Thank you to our 2016 clients

As part of our 2016/17 nomination process for the Wedding Industry Awards, our clients were asked to write a litlle something about their experience with us.

This is what they said – totally unedited…just posted from the W.I.A website onto which they logged.

 

Thanks for the love you lovlies!

General Comments (in random order)

“I was the hairdresser at my clients wedding and I met rod and Julie then. They were both amazing at what they do, and I thought then I’d like them to do our wedding. Then 2 1/2 years ago as soon as Adam and I sent our date, zest were the first thing we booked as we didn’t want to miss them, as they get so busy. They were amazing on our wedding day, Julie made sure I was calm in the morning, while rod was with the boys doing some photos. Out standing photographers. I will be recommending.”
Mrs Stephanie O’Sullivan

“On the wedding day zest really captured our day beautifully. I do feel that our pictures are unique to us. I have had friends that have also used them and I can’t compare our photos as they are personal for each couple. We are in the process of booking our rock the frock photoshoot and I’m soo excited to do this with them.”
Mrs Kirsty Kean

“What a wonderful couple Zest are and what brilliant photographers. From start to finish they were enthusiastic, thoughtful, artistic, sociable and they made both myself and my wife perfectly comfortable at every photoshoot we did – yes there’s not one but 4 including the wedding day – not something many (if any) wedding photographers can offer. The feedback from our guests on the day was great, they enjoyed their company, they gave the guests a good laugh and created many cherished memories.”
Mr Aston Gordon

“Best photographers I could have imagined. They felt like more being our friends than being hired to make photos, as they fit in the group so well, had chats here and there and just made the day perfect. As well: Having a team of two gives you photos from two directions at any time. I am a graphic designer so I can tell, that these two have completely understood the concept of how to combine an interesting photo and not just placing the couple in the center of the photo at all times.”
Mrs Jessika Musigk

“The most important thing for me was the type of photography. I was looking for low-light specialists who didn’t use flash, who could really capture the feel of our day, which was rustic, soft lighting, outdoor, in a yurt and very relaxed. It was also really important to me that the photographers that we had fitted in well and blended into the guests. Rod and Julie fulfilled our brief beautifully.”
Mrs Abi Stark

“They were both really helpful in the morning, fitted in with our family and friends, so many great ideas for photos, always contact them if needed anything, all round great team and company and couldn’t have picked anyone better to take our photos”
Anonymous

“Excellent photographers. Were very good at directing us as bride and groom but also other guests. They felt like part of the wedding party in the way they integrated with everyone. Their skill has been shown evidently through the photos we have seen on the online gallery. Their pre and post wedding shoots add another fantastic dimension to their service. We have so many lovely photos from the day that it’s going to be very difficult to choose for the album! Spoilt for choice!”
Mrs Ellie Brennan (Woods)

“Thank you rod and Julie ( zest photography ) for making our wedding day so special. The shots you took were just amazing and we can’t wait to see the final photos. Our guests thought you were amazing and very organised. Throughout the day rod and Julie were so caring and organised. We had a lot of children at our wedding including our two children who really seemed to take to rod & Julie and loved them both taking their pictures. Thank you rod & Julie for sharing our special day xx”
Mrs Gemma Barker ( Naisbit)

“Rod & Julie really set us at ease on our day; from making us feel comfortable in front of the camera, to blending in with our guests and directing our families around with grace and charm. We were really keen to have candid and natural shots, which were captured beautifully, as well as the many required family shots for all the extended family. They gave us a lot of guidance when it came to the timings of our day, organising our family and friends, and keeping the day as stress-free as possible.”
Mrs Rosie Haynes

“Rod and Julie of zest are without a doubt the best in the business and I really don’t say that lightly ! I felt that they love what they do and that really shows in the results , myself and my family were blown away by the finished pics, I have been approached by blogs wedding advertising etc and I’m not surprised with the vision they they created! Cool funky romantic without being cheesy and I reckon that’s pretty hard to achieve!”
Mrs Meagan Wilkinson( nee mcGinty )

“Rod and Julie were fantastic. What a lovely couple who went above and beyond their roles as photographers to support us on the day and take creative and requested pictures. The whole wedding reception said to me how nice and great Rod and Julie were. It was important to me to capture pictures of my grandparents and Rod got every single picture with my grandparents I could possibly want. Thank you so much and I could not think of a nicer couple to have captured our special day.”
Mr Mathew Sargeant

“The couple are friendly , helpful and knowledgable of what will look good and what won’t . They make you feel relaxed while having your photos taken and nothing is too much bother . Amazing photographers and wonderful people .”
Anonymous

“Their knowledge is exceptional and they helped with all the little things we wouldn’t have thought of. Very quick to respond to our emails. The quality of their photos are amazing and everyone has commented on that! I know Rod and Julie have lots of weddings but I feel as though they really know us and remember our day clearly.”
Mrs Michaela Scowen (Talbot)

“From the save the date through right through to the wedding day itself they were enthusiastic and passionate about capturing our day perfectly. They gave us many hints and tips about how to pose and what to do to achieve those ‘wow’ shots and they managed our 160 + guests perfectly snapping away for hours on end ensuring that nothing was missed. Our guests were full of compliments for their professionalism and drive to capture key moments.”
Mrs Katy Thompson

“Stood out right from the beginning and couldn’t imagine anyone else capturing our big day”
Mrs Amy Belton

“We are till to receive our albums so can’t comment on the final end products yet. The photos that have been put online for us to view are beautiful and natural. We personally didn’t want any gimmick shots and more natural clicks from the camera capturing our day, not setting up shots. (Other than the standard family and couple shots) I didn’t know they had taken half the photos they did until we had them to grow online, we didn’t know they were there! Which again was perfect for us.”
Mrs Danielle Bennett (frampton cook)

“They were amazing on the lead up, giving us lots of tips to help capture our amazing pictures. On the day they were superb. Julie was able to calm my wife down before the wedding (my wife struggles with anxiety) they were bith able to capture the essence and emotiond of the day in full, with out getting in the way and always making it fun! It made us as a couple more relaxed. And we now have memories and pictures i never thought we would have. All i can say is thanks x”
Mr Liam Clarje

“. Throughout our day they added to the wonder of the occasion. Always there to offer advice and assist but never in the way.”
Mr Ryan Cool

“Rod & Julie are fantastic, they provided excellent support on our wedding day, our guests loved their company, the photos were amazing and we are so pleased with them!”
Mrs Kate Farwell (Badman)

“Rod and Julie were fantastic. We both aren’t big fans of having our photographs taken but they both put us at ease with the whole process from start to finish. We loved the two photo shoots before the wedding. They were fantastic on the day- so many beautiful shots taken which I had no idea were captured! They were also happy to accommodate any extra wishes on the day.”
Mrs Carly Lee (Churchill-Wright)

“zest photograph made our wedding, they were friendly, professional and personalised. they made me feel special and it was all about our wedding. they guided us to make the day run easy and get the best photos to capture the day and make a lasting memory”
Mrs faye walker

“Both Rod and Julie were fantastic from day one of booking them to cover our wedding. We had a pre shoot and discussion several months before our wedding to discuss exactly what we both wanted and to go through all the fine details. Plenty of advice was given to us both and more importantly they listened to what we did and did not want. On the day literally every opportunity for good pictures were taken. Our whole day was captured moment by moment. Extremely happy with them, very professional.”
Mr Martin Jenkinson

“Zest photography’s website is eye catching, Really informative and interesting. From first meeting, this lovely couple made us laugh and smile. Any questions we had before the day they didn’t hesitate to answer comprehensively. On the day Rod and Julie were professional, helpful, efficient and took care of any dramas the families caused! They are fun-loving and really help calm any nerves. After wedding they are keeping us updated until pictures are ready”
Mrs Lucy Cannell (Armstrong)

“Fantastic from word dot. Made us feel so comfortable and we made friends with our photographers!! which certainly makes things even better. All communication and organisation was superb and everyone at our wedding commented on how well they just fit in – they even assisted with the actual proceedings of the day! Thank you to Rod and Julie for just being so wonderful and we very much look forward to meeting for a beer in the future!”
Anonymous

“Theses guys really made our day. we did not feel they were working for us they felt like guests whilst taking amazing photos.”
Mrs Hailey Gavin

“Couldn’t have asked for better photos they are truly amazing!!!”
Mrs Daisy Johnson

Why They Booked (in random order)

“We booked Zest after a recommendation from my parents. You have to get on with your wedding photographers and have faith that they will capture everything in the way you want. I had admired their work and they put us so at ease in our first meeting that I knew they were perfect for us. There was no hard sell, simply a level of professionalism and a passion for weddings and ensuring that their service is bespoke to each couples taste.”
Mrs Katy Thompson

“Best value for money and personality of the husband and wife team, no gimmicks”
Mrs Danielle Bennett (frampton cook)

“Initial meeting of Rod and Julie we instantly knew they would bring something special to our day. Their previous projects they showed us were amazing and showed they captured really special days for people”
Mrs Lucy Cannell (Armstrong)

“Rod and Julie were so approachable, they sold them selves at wedding fayres. They were the only photographers who stood out for us at many wedding fayres. No questions were too silly and they were happy to help throughout.”
Mrs Carly Lee (Churchill-Wright)

“The fact they came as a pair with years of experience was the initial draw. But after meeting them, we felt so at ease we didn’t want to look anywhere else. Add to this they stay to near enough the end of the reception in the price is a massive bonus”
Mr Liam Clarje

“Made us feel completely at ease and completely comfortable from the initial meet to our home visit right through to delivery!”
Anonymous

“We really wanted two photographers so one could capture the natural shots of the wedding party and one could get the main photos. We loved their fun side and their different approach to taking photos!”
Mrs Michaela Scowen (Talbot)

“We really liked the way there personalitys came across and what they had to offer us, they were fun and original, there samples photos and books showed us there amazing photographer skills.”
Anonymous

“We met them while they were covering our friends wedding and were impressed with how professional and friendly they were. The wedding organiser we hired has asked for their details to include them in their wedding brochure as they were also impressed with them.”
Mr Martin Jenkinson

“They were recommended to us and when we went on their site the pics were amazing and reasonably priced”
Mrs Hailey Gavin

“From the moment we met them, we just had to use Zest. Their unique styling and attention to detail, their ideas and creativity was fantastic.”
Mr Ryan Cool

“They were the top end of our budget, which made me apprehensive at first as we were very tight for funds. However, the value of the packages they offer – the various shoots they do for you, the printed items, the full copyright, the fact you have 2 photographers to capture all of the day’s special moments, and just how fun and knowledgeable they were made me realise that if we were going to have photos taken it should be by people we know will offer us the best. And that’s what they did. They really have a fantastic unique selling point being a couple offering photography. The fact that they were literally everywhere at once made for some beautiful candid shots to really immortalise the feeling of our day. I wouldn’t hesitate to choose them again. Best decision I made (other than my groom).”
Mrs Rosie Haynes

“Sold themselves to us at a wedding fair!”
Mrs Amy Belton

“We clicked straight away at the wedding fair! They instantly got us and they are just delightful and very cool people to be around . They shot every bit of the day caught every moment we missed so we got to relive it X”
Mrs Meagan Wilkinson( nee mcGinty )

“I booked zest as they blew me away at the wedding fair. I went with 2 other brides and they were so chatty and friendly. I really couldn’t wait for my fiance to meet them, he was then really impressed after the consultation meeting.”
Mrs Kirsty Kean

“We first met zest at a wedding fair and from minutes of talking to rod & Julie we new they were the ones to share our special day. Rod and Julie were very professional throughout our wedding planning. They have always been extremely friendly and fun to be around. On our wedding day rod and Julie were just fantastic and took some amazing shots.. We can’t wait to see the final outcome of photos. Julie was especially lovely towards my 4year old daughter Bella who loved her taking photos on the morning of our wedding. Again some fantastic shots taken.. We can’t thank them both enough for being so friendly , professional and super organised on our special day! Rod and Julie, thank you so much x”
Mrs Gemma Barker ( Naisbit)

“what they offered and captured both of us before the wedding getting read. the package had everything we needed.”
Mrs faye walker

“I was specifically looking for two photographers, one to go with the groom and one with the bride in the morning. The low-light thing was the most important aspect though and the minute I met Rod at the Wedding Fayre and saw their work, I knew we had to have them. I was so relieved to find they were available as they are SO in demand. I think ours was the only date they had left and that was over a year in advance!”
Mrs Abi Stark

“My bride met Rod at a wedding convention and found him instantly likeable and right for our wedding.”
Mr Mathew Sargeant

“When I meet them at a wedding fair I knew that they suited us best.”
Mrs Daisy Johnson

“After having met them at a wedding fayre we were initially impressed by their enthusiasm and previous work and after looking at several other photographers we were sure they were the right choice. After meeting a second time to discuss our initial enquiry they were perfectly accommodating, still enthusiastic and full of wonderful ideas for our wedding. This couple are truly dedicated to what they do and always bubbling with energy and excitement.”
Mr Aston Gordon

“Recommendation from our best friend”
Mrs Jessika Musigk

“From seeing their work at a wedding fair and meeting both rod and Julie I knew I wanted to have them for our wedding”
Anonymous

“We booked them after having seen examples of the photos they had taken at previous weddings and loved their quirky and fun nature. We also felt they were very good value for money and the fact their come as a pair is an added bonus!”
Mrs Ellie Brennan (Woods)

“I booked zest because they are really lovely people and they understand you. They work so hard at getting your photos so perfect.”
Mrs Stephanie O’Sullivan

“A friend of mine used Rod & Julie for her wedding and recommended them. When we first met them they were so friendly and easy to get one with.”
Mrs Kate Farwell (Badman)