84%Would buy again
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.
Read moreNeeded 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreWorth 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
