Take a look at some of our most visited locations and get inspired for your outdoor photoshoot
We're always happy to travel to other locations within our catchment area for full length sessions - just let us know if you have a favourite spot or if there's somewhere with special family memories.
(Note: Professional photography may be prohibited at certain venues and some locations may be subject to admission fees which will be an additional charge on top of your session fee)
BELLE VUE PARK (NEWPORT) :
RECOMMENDED FOR: Architectural features and varied natural scenery.
Located close to Newport City Centre, this vast Victorian park is beautifully maintained and offers endless photo opportunities.
The pagoda is one of our 'must have' locations and provides a dry haven if there are showers on the day. Elsewhere in the park, stone walls and steps provide dramatic backdrops and there's a wealth of grassy areas, woodland and flowerbeds. It's fair to say that there really is something here for everyone.
Due to the size of the park, some walking from the carpark is required and there's also some distance between the various photo locations. Please be aware that the park is situated on an extremely steep hill so you'll need to negotiate steps down from the carpark , followed by steep paths and more steps as we move further into the park.
Access our free information sheet to find out more about photoshoots at Belle Vue Park including a site map of our favourite spots and full directions on how to get there.
RECOMMENDED FOR: Light, airy photographs amongst grassland and trees.
If mature trees and rolling grassland are on the wishlist for your photoshoot, then you won't find a better spot than Llandaff Fields. It's an idyllic spot for this type of scenery and there's something magical about the light here that makes it stand out from other locations.
The most attractive spot for photography is alongside Mill Lane so we'll arrange to meet at the Western Avenue entrance. This means that you'll need to walk a little distance from wherever you park but it really is worth it!
Access our free information sheet to find out more about photoshoots at Llandaff Fields including full directions on how to get there and carparking suggestions.
RECOMMENDED FOR: Sand Dunes, Beach and Sea.
Newton Beach is our recommended location for beach photoshoots. It's Porthcawl's quietest beach and offers a mixture of sea, sand and dunes for a good variety of scenery.
Parking is right on the seafront with instant access to the dunes and grasses. A short scramble over a band of pebbles and we're onto the sandy beach with access to the sea.
Access our free information sheet to find out more about photoshoots at Newton Beach including directions on how to get there.
RECOMMENDED FOR: Varied locations right next to the car park.
Fourteen Locks is a modest and compact site, however, there are some hidden gems of photo locations - most of them right next to the carpark. Features include a picturesque wooden bridge, grassy areas, woodland paths and seasonal flowers.
As an added bonus, Fourteen Locks is close enough to the studio to abandon an outdoor shoot and relocate indoors if there's a sudden change in the weather during a full length session.
Access our free information sheet to find out more about photoshoots at Fourteen Locks including our favourite spots and full directions on how to get there.
RECOMMENDED FOR: Atmospheric woodland, flowers and leaves.
We start with wildflowers and an area of open grass near the entrance before walking a set route around the lake for your photoshoot. Taking in decked walkways, mature trees and soft grassy banks, these sessions are packed with variety . Time permitting, we can even explore an area of fairy tale woodland and/or finish up with some action shots at the children's play area.
This is probably one of the most varied and versatile local venues available to us. and an absolutely beautiful location for an outdoor photoshoot at any time of year.
Although there’s a short walk to reach the lake, all footpaths are well maintained and buggy / wheelchair friendly.
Access our free information sheet to find out more about photoshoots at Cwmbran Boating Lake including our favourite spots and full directions on how to get there.
RECOMMENDED FOR: Back up plan in uncertain weather / Split sessions between studio and outdoors.
If changeable weather is making it difficult to decide between a studio session or an outdoor photoshoot, there are several suitable green spaces located around Wern Trading Estate. This allows us to switch quickly from indoors to outdoors with the weather.
You can even choose to split a full length session when the weather is perfect - spend the first half of the session in the studio and move outdoors for the second half to get the best of both worlds.

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