Testimonials
From: Marie Kelly
[ Promotional Shoot ]
I had a wonderful shoot with Sarah on May 8th for my Spotlight Entry- the professional guide for all performers with your photograph as your calling card. . As a performer it is vitally important that your photographs reflect who you are and several facets of your character. Sarah took the time to get to know me and we had an amazing selection to chose from which I keep adding to my website. Look out for what I call "Hair over Face " . I look forward to working with her again.
Marie Kelly British Actors Equity
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From: Jan davison
[Portrait Photography ]
I have had a sitting done with my family and also my partner, both of which were very friendly and laidback, just the thing when there are children involved.We were very impressed with all of the pictures taken by Sarah,many of which are now in frames on the wall. I would recommend Sarah to anyone, as she is friendly, professional and very talented.We now have works of art in our homes, with thanks to Sarah for all her hard work and commitment. Jan.
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From:John.P.Brown Toastmaster [ Photography & design testimonial ]
I cannot wax eloquent enough with regard to this young ladies professional and artistic talent. Within minutes of meeting Sarah I felt relaxed. Sarah produced for me; what I considered as a professional: the perfect package. Thank you Sarah. My Lords,Ladies and Gentlemen,please be upstanding for Mrs Sarah Smith.
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From: Danielle
[ Portrait Photography ]
When I had the photos taken with my two dogs all I was expecting was some nice pictures of us, what I got was so amazing I struggled not to cry. I never thought I'd ever see on a picture what I see in my dogs everyday, Sarah has the talent to catch their personalities and quirks in a few clicks of a camera. I can't even put into words how thrilled I am with them I just want to say a massive thank you to Sarah for giving me something that I never thought possible and that I can treasure for ever.
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From Annabel & Ross Moat
[ Wedding Testimonial ]
Sarah and Dave photographed our wedding on the 6th September 2009.
Sarah first met with us to discuss our requirements in detail; she visited the church and the venue with us in advance and made us feel completely confident that she would do an excellent job.
And she did! Sarah provided us with so many beautiful images, so quickly after the day, we found it impossible to choose and we didn't provide her with our final choices for months. However, we got our final photographs yesterday and they were even more stunning in print than they had been on the computer screen. We asked for lots of candid shots and we got them in abundance - every one brought back a very happy memory.
Thank you.
Annabel & Ross Moat
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From Iris Faulkner [ bride's mum ]
[ Wedding Testimonial ]
Sarah & Dave photographed my daugther's wedding on 16th August 2008. After coming to our house to find our exactly what was required, Sarah was very happy to make time for every whim and we enjoyed getting to know her and were very comfortable with her techniques. The Photo's were great and very much appreciated by everyone. I would definately recommend Sarah to anyone else wanting "The Best"
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From:Sue Kirk [ Pencil Portrait ] - click on link tab above to www.memoriesinpencil.co.uk
Sarah has drawn a pencil portrait of our cocker spaniel called Benji. It is so like him. His picture is on her web site. The drawing is so life like, her attention to detail is amazing. I would recommend Sarah to anyone who wants a very special and lasting gift.
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From:Sarah May [ Pencil Portrait ]
We received our beautiful portrait of Henry (our black labrador retriever) as a present and thought it was wonderful. The detail which sarah has captured not only from his appearance (including his whisker which grows the wrong way!) but also she has cleverly included his personality. Thank you so much, such an original gift.
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From:Carole Finch [ Pencil Portrait ]
Sarah has produced a beautiful image of my dear Poppydog, it fully captures her very expressive face and lovely jewel eye's. Poppy is a rescue dog and Sarah has protrayed the dignigty and quiet that is Poppy, I will always have her with me now.
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From:Peter & Carol Maskell [ Photography & design testimonial ]
We have praised Sarah's photographic work before, however,recently she has really given us great help in designing & producing a flyer & business card for a new venture for us. She has designed,worded & helped us produce a new logo for our new business. She has been full of both practical & innovative ideas and we couldn't recommend her more highly. The finished flyer & business card are extremely professional and we have had nothing but positive comments from everyone we have shown them to.
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From Annie Spencer Smith
[ Wedding Testimonial ]
As mother of the bride, I was concerned that my daughters wedding day should run as smoothly as possible.
To this end I was very impressed with Sarah Smith the photographer. She took the time to meet up with Emma & Andy when they were down visiting to ensure that all qustions were answered and they knew exactly what to expect. She also familiarised herself with the church and it's surroundings at about the same time as the wedding so that she would know where the sun would be and where to get the best shots. Sarah was both organised and friendly so that the whole episode of taking the photographs seemed effortless and not over lengthy.
At the end of the day it is the photographs that you put on display that will remind you of the day and I would recommend Sarah to any one who wants a professional service resulting in some fab photos.
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From Julie & Jamie Ledger
[Wedding testimonial ]
We were given Sarah`s name by a member of the family when we were
arranging our wedding. From the moment we met Sarah its was like we had
been friends for years. Sarah is so very professional but at the same
time friendly and approachable. She made so welcome and nothing was too
much trouble.
Over the years my wife and I have been to many weddings and we both
have seen how pushy photographers can be but with Sarah this was most
definately not the case. We had a meeting a week or so before the big
day where Sarah went through everything with us so we knew what was
going to happen and when. The day went so well and with Sarah there to
catch it all on camera we have pictures we will cherish for years to
come. Thank you Sarah.
______________________
From Mr & Mrs Feltham
[ Wedding Testimonial ]
Dear Sarah and Dave
We just wanted to pen to paper and thank you both again for being fantastic wedding photographers. We were quite nervous about choosing a photographer for our big day, for any bride and groom it’s a difficult and very crucial decision and when you hate having your photo taken it is made ten times worse! However, the first time we met you, you put us both at ease and we knew you would be able to capture some very natural shots of both ourselves and our guests. We really appreciated your very personal level of service and great attention to detail, right through from spending time with us at the venue prior to the day going through all our requirements, advising on how to stand and ensuring we had everything (and everyone!) covered, to your help and advice in compiling the album. It was great that you encouraged us to have an input; it made us feel we were important and valued customers and not just “another wedding photography job”.
On the day the rapport you built up with the wedding party and our guests was terrific and as promised you really did blend in. We are delighted with the photos; they capture our special day so beautifully and will help us relive the memories for many years to come.
It was an absolute pleasure working with you both, thank you again for helping to make our day so perfect.
Best wishes
Fiona and David
(Mr and Mrs Feltham!)
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From: Cheryl & Russ Millar [Wedding testimonial ]
Having Sarah (and Dave) taking our wedding photographs was a genuine pleasure! From our original meeting, we (my groom Russ!) made it very clear that we were looking for a different type of photographer – one that would keep the flow going and allow the guests, and ourselves, to enjoy the day.On the day itself, both Sarah and Dave, were professional, yet realistic, achieving exactly what we had asked for, being sympathetic to our particular criteria.We were thoroughly thrilled with them being there, almost as guests themselves. We have had nothing but good feedback from the guests, many remembering and saying that it was actually quite fun having the photos – a rarity I believe!! The album blew us away. Obviously we had seen the photos in the preview album, but nothing prepared us for the impact of Sarah and Daves photos in the album.Its been a pleasure every time we’ve shown the album to family and friends, and they bring the day flooding back – which after all, is what they are intended for. So, yet another thank you Sarah and Dave for adding a special element to our day!! Cheryl and Russell Millar xx
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From: Sarah May Bradshaw
[Wedding Testimonial ]
If you are entering this web site looking for a Wedding photographer but bored of reading testimonials please just take the time and read this one as Sarah Smith’s wedding photography gets the platinum award as far as I am concerned. She will tick all the boxes for your photography requirements which during the busy time of organising a Wedding in my mind is what everyone is looking for. It was purely by accident that I employed Sarah Smith to do my Wedding Photography but what a fantastic fate of fortune it was. I would like firstly to thank Sarah for the brilliant professional job she did totally dedicated to her passion. Sarah from the start of our relationship always displayed an incredibly professional personal touch and the time and effort put in was no more than astronomical. This effort included several visits to the venue that we were to be married at to ensure that the light was o.k, including the darkness of the chapel and the position of the sun so as to gain the best positions to get people to pose. Also, where each photo would be best taken. A couple of evenings before the wedding Sarah came to our house to show us some poses for the day so that she would not be encroaching on our time during the wedding day by doing it then. During the day Sarah was incredibly polite to all the guests and totally relaxed in her approach making it seem she was one of the guests. Another positive aspect was that Sarah was aware of the fact that the photos are only part of the day, so after the agreed photos were taken she blended into the background doing candid shots and worked incredibly hard in achieving some fabulous shots. This is something which to my mind was an enormous bonus as some photographers can almost dominate some weddings. Finally, after the wedding Sarah put together a lovely preview album just enough photos to be able to arrange an album and her advice over this was invaluable. Finally, I would like to extend the biggest thank you to Sarah for everything it was like having one of your best friends at your wedding taking photos and would thoroughly recommend her to anyone looking for an affordable fantastic wedding photographer.
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From: Annemarie
[ Portrait Photography ]
Sarah took some photos of me and my family nearly 2 years ago (Owen hiding behind the sheet is one of them)and they were beautiful but I must say the ones she took of myself and my husband and the children this month are amazing!!They are so lovely, so lovely in fact we have just spent a small fortune buying them !But that aside I just want to say this thank you so much Sarah for making all of us look so great the time and effort you put in to not only getting the right look but the presentation and quality of the photographs is truley amazing.You are a wonderful person who has made someone who hated having her photo taken really look special. Thank you again from all of us (Even Owen)
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From: Stefanovitch
[ Pencil Portrait ]
In the December of last year I was looking for a very special present for a very dear friend, after much fruitless searching I come up on the idea of having a portrait painted of my friend’s dog, through a local gallery I made contact with Sarah. I sent her a photo which wasn’t the best and to my complete amazement she not only finished the portrait well before Christmas but framed it as well. The picture is unimaginably fantastic, I know the dog well and he has a unique personality and anyone looking at the drawing will be able to see that, Sarah has managed to capture every ounce of his personality, her skill as an artist is unquestionable and having the picture in my possession for a few days I quite expected to see him blink, his eyes look that real. Thank you Sarah for making a very dear friend so very happy, it truly is a present that will be forever treasured.
[ Promotional Shoot ]
I had a wonderful shoot with Sarah on May 8th for my Spotlight Entry- the professional guide for all performers with your photograph as your calling card. . As a performer it is vitally important that your photographs reflect who you are and several facets of your character. Sarah took the time to get to know me and we had an amazing selection to chose from which I keep adding to my website. Look out for what I call "Hair over Face " . I look forward to working with her again.
Marie Kelly British Actors Equity
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From: Jan davison
[Portrait Photography ]
I have had a sitting done with my family and also my partner, both of which were very friendly and laidback, just the thing when there are children involved.We were very impressed with all of the pictures taken by Sarah,many of which are now in frames on the wall. I would recommend Sarah to anyone, as she is friendly, professional and very talented.We now have works of art in our homes, with thanks to Sarah for all her hard work and commitment. Jan.
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From:John.P.Brown Toastmaster [ Photography & design testimonial ]
I cannot wax eloquent enough with regard to this young ladies professional and artistic talent. Within minutes of meeting Sarah I felt relaxed. Sarah produced for me; what I considered as a professional: the perfect package. Thank you Sarah. My Lords,Ladies and Gentlemen,please be upstanding for Mrs Sarah Smith.
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From: Danielle
[ Portrait Photography ]
When I had the photos taken with my two dogs all I was expecting was some nice pictures of us, what I got was so amazing I struggled not to cry. I never thought I'd ever see on a picture what I see in my dogs everyday, Sarah has the talent to catch their personalities and quirks in a few clicks of a camera. I can't even put into words how thrilled I am with them I just want to say a massive thank you to Sarah for giving me something that I never thought possible and that I can treasure for ever.
_____________
From Annabel & Ross Moat
[ Wedding Testimonial ]
Sarah and Dave photographed our wedding on the 6th September 2009.
Sarah first met with us to discuss our requirements in detail; she visited the church and the venue with us in advance and made us feel completely confident that she would do an excellent job.
And she did! Sarah provided us with so many beautiful images, so quickly after the day, we found it impossible to choose and we didn't provide her with our final choices for months. However, we got our final photographs yesterday and they were even more stunning in print than they had been on the computer screen. We asked for lots of candid shots and we got them in abundance - every one brought back a very happy memory.
Thank you.
Annabel & Ross Moat
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From Iris Faulkner [ bride's mum ]
[ Wedding Testimonial ]
Sarah & Dave photographed my daugther's wedding on 16th August 2008. After coming to our house to find our exactly what was required, Sarah was very happy to make time for every whim and we enjoyed getting to know her and were very comfortable with her techniques. The Photo's were great and very much appreciated by everyone. I would definately recommend Sarah to anyone else wanting "The Best"
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From:Sue Kirk [ Pencil Portrait ] - click on link tab above to www.memoriesinpencil.co.uk
Sarah has drawn a pencil portrait of our cocker spaniel called Benji. It is so like him. His picture is on her web site. The drawing is so life like, her attention to detail is amazing. I would recommend Sarah to anyone who wants a very special and lasting gift.
_____________
From:Sarah May [ Pencil Portrait ]
We received our beautiful portrait of Henry (our black labrador retriever) as a present and thought it was wonderful. The detail which sarah has captured not only from his appearance (including his whisker which grows the wrong way!) but also she has cleverly included his personality. Thank you so much, such an original gift.
_____________
From:Carole Finch [ Pencil Portrait ]
Sarah has produced a beautiful image of my dear Poppydog, it fully captures her very expressive face and lovely jewel eye's. Poppy is a rescue dog and Sarah has protrayed the dignigty and quiet that is Poppy, I will always have her with me now.
_______________
From:Peter & Carol Maskell [ Photography & design testimonial ]
We have praised Sarah's photographic work before, however,recently she has really given us great help in designing & producing a flyer & business card for a new venture for us. She has designed,worded & helped us produce a new logo for our new business. She has been full of both practical & innovative ideas and we couldn't recommend her more highly. The finished flyer & business card are extremely professional and we have had nothing but positive comments from everyone we have shown them to.
_______________
From Annie Spencer Smith
[ Wedding Testimonial ]
As mother of the bride, I was concerned that my daughters wedding day should run as smoothly as possible.
To this end I was very impressed with Sarah Smith the photographer. She took the time to meet up with Emma & Andy when they were down visiting to ensure that all qustions were answered and they knew exactly what to expect. She also familiarised herself with the church and it's surroundings at about the same time as the wedding so that she would know where the sun would be and where to get the best shots. Sarah was both organised and friendly so that the whole episode of taking the photographs seemed effortless and not over lengthy.
At the end of the day it is the photographs that you put on display that will remind you of the day and I would recommend Sarah to any one who wants a professional service resulting in some fab photos.
__________________
From Julie & Jamie Ledger
[Wedding testimonial ]
We were given Sarah`s name by a member of the family when we were
arranging our wedding. From the moment we met Sarah its was like we had
been friends for years. Sarah is so very professional but at the same
time friendly and approachable. She made so welcome and nothing was too
much trouble.
Over the years my wife and I have been to many weddings and we both
have seen how pushy photographers can be but with Sarah this was most
definately not the case. We had a meeting a week or so before the big
day where Sarah went through everything with us so we knew what was
going to happen and when. The day went so well and with Sarah there to
catch it all on camera we have pictures we will cherish for years to
come. Thank you Sarah.
______________________
From Mr & Mrs Feltham
[ Wedding Testimonial ]
Dear Sarah and Dave
We just wanted to pen to paper and thank you both again for being fantastic wedding photographers. We were quite nervous about choosing a photographer for our big day, for any bride and groom it’s a difficult and very crucial decision and when you hate having your photo taken it is made ten times worse! However, the first time we met you, you put us both at ease and we knew you would be able to capture some very natural shots of both ourselves and our guests. We really appreciated your very personal level of service and great attention to detail, right through from spending time with us at the venue prior to the day going through all our requirements, advising on how to stand and ensuring we had everything (and everyone!) covered, to your help and advice in compiling the album. It was great that you encouraged us to have an input; it made us feel we were important and valued customers and not just “another wedding photography job”.
On the day the rapport you built up with the wedding party and our guests was terrific and as promised you really did blend in. We are delighted with the photos; they capture our special day so beautifully and will help us relive the memories for many years to come.
It was an absolute pleasure working with you both, thank you again for helping to make our day so perfect.
Best wishes
Fiona and David
(Mr and Mrs Feltham!)
______________________
From: Cheryl & Russ Millar [Wedding testimonial ]
Having Sarah (and Dave) taking our wedding photographs was a genuine pleasure! From our original meeting, we (my groom Russ!) made it very clear that we were looking for a different type of photographer – one that would keep the flow going and allow the guests, and ourselves, to enjoy the day.On the day itself, both Sarah and Dave, were professional, yet realistic, achieving exactly what we had asked for, being sympathetic to our particular criteria.We were thoroughly thrilled with them being there, almost as guests themselves. We have had nothing but good feedback from the guests, many remembering and saying that it was actually quite fun having the photos – a rarity I believe!! The album blew us away. Obviously we had seen the photos in the preview album, but nothing prepared us for the impact of Sarah and Daves photos in the album.Its been a pleasure every time we’ve shown the album to family and friends, and they bring the day flooding back – which after all, is what they are intended for. So, yet another thank you Sarah and Dave for adding a special element to our day!! Cheryl and Russell Millar xx
______________________
From: Sarah May Bradshaw
[Wedding Testimonial ]
If you are entering this web site looking for a Wedding photographer but bored of reading testimonials please just take the time and read this one as Sarah Smith’s wedding photography gets the platinum award as far as I am concerned. She will tick all the boxes for your photography requirements which during the busy time of organising a Wedding in my mind is what everyone is looking for. It was purely by accident that I employed Sarah Smith to do my Wedding Photography but what a fantastic fate of fortune it was. I would like firstly to thank Sarah for the brilliant professional job she did totally dedicated to her passion. Sarah from the start of our relationship always displayed an incredibly professional personal touch and the time and effort put in was no more than astronomical. This effort included several visits to the venue that we were to be married at to ensure that the light was o.k, including the darkness of the chapel and the position of the sun so as to gain the best positions to get people to pose. Also, where each photo would be best taken. A couple of evenings before the wedding Sarah came to our house to show us some poses for the day so that she would not be encroaching on our time during the wedding day by doing it then. During the day Sarah was incredibly polite to all the guests and totally relaxed in her approach making it seem she was one of the guests. Another positive aspect was that Sarah was aware of the fact that the photos are only part of the day, so after the agreed photos were taken she blended into the background doing candid shots and worked incredibly hard in achieving some fabulous shots. This is something which to my mind was an enormous bonus as some photographers can almost dominate some weddings. Finally, after the wedding Sarah put together a lovely preview album just enough photos to be able to arrange an album and her advice over this was invaluable. Finally, I would like to extend the biggest thank you to Sarah for everything it was like having one of your best friends at your wedding taking photos and would thoroughly recommend her to anyone looking for an affordable fantastic wedding photographer.
______________________
From: Annemarie
[ Portrait Photography ]
Sarah took some photos of me and my family nearly 2 years ago (Owen hiding behind the sheet is one of them)and they were beautiful but I must say the ones she took of myself and my husband and the children this month are amazing!!They are so lovely, so lovely in fact we have just spent a small fortune buying them !But that aside I just want to say this thank you so much Sarah for making all of us look so great the time and effort you put in to not only getting the right look but the presentation and quality of the photographs is truley amazing.You are a wonderful person who has made someone who hated having her photo taken really look special. Thank you again from all of us (Even Owen)
______________________
From: Stefanovitch
[ Pencil Portrait ]
In the December of last year I was looking for a very special present for a very dear friend, after much fruitless searching I come up on the idea of having a portrait painted of my friend’s dog, through a local gallery I made contact with Sarah. I sent her a photo which wasn’t the best and to my complete amazement she not only finished the portrait well before Christmas but framed it as well. The picture is unimaginably fantastic, I know the dog well and he has a unique personality and anyone looking at the drawing will be able to see that, Sarah has managed to capture every ounce of his personality, her skill as an artist is unquestionable and having the picture in my possession for a few days I quite expected to see him blink, his eyes look that real. Thank you Sarah for making a very dear friend so very happy, it truly is a present that will be forever treasured.