Candid Cariad

Candid Cariad Affordable Photography for small & intimate events! Capturing the natural, fleeting, most precious moments for you to cherish forever!
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Candid Cariad exists so you & your loved ones can put the phones down & BE PRESENT! 🤍
📍South Wales 📸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

The Bride & Her Daughter Moments ✨🩷This was one of my favourite things to witness from Emma & Dave’s special day! Captur...
22/02/2026

The Bride & Her Daughter Moments ✨🩷

This was one of my favourite things to witness from Emma & Dave’s special day! Capturing natural moments of Emma & her angel daughter Eira together - they have such a beautiful bond. Eira is truly one very blessed little girl to have such a wonderful Mam who loves her so much. SO precious! 🥹🙏🏼

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Mr & Mrs Cox 💍 07/02/2026 🤍How was this beautiful day over week ago 🥹✨Happy belated Valentines to all reading this, what...
18/02/2026

Mr & Mrs Cox 💍 07/02/2026 🤍

How was this beautiful day over week ago 🥹✨

Happy belated Valentines to all reading this, whatever your situation - CARIAD is something to be celebrated 🥰

Happy first belated Valentine’s Day as husband & wife to my newlyweds Emma & Dave, and thanks again for trusting me to capture your day 🫶🏼📸

Emma & Dave received a sneak peak of 30 preview images the morning after their wedding day, then received their full album of 250+ images less than 1 week after 🙌🏼

To enquire about hiring Candid Cariad for your event,
DM me today - introductory rates apply for bookings made Feb-March 💸 Limited Availability! 📸🤍

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17/02/2026

It’s true, most people today own an iPhone... but very few people know how to create a great photograph! 📸

Being a “professional” photographer has nothing to do with the camera in your hand - and everything to do with the person behind it.

It’s having “the eye”… the awareness, the timing, the angle, the lighting, the skill, the experience, the preparation, the demeanour, the people-skills, the patience, the creativity, the edit, the consistency, the reliability.

Could’ve I invested in a DSLR like most “photographers”? Of course... but the usage of an iPhone is wholly intentional.

I’m here to bring something different to the table! A more accessible, discreet, relaxed & comfortable, phone-friendly alternative to ‘traditional photography’… so here I am…

✨ Breaking the mould ✨

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One more for the road 🥳🤠💃🏼📸I shared the lovely birthday girl Laura’s review on a previous photo dump of the party - but ...
16/02/2026

One more for the road 🥳🤠💃🏼📸

I shared the lovely birthday girl Laura’s review on a previous photo dump of the party - but here’s another from a guest👇🏼

Dominique wrote: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I attended a birthday party at the weekend and was blown away with how this lovely lady made me feel at ease when taking my photo. I usually feel really awkward having my photo taken so I was blown away when I saw the photos she took of myself and everyone else at the party. She captured the very essence of the party. Most of the time I was unaware my photo was being taken. These are honestly the nicest photos I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you so much!”

I am ecstatic that this review actually encapsulates exactly what I set out to achieve with Candid Cariad:

✅ Felt comfortable & at ease 💃🏼
✅ Mostly unaware of my presence 🤫
✅ Super happy with end photo results & quality 🙌🏼

💸 Introductory rates applicable for every booking made & secured throughout the rest of February 💸

📩 DM me to chat, with any questions or to enquire about hiring me for your special occasion / event 📸

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More snaps from the Wild West… 🤠💃🏼📸More smiles, laughs, hugs & dancing. More “blink & you’ll miss it” moments - to be ke...
16/02/2026

More snaps from the Wild West… 🤠💃🏼📸

More smiles, laughs, hugs & dancing. More “blink & you’ll miss it” moments - to be kept & cherished forever. The kinda photos people never think to take, but always wish they had… and that’s where I come in! 🥰🤍

💸 Introductory rates applicable for any bookings made & secured throughout the rest of February 💸

DM me to enquire hire at your event/special occasion 📩

Speak soon,

Hiedi Jo 🤍

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Laura’s 40th Wild Western Party 🤠💃🏻🥂Laura wrote me a review, that said:“ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We highly recommend Candid Cariad.Fr...
05/02/2026

Laura’s 40th Wild Western Party 🤠💃🏻🥂

Laura wrote me a review, that said:

“ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We highly recommend Candid Cariad.
From the very start Hiedi’s communication was clear and informative. Her attention to detail is exceptional.
Hiedi photographed my 40th birthday and provided such a wonderful collection of memories. The photos speak for themselves. Guests commented on how friendly and approachable she was. She also has the ability to blend into the background to get shots we wouldn’t have thought of.
The feedback I’ve received from my guests, other vendors and based on our experience, I can’t speak highly enough of Candid Cariad. Thank you so much Hiedi! “

What an absolute pleasure to be invited to capture this event! There’s too many good snaps to share - but here are just a handful… of course, more coming soon! 📸

Find captured just a bunch of absolute legends enjoying themselves whilst I candidly snapped away! 😆😍

It is SUCH an honour to have been able to provide Laura & her guests with precious candid memories of her & her loved ones, for her to hold on to/cherish forever! 📸

Shoutout to the AMAZING Ali at “Get In Line With Ali” for popping in to guide some line dancing!! 💃🏻 Absolute V I B E S 👏🏼✨

Credit to the super talented Kelly at UWD for the brilliant backdrop that made my job for staged photos a breeze! 😆

Message me or fill in the booking form in my bio to get YOUR event candidly captured - introductory prices available for bookings made during the rest of February! 🥳

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Calling all Rhondda ffrindiau👇🏼…Did you know The Deli does SPECIALITY coffee?! If you don’t know - get to know 😍☕️The De...
21/01/2026

Calling all Rhondda ffrindiau👇🏼…

Did you know The Deli does SPECIALITY coffee?! If you don’t know - get to know 😍☕️

The Deli uses Coaltown Coffee (roasted down the road in Carmarthenshire 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿) via the best: La Marzocco 👏🏼

They have a coffee lovers set-up of dreams (and as an ex-barista myself, I kinda know what I’m talking about😜)

They also have a wider drinks menu, including a coffee alternative - 🍃matcha🍃 (pictured, with syrup)…

*side note: my photography style is “documentary” so all photos from this shoot are truthfully candid & natural trying to capture ‘A Day In The Deli’ as staff cracked on working, and serving customers - I snapped away trying to be as discreet as possible (aiming to not make anyone feel awkward or uncomfortable). No photos seen are staged or directed* 🥰📸

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No blue Mondays at ✨ The Deli - Watts ✨📍 28 William St, Ystrad Rhondda, CF41 7QRThis candid proving The Deli slogan to b...
19/01/2026

No blue Mondays at ✨ The Deli - Watts ✨

📍 28 William St, Ystrad Rhondda, CF41 7QR

This candid proving The Deli slogan to be true…

“Healthy Food Happy Mood” 😆😍

Follow Candid Cariad for more snaps of
what’s inside - Coming Soon 👀📸

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Final few snaps from Canada Lodge open day ✨ sorry (not sorry) for spamming you with these 🤣🙈I am SO looking forward to ...
19/01/2026

Final few snaps from Canada Lodge open day ✨ sorry (not sorry) for spamming you with these 🤣🙈

I am SO looking forward to upcoming shoots over the next few weeks & being able to properly showcase what it looks like to book Candid Cariad as your event photographer 📸💃🏻

Keep your eyes peeled on this page 👀😆…

We’re just getting started 🙌🏼

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Rhodri’s at Canada Lodge and Lake Open Day✨I was happy to have discreetly captured some moments of couples pondering tog...
13/01/2026

Rhodri’s at Canada Lodge and Lake Open Day✨

I was happy to have discreetly captured some moments of couples pondering together on whether this was the venue they’ll commit forever! 💍 A big decision! 💒🙏🏼

The log burner would sell it for me!! This is the ceremony room which is beautifully decorated & with a view of the lake fountain! Snaps of the attached Rhodri’s reception room can be found on my previous post 📸

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