four humans & two dogs) we were adamant that we wanted professional photographs. As the day came closer, I started to get a little nervous about having a photographer within such a small group and was anxious that it would feel awkward and unnatural. I can honestly say from the moment Steve arrived, I felt instantly at ease

Rachel and Matt
Happy couple married in June
September 2025
We feel so lucky to have had him with us

From the moment we stepped into Tretower Castle, we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding. We also knew we needed a truly exceptional photographer to capture its magic—and that’s exactly what we found in Steve. His breathtaking portfolio of locations across South Wales immediately drew us in, and the photos he took on our wedding day went far beyond anything we could have imagined. Every image radiates the joy, love, and sheer excitement of the day. Steve is not only incredibly talented

Jade and
Happy couple married in June
September 2025
Honestly Steve’s photography is art!

Honestly Steve’s photography is art, it’s absolutely stunning! We loaded our pictures up on the TV at the weekend and were blown away by every single one of them 🙂 We wanted to go with Steve for our Wedding photos because of the beautiful candid photos he takes, but after meeting him at a Wedding fair we were certain he was the right fit because he’s so down to earth. On the Wedding morning I was quite nervous and he stopped me before going down the aisle and told me to take it slow because it

Rebecca and Staff
Happy couple married in November
February 2024
He was the first supplier we booked with

Steve photographed our wedding day in September and he was absolutely brilliant! After booking our wedding venue, he was the first supplier we booked and I'm so happy that we did. He was friendly and a pleasure to work with. As well as taking great photos, he also offered various useful tips throughout the wedding day, and even went to sort out the situation when we realised the bags of confetti were missing. Our guests really liked him too. Would highly recommend!

Bea and Rhodri
Happy couple married in January
February 2024
Handfasting Ceremony

When my husband and I talk about how perfect our wedding was, we always end up talking about Steve. He is so friendly and was extremely helpful on the day, managing to wrangle our guests into order and creating absolutely magical photos out of what could’ve been pure chaos. He made everybody feel at ease, and allayed any jitters or discomfort we had by the notion of posing or being photographed simply by being so approachable and kind.

Art by Design Photography Location & Contact Details
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Bridgend, Bridgend, Wales, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

I guess the best way to sum me up is easy going, fun and relaxed whilst being organised and professional.

What about your business are you most proud of?

Press Update – Art by Design’s images are now featured on the front cover and throughout the Bride and Groom South Wales Magazine. It was a great honour to be chosen for my work to be published. You can pick your copy up free from registry offices, Debenhams and wedding fairs across South Wales.

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Plan extra time in the day to mingle with your guests.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

I want to make sure my couples and guests have fun on the day so I sit down and go through their timings for the day to make sure there is time for the couples to chat to their guests, have a quite moment to themselves, have a great time with creative portraits and enjoy the party. Because in the end a wedding is a party and everybody is there to enjoy themselves. I am there to capture the enjoyment, the fun, the laughter and the tears. I have covered over 200 weddings all over Wales and the UK and and met some amazing couples, made new friends and created some amazing memories at some of the best venues in Wales and England.

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Wellies and Umbrellas and a smile on your face

Describe how you got into photography.

Through an early age taking photographs of the welsh countryside and then friends weddings.

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