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One Thousand Words Photography

One Thousand Words Photography

Swanage, Dorset
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    Carolyn S. Sent on 09/12/2024
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    The best photographers for your wedding day

    I cannot emphasise enough how fantastic Tom and Murray were in capturing our wedding day. From the first day we met them through to completion of our wedding album, we were so chuffed with everything they did for us. We booked them before covid and our wedding was sadly postponed several times due to the pandemic, but they were so accommodating and helpful throughout. It was so important to us to have photographers that made us feel comfortable as they would be with us for almost the entire day and they did just that. Two genuinely lovely gents that felt like friends by the end. Having two photographers made such a difference as we were able to capture the most memorable shots from several angles without even knowing where they were half the time! And it meant that both bride and groom got some great shots during the morning prep. I would highly recommend you book one thousand words photography for your wedding. We will always be grateful for their ability to capture the classic shots whilst throwing in a bit of humour along the way.
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    Leanne H. Sent on 30/07/2024
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    Phenomenal - do not hesitate to use them!

    Tom & Murray were absolutely fantastic! From the initial consultation to get our quote, Tom instantly reassured me that we were going to adore their style and service, as his friendly nature shone through. Nothing was too much trouble at any point. We had an amazing engagement shoot where Tom calmed our nerves and really helped us be comfortable in front of the camera. On the wedding day, they were a blessing. Ready to jump right in with ties and button holes or making breakfast, they really kept the day together and running smoothly!! Each and every one of our guests were full of praise for them and adored their laid back photography style that wasn't invasive. Not only do we adore their photos of us (sneak peak has got us so excited for the next instalment!!!), their personalities are also a massive reason why they should be your choice of photographer. We will be singing their praises and recommending them forever more!

    One Thousand Words Photography's reply:

    We’re so thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with us, from your engagement shoot to your wedding day across Dorset, Wiltshire, and Somerset!

    It was an absolute pleasure capturing your special day, starting at the beautiful Poole Guildhall. We loved being part of your journey and helping to make your day run smoothly.

    We’re passionate about creating natural, documentary-style wedding photography that captures the real moments and emotions of your day.

    Thank you again for choosing us as your wedding photographers. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness.
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    Emma Sent on 14/05/2024
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    Mrs Harrison

    Tom and Murray are just wonderful. I am a human who absolutely hates attention and photos being taken of me and Tom was just excellent at grinding me down (in a good way) and making me feel comfortable. They were like extra guests at the wedding and everyone commented on how amazing and lovely they were to be around. I barely noticed they were there and they put up with a lot of awkwardness from me! If you’re after relaxed, not over posed and photographers that feel like your friends, Tom and Murray are for you!

    One Thousand Words Photography's reply:

    Emma,
    We are so happy that you loved our wedding photography service and your gorgeous wedding photographs. We work hard to help our couples feel relaxed in front of the camera and integrate into the day so that we can capture natural, candid wedding photographs. Your wedding day at Sopley Mill was particularly stunning and I would like to take the opportunity to thank you and your guests for being so friendly and welcoming.
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    Katie S. Sent on 06/11/2023
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    A wonderful celebration of our wedding

    Absolutely outstanding service. Very friendly and funny photographers that all of our guests loved.
    Tom organised our payments into manageable chunks, communicated with us regularly about ideas and engagement shoots etc. Tom and Murray were also incredibly accommodating to everything we asked - even our huge list of family photos.
    They were great fun on the day and the perfect balance of blending into the background and fitting in with our guests.
    The photos are outstanding and make me smile every time I look at them.
    Tom and Murray, sincerely, thank you.

    One Thousand Words Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about our documentary wedding photography service. We are absolutely thrilled to hear about your experience with us and that you are pleased with the entire process.
    We're delighted to know that you found that we blended into the day well. We truly believe that this unobtrusive method makes for more natural, stunning wedding photography. We take great pride in not only capturing beautiful moments but also in creating a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone involved.
    The organization of payments and regular communication regarding ideas and engagement shoots is part of our commitment to ensuring a stress-free experience for our clients. We understand that wedding planning can be overwhelming, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
    It's heart-warming to hear that our photos bring smiles to your face. Your happiness is our greatest reward, and we're grateful to have been a part of your special day.
    We'd like to extend our sincere gratitude to you for choosing our documentary wedding photography service. It was an absolute pleasure working with you, and we're overjoyed to have been able to contribute to the lasting memories of your wedding day.
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    Natalie M. Sent on 19/10/2023
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    Smedmore House Wedding, Dorset.

    Tom and Murray were incredible, they captured all aspects of our wedding day perfectly and made us feel very calm and relaxed.
    The photos they have produced are brilliant and I’m so glad we chose to use One Thousand Words.

    One Thousand Words Photography's reply:

    We are so grateful for your kind words and amazing review of our photography services at Smedmore House. We are glad you loved the photos we took on your special day.

    We enjoyed being part of your wedding, from the preparations to the ceremony and the party. We value every moment we captured for you and your loved ones.
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    Sam C. Sent on 19/08/2022
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    Amazing photographers

    Tom and Murray were amazing from start to finish we couldn’t recommend them more.

    Outstanding photographs and friendly helpful advice along the way.
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    Mikala-Jane M. Sent on 08/07/2022
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    I couldn't have asked for better

    We had Tom and Murray photographing our wedding day and they made the whole experience perfect, I didn't notice them taking photos which made the photos even better, the photos were amazing. I felt so at ease with them about. All our guests said how amazing they were and that they made them all smile, the children kept going up to Tom and Murray asking them to take their photo and they not only obliged but made sure they were having a great time. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a photographer.

    One Thousand Words Photography's reply:

    Mikala, thank you for your lovely words, we strive to photograph weddings as unobtrusively as possible (excited children dependent!) as we find a relaxed bride makes for better images. Which you certainly did.
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    Louise G. Sent on 14/04/2022
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    Couldn't ask for more!

    Tom & Murray did an outstanding job of capturing our special day.
    Leading up to the wedding the guys were really good at communication, we had to delay twice (thanks Covid) but the guys were great with the rearrangements, and afterwards kept us up to date on when we'd receive sneak peaks and final photos.
    They were an absolute delight on the day, Tom was promoted to honorary bridesmaid as he was on hand to help out with flowers and hair and definitely "one of the girls".
    We trusted them 100% on the day, and were totally open to their suggestions and we have been rewarded with the most amazing photos. We have so many that are our "favourite" we really are spoilt for choice.

    One Thousand Words Photography's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words. We had such a fun time photographing your wedding - the wedding morning stories nearly killed me with laughter in the first 10 minutes of being with you! We are so glad that you enjoyed the experience and your wedding photographs, we strive to make wedding photography as hassle free as possible.
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    Joanna C. Sent on 20/01/2022
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    Wedding Photography Perfection

    Where do I start. I had the pleasure of meeting Tom and Murray at my best friends wedding in June 2017. I loved the way they felt part of the wedding party, and the quality of the photographs they produced for my best friends wedding were exceptional. I got engaged in May 2018 and had no doubt that I wanted to use One Thousand Words for our wedding. We were initially planning to get married in May 2020, then November 2020 and due to Covid both weddings were cancelled. Tom and Murray could not have been more supportive during this really difficult time - I knew I'd made the right decision in choosing them as our wedding photographers - but they are both so much for than photographers. Our wedding finally took place in November 2021 and our photographs are just stunning. It's hard to find the words to describe how great they are. They have such a great approach in how they engage and interact with people, they feel like part of the family. This is not your standard , you stand here or there. They capture feelings. They capture personalities and on showing my photos to friends and family they have said they can feel the joy and happiness in the photos coming through. And they are so funny! Everyone at our wedding commented on how professional and friendly they were and that they were a huge part of the wedding. Don't look any further. Everything you need in a wedding photographer is right here.

    One Thousand Words Photography's reply:

    Jo, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We absolutely loved creating your wedding photography. You guys and your guests are so very wonderful - your big day will stay with us forever.
    We hope that the story of your day brings you as much joy as we had creating it for decades to come.

    Love & Hugs (!) Tom & Muz
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