Wednesday 6 April 2011

A recent email from Parents of a Bride

I would like to share this email I have recieved today from the parents of Deborah who's wedding to Robert I photographed in March.

Dear Tony
Just wanted to send you a thank you for your part in making Deborah and Robert's Wedding Day such a beautiful one, not least in your creating for us the ability to remember every moment and every thought, with such clarity as you have captured it so well.

Deborah and Robert wanted the day to be informal from start to finish, not least the photography that would allow them to remember it that way; you have done just that and so much more.

I am sure that many of your clients come to you through recommendation, but to anyone who just 'happens' upon your website, I should like to say this. 'Stop right here, as you have just found yourself not only the most amazing photographer, but also a wonderful man.' I would also suggest that everyone take up a package that includes a pre-wedding photo shoot; some of the most exciting moments of your lives kicks off just that little bit sooner and makes it all last that little bit longer! I promise, you will be so glad that you did. We already are, even though as I write, for our family it was less than a month ago.

I have just finished looking through the photos for the third time. There are so many it is going to take a while to decide which ones we want to build our album with. We do know that we have more than we could have dared hope for in order that we may not only revisit our memories for as long as we have here in this life, but also to enable us to tell to future generations, the story of the day Deborah and Robert began their journey as two hearts and one soul. Your photography has preserved this notion so entirely.

The photographs are exceedingly tender, romantic, warm and the love and joy of the day is clear to see. The day began with two close, loving families and ended with only one. This too you have managed to show, though how, I simply cannot imagine. I think your own persona acted as part of the glue as you organised everyone, laughed with everyone and made everyone feel so relaxed, important and special.

And to your future clients, I should like to say one more thing. Your photographer is one of the most important choices you will make for whatever reason you are choosing him. By choosing Tony, not only will you get everything you ask him for, but you will have a true gentleman in your midst and one to whom there is nobody more important to him than you are. There are few who possess such a gift and what he leaves you with is a gift in itself that will last you and yours a lifetime.

One of our daughter's has special needs and Tony tuned into her in an instant. She was putty in his hand as I suspect, was he in hers! He has captured the very essence of her and we shall treasure such pictures always.

In summary, you couldn't choose better if you were royal and you will never regret your decision.

Thank you again, Tony. It has been a priviledge to know you and I know we will meet again as you preserve for us the memories yet to be made. Hannah turns 18 in a little more than three years, so maybe this will be the next time and the almost 800 mile round trip will be more than worth it!

God bless you sweetheart and thanks again for a wonderful day and such an amazing visual record.

Neil and Karen
Parents of Deborah

Thank you Neil and Kim that was very moving and I appreciate your kind words.