Coronavirus Update
I've had lots of enquiries asking whether I'm still able to offer shoots during at this time, so I wanted to give you a quick Coronavirus update!
Are shoots still going ahead?
Firstly, yes, I am still offering shoots at the moment. The current Welsh Government guidelines mean that I can continue to offer shoots. I'm also able to travel to different counties for work. I cover the whole of South Wales, including Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, RCT, Bridgend and Swansea. I am based near Cowbridge, in the Vale of Glamorgan but if you live in a different county, I am able to travel to your county (not vice versa,). There are lots of fabulous locations everywhere, so don't worry about not being able to travel!
All my shoots take place outside, which means that we are much safer, out in the fresh air. Social distancing is also easier outdoors too. The lenses that I have are able to capture you from a distance, so there's no need for me to get close to you. Of course, I carry hand sanitiser with me and use it before, after and sometimes during a session.
Finally, I am offering password protected online galleries to clients as an option, instead of in person viewing sessions. This means that you can view your images from the comfort of your home. I'm available to chat over the phone and help with any advice that you might need.
Latest work
In spite of this nightmare, I have actually been really busy since the Summer. Want to see what I've been up to since lockdown restrictions were eased earlier in the year?
To finish my Coronavirus update, here are some images from recent family shoots at Southerndown beach, Dunraven Gardens, Nash Lighthouse, Ogmore Castle and not forgetting front gardens!
Follow me on Instagram to see lots more of my latest shoots!
Check out my newly updated family portfolio, children's portfolio and headshots and personal branding portfolio too!
Gemma Griffiths is a Cardiff family photographer, based in the Vale of Glamorgan. She offers outdoor family photo shoots across South Wales.
Self isolating? Here's a list of local food delivery services.
A week before the UK entered official lockdown, my family went into self isolation. Although I'd planned for it, I'd tried not to stockpile anything. I didn’t realise how entirely helpless I’d feel, not being able to leave the house. So, I've written a list of local food delivery services to help anyone else in the same situation.
I’m lucky to have great friends in the area who have offered to help. We had a delivery of fresh food which felt like Christmas (thanks Paul!). But, every time I go in the kitchen I think of something else that we need and we're going through supplies quite quickly.
Support local businesses
It's so important to support small local businesses at the moment and with stocks running low in supermarkets, I've been researching local food suppliers.
There are now many local businesses offering take away and home delivery services. I thought it would be really useful to make a quick list for everyone locally that is stuck at home and/or social distancing.
These are the ones I've seen advertising on social media (happy to add to the list if you have more suggestions). I'm sure there are lots more too.
If you’re not local, then it’s worth looking around your area to see if you can get similar services to where you live.
Note:
It’s not a massively comprehensive list. I’ve got both my kids at home at the moment and so I’m trying to write this whilst doing a million other things as well.
Local pubs
Local pubs are offering take away and delivery services. Look online to see if your local pubs are offering the same.
The Sycamore Tree Inn, Colwinston. Offering take away and local delivery service for pub meals in Colwinston.
The Golden Mile, Corntown. Offering take away meals. Find the menu's on their Facebook page.
The Carne Arms, Llysworney. Local take away and delivery service.
The Bush Inn, St Hilary. Looking into delivery options for meals.
Lamb and Flag, Wick. Offering take away meals, collection only, at the moment but may offer delivery in the future.
Hare and Hounds, Aberthin. Offering take away meals and free delivery within a 4 mile radius. 50% discount for NHS staff and 25% off for over 70's. Bakery coming soon.
Local cafes & restaurants
Cafes are also offering take away and delivery services.
Charlies Shop & Cafe. Colwinston. Offering take away.
The Elephant and Bun Kitchen, Cowbridge. Open Tuesday to Saturday 9 - 3, and now Sunday's 10 - 2.
Llanerch Vineyard. Offering take away meals.
The Yard. Cowbridge. Pizza takeaway and delivery.
Frolics, Southerndown. Offering take away service.
Crumbs Baguette Shop. Pencoed. We are currently delivering to Pencoed, Brynna, llanharran, Coychurch, Brackla, Bridgend and possibly other areas will be considered. We are taking extra precautions to help you feel at ease and urge customers to pay over the phone for delivery and contactless at the door.
Shampan. Cowbridge. Offering deliveries and take away. Order online.
Grocery Deliveries
The Cowbridge Food Collective. Order online and collect on a Thursday. Currently offering a drive thru facility.
Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen. Offering an online food collection and delivery service. All produce available to buy is reared and homegrown on Penllyn Estate farm, or sourced locally.
Ty Tanglwst Dairy Pyle. Offering deliveries of milk, cream, butter, honey and juice.
The Cowbridge Cook. Offering afternoon tea and cake deliveries.
Vale Cider. Offering deliveries.
Slade Farm Organics. Offering monthly meat boxes with free delivery. Next delivery is 31st March/ 1st April. Order online.
Sarah's the Greengrocers. For people who are isolated or unable to source supplies. Free delivery in Llanharan and surrounding areas most days of the week.
offering FREE HOME delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, bread, eggs, butter and sacks of potatoes. Please telephone: 01446 745138 / 07870 931427
I. G. Nicholas Butchers. Offering delivery. Order and pay over the phone.
Noble and Grape. Cowbridge. Will deliver wine. Order online. 01446 775505.
Da Mhile Distillery. Care packages - including booze, tonics, cheese, crackers, chutney. Free postage. Visit shop on the website.
Strawberry Fields, Cowbridge. Grocery deliveries.
Picketston Poultry. Free Range Duck, Goose , Lamb and Pork available. To place an order for next week, call 07815861864.
Cowbridge Farm Shop. Veg Boxes, Fruit Boxes, eggs and potato sacks. Local deliveries.
Ogmore by sea village shop. Ogmore. Hoping to put in place and email ordering system. Check Facebook page for update information.
As we all know, the situation is constantly changing and so please check before relying on any of the above suppliers. Most places are using social media - Facebook and Instagram - to update their latest offerings, so check those accounts as well as main websites.
If you can add to the list of local food delivery services, please let me know and I will amend it.
Gem x
Autumn Portraits at Cowbridge Baby & Toddler Group
Autumn portraits at Cowbridge Baby & Toddler Group!
I visit local playgroups twice a year in the Spring and Autumn. These images are from my visit to Cowbridge Baby & Toddler Group last October. Such a bunch of gorgeous little dollfaces! Each child has 5-10 minute slot and we try and get as many photos as we can in that time. There's no session fee or obligation to buy anything and parents can choose from their images in an online, password protected gallery.
I'll be back at Cowbridge Baby & Toddler Group on Tuesday 24th April 2018 and I'm now taking bookings in advance, so if you'd like a slot, then please get in touch.
If you know of any playgroups that might like me to pop in for a visit to take some natural outdoor portraits, then let me know!
Gem x
