Per Andersson Photography
about us
Photography isn't a job, it's a profession. An Art. A Craft. To capture a single moment in time, for all time. It's an image to share. Or a private treasure to keep close to your heart. Personal. Professional. Passionate. Per.
Since 1995, Per Andersson has quite literally travelled the world. He’s seen more sights than the average man or woman will ever see – both good and bad. Each picture mentally catalogued, readily recalled, a story or a memory attached to each and every one.
That practiced eye is now brought to the fore in Per Andersson Photography.
Capturing the images of an occasion that only happens once in a lifetime, is not a job that should be left to anyone but, a professional. A wedding day is a new beginning in the circle of life. A momentous day, for bride, groom, family and friends. A day full of public smiles and private thoughts. Secret messages passed in the few seconds of an eye to eye contact, or in the giving and receiving of a loving, joyful smile. Memories may fade with time. Pictures capture forever.
Having a portrait picture taken can be quite a stressful event. ‘Forced’ smiles and stiff backs, captured on film, always reveal forced smiles and stiff backs! In the relaxed atmosphere created by Per, at a location of your choice, the finished photographs will reflect the warmth of a genuine smile and the revealing twinkle behind ‘happy eyes’.
If a picture paints a thousand words – how many products or services could it sell? Per’s creative and inventive flair is only limited by the imagination – but he’ll take an idea and expand on it, experimenting with a unique style and panache until the desired result is achieved.
“I put my heart and soul into every shoot. I want what you want. Each picture I take, needs to tell its own story. It has to be personal, professional . . . and I’m passionate about my work.
People are different. We are all unique, individual. No two situations or occasions are ever the same, and I never approach any event with a pre-conceived idea of what might happen. I make it happen. I look for the difference – and that makes me different, from many other professional photographers. I love people and I love my work!”
Per – pronounced ‘Pair,’ and as the name might suggest – originally hails from Sweden. He describes his upbringing as ‘perfect’ – living in the country, next to a lake, he grew up in a close-knit family community. Strangely, though he loves the beauty and tranquillity of his native home, from as far back as he can remember, he’s always wanted to ‘live abroad’.
“Abroad,’ wasn’t anywhere specific though – I just wanted to travel, move around, see the world.”
After finishing regular schooling, he went on to further education, studying economics for three years. Following, he completed compulsory National Service in the Swedish Army, supplementing his meagre army pay – equivalent to just £3.00’s-per-day – with evening and weekend bar-work and waiting on tables, at £6.00’s-per-hour! “It wasn’t a choice so much as a necessity, in order to live!” After National Service, he was able to work full-time in a hotel as a waiter, for a short while, until he saw an advert in a local paper, asking for Swedish-speakers to work in a London hotel. He applied, was interviewed and hired, and so moved to the UK in 1994.
However, this too was to be a short-term employment.
Within weeks of arriving in London, Per learned that British Airways were taking on new flight-crews. Again, with little hesitation, he applied . . . and well, to cut a long story short, this was the beginning of a world-wide adventure that was to last for more than ten-years!
“It wasn’t a job, you see.” He explains. “This was the fulfilment of a life-long hope and aspiration. I got to ‘live abroad’ exactly as I’d always wanted.
I’ve carried a camera with me, almost everywhere I went, since I was a child. I loved taking pictures. (I still remember my first ‘Kodak’ which I had over thirty-years-ago!) I have an attic full of thousands of pictures, which I’ve taken throughout my life. Working for B.A. I was able to combine my two great loves!. Along the way, I learned to speak a number of languages – English, French, Spanish, German, Italian – and I got to see some remarkable and moving sights, and meet a huge number of interesting people that ordinarily, I would never have had the chance or the opportunity to do.”
Who was the most famous person?
“Well, there are quite a few, but Princess Diana and the Princes,’ William and Harry are top-of-my-list!
Favourite place?
Having been all around the world, you might be surprised at his answer!
“Without doubt: At sunset, on the very top of Sugarloaf Mountain, right here in Wales! It’s a fantastic time to be up there. Absolutely stunning!
I love this area. On my first visit, I only came down to visit a friend. We went out for lunch, had a bit of a drive around . . . . and I ended-up buying a house here!
Suddenly, I grew tired of living out of suitcases. – I’d had enough of jet-lag. I wanted to put down some roots . . . and Cwmbran just ‘ticked all the boxes!”
Per is a very charismatic, energetic, ‘highly-likeable’ individual. Within minutes of meeting him for the first time, you already feel he’s a friend you’ve had the pleasure of knowing for years. It’s a quality that can’t be manufactured.
This vibrancy is reflected in his attitude to life and to work . . . .
. . . . Personal. Professional. Passionate.
latest reviews
We are really impressed with Per Andersson Photography, Per took some corporate photo shots for me, he’s worked wonders! He made me feel at ease and his passion for photography was evident. Really please with end result, would recommend Per for any corporate, wedding, family occasions you have planned. Will be using Per again for family shots very soon.
I had the pleasure to meet Per when he photographed myself and my family recently. He created some stunning images, and fabulous lasting memories for us all. I am so pleased with the results!
Fantastic photographer with a personality to match! Photos are just wonderful and he is very versatile, I personally love his wedding pictures
I had the pleasure of meeting Per when he did a family photo shoot for me. He created some beautiful images and lasting memories. I am so pleased with the results!
Me and my partner had a fantastic experience with Per Andersson Photography. We scheduled a shoot with our three dogs which resulted in a stunning album and a few enlarged prints with which we are very satisfied, We have hired professional photographers before but were pleasantly surprised to see Per surpass the others in terms of efficiency and professionalism. He was quick, confident and the results were amazing.
A photo shot with him is the most wonderful time of your your life, we loved every min and can't wait to do it again. The photos are the best we've ever had taken, so pleased to have picked him to do them.
Wonderful day, wonderful photographs! Love them all! Had one of them enlarged and it now hangs on the bedroom wall. I can't stop looking at it, and want to show it to everyone . . . but I can't! (Ha ha!)
Just finished my photo shoot with Per, what an amazing 2 hours, he made me feel so glamorous, trying different shots in and around Beechwood Park. I have never had so much fun. He made me laugh so much, I never realised just how much work goes into a shoot. I highly recommend Per he is one amazing guy and knows his stuff, he makes you feel so at ease, and makes you feel very special.
A huge thank you to the fabulous, gorgeous Per, booked for a topless photo shoot, been made disabled four years ago life for us as been hell. Last wed afternoon was awesome, probably the most exciting thing we have ever done, and Per was simply the best one to use. We all take snaps but there are times when the occasion needs good photographs, it’s at times like that you need Per. Very professional, excellent at putting us at our ease and turned it into a memorable day in more ways than one, not only did he take some lovely photos he transformed our lives. Within a short time we were laughing our heads off and acting like we use to, four very bad years were wipe out in an afternoon. He did more than any doctor could for us. He capture the old fun loving us. He gave us back our lives, still on a high. This has been the easies recommendation I’ve ever wrote and we’ve made a friend for life.
Many thanks to Per for the amazing photos he produced of my two daughters. An absolute privilage to have him capture some precious moments forever. Per works to the highest standards.
Recently had a photo shoot with Per. Im not very good at having my picture taken but Per was very professional and made me feel at ease. I am delighted with the end product so much so that one of the photos is now on my website. I would highly recommend Per to anyone.
We love the support provided by Per Andersson Photography. We would like the thank Per Andersson Photography for providing Sponsorship for the 2012/13 Season and also for becoming our offical club photographer for 2012/13. We now have new kit courtesy of your sponsorship, and a excellent photographer in which our website will have brilliant photographs to capture the fixtures as they happen... we cannot thankyou enough!!
Had my headshots taken after a Chepstow 4N morning meeting & had the proofs back in a day. Loved the shots, hence I'm using it for my profile shot here & everywhere else.Peter
Per is a passionate and talented photographer who can put even a reluctant subject like me at their ease
Received the head shots today and Per has done a fantastic job. All in all a very professional service. Thank you
Had my headshots done this evening, it was a glorious spring evening so contacted Per really short notice, not only did he squeeze me in but also chose a fantastic location and did a great job. He makes you feel comfortable and settled and gets it done quick. Fantastic. Thank you
I have just had some headshots done by the lovely Per. He was very professional & made me feel at ease. Thrilled with the results so far & would highly recommend his services. Per is also a great person to know, very personable, chatty & very witty! Thanks Per
I haven't used Per personally, so can't vouch for his services directly - but the portfolio looks good. On a personal level tho' Per is a really nice, genuine guy who clearly loves being around people and is lots of fun. I'm sure he would bring this, and lots of energy, to his work so check him out.
I wanted a portrait for my social media sites. Sounds straightforward but I was self-conscious and struggling to relax. Then Per began to work. He was calm and in control without ordering me about. He understood how I was feeling. Now I have a photo that reflects the real me, that I'm proud of
Per is one of lifes good guys. Charming and approachable with a touch of humility.Highly recommended.