Steven Brooks Photography

Steven was brilliant, he helped to relax the Bride and Groom. Could command an "army" of 70 guests all trying to talk into a large photo in 5 minutes and then disappear into the background for those personal photos we all like. Neither my wife or I are great in front of the camera, so to say he genuinely made us feel like we were celebrities, having fun is quite the achievement in itself.

A big part of a wedding is trying to relax and Steve helped immeasurably with this. He was happy to add an additional 2 hours to his day with us, just two days before the wedding and then still offered to say an extra 10 minutes for free to make sure he got photos of the first dance. Simply - Brilliant. A must have.

We were incredibly happy with the service and the personal touch provided by Steven on our wedding day. His charming character made him a hit with our guests and he made everyone feel at ease when being photographed. He took on board everything we asked of him and he was a valuable source of information prior to the day when organising the wedding. The photos we received were of stunning quality. I would highly recommend Steven and would not hesitate to use his services again.

Steve exceeded the expectations we had of a wedding photographer beyond any measure. We had picked up from a bridal blog that a photographer is one of the first things that you should book, so- on the basis that he was available, and we (in our entirely unexperienced and tasteless opinion) liked his portfolio, we went ahead. Steve right from the very beginning, 18 months prior to our wedding, wanted to get to know us over the phone and then in person, to understand our demands and to have a feeling for us as people.

We met when covid restrictions eventually allowed and we both found that Steve had a very calming and reassuring presence. This came into its own on the wedding day, and I think at the small moments of nerves and anxiety we could both look to Steve for a nudge in the right direction. The photos absolutely speak for themselves. He is a very talented photographer.

We were perhaps concerned at an early stage, based on his portfolio, that he may be a bit too formal- we were looking for more of a candid, in the moment style for our wedding photos. It was entirely in his skillset to adjust to exactly what we wanted, and the proof is in the pudding. From a customers point of view, there is nothing more we could have asked for.

We had a small non-covid related delay, Steve was extremely flexible, willing, communicative and honest. The size of our weekend called for an additional photographer, his colleauge Catherine- who again captured such fantastic images and was a big part of the warm happy faces in the bridal party getting ready. Never had we considered the importance of how likeable a photographer is, in terms of how to decide who to pick for your big day. Having someone behind a camera who genuinely made us laugh and smile was one of the many perfect details of our wedding weekend. I dare say I look forward to taking him for a pint the next time we're in Diss. 11/10 would recommend. Thanks Steve, J&J.

Steve is amazing! We were so lucky that he was available on our day as after some complications due to COVID we contacted Steve with less than 3 month to go before our wedding. He was quick to reply and great with advice and explaining from his professional point of view how best to organise group pictures. I found him really calming and easy to relax around him as I tend to get shy and awkward for photos. He will also go to great lengths to get that perfect shot. His work is fabulous and will work with you to get the photos that you want for your day.

We couldn't recommend Steven more! He was absolutely brilliant from the moment we contacted him, through the Covid uncertainty, on the wedding itself and then the speedy turnaround with our excellent photos. Steven completely put us at ease and guided us through our special day expertly, whilst being completely unobtrusive and just settling into our day. He caught our relaxed and happy attitude to the day perfectly. Thank you Steven!

We are so pleased Steve was our photographer for our wedding day. Right from the initial enquiry he was very responsive and personable and he really got behind our unorthodox wedding plans that were adjusted due to Covid rules. I particularly was impressed with the suggestion to have a video call so we could all meet virtually and discuss our plans further and ask questions.

In terms of the service Steve's talent speaks for itself in his photos on his website/Instagram and we couldn't be happier with ours and we've had lots of compliments from friends and family. He really made our day special and fun and we felt totally relaxed working with him, we can't recommend him enough as speaking to friends you don't always get this level of rapport or service from wedding photographers.

We definitely felt like Steve was open to requests but overall we were happy to go with his suggestions on images and poses and that paid off as we love the photos we've received and we received them really quickly after the day. Huge thanks to Steve who has captured the spirit and story of our day with fantastic photos. We are so grateful and happy we hired you!

Having worked with Steven in a professional capacity for a number of years I can honestly say that your special moments are in safe hands. As a wedding photographer his images are stunning, capturing every moment to perfection. I can honestly say that you will not find a more talented photographer who will make you feel at ease and blend into the background of your wedding, producing some amazing shots that are both natural and personal that you will enjoy both now and in the future. Highly recommended

I honestly feel so lucky that we had Steve take the photos at our wedding! I have had the most amazing experience working with Steve. Right from the first email, Steve was friendly, understanding to our needs and just made us feel so excited about our wedding. Thank you, Steve, for making us laugh throughout the day, you really made everybody there feel comfortable and happy having their photos taken!

By the end of the day we honestly saw Steve as one of the guests! He was friendly, professional and just all round awesome. Wish I could get married again, just to have Steve take the photos.

Steven photographed our wedding in a natural, artistic and elegant way. The images have captured all the important details throughout the day. They are timeless with good use of light and shade, atmosphere and sometimes humour. We didn't wan't the speeches filmed. I don't regret this as Steven captured everything in the photos. I loved having some black and white images. Steven has mastered the art of black and white photography.

I think when unnecessary details are removed, a clear message can be conveyed and the image becomes even more timeless and elegant. Steven is also a perfect professional, patient and personable. He was great to have around and mixed in so well with all the guests. Everyone felt relaxed due to his calming influence and this is reflected in the images. I wholeheartedly recommend Steven.

My friend had Steven for her wedding, and as soon as I saw the photos I knew that I wanted him to photograph mine as well. His photographs are beautiful and really leave an impression on you. He was also the nicest, calmest person, and a pleasure to work with. I felt very confident in his ability to capture our day in the best way possible and I was not disappointed.

Steven shot our wedding in June & was brilliant! He put everyone at ease & took some amazing photographs which we will now be able to look at & remember our lovely day!! Thank you so much Steven!!

After an extensive search we chose Steven Brooks Photographer to capture our wedding in October 2012. From our first contact with Steven he was very professional and personable, he listened to what we wanted and we always felt that our needs and wishes were his top priority. On our wedding day Steven was amazing, he captured all of the special moments exactly how we wanted them.

He was unobtrusive and yet always in the right place at the right time with his cameras and subsequently we have a beautiful collection of photos from our special day. We have had many comments from our guests since the wedding regarding Steven and the manner in which he professionally went about his work as well as his friendly, approachable character. For anybody looking for a photographer to capture their special day, we would highly recommend Steven Brooks Photographer.

Great man, great work, great style. Steven has a natural ability to put people at ease, while he works like a soldier to make sure that every special moment is captured throughout the day.

It is impossible to speak too highly of Steven's artistry, and the superb service he gave us. My daughter was married at Midsummer, and having worked as a freelance photographer herself (and wanting the fairy tale wedding, as all brides do these days) she was, I came to believe, almost impossibly fussy. A year in advance, she said that having the right photographer was one of the most important aspects of the day for her (along with the service, her dress, and, one likes to assume, marrying the right man...) and I'm sorry to say she met and rejected one top photographer after another, over months and months. Alas, she had seen Steven's work the summer before and wanted none but him, but she couldn't remember his name.

I suspect her poor fiancé came to believe his nuptials might never be recorded at all. And then, oh joy!, she somehow came across Steven's website again... This was almost worse though, as I couldn't believe he would be available with only a few months to go. But I rang, and he was, and suddenly I was the best mother on earth. And at last I understood what all the fuss was about.

It was not just Steven's superb craft, flawless professionalism and unerring creativity, though of course these were all vital. Equally important, though, was his willingness to do anything, fit in however they wanted, meet them beforehand and do a lovely engagement photographic session to make her groom feel relaxed, blend during the day and be absolutely unobtrusive during the service, stay far beyond the call of duty till the last fireworks at the end of the night...

The results are spectacular. And of course, more valuable for both me and her new husband, my daughter is happy. Thank you Steven. I trust – and truly believe – we will stay friends for life.

Steven Brooks was recommended to us by Leeds Castle, the venue for our wedding. From the moment we made contact I had a good feeling about him. He was extremely helpful, flexible, professional and always quick to respond to questions. After our first meeting a couple of months before the big day, we knew he was definitely the right person for us. Both David and I dislike having our photos taken and were pretty uncomfortable with the prospect of having to pose etc and to be honest were rather dreading the whole thing.

However we did want to end up with some good photographs of us and our special day. On the day of the wedding Steven was waiting for us at the venue and from the very first moment he put us totally at ease and was so reassuring, confident and fun that incredibly we ended up thoroughly enjoying the one thing we had so dreaded. He knew exactly how to make us relax, laugh and pose naturally and we really did enjoy the whole experience. Steven worked tirelessly all day, running around, making sure he got the best shots from the best angles.

All our guests commented on how lovely he was and how much he added to the day. And the results stand for themselves.

Steven has given us a wonderful reminder of the most incredible day. The photos are stunning and everything and more than we had dared hope for. Great shots of us, our guests, the venue and so many tiny details that make all the difference. We would highly recommend Steven Brooks.

Having Steven as our wedding photographer was definitely one of the easiest decisions to make, from our first meeting at Leeds Castle we knew he was the perfect photographer for us. His relaxed style and friendly demeanour meant that he was not just a photographer, but like a guest at our wedding. Every single photo from our wedding is unique and captures the mood and spirit of the occasion to perfection.

We could not be more grateful or have hoped for a better photographer. Thank you Steven for giving us wonderful memories, for making us feel so special, being patient, attentive and really professional. You have mastered your craft, you are the best!!!