Jay Rowden Photography Reviews

Craig Harris 2024.07.04

     

Jay was an absolute delight to work with throughout. Even with us planning a wedding from overseas, Jay was always available in terms of communication and did everything in a truly open, professional and compassionate manner. On the day, he would suggest creative ideas if needed but also very happy to go with the flow and was more than willing to accommodate any specific requests we had. The photos were fantastic and he also provided us with a wonderful bonus video that truly helped to capture those extra special moments. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and couldn’t recommend him more highly. Thanks again Jay!

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2024.07.04

Thank you Craig & Kimmie for inviting me to photograph your incredible wedding. I loved being there for you both. So many highlights to remember for you both. Thank you for the gorgeous review. You are too kind. Stay in touch and hope to see you both again at the next wedding x

Annabel Scott 2024.01.02

     

Jay is so personable and really makes you feel at ease. He got to know us before our wedding day, and remembered little details! He’s so easy going and just the loveliest person to work with. He is extremely talented and all our guests commented on what a lovely photographer we had! Thank you so much Jay :)

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Charlotte Goodwin 2023.09.19

     

Where do I start with Jay what an amazing human he is, listened to what I wanted and when given full control he smashed it, am truly in love with my wedding photos, couldn’t have asked for better photos or photographer, thank you so much.

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Laura Freedman 2023.08.29

     

When it came to finding the perfect person to capture the essence of our special day, I searched far and wide. From the moment I saw Jay's work, I knew he was the right photographer for us. His style goes beyond the typical cookie-cutter Instagram photos and focuses on the art and emotion of the day, which is something I truly valued. Right from the beginning, Jay proved to be the nicest person I have ever met in the wedding industry. He was extremely attentive and took the time to set up a call with us to discuss our wedding. Working with wedding suppliers can sometimes be a stressful experience, but Jay made us feel special and excited about our big day. He went above and beyond by inviting us to his house closer to the wedding to have a relaxing chat over G+Ts and discuss what we were looking for. It was evident that he genuinely cared about creating something incredible together. On the day of the wedding, Jay was simply the best. He listened to our suggestions and captured everything we wanted and more. Not only was he a skilled photographer, but he was also the friendliest, kindest, and most caring person. We felt so comfortable having him around that we wanted him to be a guest at our wedding. Jay worked tirelessly throughout the day, ensuring he didn't miss a single moment. He not only took our formal shots flawlessly but also relaxed with us to capture the most beautiful couple photographs. What truly sets Jay apart is his dedication. He stayed with us until the very end, ensuring that he captured every special moment. This level of commitment is rare, and we appreciated it immensely. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how amazing Jay was on the day, and we couldn't agree more. Each time I look at our wedding photos, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude that we chose Jay. He was a safe pair of hands, and his talent shines through in every image. The photos he delivered to us are nothing short of magical and truly capture the essence and emotion of our wedding day. If you have the opportunity to work with Jay, I wholeheartedly recommend him. He is, without a doubt, the best of the best. Choosing Jay as our wedding photographer was the best decision we ever made. His artistry, professionalism, and genuine care will ensure that your special day is beautifully captured and remembered for a lifetime.

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2023.08.31

Dear Laura & Alex - thank you so much for the incredible review. It's not often I say this, but I am lost for words. A genuine and heartfelt thank you for inviting me to capture your special day but also a huge thanks for the feedback. I'll never forget the time we spent together....especially those golden hour moments in the field. A gorgeous day (and night) and I was lucky enough to be there to capture those special memories for you both. Thank you, thank you once again so very much. Jay x

Megan Ferry Rayney 2023.03.06

     

I couldn't be more pleased with our experience, and most importantly, the exquisite photographs we received from Jay! My husband and I wished to book a photo session highlighting a number of London's iconic backdrops, and Jay was eager and enthusiastic to offer some fantastic ideas from the very start. He acted as a professional photographer (and friendly tour guide), as he expertly whisked us through a number of locations. It was such a wonderful experience. He put us immediately at ease, and the session felt effortless and wonderfully fun! We never felt rushed - in fact he stayed with us past our session time to make sure we'd gotten all the requested shots. And what a thrill to have the finished product just days after we'd completed our shoot. The photographs were brilliantly composed and beyond gorgeous! I cannot wait to share these stunning photos with our friends and family. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Jay at every stage of the process. A consummate professional and true artist. I would recommend Jay Rowden Photography a million times over!

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2023.08.31

Hi Megan and Andrew - thanks so much for the lovely review. I had reason to think of you both yesterday as I happened to pass by so many of the locations where we had photographed. As you know, I absolutely loved spending the day with you both. You are a wonderful couple and I am so indebted to you for allowing me to capture those special memories for you both. Thank you both once again. Jay x

John Zhang 2023.02.24

     

Thanks Jay for your wonderful photography for us!!!

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2023.08.31

Hi John - thanks so much for inviting me into your hearts to capture your special day. When I look back through your wedding photos, I realise how lucky we were with the sunlight that day. It was so magical. Thank you again for allowing me to photograph your incredible wedding and thanks again for the kind words. I hope you are both really well? Best, Jay

Sarah Marshall 2023.02.24

     

Jay is a brilliant, creative and skilled photographer, and also an absolute pleasure to work with. He has shot all of my fashion shoots for my business and understands exactly what is needed, he makes everyone feel at ease and the photographs he takes look natural and effortless, as well as highly professional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2023.08.31

Hi Sarah - As you know I love working with you. It is always so much fun creating magic with your beautiful hats. I always look forward to our shoots and I look forward to more incredible photoshoots with your gorgeous brand in the future. See you very soon no doubt. Jay x

Peter Capel 2023.02.16

     

I can't recommend Jay highly enough as your wedding photographer. I worked with him many years ago, in his previous life as a TV producer and knew he was both highly talented and also a lovely person. When I showed his portfolio to my fiancé she was blown away; and he delivered in spades on our wedding day. His style is to capture the beautiful moments in a documentary fashion, the fun, the laughs and the love around the room. His work with us (the bride and groom) was to suggest short precise notes of direction that mostly aimed to encourage us to be ourselves and forget about the camera. He is a charming guy and all our guests and aunties commented on what a lovely chap he was. He worked super hard throughout a long day from the morning preparations, make-up and hair etc. to well into the night and the dancing. He sent a few tasters out a couple of day after the wedding and then we got the delivery of over 800 final edited images to download about 2 weeks after the wedding. We can't thank Jay enough for capturing perfectly our best day ever.

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2023.02.16

Hi Pete - thanks millions for this incredible wedding photography review. I can't thank you and Michelle enough for inviting me along to capture your incredible wedding photos in London. Was amazing to reconnect with you too after all this time. Honestly, thanks again so much for the gorgeous words. You are so kind. Please stay in touch x

David Walsh 2023.02.06

     

Jay photographed our wedding and we can't express in words how incredible the photos he captured turned out to be. We loved having Jay around us on our special day, with his calm and positive energy, which made it even more special. It was also impressive how he managed to blend in to capture these authentic frames of us which we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We knew Jay would be the perfect person for the job as we had read so many amazing reviews online. Being a videographer/photographer myself, it was astonishing to watch him go above and beyond to create an atmosphere in which he was able to capture us in our most natural ways. It was truly beautiful and my wife and I could not be happier. Jay's passion for his craft was obvious and what he captured for us won't just go in an album but will be framed on the wall. He's one of the most incredible people we got to meet and therefore we can't recommend Jay enough! Thank you Jay for everything!

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2023.02.07

Thank you David and Clara - I can't thank you enough for the kind words.

Ben Carroll 2023.02.05

     

Jay was amazing. I couldn't recommend him enough. He was amazing in the lead up to our day, captured every moment perfectly, and was charming throughout. We had a small and intimate wedding. He struck a perfect balance between making sure he was there to photograph all of our special moments, while also making sure all the guests felt comfortable when he was snapping away. Thanks again Jay.

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2023.02.07

Hi Ben - A massive thank you and to you Rachel. Your kind words mean the world to me, they really do

Karen Doyle 2023.01.30

     

Jay did the photography for our Annual Flagship Corporate event in London - and WOW - fabulous photos! It's a really important event for us, and we needed to record it for future promotional material and our website. Jay was professional and friendly (both important factors with events) from start to finish. He asked what photos we wanted, and went beyond what we asked for. He had some photos to us within 3 hours, for us to use on Social Media, and the rest within 24 hours. Fantastic service! I would recommend Jay for Corporate event photography - however, I also checked out his website, and the photos of weddings, families, and social events are also fantastic. I am glad we found Jay! Thank you again - we are beyond pleased!

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2023.02.07

Hi Karen - you really are so kind. Thanks a million for inviting me along. As you know, I really enjoyed photographing your event in London. It was a lot of fun to photograph something outside of a wedding and I genuinely look forward to working with you again very soon on the next big event in London or indeed your destination event taking place in France.

Kate Mitchell-Gears 2022.09.05

     

We couldn't have asked for a better photographer than Jay! Photos capture the memories that last a lifetime when it comes to your wedding day, which is precisely what we got with Jay! I grew up in a village called Westerham, so from a young age, I knew where I wanted to get married and have the wedding reception. Once we had our venue finalised, we started asking around for wedding photographers. Our venue gave us a few options, and so did a few of our friends, but it wasn't until we started googling wedding photography at our venue that Jay's name came to the front of our minds. His photos from other weddings were sensational, and I knew I wanted his fun and candid style to capture our day. When Jay and I had our first phone call, we immediately hit it off. He also managed to win over my mum (A hard lady to please). Jay also suggested that James and I go to meet him in person before the big day so we can get to know each other and ease into the day and talk about a few must-have photos (The posing ones/confetti and shot by the lake) On the day of the wedding, Jay was on-site with my bridesmaids photographing us as we got ready. I was nervous that day, yet you can only see the joy on my face from the photos. At the church, Jay captured some uniquely personal looks between James and myself that I thought would only be in my memories. During the reception, whilst Jay was with us, he had a second photographer capturing our wedding guests and the entertainment, which was a nice touch to the day. Having Jay sit in the wedding breakfast means he captured all the funny moments from our guests' tables we didn't get to see. It was also Jay's suggestion that we have a minute to ourselves and take a few photos. This was an excellent way to make our day special and last longer. Jay was also kind enough to stay until the end and make the party continue, especially with the photos of my friends and me at the end of the night. Jay felt like one of our wedding guests, and I would 100% recommend him to anyone. Thank you so much, Jay. You captured our day perfectly!

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2022.09.05

Hi Kate - thank you millions for your gorgeous testimonial. I am literally lost for words, which is very out of character!!! I can't thank you enough for inviting me along to capture your incredible day and I will never forget the fun we had together over the course of your wedding day (and reception). Thanks again for everything, and thanks for the most heartfelt review. I sincerely hope to see you and James again one day. Best, Jay x

Olly Dean 2022.06.15

     

Jay picked up our last minute plea for help, as another photographer cancelled on us just 2 weeks before the wedding. We couldn't be any happier that the cancellation lead us to Jay! From the very first communication, Jay was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. We had a small and intimate wedding (17 people total) and Jay knew exactly how to manage the room. Jay hit the perfect balance between capturing those candid moments as a "silent observer", and engaging with guests on a personal level due to the small engagement. We definitely thought of Jay as one of the guests rather than "just the photographer". Jay's photos are of course stunning and his after-care is fantastic, continuing to engage with us and support through the album purchase (when we finally decide which photos to include!). HIGHLY recommend Jay.

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2022.06.15

Dear Olly - you are incredibly kind. Thank you so very much for the exceptional testimonial. As you well know, I absolutely loved playing such an important part in your gorgeously intimate wedding. Thanks again. Best, Jay x

Mark 2022.05.29

     

Jay was the photographer for our wedding in London. Not only did he take some awesome photos, he was incredibly professional, friendly and completely unobtrusive on the day. We were one of the unfortunate couples who had to postpone our plans during COVID and there was a lot of last minute chopping and changing due to the constant changing of government guidance (I.e. various and ever changing restrictions on large gatherings … at least for those of us outside no. 10). Jay was incredibly accommodating and understanding throughout all of that process. We couldn’t recommend him enough!

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2022.05.30

Hi Mark - thanks millions for the kind words. As you know, I loved being a part of your gorgeous wedding. Hope you are both really well? Best, Jay

Josh Collins 2022.05.20

     

Jay was an absolute pleasure to have as our wedding photographer, he made the whole process feel so special and it was lovely to get to know him. Not only was he a pleasure to be with on the day but he shot THE BEST photographs and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone - we are thrilled with the end result! Josh & Lizzie

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2022.05.20

Hi Josh and Lizzie - thank you so much for the gorgeous words. As you know, I loved photographing your big day. It was a tremendous privelege to be there for you both. Hope to see you again soon. Best, Jay x

Lina Shammas 2022.05.03

     

I love so many of the photos! Jay did a phenomenal job and we couldn’t be happier.

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2022.05.03

Hi Lina - thank you so much for inviting me to photograph your incredible wedding. I loved being there for you and Sid. Best, Jay

Helen Dickson 2022.02.17

     

Jay photographed our wedding and also took some engagement photos for us. We adore the photos- they are a great mix of the traditional family group shots, relaxed couple portraits and lots of informal photos. They tell the story of the day perfectly. Jay was very responsive and accommodating in the run up to our wedding - particularly as we had multiple postponements due to covid. On the day, Jay was a really calm presence and was very discreet taking the photos. We received our photos very soon after the wedding and are so delighted with them. We would highly recommend Jay!

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2022.03.28

Hi Helen - thanks so much for the lovely feedback. You are incredibly kind. I absolutely loved being there for you both. Stay safe and hope to see you again soon.

Christopher Fehling 2022.02.01

     

We were extremely happy with Jay. He is a very talented photographer and captured our special day perfectly. He managed to get some really atmospheric shots of us in the short break from the rain, which look really fantastic. He managed to find the perfect balance of directing us, making us feel comfortable and also somehow being 'invisible'! Furthermore, he is such a nice guy and we would strongly recommend him to anyone!

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2022.02.02

Hi Christopher - thank you so much for the lovely feedback. It was such an honour to photograph your beautiful wedding. Thank you for inviting me to play such an important role in your big day. I really loved meeting you all and capturing your special memories. Stay in touch.

Thomas Green 2021.12.13

     

So happy we picked Jay for our wedding day, it was a pleasure to have Jay with us on the day and the photos are amazing. He worked so hard all day (it was a long day), took loads of fantastic photos and felt like he was part of the wedding party by the end of the day. We cannot recommend Jay enough and we will certainly be recommending him to everyone we know going forward.

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2022.02.02

Hi Thomas - thank you so much for the lovely words. That's really kind of you to say as much. I loved hanging out with you and Laurren. There were so many highlights which I will remember fondly...especially those last moments on the steps of The Ritz. Beautiful!! Stay safe and hope to see you both again sometime.

Katie Loutfi 2020.04.02

     

We would highly recommend Jay for your wedding photography. His photography is beautiful and has that something special. He made us feel really relaxed while taking photos and blended in perfectly to our day. He is really friendly, relaxed and not at all intimidating! We also loved meeting him before the wedding to discuss what we'd like and get to know each other a bit better. This definitely put us at ease before the day! Thank you Jay x

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Reply from Jay Rowden Photography 2022.02.02

Hi Katie - you are SO lovely!! Thanks a million for the gorgeous words. Genuinely, they mean so much to me. Stay in touch x