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84%Would buy again

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Good value for the money

Worth every penny for what you get. The shoot was two hours, they gave us a full set of edited images and a few prints for the grandparents. The price was reasonable compared with others I'd looked at and the photographer was very professional. Booking was simple and I'd come back for another session.

Jonathan J.
1 person found this helpful

Would book again

I would say the session was worth it and I'd happily book them again for the grandchildren. The gentleman who came out was courteous and didn't rush us, though the booking form asked for rather more details than I'd have liked. We waited a few days for the final gallery link but it arrived in good order and the pictures are lovely.

Angela F.
0 people found this helpful

Waited ages for a reply

Needed a shoot for my cousin's wedding so I messaged to ask about availability. Took almost four days to get a reply which was a pain given the date was close. Once it was booked it was fine but that first bit dragged.

Thomas W.
1 person found this helpful

Needed updated photos for the business

I needed fresh pictures for the website after a rebrand and we have used them for years now. Same photographer each time, so they know what we like. Booking is straightforward and the results have always been consistent.

Laura P.
3 people found this helpful

Booked quick and easy

Really pleased with the mini session I booked for my daughter's birthday. Booking was done in a few taps and the photographer was friendly with a four year old. Only thing was the photos took a few days to come through.

James J.
1 person found this helpful

Know my way around a camera

I shoot a bit myself so I know what a decent portrait session should look like. These were properly lit, the colour balance was spot on and the retouching was restrained. Booked the session through the site and turned up on time. Solid work from start to finish.

Darren J.
0 people found this helpful

The choice of prints stood out

The range of print sizes and finishes was the thing I found most useful when we ordered. I had looked at a couple of other photographers who offered far fewer options. Pricing was on the steep side for what we received and it took a while for the prints to be dispatched after the session. Still, the quality is good and we're pleased with the family piece on the wall.

Kevin S.
3 people found this helpful

Booked a maternity shoot

Booked the maternity session on the site and it was really easy to pick a date. The photographer was lovely and made me feel comfortable, which I was worried about. Only thing was the gallery link took a few days to come through, but the pics are gorgeous.

Zoe H.
1 person found this helpful

booked a mini session

Got a quick mini session for my birthday. Booking was quick on the app and the photographer was chill. Pics were nice but took a bit longer to get back than I thought.

Rhys Y.
3 people found this helpful

Booked the shoot instead of a high street studio

Compared with the studio in town, the price here was a fair bit more reasonable for what we got. The photographer came to the house and worked around the children. Lovely service throughout and the pictures look like we hoped.

Stephen M.
1 person found this helpful

Pricier than the rest

Lined up three photographers near us and this one was the most expensive by a fair bit. The session itself was fine and the photographer knew what they were doing with the lights. I had to chase them twice for the final price breakdown though, which was annoying. The pictures are good but I'd check the options before you commit.

Stephen H.
2 people found this helpful

used them for years

We have been coming back for our family photos for well over a decade now. The photographer remembers the children growing up and that personal touch means a lot. Prices have gone up a little over the years but the quality has stayed just as high. Always a pleasure to deal with.

Christine P.
3 people found this helpful

quick booking from my phone

Booked a shoot on my phone during my lunch break and it took about five minutes. Confirmation came straight away and the calendar showed what was free. Compared to ringing around other studios this was miles easier. The shoot itself was relaxed and the photographer kept me chatting so I didn't feel stiff. Pictures arrived the following week.

Danielle B.
1 person found this helpful

Sitting for a headshot

I booked a headshot sitting for my husband's retirement booklet and the photographer was very patient with him. The pictures came back within the week, and we were pleased with the lighting and how natural he looks. The only thing I'd mention is that the editing took a little longer than I expected, but the finished images were lovely and well worth waiting for.

Karen C.
3 people found this helpful

The photos looked great

The first thing I noticed was how calm the photographer was with our two boys during the family session. They gave us clear directions on where to stand and we got a good mix of posed and candid shots. The gallery link arrived a few days later and the edits were nice. Would book them again.

Kayleigh H.
2 people found this helpful

compared to a friend's cheaper option

My mate's cousin does photos for less, but I went with these after seeing more of the portfolio. The difference shows in the lighting and the way they pose you without it feeling weird. First time booking so I was nervous, but everything was clear from start to finish and I got my photos back within the week.

Georgia F.
0 people found this helpful

Needed a portrait for my retirement

I wanted something proper to mark my retirement and a family portrait to hang at home. The photographer was patient, took lots of shots and talked me through what worked. The prints came in good time and the frame options were sensible. Lovely to have done.

Susan G.
0 people found this helpful

Better value than the big chains

Went with these over a big chain studio and saved a fair bit. Got more images for the money, plus the edits were done properly with no weird filters. Booking was simple and the session ran to time. Good value all round.

Andrew L.
1 person found this helpful

booked for a family portrait session

We needed some proper family photos for my mum's 70th and I'd looked at a couple of other photographers near us first. These came back quicker and the booking form was easy to fill in. Really happy with the results and the team were lovely on the day.

Emma D.
1 person found this helpful

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About Joel Grimes Photography

Joel Grimes Photography is the business of Joel Grimes, a photographer and educator known for his creative portraiture, lighting work and commercial imagery. The website presents his portfolio alongside instructional material, including workshops and courses that teach lighting, posing and the business side of photography. Grimes is also an author of books on lighting and photographic technique, which extends his work beyond client commissions into teaching other photographers.

The studio works with commercial and editorial clients as well as individuals seeking portrait sessions, and its educational offerings attract amateur and professional photographers who want to develop their practice. Much of the work is delivered through the website, where people can book sessions, enrol in training and purchase learning resources.

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