Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Cardiff
Sally Uphill Photography has been capturing life's most cherished moments for over two decades, establishing itself as a trusted name in wedding, portrait, and commercial photography across South Wales and beyond. Founded by Sally Uphill, a seasoned professional with a passion for storytelling through imagery, the business specialises in creating timeless visual narratives that resonate with clients' unique stories. From grand wedding celebrations to intimate newborn portraits, the studio's approach prioritises authenticity, ensuring every session reflects the subject's personality and emotions. Sally's expertise extends to photographing royalty, celebrities, and corporate clients, demonstrating her versatility and artistic prowess. The business combines technical excellence with a relaxed, client-centred environment, offering both on-location and studio sessions tailored to individual preferences. With a commitment to quality, all photographs are presented in premium albums sourced globally, while digital access ensures seamless sharing with loved ones worldwide.As a member of the Wedding Guild of Wales, Sally Uphill Photography upholds the highest standards of professionalism and customer satisfaction. The studio's dedication to preserving fleeting moments is evident in its meticulous attention to detail, from capturing candid laughter at weddings to crafting posed corporate headshots. Clients benefit from Sally's extensive experience, which includes over 15 years of photographing high-profile events and individuals. The business prides itself on making every client feel at ease, ensuring the final images authentically represent their special moments. Whether documenting a family's journey or promoting a brand's identity, Sally Uphill Photography remains committed to delivering exceptional service and artistry that stands the test of time.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Photography
Commercial Photography
Newborn Photography
Family Portraits
Corporate Headshots
Event Photography
Pregnancy Portraits
Photo Albums
Online Galleries
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience photographing weddings, portraits, and commercial projects
- Our team specialises in creating relaxed, client-centred photography sessions
- We have photographed royalty, celebrities, and high-profile corporate clients
- We provide premium international-quality wedding albums and digital access
- Our approach combines artistic vision with meticulous attention to detail
Associations and certifications
- Wedding Guild of Wales
What people say
Absolutely stunning
Beautiful memories
Relaxed and enjoyable
Amazing job
Perfect wedding album
Services
Wedding Photography
Specialist wedding coverage from preparations to speeches, with optional first dance photography. Packages include high-resolution digital images and premium Graphistudio albums. Clients receive online access to share their special day globally while benefiting from Sally's extensive experience photographing over 200 weddings.
Portrait Photography
Custom portrait sessions for individuals and families, including pregnancy portraits, newborn photography, and corporate headshots. The studio offers a relaxed environment with professional lighting and backdrops, ensuring natural expressions and authentic storytelling through carefully composed images that capture personal milestones.
Commercial Photography
Professional photography services for businesses, including product shots, team portraits, and event documentation. With experience working for Cardiff City Council, The Home Office, and major construction firms, Sally creates visually compelling content that enhances brand identity and marketing materials while maintaining technical precision.
Newborn Photography
Specialist newborn sessions capturing delicate early moments with safe, baby-led photography. The 100 special offer includes four poses for babies aged 1-7 days, with additional options available. Sessions use professional props and backdrops while prioritising the baby's comfort and natural interactions with parents.
Photo Albums
Premium wedding albums sourced from Graphistudio Italy, featuring 40-60 pages of handcrafted presentation. Available in multiple sizes with custom layouts, these archival-quality albums preserve wedding memories with luxury finishes and professional design, complemented by optional parent books for family sharing.
People
Sally Uphill
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 15+ years' experience capturing weddings, portraits, and commercial projects. Specialises in creating relaxed sessions that produce authentic images. Recognised for work with royalty and celebrities while maintaining a personal approach for all clients.
Questions
What wedding photography packages do you offer?
We offer three packages: Bronze (£900) covers preparations to speeches, Silver (£1,550) includes a 40-page album, and Gold (£1,750) features a 60-page album with parent books. All include high-resolution digital images.
Do you photograph newborn babies?
Yes, we offer specialist newborn photography with a £100 special offer for four poses for babies aged 1-7 days. Sessions are baby-led with safety prioritised throughout the shoot.
Can you photograph corporate events?
Yes, with experience working for Cardiff City Council, The Home Office, and major construction firms. We create professional imagery that enhances brand identity and documents business events.
How do you ensure client comfort during sessions?
We create a relaxed environment through conversation and natural posing, making clients feel at ease. Sessions are tailored to individual personalities, with breaks provided as needed, particularly for newborn photography.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Penarth near Cardiff, we cover South Wales and travel nationally. Recent weddings have taken place in Brighton and other UK locations, with international clients also accommodated.
How do we access our photographs?
All images are provided on a USB stick in high resolution. An online gallery allows easy sharing with family and friends, with options to order additional prints or products directly through our website.
Reviews (5)
Sian Powell
Jul 30, 2020
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Sally is an excellent experienced photographer. She has such versatility, from newborn photography, natural and relaxed wedding, beauty shots to commercial photography. Very Friendly, knowledgable and approachable.
Becca Bloyce
Jun 25, 2020
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Sally did the most amazing photo shoot of my gorgeous grandson at just nine days old. She was so patient as each shot was planned, babies are not easy models. The photos are perfect and make me smile whenever I see them. If you want a photo shoot I highly recommend Sally
Lloyd Thomas
Jun 04, 2018
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Sally did a wonderful job of recording our big day, she made everyone feel so relaxed and the photographs reflect this and show the real joy and happiness we were feeling. We have just received our wedding album and were so impressed by the quality of the the photographs we chose and the way they are presented, what amazing memories! We can't thank her enough. Elaine and Lloyd Thomas
Richard Johnson
Oct 13, 2017
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Sally is very nice person. She has got lovely studio and camera. She knows how to make You looking good on pictures and your babies too. We also get huge discount actually without asking for it so her services better than i expected after reading that reviews ;)
E. N. Casey
Oct 11, 2016
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Sally did a brilliant job on our big day capturing the memory of the wedding that we can treasure. She was very relaxing, dedicated, and very friendly. She was trying to manage to capture the scene we really wanted and we were so amazed how wonderful the photos are when we saw them. I couldn't have chosen a better photographer! I definitely would recommend Sally if you want the beautiful photographs for your big day.
