Business Details
Your Trusted Family & Wedding Photographers in South Wales
Established by Jonathan and Chantele Cross-Jones, our photography studio combines over a decade of professional expertise with a deeply personal approach to capturing life's most cherished moments. As a husband-and-wife team based in Neath, South Wales, we specialise in wedding, newborn, and family photography, prioritising natural connection, vibrant storytelling, and timeless artistry. Our collaborative journey began over 13 years ago, blending technical mastery with an intuitive understanding of human emotion to create images that resonate across generations. We prioritise client comfort, offering tailored sessions in our purpose-built garden studio or on-location, ensuring every family's unique narrative is preserved authentically.With multiple awards for creative excellence and a portfolio spanning thousands of milestonesfrom intimate newborn sessions to grand wedding celebrationswe remain committed to evolving our craft while maintaining the warmth and integrity that define our work. Our clients consistently praise our ability to blend professionalism with approachability, making even the most camera-shy individuals feel at ease while producing images that exceed expectations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Newborn Sessions
Family Portraits
Commercial Portraits
Event Photography
Luxury Albums
Bump & Baby Packages
Location Shoots
Digital Galleries
Print Rights
Highlights and features
- We offer 13 years of collaborative photography experience with a proven artistic partnership
- Our sessions prioritise natural connection over forced posing, creating authentic visual stories
- We provide flexible options including studio and on-location newborn photography
- Our comprehensive packages include high-resolution digital images with full print rights
- We maintain a 5-star client satisfaction record across weddings, family portraits, and events
What people say
Fantastic team
Capture the day beautifully
Highly recommend
Amazing pictures
Professional yet relaxed
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with a blend of candid storytelling and artistic portraiture. Our approach captures authentic emotions while ensuring timeless composition. Sessions include full-day coverage, two photographers, and 80+ edited images delivered digitally. Clients receive a bespoke experience tailored to their unique celebration.
Newborn Sessions
Specialist newborn photography focusing on natural, safe posing in our studio or your home. Sessions include prop selection, parent involvement, and multiple set-ups. We prioritise baby's comfort while creating heirloom-quality images that preserve early milestones with warmth and tenderness.
Family Portraits
Creating cohesive family narratives through outdoor or studio sessions. Services include wardrobe guidance, location scouting, and multi-generational compositions. Our relaxed approach ensures genuine interactions, with packages offering digital collections and print-ready files for lasting preservation.
Commercial Portraits
Corporate and business headshots with modern styling and lighting. Sessions cater to individual professionals and company teams, offering location flexibility and quick turnaround. Includes background options, retouching, and licensing for marketing use, ensuring consistent brand representation.
Luxury Albums
Handcrafted albums featuring archival-quality materials and custom design. Includes layout consultation, multiple album sizes, and premium finishes. Ideal for preserving weddings, family milestones, or commercial projects with sophisticated presentation that complements our digital deliverables.
People
Jonathan Cross-Jones
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 13 years' experience specialising in wedding and newborn photography. Known for capturing candid emotions and creating relaxed environments. Holds a degree in Visual Arts and mentors emerging photographers regionally.
Chantele Cross-Jones
Creative Director
Creative visionary behind the studio's artistic direction with expertise in newborn safety and family dynamics. Oversees post-production and client experience design. Regular contributor to photography workshops focusing on natural light techniques and client rapport building.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialise in?
We blend documentary-style candid moments with artistic portraiture, focusing on natural light and authentic emotions across weddings, newborns, and family sessions.
Do you offer location shoots outside your studio?
Yes, we conduct sessions at client-chosen locations across South Wales and surrounding areas, with travel fees applying beyond 30 miles from Neath.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, two photographers, 80+ edited images, online gallery access, and optional album design services tailored to your event's duration.
How long do newborn sessions typically last?
Studio sessions run 1.5-3 hours depending on baby's needs, with additional time allocated for feeding breaks and multiple set-up changes to ensure comfort.
Can we print the digital photographs ourselves?
Yes, all packages include high-resolution files with full print rights, allowing unlimited personal printing while commercial use requires prior permission.
How far in advance should we book?
Wedding dates book 12-18 months ahead, with newborn sessions recommended to reserve during pregnancy for optimal scheduling flexibility.
