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Joanna May Photography

Storytelling photography, across South Wales and beyond

Every story deserves to be told with honesty and warmth. Based in South Wales, I capture real moments in a natural, relaxed style — whether close to home or a little further afield.

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The Work I Offer

Photography rooted in connection

Whether it's the quiet emotion of a wedding day, the tender early days of motherhood, or the quiet confidence of seeing yourself differently.

The experience

How we'll work together

A calm, guided process from our first message to the moment your gallery lands — gentle at every step, with no pressure and no surprises.

  1. A conversation first

    Tell me a little about what you're looking for and we'll find the session that suits you best. No pressure, no hard sell.

  2. Booking made simple

    Once you're ready, everything is handled in one place — contract, questionnaire, and retainer, all calm and unhurried.

  3. Preparation, your way

    I'll send a thoughtful guide in the lead-up and we'll chat through anything you're unsure about before your session.

  4. Your images, delivered with care

    A private gallery shared within a few weeks, ready for you to revisit whenever you like.

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Your Private Space

A client portal that feels personal

View your gallery, select favourites, download images, and revisit your story — all in a beautiful, private space built just for you.

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Limited Availability

Seasonal sessions

Short, joyful mini sessions in beautiful seasonal locations. Limited slots so everyone gets a relaxed, unhurried experience.

Kind Words

What my clients say

I wanted to create a boudoir photo album for my husband to be. I fell in love with Joanna's style and she made me feel at ease from her first message. Our pre-meet was a great way for me to understand the process and get to know Joanna more. I loved how she was just as excited as me for the shoot, and had already prepared a mood board of ideas which were completely in line with my own. The shoot itself was one of my favourite days in the lead up to my wedding. It felt like having a friend behind the camera who wanted you to not only look amazing, but to feel it... And I did feel amazing. I had sneak peeks of the photos a day later and within 3 weeks had the full set. I loved every single picture, as well as how all the photos came together with different contrasts and colours. I would recommend Joanna's boudoir shoot to anyone - the confidence and self-empowerment I feel looking back at my pictures is priceless. 💗
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Carrie

Bridal Boudoir

Just want to say a huge thank you for such an incredible experience. You've photographed my journey from pregnancy to a few weeks after the birth of my beautiful baby boy River and captured some stunning moments that I will cherish forever. Being photographed is not something I usually feel comfortable with but you helped me feel so relaxed and confident during my beautiful maternity shoot which is such a vulnerable time for Mums to be. You also helped my partner and mum feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera for our newborn shoot with River. You've captured his innocent gorgeous facial features so well. I can't wait to book you again for future shoots!
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Laura

Bump to Baby Package

We had the most wonderful experience during our beach photoshoot. From start to finish, it felt so natural and relaxed - just us being ourselves as a family, rather than stiffly posing for the camera. It was such a refreshing change! When we received our gallery, we were genuinely blown away. The photos were not only beautifully captured, but they looked like they belonged in a magazine... so stunning! Joanna was absolutely lovely. She was warm, professional, and incredibly talented. She made us feel completely at ease, was fantastic with our dog, and captured the most precious moments. If you’re someone who feels a bit awkward in front of the camera or prefers natural shots over traditional posing, I HIGHLY recommend booking with Joanna. She has a real gift for capturing special moments just as they are. Thank you again for such a magical experience, we’ll treasure these photos forever ❤️
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Sian

Beach Sessions

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Whether you're planning a wedding, expecting a new arrival, or simply want to celebrate who you are — I'd love to hear from you.