1st Class Wedding Photography & Videography Reviews 12

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When it comes to weddings my style is a mixture of documentary and modern twists on the traditional, capturing your day as it unfolds from start to finish. Our images are a mix of romantic, elegant portraits (often with a touch of drama) mixed with a more relaxed, informal style which creates a beautiful set of images to reflect your day in all its glory. I focus on the emotions, the mood, the connection between people. I embrace the natural flow, pace and energy of each wedding, creating visual stories that reflect the personality of our couples. My goal is to create vibrant and beautiful images that are as unique as the people I meet


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional & Fun

James photographed our wedding on the 24th May 2024..... only he didn't just do that. He went above & beyond. He was funny , relaxed, professional and made us feel so calm in front of the camera. In addition to this he was so inconspicuous when taking the candid shots throughout the day which was so brilliant. He wasn't imposing , he mingled well with guests and was genuinely such a delight. I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a photographer 📸. Thank You from the bottom of our hearts.

May 24, 2024
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Photographing your wedding on the 24th May 2024 was an absolute pleasure. I'm thrilled to hear that you felt relaxed and calm in front of the camera and that my approach helped make your day enjoyable. It was important to me to blend in and capture those candid moments without being intrusive, so I'm glad that came across. Mingling with your guests and being part of your special day was genuinely delightful. Your recommendation means the world to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words! 📸

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best wedding photographer ever

Firstly I want to say thank you. My photos are beyond perfect and I never thought that’s what they would come out like. As I sit and look through them I’m in tears, not sad tears but happy ones. Both you and Ian have captured everything and now I can relive my wedding all over again. Both of you are so talented and I’m glad I picked you as my photographer. Secondly, There’s a reason you are called 1st class photography and that’s coz you really are 1st class.
You put me at ease and half the time I forgot you was there.
Thank you for capturing our day and being apart of it.
Lynsey & Vinny Woor

July 22, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We couldn't have asked for more

We couldn't have asked for anything more from a photographer/videographer. James was professional yet felt like he was a friend. He made us feel so comfortable, despite not being used to having our photos taken. He walked us through step by step and couldn't have made the experience easier for us.
The photos are sensational and we are so glad we opted for the videos too of our special day.
If you need a photographer, then you need James!

August 16, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James made our day special

James made our day special. He made us feel very comfortable and at ease with his professionalism. Also his photos and videos were absolutely amazing. One million percent recommend for your special day.

August 16, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant! Highly recommend.

James not only was brilliant on the day (fun and calming presence) but the videos we’ve just got back were incredible. Can’t put it into words how pleased we are with them.

They all are truely perfect and we are so glad to have them to always look back on.
Would highly recommend James!!

Thank you so much again!!

July 25, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best!

We chose James as our photographer because we loved the look and style of his photos and our wedding photos have exceeded our expectations. His prices were really reasonable too which made it even better! We barely noticed James was taking pictures during the ceremony and speeches, he got some great candid shots and incredible posed pictures around the grounds as he knew the best locations!
On a personal level James made us feel comfortable from the outset, was very polite if he wanted or needed anything and was never pushy, both before we booked him and on the day itself. He was also kind enough to rescue some lost guests at the end of the night!
We couldn't recommend James highly enough. Our only problem is how to decide which photos to put in frames!

July 24, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend!

James made us feel so at ease and captured so many candid shots and was also so kind & patient with some crabby toddlers! We also got our photos back so quickly! Just fabulous experience all round!

July 19, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would book again in a heart beat

Picking a wedding photograph is probably one of the hardest things I had to do as the bride.

I had been to countless wedding fairs, been given recommendations from other suppliers and still couldn’t find someone I liked.
I ended up searching for local suppliers or suppliers that were willing to travel to our venue on Facebook!

I was then bombarded with pushy messages from photographers and automatically ruled them out.
James wasn’t like that. He dropped me a message that he was available and would be happy to help with a link to his website. No pushy messages to book now for a discount!!
James’ prices were fantastic and we ended up booking his photography skills and some venue styling! (Our love letters and postbox).

I booked a good year and a half in advance and paid monthly instalments to James. As time got closer to the big day I then started to second guess my decision. I hadn’t met James, I had only viewed his work online and had seen horror stories of photographers letting brides down.

I had nothing to worry about!! James was amazing and totally put me at ease when I spoke to him many times and then seeing him on the big day. He was really easy to talk to and get along with. Our photos turned out amazing and I cannot recommend James enough!!

A massive thank you again!!

Mr & Mrs Lord

July 13, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn't have asked for a better photographer!

James was perfect! I couldn't have asked for a better photographer, he was fun and friendly, he immediately made us feel at ease in front of the camera. The photos are all brilliant, they really capture the day beautifully and will be treasured forever. The photos were released after only 2 weeks which is really quick, I cannot recommend James enough!

July 11, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great photos!

James photographed our wedding and not only are the photos brilliant, he was relaxed, easy going and willing for last minute changes throughout the day. We had good contact beforehand and James sent the photos very quickly.

June 30, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Could not possibly fault James or his…

Could not possibly fault James or his wife for the service they both provided the day of our wedding.
Whilst always remaining professional, James added that much needed hint of humor which allowed us to ease up and enjoy the day more. The magic mirror was commented on by over half our guests saying how much they enjoyed it! Thanks again guys.

June 8, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st Class service!!

Definitely lives up to name! James provided us with 1st class service, he was very professional and knew exactly what to do to get fantastic shots of the day. He also provided hire of the magic mirror which everyone loved as well as hiring of wooden LOVE letters and postbox which were so lovely.
Can't thank you enough for capturing our day :)

May 30, 2022
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