Modelling portfolio shoot

I was so pleased to be asked by budding model Jemma if I would take some pictures for her portfolio. We decided to go for the challenge of taking these in Woking Town Centre at the end of a college day for Jemma. Not the place that immediately springs to mind for pretty backdrops! Fortunately we were able to catch a bright sun a little while before it set and had good fun getting a variety of moody shots. Check out the rest of the shoot in the customer galleries section.


Here's Jemma's comments about the session:

"I've had a photo shoot before - but it wasn't half as good as this one. It was so enjoyable! The presentation my CD came in was fantastic. Sarah, thank you for everything you've done! I felt so comfortable and the photos are just incredible!"

I'm sure we are going to be seeing more of this gorgeous girl in future!

Testimonial - Thank you from Dean and Suzi

Sarah, you have so completely captured the essence, atmosphere and emotion of our wedding day and when we look at the pictures not only do we see pictures which we are thrilled with but it's like stepping back into the moment and feeling again what we did on that oh so amazing day!

Your meeting with us us before the wedding to talk through the whole day, the photos we wanted and to give us some preparation about posing was absolutely invaluable as you then understood exactly what we wanted - and you delivered completely! It was also helpful to get used to posing and what not to do prior to the actual day.

On the day Sarah you did such an amazing job and worked quickly and professionally.

Our pictures are beyond all expectations and we can now look back at what was definitely the most fantastic day of our lives and relive every moment through the pictures. We all look so stylish, glamorous and fabulous, but still totally relaxed - I simply cannot believe it - you have captured everyone perfectly!

Aside from the photos you are such a warm and wonderful person, you put everyone at their ease and had them smiling in no time! Your wedding photographer is someone who is around and by your side all day - and there during some of the most intimate and exciting moments - you are exactly the kind of person a Bride wants around!

Testimonial - Event photography for Naming Ceremony

Sarah took truly amazing photos at our daughter's naming ceremony. She totally captured the essence of the day, taking all the shots we expected and stunning us with ones of things we had missed. Sarah is an inspirational photographer-when we looked at our photos, we found it hard to believe it was us! Sarah's relaxed and friendly manner put us and our guests at ease immediately, resulting in some fantastic pictures. Post shoot, Sarah could not have been more helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and I would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone.

Sally Gilby

Testimonial - 'at home' family portrait session

'Sarah came in and took photos without you even realising she was there. She really captured special moments beautifully without us feeling posed and unnatural.  I was particularly impressed with the speed with which we recieved the photos once the order was confirmed.

The photos are absolutely fabulous!'

Rachel Glasgow

Testimonial - Andrew and Becky

Thank you Sarah for creating memories of our special day through your photographs. They capture amazing moments that we can treasure forever. Thank you for your hard work and patience as well as your creativity and sense of fun. You made us feel special and cared for and we knew we could absolutely trust in your ability. We would (and do freqently) recommend you to anyone!
Once again, thank you so much.

Becky and Andrew Brown

Testimonial - Claira and Paul

We are so pleased that we asked Sarah to take our wedding photos for us, we really appreciated the time she took to get to know us and find out exactly what we wanted on our wedding day - the engagement shoot was a great success, what a marvelous idea! On our wedding day Sarah blended in with our guests effortlessly, and took so many great photos it's been difficult to choose our favourites. We wanted minimul fuss, and Sarah was so relaxed and easy to work with that we had great fun, she really made the day that much more enjoyable and truly did her best to ensure that she captured us and our wedding at its best. I would highly recommend her to any future bride.

Claira Bannon

Testimonial - Family Tree Photograph

'As this was an unusual event - creation of a family tree with real people in a field - I needed a photographer who was up for it! Sarah proved to be just that person! She was very ready for the challenge, turning up with her step-ladder, and her assistant, who went up in a cherry picker.
Lots of fun and laughter and positive energy was contributed by her to make the event a great success. And the photos are great too!'

Sarah Westcott

Testimonial - Sarah and Ollie's wedding

We were so pleased we picked Sarah Aires to be our wedding photographer. She had already come highly recommended and we were certainly not disappointed - she exceeded all of our expectations.

Sarah is very friendly and relaxed and listened to what we wanted and also made suggestions taking into consideration what we liked and what we were comfortable with. She put 100% effort into our day with detailed contracts, a practice photo shoot and visiting our venue; Wotton House. On the day, Sarah got all the shots we wanted and took such breathtaking pictures of the chapel and us. She took pictures that truly captured the emotion of the day and how we were feeling.

Sarah has such a keen eye for detail and takes shots that other people might miss and also has a very good technical grasp on lighting and angles! The result is so original and unique and really illustrates her style and identity.
Sarah and Ollie Wood

(Thanks again Sarah for creating such a beautiful collection of memories for us.)

Testimonial - Sue and Nick's Wedding

Really enjoyed capturing the wedding day of Sue and Nick who had their relaxed reception for family and close friends in the dreamy village of Peaslake near Guildford - another wonderful sunny May afternoon. The children had free run of the hotel garden and I was in my element taking pictures of them having fun while they grown ups were taking their time over the Wedding Breakfast. Here are a couple of the kind messages I've had..


...Just to say a huge THANK YOU for all your help on our big day - whether it was organising me, making me drink, helping with my last minute make-up or some friendly "directing" at the reception. You fitted in so well and your whole approach to the day was exceptionally thoughtful and very helpful. We're really pleased with our photographs and they show your special talent for taking pictures of children.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

All the very best

Sue and Nick

Dear Sarah

Just a quick note to say what a fantastic job you have done with the photos for my sister's wedding, we were absolutely delighted with them. It was a pleasure to meet you and wish you all the best from bonny Scotland.

Regards

Nick and Rhona Garrad

PS - Now the whole world will see what an Englishman keeps in his sporran!

Testimonial - at home family session

Thank you so much Sarah, for the material you sent - an excellent portfolio of varied shots. Everyone concerned was suitably impressed both with the shoot and with the results.

Hope business continuing to be buoyant, and wish you and yours every success in the future.

Once again, thanks again for your flexibility and proactivity with my original request, and for the superb pictures of my grandson and his family . . . .

Kind Regards,

Richard Thomlinson

Testimonial - at home family portrait session

We loved our experience with Sarah. She made us feel us so relaxed. We never felt self-conscious and Sarah is WONDERFUL with children. A big plus! She uniquely captured our afternoon for all time because of her willingness to listen and learn about us before she even took out her camera. Although we'd just met, she managed to discover and capture our family spirit that we will treasure forever. Thank you!! Christina C.

Testimonial - at home family portrait session

We appreciated the friendly and relaxed manner in which Sarah mingled in with the family and took natural shots making us all feel comfortable including the kids. The photos were really well displayed on the website and this was an easy and effective way to chose and order. The final prints were fabulous and a lovely quality.

Anna B.

Testimonial - The Leason's at home family session

We felt self conscious about having our picture taken but Sarah helped us to relax. Sarah was very friendly and didn't mind the distractions caused by two young children.

We are thrilled with our photos and friends and family have already commented on how fantastic they are. We would highly recommend Sarah.
Katie and Jim Leason

Testimonial - The Dabbs' family portrait session

Rob and I really wanted some photos of the boys but are very camera shy ourselves. Sarah instantly put us at ease, in fact we almost forgot she was there. This resulted in very natural photos which we are thrilled with - and no pushy sales pitch! We will definitely go to Sarah again if we need a photographer.

Emma Dabbs

Testimonial - Chris and Helen's wedding

We really enjoyed the Sarah Aires Photography experience, from the first time we met Sarah, we found her very warm, friendly and personal, and she did more then meet our expectations with the shoots. We had a practice shoot before our big day, which really helped as it gave us an idea of the photos we wanted on the day.

We have recently received our wedding photo collection, and are extremely delighted with the outcome. We will recommend Sarah to any of our friends and family. We also felt the price for the whole experience was very reasonable.

Testimonial - Electus

“We are a specialist recruiter in a niche and very competitive market and were desperately in need of a revamp of our advertising. We went to Sarah Aires Photography who made the whole process very smooth and simple; not trying to overcomplicate what they do. They listened intently to our needs in order to develop their understanding of us and our brief. They were very approachable and immediately got to grips with our company, our ethos and how we want to position ourselves. They came up with lots of innovative ideas, were able to offer invaluable advice and guidance and produced some fresh images that are sure to attract both candidates and clients to our company. We now have a portfolio of adverts with which we are very pleased, that are tailored to our corporate branding and reflect our flexible business approach. We look forward to working further with Sarah Aires Photography and would highly recommend them for their creative flair, friendliness and efficiency.”

Charlene Kirrane, Marketing Manager
Electus Group

Testimonial - Sue and Nick, Engagement Shoot

Neither my fiancé, Nick, or I are overly fond of being in front of the camera; but we were pleasantly surprised that we actually thoroughly enjoyed the informal shoot we had recently at Wisley Gardens with Sarah. We felt so "at home" with her we were able to relax and go with the flow. Her infectious enthusiasm and very friendly style put us completely at our ease. Her personal and very flexible approach have also always been helpful.

As for the results, we were very pleased with the photos and their very thoughtful presentation. We’re really "chuffed" that we’ve booked Sarah as our photographer for our special day, especially as it’s a small informal wedding with lots of children. Capturing children and families is one her big strengths and we feel she will "fit in" so well with the friendly atmosphere we’re hoping for on our special day.

Sue Heywood

Testimonial - Simon and Anna Brading

"We wanted a photographer who could capture both the classic wedding shots and the spontaneous magic of the moment, and Sarah did just that. She was organised, didn't get in the way and great fun, yet still managed to produce professional photos. Her service before, during and after the wedding has been superb, we'd highly recommend her to anyone."

Simon and Anna Brading

Testimonial - Anna & Simon's wedding

Steve & I are absolutely delighted with your excellent photography of Simon & Anna's wedding - you have really captured the magic of the whole day, from the preparations of the bride, walking to church, the service, and the reception; such a great combination of shots and poses combining traditional as well as more unconventional....Many stunning photos! The joy of the wedding really shines through. Thank you so much!

Ruth and Steve Brading

Testimonial - Phipps on Horsell Common

With Sarah Aires Photography you not only get a professional photographer but someone who really cares about the final product. Sarah was extremely dedicated and commited to making sure we got all the shots we wanted and even some we hadn't thought of. When we got the results through we were more than impressed and would not hesitate to recommend Sarah for all occasions.

Jon Phipps

Testimonial from Victor and Nora Lee

Just want to say "Thank you so much" for the lovely photos and the lovely time we had during the photography session. Thanks Sarah for making us feel so "at home". The memories of the shoot will stay with us for a long time.
Victor and Nora Lee

Testimonial from Katharine Andrews

Sarah did a fabulous job for our Enchanted Forest event and captured the theme and essence of the evening beautifully! Our wonderful memories are now joined with amazing photographs. Thank you!
Katharine Andrews, Elegance by Design Event Management

Testimonial from Ailsa Chapman

I had considered a traditional photographic studio "shoot" to commemorate my daughter's first birthday. However, after further thought I decided I would prefer less formal photos in the comfort of our own home. Sarah was punctual, friendly and struck up an immediate rapport with my teething baby! We both felt totally at ease and the resulting photos are testament to that; they really seem to capture Francesca and I have some beautiful photographs to treasure forever.

The on-line linked ordering system was simple to use and many different formats were offered. The photos were delivered to my door two days after ordering them and the quality was superb. I would highly recommend Sarah and will certainly be telling all my friends about her fantastic talent for capturing the essence of a person in her amazng photos.

Ailsa Chapman (and Francesca, 1)

Testimonial from Myrianthe Ewington

Sarah is a very professional photographer. We had family photos taken at our home and Sarah couldn't have made it easier. My son was only 10 months old and he loved the attention and the fuss being made and thought it was a great game. We had a wide variety of images taken and took guidance from Sarah as to what she thought would and wouldn't work.

The results were just amazing and far beyond anything I had envisaged. The pictures captured the character of my little boy to a T. I shall truly treasure the photos and will be asking Sarah back when the next addition to our family arrives.
Myrianthe Ewington