JC Wedding Photography - Oxford wedding photographer

Here is a selection of comments I've had from couples I've worked with. Some are taken directly from their letters and emails, whilst others are copies of the reviews they have written for me on various websites:

Having to cope with the shock of being back at work today, your email came at a perfect time to remind ourselves of the best weekend of our lives! We are so happy and amazed with your photos, they are so wonderful. Our parents love them too. Suffice to say, it was a privilege for us to have you at our wedding. We hope you enjoyed the day.
John & Lan - Oxford Town Hall and The Perch

"Thank you so much for being such a professional, creative and talented photographer on our wedding day. You captured some amazing moments and no one knows how you got Jonty driving away in the car as it was such a blur! We love the book too and for making the whole process so easy. You've been great to work with."
Jonty & Liz (Yarnton Church, Oxfordshire)

"Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding. You were absolutely fantastic, capturing all the photos we wanted perfectly while being so unobtrusive. We will treasure our gorgeous photos forever."
Verity & Andrew (Stratford-upon-Avon)

"Thank you so much for being such a wonderful photographer at our wedding - not only did you take amazing shots that we are thrilled with and which will act as special memories of the day for decades to come, but you were a wonderful person to have there on the day and a very calming influence. So many people have asked us to pass on their appreciation of the photos!"
Naomi & Duncan (University Church & Corpus Christi College, Oxford)

"Thank you so much for the amazing photographs you took of our wedding day. So many people have spoken of your lovely manner and the imagination and sensitivity of your work. We knew that you would give us photos to treasure but your commitment to the task went far above and beyond anything we could have asked for. We look forward to poring over the images for many years to come."
Rob & Kay (Sandford-on-Thames Church & Kirtlington Park, Oxfordshire)

"We are so grateful to you for the absolutely stunning photos & really thoughtful way you went about taking them - they really are perfect! You have given us beautiful memories to treasure for the rest of our lives!"
Nicola Blackwood (Merton College)

"John was our photographer at our May wedding, and I can't recommend him highly enough. The photos are above and beyond our expectations - it seems as though he managed to be everywhere at once on the day, taking gorgeous shots of candid moments that perhaps no-one else noticed were taking place, capturing the spirit of the day, the joyfulness of gathering with so many friends and family, and using his creativity and technical skills to produce amazing pictures in a huge variety of settings. Our church was a 12th century chapel with very little light, but he faced that challenge with aplomb and produced brilliant pictures even in very dark conditions. John is a true professional - unobtrusive, efficient, well-prepared and putting everyone at ease, including two very tiny and nervous flower girls. A truly great wedding photographer."
Anna & Ryan (St Margaret's, Binsey, Magdalen College, & Gee's restaurant)

"I cannot begin to express how thrilled we are by your photography. You have managed to capture the essence of the day and the detail that can get so easily lost. Above all - you really captured people's characters. The day went by all too quickly - but the one thing that remains with us are our treasured photographs. We have shed a few tears pretty much every time we've looked over them. Wedding photography is so important and I think you only truly realise how much afterwards. Thanks to your patience, humour and above all - discretion - you have given both us and our family one of the greatest gifts. So many of our guests commented on how great you were and how lovely it was to have someone who wasn't in your face or pushy - but kind, polite and a pleasure to be around! Thank you just doesn't seem enough."
Chris & Trish (Berkshire)

"You were brilliant and so are your photos!
I meant to write before I saw the photos to say how much we all appreciated everything you did for the wedding. The way you handled the photos and the crowds with such calm efficiency was great. Several people have asked us "when were the photos taken?" which means that no-one felt they were waiting around too long at any stage. And you seemed to be so discreet - taking the photos without being too visible and obtrusive. Altogether a fantastic job. Added to which you made everyone feel so relaxed in the photos, which is a real skill too.
As for the photos themselves, they are fantastic! The quality is consistently excellent - a perfect mixture of well framed and composed formal photos with some really brilliant candid and informal shots. We can't wait for Emily and Josh to get back next week to go through them together and make our selection. It will be hard because we will want so many! Anyway, suffice to say that we are delighted with what you have done, thank you."
Ian F -father of the bride (St Mary's Bryanstone Square, London & The Royal Institute of British Architects)

"We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for the fabulous service you provided us with on our wedding day. You were very patient and attentive, so calm and relaxed, nothing was too much trouble. We first checked out the photos on your website during our honeymoon and they were so fantastic we were blown away, it took us straight back to the day. I hope that this will be the effect every time we look at them in the years to come."
James & Liz (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire)

"My husband is a keen photographer and so photography at our wedding was one of the most important things to us. My husband particularly loves the reportage style of photography. There are so many wedding photographers around but we were looking for something exceptional. As soon as we saw John's pictures on his website and his facebook page, we knew we wanted him to be our photographer!! He was our no.1 choice. Throughout the booking process, he was happy to answer questions on the phone and was always incredibly friendly. We met John before the day and talked through our wedding day and got on brilliantly with him which really put us at ease. Now, for the most important bit!! John was soooooooooooooooooooo amazing on our wedding day, I couldn't recommend him more, totally unobtrusive but really friendly, smiley and adaptable. He was quite literally more like a guest at our wedding than just our photographer. We have had comments from our friends and family saying how much they liked him! And finally, the PHOTOS.... phenomenal, so many precious moments captured, John has the most creative eye so we have some absolutely beautiful pictures - they look like they came straight out of a magazine. The best thing about John's pictures is they totally captured the spirit and atmosphere of the day and are the best memories we could have of the day. We love them more every time we look at them - now for the challenge to find a wedding album which will allow us to put 400+ pictures in ha ha! If you want the best Oxford wedding photographer available pick John Cairns".
Karl & Kira (Brasenose College & St Hugh's College, Oxford)

"We really couldn't thank you enough for the wonderful photos you took and the final gallery was just sensational. Lots of our guests have commented, not only on the fantastic pictures, but also how good you were on the day."
Alex & Becky (Milton Hill Hotel, Oxfordshire)

"Thank you for being such a great photographer for our wedding day. We are very pleased with all the photos....we also love the ones you took of just us in Christchurch and Exeter College. Thank you for capturing so much of the day. Also, thank you for being so patient on the day itself!"
Jess & Ali - Oxford (St Ebbes Church & Exeter College)

"We've now looked through all the photos and absolutely love them! You've really captured some great moments and seemed to be everywhere at once!"
Rachel & Matthew (Headington Hill Hall, Oxford)

"They are all so amazing, thank you again for doing such a great job!"
Pete & Katherine (St Aldates Church in Oxford, then Lain's Barn, Wantage)

"John did an AMAZING job of our wedding photos and we love them!! He was so professional on the day and had exactly the manner you would want from your photographer- unobtrusive but at the same time managing to be in the right place at the right time and get a batch of consistently quality photos. He had a meeting with us before the wedding to familiarise himself with the venue and listened carefully to exactly what we wanted and had some very helpful suggestions and ideas. Experience is obviously paying off for him and we're so glad we hired him! If you go for it, you'll definitely have something to look forward to when you get back from honeymoon...! The photos have real life in them and he's caught some wonderful moments that we missed on the day fantastic!"
Stephen & Lara - Oxford (St Aldates)

"Your photographs are WONDERFUL...They truly capture the day, way beyond a photo-record, much more photo art and photo feelings! Thank you!"
Family of the bride

"And we LOVE the pictures. Thank you so much!"
Sarah & Euan - Northamptonshire

"The photos look brillant! Thank you very much"
Jonny & Lizzy - Monmouth

"Thank you for doing such a fabulous job on Saturday. You have a wonderful gift for exuding order and calm in a situation which is charged with emotion, and you really inspire confidence in your clients. I really was able to leave it to you to manage and trust that you would do it brilliantly. I was delighted by the unobtrusive way in which you entered into the fun of preparation...thank you for your professionalism and all your hard work."
Mrs Jones - mother of the bride (St Aldates Church & Mansfield College)

"The photos really capture the atmosphere of the day. We've now had the chance to look at them over and over again and we really, really love them. I practically know them all off by heart now, I've looked at them so many times!"
John & Rowena - Cambridgeshire

"The photos are fantastic!"
Alan & Claire

"John did a wonderful job at our wedding recently, being around at all the key moments but without being intrusive. Looking throught the album we were not disappointed and he captured some moments which we missed ourselves! A great job on the day and some brilliant results!"
Richard & Sarah - Oxford (St Ebbe's & Examinations Schools)

"John captures emotion; everything from the intricate wedding preparations first thing in the morning to the wild dancing last thing at night. John's flair is his ability to manage hundreds of people (over 200 in our case) politely and without fuss which is vital, particularly during the formal photos. He answers emails immediately delivering everything that he promises on his website as a minimum. We will continue to rely on John because he's always a step ahead.!"
Robert - brother of bride.

"Your photos of our wedding are amazing. Thank you very much."
Rob & Gemma

"We love them!...they are perfect, thank you so much."
Hal & Cynthia - Headington

"I've only now had a chance to view the pictures - brilliant! I don't know how you managed to stay so unobtrusive all day and get so many great candid shots....Thanks again for such a wonderful capturing of the mood of the day. "
Sally & Ian - Oxfordshire (Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons)

"Thank you so much. We've had a look through these and think they are wonderful."
Graeme & Nicola

"The photos are fab. We really love them"
Ben & Anna - Oxfordshire

"The photos are amazing, thank you so much. The detail and thought put in is incredible"
James & Kirsten - Oxford (St Aldates)

"The photos are WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!! We are so pleased - thank you, thank you, thank you, John!"
Mandy & Jonny

"Thank you for your help and assistance and for the wonderful photos that we will enjoy for years. The service that you provided was first class and we cannot thank you enough."
Mark & Laura - Oxfordshire (Bicester)

"The pictures are AMAZING."
Andrew & Eve - Liverpool

"Jamie and I have had a first look through the photos and we are absolutely blown away - they are truly stunning. They capture the day so well and are everything we were hoping for."
Jamie & Kate - Oxfordshire (Abingdon)

"Thank you so much for the gorgeous photos which we looked at this morning for the first time. We love them!!!! It was such a joy to look at them and relive the day. You have captured so many precious moments and have such an artistic eye. Thank you!!! Many thanks also for the DVD. Thank you also for being so professional and a real pleasure to work with."
Chris & Alison - Cambridge (Christchurch, & St John's College)

"The photos look fantastic....Thanks also for all your hard work on the day. We had lovely comments from guests about how friendly and professional you were."
Georgina & Iain - Oxford (Pembroke College & The Randolph Hotel)

"THEY'RE GREAT! We LOVE the photos. Thanks so much...you have caught some great moments.....Thanks for all your hard work and fabulous photos. They're a real treasure for us."
Nick & Viccy - Oxford (St Andrew's Church & Oxford Town Hall)

"We are delighted with the photos - thank you SO much. We have received so many compliments about them."
Mary & Jim - Oxford (St Aldates Church)

"We just wanted to say thank you once again for agreeing to be our photographer on our special day. You worked so hard all day and yet we hardly knew you were there, which is a measure of your professionalism. We are truly delighted with the photos - we couldn't have asked for more."
Marcus & Gemma

"The wedding photos are abslutely amazing, we love each and everyone of them. We have received so many compliments from our friends and family - everyone thinks the photos are wonderful".
Marie & Chris

"Thank you for the album and for spending a lot of time working on it. It looks amazing and we absolutely love it....Once again thank you so much John, you are making the day so memorable for us through such a great album".
Lisa & Ian

"John, we love them!!!!! Thank you SOO much!!!"
Becky & William** (St Aldates Church in Oxford, then Rhodes House)

"We received the wedding photos this morning and they are stunning! Thank you very much."
Gina & Joe (Hertfordshire)

"Thanks for the photos, we really love them. Of all the people that we know that have got married, I have never seen photos as good as the ones that you have taken at ours, we are so happy with them."
Ross & Rosie (The Swan, Biibury)

"Thank you so much for the photos; they're fantastic! We're really impressed with the quality of your photography and with your discretion and professionalism on the day."
Stephen & Shialing (Milton House Hotel)

"The photos are really very good- thank you for taking so many brilliant shots of us and our guests.We had so many positive comments about you on the day- we recognise that you worked very hard and we really appreciated your calm and patient approach especially during the more formal shots! Looking through all of the photos will remind us of so many moments in what for us was the most wonderful day and we are very grateful for the way you have captured the events as they unfolded."
Lucy & Alan

"We are back from the honeymoon now and have looked at the photos. They are absolutely fantastic!! We are so pleased. Thanks so much for an excellent set of photos!!!"
Jo & Iain

"Thanks you very much for the photos.We're really pleased with what you've produced. They've really captured the day and we will certainly be recommending you to friends who have weddings in the near future."
Dan & Shelley (Heythrop Park, North Oxfordshire)

"Thank you so, so much. The photos are brilliant, and we've already been telling lots of our friends how great you were on the day!"
Toby & Tanya

"John was our wedding photographer and overall we are extremely pleased with the way he managed the entire process before, during, and after the wedding. Before the wedding he took time to explain the value that he is able to bring to the photos he takes. He also spent time visiting the venue, which reassured us that he would know exactly where to get the best shot from on the day. He is really someone you feel you can trust making these decisions. During the day he was enthusiastic, non-intrusive, very polite with the guests, always open to suggestions, and built a very good rapport with the guests and ushers. The quality of the photographs and the emotions that were captured were beyond our expectations. We would highly recommend John as a wedding photographer." Robert & Nadia - Oxfordshire (Eynsham Hall)

"The photos look great; we love them!"
Paul & Emma (London)

"The photos are absolutely fabulous. We really love them - you have captured the essence of the day so well....Thank you again for being so lovely to have around, so unobtrusive, so talented in capturing the precious moments and so inspired in your choice of shot."
Mrs B (mother of the bride)

"Thank you so so much for these- they are absolutely superb and we have already looked through them many many times. I've also had several calls from members of my family in tears as they remember particular moments of the day that you captured so brilliantly!"
Matt & Kate (Cambridgeshire)

"The photos are absolutely fantastic! We love them. You were so discreet on the day and you have captured some very special moments for us as well as perfectly capturing the joy and happiness of the day….Thanks once again, it was lovely to have you there as part of our special day."
Roger & Sarah (London)

"Many thanks...we're delighted with them, absolutely great, thanks very much!"
Danny & Emma (St Mary's, London)

"Just a quick note to say thank you very much for the photos, they're absolutely beautiful. You really captured the day just how we wanted it."
Olly & Oksana (Oxford)

"Thank you SO much for the photos...we're very happy with them! We're now proudly showing them to anyone we can pin down!"
Richard & Sarah (Oxford)

"John Cairns provided a very personable and professional service and the final results were outstanding. In addition to the more conventional photos he showed a particularly keen eye for capturing great "natural" shots as well as finding some fantastic alternative angles."
Simon & Angela (Cumnor, Oxfordshire)

"Hi from Borneo! We’ve just managed to get online to see the photos—they are absolutely fantastic, we’re so happy with them! Thanks so much."
Feena & Dave (Balliol College, Oxford)
(Balliol College, Oxford)

"We've just finished looking at the photos. They are so beautiful! We are so happy with your work and could not have found a better photographer. Thank you so much."
Oli & Lois (St Aldates & Christchurch College, Oxford)

"Thank you for doing our photos. You completely understood the style we wanted, you fitted in with us all brilliantly on the day and we are delighted with the results. We couldn't have asked for more."
Geraint & Eleanor (Oxford Union)

"Thank you for the photo DVD that you sent to us. We've had a look through the pictures and think they're great….Many thanks again for you hard work on the day - we've been to several weddings since and you are clearly excellent!"
Chris & Caroline

"Thanks for the photos—they're amazing!"*
Rob & Ros (Mansfield College, Oxford)

"We've managed to get online while we've been away and had a look at the photos—they're great!"
Kate & Stephen (Berkshire)

"Thank you so much for the photos, they're amazing! Such good quality compared with other people's snaps that we've been looking at so far!!"
Rosie & Dave (St John's College, Oxford)

"Thanks for your e-mail—I have been meaning to get in touch. I wanted to say thank you again for the lovely wedding photos. We went home for the weekend recently so were able to pick them up. We were really pleased with them and it was great to have lots of choice and to have the details of the day captured so well. The website was really helpful thanks, and straightforward to use—definitely a good feature, especially as we weren’t able to pick up the prints straight away. Hope all's going well with you. Thanks again."
Gary & Jo

"Having carefully considered many photographers (both local and national) to cover our wedding, we chose John because we were struck by the style and quality of his portfolio and his professional approach. Having both had experience in photography professionally, meeting our needs was a tall order. In the event, John exceeded our expectations. Without exception he provided the shots that we requested, assembled guests for formal shots with grace and charm and respected our privacy for those parts of the day that we wanted to remain private. Above all John delivered a beautiful set of photographs of the people we love and the precious moments we may have otherwise missed."
Nick & Antonia

"We’re both extremely pleased with the way you captured our big day and the quality is superb. We love them. Thanks & best wishes."
Mark & Vicky (St Andrew's Church & Oxford Town Hall)

"John provides a fantastic, professional service. We were delighted by all the pictures he took, leaving us and our families with lasting memories of our special day."
Peter & Gayle (Oxford)

"We just wanted to say a big thank you for our photographs, we really love them (and so does everybody else!)."
Scott & Hannah (Eynsham Hall)

"Just got back from honeymoon, had a wonderful time, and yes the weather was great! The photos are beautiful! Chris and I are absolutely thrilled with them. We can't believe how photogenic we all look - you're a genius! The percentage of black and white is perfect. We want to thank you so much. You were wonderful on the day, everybody on your table thought you were lovely! You were unobtrusive, friendly and efficient. On top of that the photos came out so well. We will be recommending you to anyone we meet! Best wishes and thanks again!"
Suzie & Chris (Aynho Barn, near Banbury)

"Many thanks John. You did a fantastic job on the 21st and provided us with a fantastic portfolio of memories."
Mark & Karen (Southmoor)

"We very much appreciated John's professional but calm approach. He took time to understand the timetable, and what we wanted from our photographs. The resulting photographs demonstrate that John was very much in the right place at the right time, but somehow unobtrusive as well ! The mix of more formal and candid shots captured both the essence and the finer details of the day perfectly. We would recommend John wholeheartedly."
Alex & Jackie (Chesterton, Oxfordshire)