Read what our Clients say!

This is actually part of a forum discussion, from a fellow photographer. Iain Thomson , in Glasgow:
Here is a serious question....for you wedding guys.

Why is it everybody thinks they can shoot a wedding? I certainly wouldnt tackle one....I have no interest in wedding photography, but even if a mate asked me, I wouldnt do it as I have no experience and no idea about wedding photography and would be scared I cocked it up...and I'm a photographer!

Seriously...the variety of exposure and lighting challenges you could face during the course of an average wedding is daunting.

A really good wedding photographer who gets it right every time is easily worth £2000 a day in my opinion.

Hi Debbie, Its absolutely brilliant we are so pleased with it, we cant thank you both enough. Thankyou for the calender it was a nice little extra!! Cant stop looking at it! thanks for everything. We will definately be recommending you!
love Nicola and Dannyxx

Hi Debbie & Gareth,

Happy New Year to you both!

I'm really sorry that this email has taken me so long, we really wanted to thank you so much for the albums they are fantastic.

Both our parents loved their albums, they were great christmas present!

We loved the calender it was brill,a lovely surprise.

The album is a fantastic reminder of our perfect day!!

Thank you again for making our special day so memorable.

Kind Regards

Louise & Paul

Hi Debbie

Thankyou so much for the graphibook it is just fantastic - it is five times as good in real life than it is on the computer! We are both thrilled with it and really appreciate everything you did to put it together for us.

Thankyou also for the photoshoot - Charlie has always liked having his picture taken but I have never seen him enjoy it that much! We are both looking forward to seeing the pictures, would you please pass on our thanks to Gareth as well.

Thanks again

Natasha

Dear Debbie & Gareth,

If anybody is looking for a wedding photographer – they would be VERY foolish not to choose you! You were fantastic on the day and have continued to be up until receipt of our fabulous album.

We were drawn to you because of the fact you offered Graphistudio. However, after meeting you, the fact that you offered Graphistudio was just a bonus. Your attention to detail and passion for your work during our engagement shoot made us instantly realise we had made the right choice in wedding photographer; and on our big day, you were nothing short of amazing.

We received our Graphistudio package today and wow – just WOW! We are absolutely thrilled; it’s simply a Debbie Hardy masterpiece! We expected nothing less after seeing the PDF file you produced for us. You have a great talent and that is expressed throughout our album. We now have THE best reminder of THE best day of our lives.

Heartfelt thanks to you both for contributing towards making our wedding day perfect.

Kindest regards and best wishes – Jen & Paul xx

Dear Debbie,
Please pass on my thanks to Gareth for doing such a fantastic job on the day - lots of guests have commented on how good the photographers were and we were certainly delighted both with how they managed the process on the day and with the end product! We would certainly recommend Studio 25 to anyone.
Andrea and Neil

Hi Debbie.. We would like to thank you both for being excellent and making us feel so at ease. Everybody has commented on how good you were. Thanks for the pics they look amazing. Can't wait to see all the others :o)

Speak to you soon, Andy & Maria :o)

"Dear Debbie and Gareth
Just wanted to say a huge thanks for the beautiful Graphibook. We have had so many people report back as to how wonderful it is.
The book and your efforts on the day were more than we ever dreamed of. Thanks for making it so special.
All the very best for the future,
Love Mel and Andy x"

We just wanted to say thank you so much for making our wedding day really special, we had a fantastic day!

We can't wait to see the photo's as we have no doubt that you will have captured every aspect of our day!

Thanks again for all your hard work!

Kind Regards, Paul & Louise

Hi Debbie

Just a quick email to say a GREAT BIG THANKYOU for Saturday evening. Everybody appreciated the attention you gave to the photos of Samantha’s 21^st. You went above and beyond what we expected. As you know, we will always recommend you to all our friends and family. Can’t wait to see all the pictures although Samantha says she has had a preview and loves them all. Hopefully it will be a long time before you are doing her wedding shots (only joking).
A B I G Thank you from Graham and Denise

Hi Debbie,

can you believe we are approaching our first wedding anniversary? Where has the last year gone? Our album has been wowed over by many people, they think it's really great.

See you soon

Caroline

Kimberley
I’vejust looked at my wedding pics thanks studio-25 they're fantastic!

Fantastic!! We could look at our wedding pictures all day every day they are just brilliant. Friends and family are just overwhelmed when they see our graphibook. We can't thank you both enough for capturing the day so perfectly.
Thank you, thank you, thank you xx
Victoria and Ian

Amazing!! Will recommend studio 25 all day long. Debbie and Gareth made us feel so special. And on the day they made us fell so relaxed, we cant thank you both enough!!

I would just like you to know that I am still blubbin tiny tears overs my weddin pics. we have been lookin at them for over 12 hours now, and only just managed to whittle them down to 386 out 1075! they are truely breath takin debbie. I cant thank you enough xx
Joanne and Robb

Hi Gareth,
I want to book you for the 23rd defo.
We are really excited about your company doing our wedding!
Lucy and Dan

Hi Debbie & Gareth,

           Firstly we would like to say a big Thank You to you both for the fantastic and very professional job that you did on our wedding day. Everybody commented on how lovely you both were.
Gareth kept the kids entertained and also he rescued my overnight bags from the back of the wedding car ( otherwise I would have been going home in my wedding dress) so Thank You Gareth.
We are so glad that we chose you both to photograph our wedding and cannot wait to see the pictures.
We were gutted about the weather but hopefully it won't have ruined the photo's, we had hoped for some to be taken outdoors but this couldn't be helped, so nevermind.
We have just returned from a fantastic honeymoon in the Maldives, whilst we were there we arranged to have a wedding blessing on the beach, and you will never gues what? Two minutes before we were due to leave our room to head for the ceremony, it absolutely bucketed it down (again) Can you believe that!
Finally Thanks again for the wonderful job you both did, we couldn't of asked for two nicer people.
                     Kind Regards Jodie & Ralph x

We just wanted to say thanks very much for being so great on the wedding day. Loads of people have said how good you were and how non-invasive and friendly etc. Dan & I really enjoyed the photos session with you in the Art Gallery – it was great fun!!
Sash & Dan
The album is brilliant, well worth the wait! Thank you so much, thankyou for everything.
Tracy and Dan

Absolutely fantastic wedding photography.
Debbie and Gareth make you feel relaxed, special and capture the true essence of your day!!
A truly friendly service- highly recommended!!
Best Wishes for 2008!!
Becky and Paul x x

"This really is the Rolls Royce of Wedding Albums"
Georgina's Dad on seeing her Graphistudio Book.
(Father of the Bride)
Debbie, we love the album, have been showing it round already.
Many thanks for all your hard work! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

Caroline and Andrew

Hi Debbie,

Just to let you know that I am thrilled with the pictures - thank you so much!
Thank you also for sorting it out just in time for my dad going back to Australia.
Thank you once again.
Kind regards – Jen.

Hi Debbie,

Just a note to let you know how pleased we are with our album. It's beautiful, thank you so much.
Hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas.
Speak to you in the new year,
Claire & Martin

Wedding of Lucy & Matthew 26^th May 2007
Pleasington Priory & Stanley House
Hi Debbie & Gareth
Myself and Matthew would like to say a massive thank you for all you both did on our wedding day you were both fantastic.
We must say a big thank you from all our guests as they felt comfortable and relaxed in your presence and we can agree 100% with their comments.
As you will be aware Myself and Matthew have been back from our honeymoon since 12^th June 2007 as soon as we were back we came to you for our dvd of our wedding photos and now we are approaching 6 months this must be a record. I must say it has been a difficult few months as the photos are mind blowing! We have found it so hard to choose but finally we got there.
All we can say is we cant wait to see the finishing results and definitely recommend you to family and friends for future wedding.
Hope to here from you soon
Love Lucy & Matt
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Hi Debbie
We are back from our honeymoon and back into real
life!! Nevermind!
Thankyou for making the day even better, everything
was fantastic!
Anyway we cant wait to come and see you about the
photos, the ones on the website are brill and are
looking forward to seeing the rest.
Hope to see you soon
Lisa and Gareth

Hi DebbieWe are back from our honeymoon and back into reallife!! Nevermind!Thankyou for making the day even better, everythingwas fantastic!Anyway we cant wait to come and see you about thephotos, the ones on the website are brill and arelooking forward to seeing the rest.Hope to see you soonLisa and GarethHi Debbie
Thank you so much for your dedication, guidance and cheerful manner at the wedding. You really made us feel comfortable and were welcome as a guest as well as our photographer.

Many people have commented on your professionalism and friendly approach.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon

Joanne

Hi Debbie,
Nastasha here....I just wanted to say a big thank you for everything last
weekend. So many people have commented on how fab you and Gareth were and
how passionate you both are with photography. We had an excellent day and
cannot wait to see some photos! I am very excited :-)
I will see you soon.
Kind regards,
Nastasha

Dear Debbie
Just to congratulate you on the fantastic job you both did at our wedding- many many people have commented on how professional and brilliant you were!!
Anyway- yet again thank you so so much!!! You are absolutely fab!! We love it!!! Becky and Paul xx

Debbie,
We just want to say a huge thank you for helping to make our day so special. You were a wonderful calming influence and made us feel so at ease. You proved what diverse skills you have, with babysitting etc.., and thank god you come prepared with a sewing kit!! Many of our guests commented on your hard work and how wonderful you were, so we just want to say again many thanks for all your hard work.
Caroline and Andrew

We found the brilliant Debbie of Studio 25 photography at a bridal fair. As soon as we saw some samples of her fantastic work we knew we had found the person who we could trust to capture our special day. Both me and my husband hate having our pictures taken so I am sure we are not the easiest clients she has ever had but Debbie was patient and really put us at ease. When we went for our engagement shoot Debbie really made us feel at home and managed to get just the look we wanted. On the actual day Debbie did a wonderful mix of both reportage and posed pictures. This ensured she caught all the wonderful little detail but we still had a few posed photo’s with everybody on who we wanted, throughout the day Debbie didn’t demand us standing there for hours on end whilst endless photographs were taken. Debbie also really got to the bottom of what we actually wanted so we got all the pictures that we wanted. Her professional and friendly style was a hit with everybody. Lots of people have asked for Debbie’s number to photograph their wedding and also children’s portraits etc. I am more than happy to recommend her to each and every one of them as I know they will not be disappointed. In fact me and Paul have already been discussing Debbie doing our children’s portraits- I will probably have to get pregnant 1^st! I think a job like Debbie’s must be very difficult as you are solely depended upon to immortalise the most important day in your life, no second chances to get it right. It must take a great deal of talent and commitment, can easily say Debbie has this talent and commitment and I wouldn’t have picked anybody else to photograph my day...
Beth and Paul x

H i Debbie, just to say another thankyou for helping make beth and paul's
day so special. The photos are wonderful! I've been Beth's best friend for a
VERY long time and she is such hard work when it comes to having her picture
taken, you certainly had you're work cut out, and yet you've more than
managed to do her justice. Everyone is thrilled to bits!! Thanks again,
Jenny (chief bridesmaid) xx

   "I just wanted to say thank you so much for our wedding album, I absolutely love it – we both do. Everybody that we have shown it to   can’t believe how stunning it is. I think you may have a lot of business in the future from the girls who were at my wedding – they were
                                                                                   so impressed."...Vicki and Paul

"I saw you at a wedding fayre last year - before I had even booked a date for my wedding. I said to my Mum, THAT'S who I want to take my wedding photos. I've got a wedding date now and I want to come in and book you!" ....Tanya, bride to be

"I saw you last year at a wedding fayre. There were loads of photographers there, but you stood out. I want to book you now please!"....Gillian, bride to be.

"How do I thank someone for giving me all this? She's captured every bit of my wedding day. These photographs are priceless"...Jaime, Bride.
"She's got photographs of magic moments we didn't even realise were happening!" ...John Paul, Groom.
"We were really pleased with how easy you were to work with on our day and we felt so comfortable we forgot you were there and we think other couples will enjoy having you at their special day"...Lily and Paul x

"I don't know how we're ever goin to thank u for the pics Debbie, can't stop cryin x "Jaime

.I'm so pleased I phoned you. It was lovely to have you at our wedding. Thankyou so much...Margaret and Sandy

"Oh My God I can't believe how FANTASTIC my album is. It's Brilliant! Thank you so, so much. I can't stop looking at it, it's beautiful!! I knew it would be good but I can't believe just how good it is. We're both overawed. Thankyou again, it's brilliant!"...Louise and Jon on receipt of their Graphibook

Many thanks for posting a few of the pics so soon on your website. I was a bit down as I didn't have any to look at and it certainly made my day when I saw them yesterday. I was so excited! I e-mailed the link to 'everyman and his dog' so I hope that hasn't caused your site to go down. I'm sure you will be back up and running shortly.
Thank you once again to Gareth and yourself for doing a fantastic job on the day. The slide show at night was a taste of what I'm sure will be stunning pictures to keep for ever.
Janet xx
You're more than just photographers...you've helped make my daughter's day perfect! The slideshow was just amazing - everyone keeps saying how fantastic you both are. We can't wait to see the photos!
Rod, Bride's Dad

Thankyou so much for our wedding album - we're thrilled. It looks so classy, so stylish. We will treasure it forever. I've looked at it ten times already and I've only had it for an hour! I keep seeing new photos in it! No-one I know has an album like this, it's fab!
Donna and Lee

Hi Debbie and Gareth,
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you both. We had a fantastic day and so did all our family and friends. Everything went without a hitch until the following day when we realised that some of our presents had gone home with the wrong bride!!! (her dad brought them back to the hotel though later that day).
Debbie, you helped me get through those nerve wracking few minutes before we left the room! The slide show was a brilliant idea, loads of people commented on it-my mum was glued to it for most of the night!! Seeing those first few shots we just can't wait to see the rest. I especially loved the one of Olivia peeping from her pram!
We're of to Portugal this afternoon so lots of packing to do!! At least we know that when we get back we can look forward to seeing the photos and video...can't wait!
Thanks again-you were both brilliant and helped make our wedding day so special. Lots of people commented on how lovely and professional you both were-we will definately recommend you and i'm so glad that we happened to visit the Trafford centre on the day that they had the wedding fayre!
Many thanks to you both, we look forward to seeing you soon.
With love
from
Heather and John
xxx

Hi Debbie.
Thankyou very much for all your hard work on our wedding day! You were very patient with Rob and his silly photo requests!!
Thanx again Debbie, you were wonderfull!
Nicky

Hi Debbie n Gareth - Wow the photos are absolutely fantastic. We are so impressed! Going to sit down together this week and pick out our favourites. It won't be easy! Thank you so much.
Jon and Louise

Thanks for a lovely day on Saturday - it was great!
Nicola and David x

I couldn't have managed today without you. I'd no idea just how good you were going to be and what a big help you were to me. Thankyou so much. Doreen (Bride's Mum)

You were everything you promised you would be. Thankyou so much. Andy and Gill.
Debbie
Thank you so much for helping to make Friday into a magical day. In our
opinion, both you and Gareth are doing the job you were meant to do!

I also have to say that everyone I have spoken to about the wedding has made
special mention of "how amazing the photographer was"

The two pictures you have attached are great - we can't wait to see the rest.
The pictures we saw on the projector (what a brilliant idea that is)
really whet our appetite - I think Dawn watched all 105 pictures go round 5
times before being dragged away!

Anyway, once again, thankyou so much for everything - you are so much more
than a wedding photographer - as I said, you are a big part of what made our
day magical!

See you when we get back!

Ben & Dawn x

"The slideshow was the most amazing thing I've ever seen. I couldn't believe my eyes. All those super photos from the day we'd just experienced. You really need to enter the black and white photo of Ellie into a competition. Frank says it's the best photo he's ever seen." Liz, guest at Donna and Lee's wedding.

"Hello Debbie and Gareth
I was ringing (and will try again later) to thank you for Amani and Ben's fabulous prize and stunning photos. They were so lovely and you captured Amani and her girl friends so perfectly.  I would not be surprised if Ben's mum doesn't ring you up about his sister's wedding next May. It was such a lovely day I just wish we could do it all again.
Thank you again for providing Amani and Ben with more special memories than they could have believed possible.
Best wishes"
Janet (Bride's Mum)

"I have trawled your website and looked at
EVERYTHING - there are some truly lovely pictures and I can't wait to see
the rest, I'm preparing for it to be emotional!"
Amani

"I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to photograph my day"

Ann-Marie

Hi Debbie.

We had the time of our lives and your pictures are great.

Kind regards,

Jonathan and Ayshea

Hi Debbie,

The CD arrived yesterday - the photos are amazing!!!

We will let you know as soon as possible which ones we would like to be printed - there are so many to choose from!!

We are really pleased with them.
Thanks,

Jenny and David

Thank you sooo much they are lovely – our favourites are the black and white one of me and the close up of us both doing the first dance!!!
Thank you very much for all your work on the day – I have had really great feedback from the guests. I feel really strange at the moment I know everything is over and feel like I was watching the whole thing – most of which I cant remember!
Speak to you soon
Angie x

Hi Debbie,
Back from honeymoon & finally though all the washing.
I didn't get chance on the day to thank you & your team for working so hard and staying so late. Everybody has commented on slide show and message board nobody has ever seen anything like it.
Thanks again you were all great
Janine
Dear Debbie and Gareth,
Hope you are both well.
Thank you so much for all the hard work you put in at our wedding on the 25th September, many people commented on how pleasant and professional you were.
Many thanks
Andrea

Hi Debbie & Gareth,

It was nice to see you both on the weekend. Thank you very much for the hard work you have put into our album, we are both really pleased and think it is fantastic.
Thanks very much,
Harriet & Ian x

We think the album is absolutely brilliant, and Zoe and Rob are also thrilled with theirs.

We have been taking it round to our friends and family showing them all and they have all commented upon how brilliant and different it is.

The thing is people seem to lose interest in it really quickly when we tell them that we are expecting a baby!!

Might be needing your services again in the near future!

Speak soon

C&V (and tiny bump) x

The photos are fantastic - even better than they looked on the CD! We'd
both like to thank you so much for helping to make our big day so special.
Lot's of our guests commented on how friendly and professional you were on
the day and we couldn't agree more. I've already recommended you to two
friends who got engaged recently.

Thanks Again

Coreen & Chris x

"Hi Debbie

"Thanks so much for all your hard work on Saturday, you were all absolutely amazing.
We had a fantastic day, and we're glad you all enjoyed it too.

Thankyou for the pictures, they are amazing, especially the one under the archway - we love them.
Take Care and love to you all.
Thanks Again!
Speak to you soon.
All our Love
Leann and Chris
xxx
"Hope you and Gareth had a lovely day with us - people who saw the slide show were very impressed . Carolyn & Kris have had a look at the pictures and are thrilled. We would all like to thank you for making the day so relaxing and one to remember - many thanks Christine" (Bride's Mum)

"Firstly, both Ben and I just wanted to express our sincere thanks for helping make our wedding day so special. You were both amazing! We can't sing your praises enough and really appreciated your thoughtfulness in managing all our guests for the photos, including rather reluctant children as well as dawdling adults. You simply allowed us to relax throughout the whole ceremony and afterwards, and we really enjoyed being left in your very capable hands.
Your professionalism has been commented upon by many of the guests and we will certainly be recommending you for other weddings. My Mum has given you a glowing report - what more could you ask for?!! Seriously though, thanks for taking the time to stop and chat with Mum on the day. Showing the sensitivity and concern which you both did, made all the difference. You two are very unique!
We are very pleased with the photos. We had a busy weekend visiting family and so many people enjoyed a special viewing. The collection of photos really are fantastic - you've captured every moment possible and we're really grateful for that! Thank you so much!! Bernie"
"The photographs are absolutely brilliant and just what we both wanted. I spent the time viewing them in tears and I'm sure my mum and dad were having a sniffle when they looked through them with me!
That's exactly the reaction we'd hoped for - emotion rather than fixed poses and something that gets a reaction when viewed, not just there's another wedding photograph and oh and another! Even the more "formal" ones are relaxed and kind of untidy (in a nice way) - they're all brilliant.
I really like some of the effects that you've done too. Stu said he'd had a long chat with you today, hopefully we'll be able to meet up soon, think we may have to bring some champers and re-live the moments! Was a brilliant day, I want to do it all over again!

Suppose I should get on, just can't help thinking about the photos and images in my mind!
Emma x
"Hi Debbie,

Thank you so much, the pictures are fantastic, there are so many to choose from we're spoilt for choice.

Looking forward to seeing you both again

Kind regards Zoe and Rob"
"Hi Debbie

Sorry, only got your email this morning but guess you found my address as we had a brilliant surprise on Saturday morning. In a way I'm glad I didn't get your email as it really got the day off to a brilliant start!! We think the pictures are brilliant and can't wait to sit down with you and decide which ones to get developed.

Thanks again they really are brilliant, everyone has said so.

Love from Chris and Vicki XXX"
Debbie our photographer took us to a fabulous local beauty spot, Whalley Abbey for our photoshoot – which gave us some valuable time alone to enjoy aswell as some fantastic photos.
Also, during the evening reception unbeknown to us, somehow Debbie and Gareth the photographers arranged for us to have a helicopter flight which really was a terrific highlight of an unforgettable day!!!!

Kelly and Steve
Hi Debbie and Gareth
Thanks so much for all that you did on Saturday and for helping to make our wedding day so special.  Pleased that you managed to get through the day uninjured Debbie, as the morning mad house had already provided enough injuries. Your nursing skills came in most handy - Thankyou!
Thanks again,
speak soon
Chris and Anne-Marie x