Kind Words

You've seen my work from weddings far and wide, you've read all about what I have to say about my informal (and always organised) approach to your wedding photos, but it's always nice to know what my couples think about my wedding photography right? So here's some lovely testimonials from even lovelier couples who booked me as their wedding photographer.

“JAKE EVEN HAD A LITTLE WEEP”

We looked through them all last night and we love them so much. Jake even had a little weep! I know we've said this quite a few times now but we are so grateful for all your hard work and the absolutely amazing photos. You really did capture the spirit of the day and it was so fun to hang out with you too. My friend also said that the photo of us on tower bridge (the one included with the previews) is, and I quote, "probably the best photo ever taken." If you're in London and fancy a pint, just let us know!

- Suzanna + Jake - Southwark Registry Office & Hop King Beer and Skate Park, London

“Kate was just a bright shining light throughout”

To say 2020 was a turbulent year is the biggest understatement of understatements but it's during the most challenging times that you see can really see someone's worth and Kate is worth her weight in gold and then some. Like many engaged couples we initially planned to get married in April 2020 and like many, we faced difficulties and uncertainties when that was unable to happen and Kate was just a bright shining light throughout. The support she provided went beyond that of a supplier and was more like a wonderful friend who showed genuine warmth and kindness in challenging times and just wanted to be a support in whatever way she could throughout a hugely significant time in your life!

And where do you begin with the day! I honestly feel like Kate could have been a spy she was so inconspicuous! So friendly and relaxed, she fit right in and everyone said how lovely was, she literally just felt like another guest in the most wonderful, comfortable way. And the photographs, they were absolutely incredible! Beyond anything we could have hoped for and our highlights video was fantastic! So unbelievably talented! And the online gallery was brilliant, so easy to use and the prints we got were just gorgeous! I saw her work and reviews and had high expectations but oh how she surpassed them!

All we can say is there are many decisions to go back and forth about for a wedding but booking Kate as your photographer is most definitely not one of them!

- Gemma + Lawrence, Kindred London

“Book her now for your wedding. Don’t even think about it”

Kate is amazingly talented, awesomely friendly and just brilliant to work with. She photographed our wedding in September and worked with us through all the stages of planning despite covid. Always up to date on what the restrictions might mean for us and never put off by changing plans, she put us at ease. For 2 people who don’t like having their photo taken very much (and don’t always photograph all that well!) she made us look good! Joining our 29 close friends and family to make our 30 guest wedding, she fit right in and everyone said how great she was. Book her now for your wedding. Don’t even think about it. You will not regret it!! My wife (saying this never gets old!) and I are so grateful for all your hard work.

- Kirsty + Sam, Islington Town Hall and The One Tun Pub Wedding, London

“Without a second thought, this lady is the one”

From a Groom who hates being in front of the camera, and a Bride who picks out every flaw in photos - THANK YOU, Kate! Having the perfect photos to look back on was our highest priority when planning our wedding, and was the one thing I knew I would worry about most in lead up. But from the moment of booking Kate to shoot our wedding, and our first session shooting our engagement photos, it turned out to be the least stressful! Kate has an incredibly warm presence, which really helped to make us look relaxed in front of the camera. And though we dreaded our couple shots, we ended up having so much fun - and that was down to Kate. She made every effort to get the best, funniest, most beautiful moments (some guests called her the photo ninja!) and for that we will forever be grateful. Without a second thought, this lady is the one!

- Tim + Bek - Pub Wedding, Dublin

“We want to give you the biggest thank you hug!”

Ooooooooooooh myyyyyyyyyy gaaaaaaaaaaaaad!!!!! We literally love every.single.photo!  They are SO full of joy and fun and that’s exactly how we remember the day so it’s so great to see that come through in the photos! Just amazing!!! 

Lusea had just fallen asleep when we got your email and obviously we had promised to look at them together so I was forbidden to click on the link. Oh my god I felt like a kid on Christmas Eve, the anticipation was k.i.l.l.i.n.g me! Thankfully we woke up naturally at 6 and went through them all. We’re honestly thrilled to bits Kate! You worked so hard and we’re so grateful for everything!! We want to give you the biggest thank you hug! 

- Nancy + Lusea - The Old Dairy, London

The part that really made Kate shine out for us, is throughout the covid crisis, she was always there, offered her support and helping us through. She spoke to us like friends, and helped us by keeping us informed about what she had learnt about regulations from her professional news and other photographers. In the lead up to our wedding, we were stressed and confused, but we felt Kate was behind us 100%. It is the very definition of above and beyond (Kate, if you are reading this, we are eternally grateful).

One the actual day, Kate and her assistant did exactly what she said she would do. Got stuck in (at a safe distance) and got the photos that really showed what our day was about and how it was. So many of our guests couldn't be there in person due to covid restrictions, but have said that the photos gave them the feeling of being there. The guests we did have there have said they loved seeing the moments captured the way they have been. And we got a lot of photos for our money so there are plenty of stories and memories to relive from them.

Lastly, I have to mention the website that Kate uses to send the photos. It's such a great service. It allows you to see the photos as clients but also has a gallery mode for guests. As client we can show and hide photos we want our guests to see. And best of all, you can order prints and wall hangings (and a load of other photo stuff) from the site, if you choose. You can also just download them all and get prints yourself, if that's what you prefer. For us, we decided to get our favourite photo made into a framed picture from the site and it came out beautifully. So happy with it and the service.

If you got this far, then well done. I just want to conclude with if you are unsure about what to look for in a wedding photographer, then I do recommend Kate. She really will look after you throughout the entire process and you will get amazing results at the end.

- Adam + Zoe, Zumhof Digbeth Birmingham Pub Wedding

“It was more than we had budgeted but it was the BEST money we spent on the wedding”

Kate was amazing from start to finish, quick communication, instantly felt like a friend, fun to have around. On the day she worked tirelessly I never saw her stop and everyone at the wedding commented to me how lovely she was. I felt like she knew my wedding and guests straight away.  I was really taken by Kate’s photography because it wasn't staged, seemed to capture genuine joy. I came across one of Kate’s wedding films and loved it. I felt like loads of other wedding videos I'd seen online were so sweet and romantic they almost seemed like horror films but these were just fun and joyful. We toyed for ages about the money to be honest, it was more than we had budgeted but it was the BEST money we spent on the wedding. So many people have commented on the photos, they're amazed. We found out the other day one of our guests (Matt's mum's friend) has been recommending her after seeing the photos and she doesn't even know her! 

She is amazing and if she is still available you have to book her.

- Amy + Matt - Stoke Newington Town Hall & Clapton Country Club

“Having Kate around was like being with a friend”

Kate is just the best, we couldn't have been more pleased with our amazing wedding photos, she captured so many perfect moments of our day and we have such lovely memories. Having Kate around was like being with a friend, she is so easy going but very efficient and easily corralled even the most elusive family members! My husband and I were both really nervous about having our couple portraits done but Kate managed to make even the most awkward people completely at ease and they ended up being some of our favourite photos of the day. Kate is worth ever penny and we would recommend her to anyone getting married!

- Sophie + Nathan, Greenhouse Eco Hotel

“You became part of our very crazy wedding and we loved that!”

What can I say... you are just truly amazing!! Every guest has commented saying how lovely you were and how amazing you were... we couldn’t agree more! You went over and beyond your duties and will forever be grateful!
Owen and I couldn’t imagine anyone half as good as you doing our wedding photos! You became part of our very crazy wedding and we loved that! Again sorry you got knocked out by a grass sledge 🤣Thank you so much!

- Amy + Owen - DIY wedding in Rutland

“We just need to buy 300 photo frames now as we love every single one”

Kate was incredible! From the planning to the final photos we were over the moon with everything. Our wedding day was just the two of us and Kate and she was like our guest of honour. Kate made us feel so comfortable and at ease, we didn’t even realise she was taking photos most of the time. Our final photos are just sensational and well exceeded our (already high) expectations. They are just wonderful and captured everything about our day. The online gallery is fantastic and is brilliant that we are able to share it with our family and friends too. We just need to buy 300 photo frames now as we love every single one!!

- Matt + Sarah - Digbeth Birmingham Wedding

“We have so many incredible photos that it is hard to even pick a favourite”.

She has exceeded all of our expectations with all the precious moments that she has captured so beautifully. We have so many incredible photos that it is hard to even pick a favourite. We highly recommend Kate!

- Caro + Bereket, Marylebone Town Hall Elopement

“She is one of the most fun people we have ever met”

Kate Jackson 'fun' wedding photographer DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Honestly she is one of the most fun people we have ever met, from start, to finish and beyond our wedding journey, Kate has been incredible. She gets to know you as a couple so well and you can really tell in the way the photos have come out. She captured our essence in every shot and her never ending energy provided over a thousand incredible pictures of our most special day. As well as this she is professional and beyond helpful, giving us advice at every stage in our planning and making everyone feel at ease on the day.

Thank you so much Kate, for being part of our day and still being part of our lives now. We couldn't have asked for anyone better.

- Charlotte + Jack, Mansion House, Bristol

“stop reading this review and just book her”

If you are thinking of booking Kate for your wedding photographer stop thinking and go for it! From when we had our first Skype chat to the big day she seemed genuinely interested in our relationship story and as such what was important to us about our wedding. She caught some beautiful moments we wouldn’t have seen otherwise and every single photo was great. You should stop reading this review and just book her your won’t regret it!

- Jess + Blanche, City Hall Register Office & Brewdog Pub Wedding, Cardiff

“The shots are spectacular!”

We couldn't have asked for a better photographer! Kate was brilliant in the lead up to the wedding, offering advice and taking the time to meet us to get to know our vision for the day. On the day itself, she made us feel so comfortable...quite a feat for two people who hate having their picture taken! She fitted in really well with our guests and her passion for her job really shone through. The shots are spectacular! They are colourful, vibrant and reflect the laid back, fun vibe of the day. Kate is a pro at capturing natural smiles and all those small moments (whether sweet and intimate or just bloody hilarious!) that are so lovely to look back on.

- Rachel + James - Alveston Pastures Farm

“Saying goodbye to KATE was like E.T going home”

They're amazing. We love them! We both said how we were a bit gutted when you left. It felt like you were more like a guest than anything. We truly loved having you there. Saying goodbye to Kate was like E.T going home. We just love ya, we made a friend.

- Dan + Lucan - The Bond Company, Digbeth, Birmingham

“WE HAVE ALREADY RECOMMENDED Kate TO OUR BEST FRIENDS”

When I looked at your website I loved your photos. The fun documentary style, the colours and the very clever shots. We were both so glad you could do our photographs. Working with you was so easy - you seemed very laid back about us being very indecisive and disorganised and were extremely professional and calm the entire day. We loved how quickly you got the group shots out of the way but they came out brilliantly. We hadn't even twigged that the light could be dark and rubbish in November. We were very lucky you had everything covered!  We have already recommended Kate to our best Vancouver friends, your images spoke for themselves!

- Clare + Phil - Hackney Town Hall + Clapton Country Club, London

“Our photos are more than we could have ever imagined”.

There are not enough words to explain how perfect this lady is! From communication, which has always been second to none, to her blending in so well on the day you almost forget there's a camera there - which achieves the most perfect natural photos. Kate has been such a special part of our wedding from the offset and we are so so glad we chose her to photograph our wedding. Our photos are more than we could have ever imagined. Thank you so much.

- Lauren + Clayton - Hyde Barn, Cotswolds

“Kate is everything you would want in a wedding photographer”

Kate is everything you would want in a wedding photographer. From start to finish she made the whole process very easy. She's very professional and organised but super friendly, giving helpful advice about what you might want for the photography of your big day. I didn't even notice her on the day, and yet she managed to capture the emotions and feelings or our big day perfectly!! We really couldn't have asked for better quality photos. She got so many amazing and natural shots, that just take me right back to that moment in time. Kate also created us a film clip which is just so wonderful and well put together. We couldn't recommend her highly enough. Thank you Kate!

- Kirsten + Dan - Destination Wedding Skiathos, Greece

“Kate really did capture the spirit of the day so perfectly”

Kate is an absolutely fantastic and highly-skilled friendly and warm wedding photographer who we would highly recommend to anyone. Kate’s communication and organisation skills prior to and post-wedding were second to none and she always made herself available for advice and questions, which was much appreciated. Kate worked incredibly hard on the big day itself, all whilst blending in easily amongst our friends and family and putting us (a generally camera-shy couple) at ease. As a result we were provided with the most gorgeous and vibrant images to ensure that we can always look back and remember how perfect – and fun – our day was. We have had so many guests tell us how much they have enjoyed looking through the images of the day and we feel that Kate really did capture the spirit of the day so perfectly.

We are so thankful that we hired Kate and would strongly encourage anyone looking for a wedding photographer to do the same.

- Lauren + Ed, The Crooked Well Pub in London

“It turned out, what we wanted was Kate to photograph our wedding.”

Kate is an absolute gem of a person and a very talented and hardworking photographer. She has taken her time to get to know us pre-wedding and made sure that she is clear on our ideas and vision for our big day. On the day she somehow managed to be everywhere at the same time, looking through our photos it feels like she did not miss a single thing. We had both been married before and knew what we didn’t want, but we were not sure what we did want. We didn’t want staged photos and for the photos to ‘take over’ the wedding and for people to have forced smiles posing for too long - especially the groom who hates his photo taken. It turned out, what we wanted was Kate to photograph our wedding. She was everywhere, but never in the way, no forced smiles; just a wonderful photographic journal of the day. She has a real eye for lighting, ensuring that she captured some amazing sunset photos with us, when we were blissfully unaware of the sky.

Happy to chat to anyone who is considering Kate for their big day. Big love Kate!

- Ian + Bernadette, Elms Meadow Tipi Weddings

“we were blown away”

When planning our wedding, Mark and I were in two minds about getting a professional photographer - we didn't want to spend all three days of our celebrations being asked to pose for photographs, and with me being quite camera shy, it didn't feel like the best idea! However, we decided to bite the bullet and came across Kate. We're so glad that we chose to work with Kate as we've got the most beautiful memories captured from these very special days. Kate was an absolute joy to work with. She responded straight away to our enquiry and before we knew it, we'd had a great initial conversation followed by a meeting in person where she got to meet the family as well. Kate's preparation really shone through as she had thought through all the necessary things to enhance our portrait shots without feeling as though we were spending too long away from family and friends. She completely put me at ease reassuring me the shots were looking lovely. When we got our online album, we were blown away by the quality of the shots and how natural they all looked. Being able to see pictures of things that we hadn't been part of was really special, and Kate captured the essence of our wedding perfectly. Our sincere thanks go to Kate for being the perfect professional to work with and putting up with all the madness of the three days! We'll be sure to get in touch with Kate again for future family occasions.

- Mark + Humera - Birmingham Register Office

“every time I look through them I find another one I love”

Kate was an excellent addition to our wedding! She was fun, happy to be there and helped me relax when I was getting a bit worked up pre ceremony. She was professional and clear from the first point of contact, nothing was to much trouble for her and whenever I emailed I received a quick reply (which when you're planning a wedding within 6 months is essential!) Last but not least....and potentially the most important part! Our pictures are amazing, every time I look through them I find another one I love, they captured the best day amazingly. X

- Lauren + Paul - Howgarths Hotel Birmingham

“literally showing anyone that will have a look”

Kate...our photos!!! My gosh 😭😭😭We love them so much!!! We can’t thank you enough! Thank god for google, you were exactly what we were looking for and more! You were so professional the whole way through and even though you’re super busy you still stayed connected and made our experience so much easier! Everyone has said how amazing you was on the day and how you just did your thing without bothering anyone! Our photos are to die...literally showing anyone that will have a look! I will recommend you to everyone possible! Can’t wait to look back on them forever 🥳🥳🥳 Again...thank you ♥️

- Jerry + Karl, West Mill Wedding Venue, Derbyshire

“we will never be able to thank her enough”

Kate is not just Uber professional but an absolute gem of a person, a thrilling photographer and the best kind of perma happy you could hope to meet. My wife Rachel and I love all the memories Kate captured of our wedding day and we will never be able to thank her enough.

- John + Rachel, Dulwich Picture Gallery Chapel & Tanner Warehouse wedding, London

“The best money we spent for our wedding hands down”

Kate Knocked it out the park, its still flying!

Looking back through the images is like reliving the wedding over and over again, Kate captured all the special moments and reminded of ones we had forgotten about. The best money we spent for our wedding hands down. Get the Video too!

- Tom + Emma, Swallows Nest Barn, Warwickshire

“Kate has an amazing talent and SO MUCH ENERGY!”

The perfect photographer for your quirky wedding! Kate has an amazing talent and SO MUCH ENERGY! We still can't figure out how she managed to capture EVERYTHING over our two-day wedding fest! We had an outdoors, untraditional barn/festival wedding in Sheffield and wanted a relaxed, unconventional photographer who would embrace our quirky day! Kate ticked all the boxes, professional, non-intrusive, friendly, but most importantly a whole lot of fun to have around!! Would highly recommend!

- Helen + Tom, Sheffield DIY Festival Barn Wedding

Like what you hear? Love my colourful photos and informal style? Want to get in touch to talk about booking me as your wedding photographer? I'd love to hear from you to chat all things weddings!