Dear KeithTom and I are just back from our honeymoon and we wanted to drop you a line to say the BIGGEST thank you for taking the most fabulous pictures at our wedding. We can't stop looking at them as every one brings back so much of the fun, happiness and excitement of the day.
We knew you'd be great but I have to say you've totally exceeded our expectations and everyone has said they are the best wedding pictures they have ever seen! Not only are there lots of fun ones of Tom and I but there is also a wonderful record of the day from the perspective of our family and friends which is just as fun to see.
We can honestly say it was the happiest day of our lives and the memories will all be kept alive by your wonderful photographs. We really can't thank you enough.
Keith is the perfect wedding photographer - warm, professional, unassuming, unobtrusive, and somehow everywhere at once. The results he gets are, as you would expect, spectacular.
Dear KeithI have been working from home today and in the glorious sunshine this morning our wedding storybook arrived – ITS TRULY WONDERFUL.
Thank you so much, I sat and cried whilst I looked through it, it is just so stunningly beautiful. I am off for supper with my two best women tonight so they will be in rapture no doubt.
Andy and I probably have said this before during the last two years but we both want to express how amazing you have been from start to finish with our gorgeous wedding, your excellent professional guidance and magnificent photography, you have captured the most special memories we could ever have wished for.
Dear Keith,
We are writing to you from our Wifi enabled suite in Antigua ! It's really very beautiful here.
Sunday was the BEST day of our lives. It was so good, that we felt sad on Monday when we woke up and it was over. But when we heard the photos had been uploaded already, we logged on yesterday and saw them for ourselves. Suddenly we were so very happy once again ! Looking at the shots meant we had not dreamed our beautiful wedding - it had really happened. The shots are full of emotion and they have made us so grateful for you. We love them and we wanted to thank you. They are more than anything we could have dreamed of.
We really look forward to going through them when we return from Honeymoon and working towards the Storybook itself. We know you will make that equally amazing.
Best, and our all our deepest thanks again,
Keith's manner - calm, optimistic, quietly confident - almost belies his professionalism. He listens, and takes great pains. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Before the event he quietly drew out what we wanted the photographs to say about the day, in terms of mood and style, then developed a detailed brief with us for the specifics. He took great care in outlining all the options and related costs for the subsequent treatment and possible presentations of the pictures. His easy, relaxed charm made the whole process a real pleasure.
We wanted an informal approach. On the day itself, Keith was so unobtrusive that only the complete trust he had built up prevented our wondering if he were there at all. The pictures proved exceptional and Keith's generous time and perceptive advice given freely after our return from honeymoon helped ensure we had the selection that best reflected the day. We chose to present them as a pictorial narrative in book form, with a dozen mini-versions for family and close friends. The result was simply beautiful and the choice available meant we could have made three or four.
We could not have found a better man to take responsibility for all elements of this part of the wedding, which is so important, nor for a better photographer. He delivered the brief perfectly, leaving us with a beautifully-executed record which exactly captured and celebrated the mood of our wedding. We were, and are, completely delighted.
Dear Keith
I just wanted to drop you a line to thank you for taking such wonderful photos on our special day. From the first time we met, I felt so comfortable around you and knew that you were the only person we wanted to be here to capture the wedding. You've gathered by now how highly critical I am of myself and that I didn't feel so at ease in front of the camera, but you made me feel so relaxed and calm that I hardly noticed you were there. On the day of our wedding, your help with the coordination did not go unnoticed and we were so grateful for that. All in all you were brilliant to have around and judging by the pictures, you managed to capture the beautiful surroundings at Babington and all of our guests just amazingly. We really could not have hoped for better pictures which will serve as a wonderful memento for the rest of our lives. Ash & I are so grateful for all of your time and effort you put in to make sure we had the best photos ever!!
When we started looking for a photographer we wanted someone who could do reportage but who could also take great pictures. Keith's was the only website that showed not just his wedding portfolio but his other work and gave us a real insight into how he saw the world. When we met Keith, it was clear that the way he worked and was exactly what we wanted and best of all he is a really nice bloke...we knew it would work!
Our day was a long one, registry office and informal family party followed a church blessing and a big hotel reception. Most of our fellow partygoers didn't even realise Keith was the photographer, they thought he was a guest and this enabled him to capture the soul of the occasion from the start to the finish. How he caught the end of our first (salsa!) dance I shall never know and its the picture we will treasure perhaps above all. The Storybook is a fantastic idea and keeps the day alive, as a permanent, pictorial diary.
Dear Keith - we just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you, again, for our fabulous wedding photos - I don't think an evening has gone past without our flicking through the book with a huge smile on our faces! The comments have been unanimous:- nobody noticed you were there, and you brilliantly captured the essence and the feeling of the day. We're so happy with our beautiful memories.
Hi Keith,
Greetings from sunny Antigua! We're so very thrilled with your stunning photos of our special day and have been glued to the internet viewing them over and over again here in Jumby Bay on our honeymoon. You've done a truly wonderful job of capturing all the moods, emotions, feelings and expressions of our wedding.
We'll now be texting all our friends so they can check out the photos too. You worked so unobtrusively to gather all these lovely shots and we really lost track of where you were as you blended so effortlessly into the party throughout the day.
You've made our honeymoon all the more special as we can relive the day here too through all your wonderful photography. We can't thank you enough for all these fantastic and evocative memories.
Looking forward to being in touch with you again once we're back to start the big task of the wedding story books...!!
Take care and kindest wishes from us both
Claire & Steve xx
From the moment we met him, Keith put us at ease. He could not have been more helpful and accommodating in the run up to and during the wedding day itself. We were both very happy with the photographs and, in particular, the unobtrusive manner in which he managed to circulate throughout yet was able to capture all the specific shots we wanted. It is always nice to do business with someone who does exactly what he says he will.
2008 Wedding Industry Awards
Winner of Best Wedding Photographer - Keith Appleby
The following are testimonials from my wonderful clients who voted for me to win this award (and if any of you are looking in, thank you again - I'm overwhelmed by your kind words). Unlike some awards which are judged by fellow photographers, the accolades below are from my clients and are a big part of the judging process.
Keith captured the soul of our wedding day producing a gloriously witty, stylish and artistic record for us to enjoy.
Such an amazingly special and talented photographer, who captured the essence of our day perfectly. Engaging and fun to work with, super sensitive to meeting our needs, and made an excellent wedding guest! Keith was with us on the journey from beginning to end and all our guests RAVED about him afterwards! The most delightful, informal, naturally creative wedding photography that anyone will ever see.
I was "wowed" by the quality and style of Keith's website before we met - such natural and wonderful photos. From our first meeting Keith was warm, highly professional and supportive. He captured every aspect of our special day with artistic flair and has more than exceeded our expectations. Keith blends in effortlessly to any wedding celebration and will deliver priceless and exceptional photographic memories. We recommend him wholeheartedly to any bridal couple.
Keith was worth his weight in gold - and the cost of having him! He was practically invisible during our wedding - smart and charming, he could have been one of the guests. He also more importantly captured our day perfectly with his creativity and thought that went into each shot. We feel very fortunate indeed to have had such a fantastic wedding photographer. While the memories are still fresh in our heads, they won't always be, but thankfully we have Keith's images of our day forever. I can't recommend him highly enough.
A wonderful personality, super style, and a fantastic eye combine to make Keith Appleby a photographer I'd recommend to any of my friends! Keith took exquisite photos of the bride and groom and all of the guests! Plus, his laid-back personality made him a delight at the wedding itself. When you've only got one chance to get it right, Keith will get it right!
My advice to anyone thinking of hiring Keith as their wedding photographer is: don't hesitate, do it; you'll be doing yourself a tremendous favour.
Keith is not a photographer he is a maestro who captures the essence of your wedding day, leaving you to relax and enjoy the best day of your life which is how it should be!
Keith was absolutely fantastic. His pictures were way above anyone else we looked at -great reportage, and really captured the feeling of the day. He stayed throughout the evening, and did an amazing job. All our friends wish they had spent a little extra and got Keith - his pictures were way better than any of theirs!
Keith is without doubt the best wedding photographer out there. He was instrumental to our day. Our friends & family say that they are the best wedding photos they have ever seen which makes me a very happy bride. He is charming and personable and knows how to work the couple and their guests. He also takes awesome shots! Get involved.
Keith went that extra mile from beginning to end, was very patient, friendly and took time to come and meet all our guests at the pub the night before the wedding so he knew the key players. Truly excellent - can't recommend strongly enough. He managed my difficult family (!) with true mastery that few people can manage and by the end seemed to have made friends with everyone.
Keith is just fantastic and after 5 weeks of married life we still can't stop looking at the pictures! He has managed to capture so much of the love, fun, happiness and excitement of the day - all without anyone really noticing! From our first meeting we knew he would be great (he was very open and we were able to see lots of examples of his work - both completed albums and work in progress so we knew we were seeing 'the real thing') but I have to say he has exceeded our expectations. A really nice touch for us is not only are there lots of fun ones of Tom and I but also a wonderful record of the day from the perspective of our family and friends which is just as fun to see. Thanks Keith!
We cannot recommend Keith highly enough! He has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Great photographer (with the most amazing pictures to prove), friendly, easy going, and so professional throughout the whole process! And on the day - the most helpful person - a perfect photographer, bridesmaid and usher in one!
Keith is not only a wonderful photographer but was a great asset at the wedding. All our guests commented on his lovely manner, how much he genuinely seemed to enjoy the wedding, and how unobtrusive his photography was. They were also thrilled with the photographs he produced of them. Keith has a great talent for capturing the essence of the person in as natural a manner as possible. I can't speak of his photography highly enough.
I would highly recommend Keith to anyone who is seeking a photographer on their wedding day. His professionalism combined with his down to earth persona is a winning combination. He deserves to win this award for his dedication in making each wedding a very special day. You only have to take a look at his work to see his passion.
Keith was fantastic right from start to finish. He is such a friendly and helpful person, he puts you at ease and make the process of having your pictures taken really fun. We absolutely love the end result and we have had so many friends compliment the pictures as well. I would always recommend Keith, he really is charming and very professional.
Keith from the beginning has been amazing. At our first meeting he made me feel so relaxed I felt I had known him for years, which I believed to be very important as Keith would be spending my whole wedding day close by. Keith is dedicated to getting the best out of you, which he achieves effortlessly. Keith managed to capture the whole of my wedding day without me knowing where he was - but was everywhere. I would highly recommend Keith to any bride.
Keith's photographs of our day were absolutely amazing and captured the mood exactly. He was unobtrusive and our guests were very impressed by his ability to identify couples. His artistic flair is demonstrated in his more creative shots of our wedding. We would not hesitate to recommend him.
Keith was amazing in every respect - we and everyone else were blown away with the images. Fantastic memories to last a lifetime.
Photographs for us were one of the most important aspects of our day and Keith was fantastic; great photos, captured moments, classic shots, great mix, very relaxing & professional and very non-intrusive throughout the day - we almost forgot we were even on camera! Tracy & David.
The most important thing for us with regards to our wedding was the photos, they are the only thing one has forever to remind you of the day so for us. Keith Appleby played a major part, our photos were exceptional, great value and overall the best decision we made in planning our wedding, other than us choosing each other!! Marie & Ian Berry
The best wedding photos I've ever seen and fantastic person to work with.
Keith was the most wonderful person to have around on our special day. He managed to capture every special moment of our wedding and we couldn't have asked to be left with better pictures - the memory will be with us forever. Keith thoroughly deserves to win this award and we'd absolutely recommend him to any couple planning their wedding.
Keith couldn't have been more helpful in terms of suggestions - when the light was best for photos by the lake, letting us spend time with guests etc. He also stayed till the end - great stamina!
Keith was fantastic - even got my mother in-law to smile, which is a feat in itself!
Keith was amazing-his photos captured the day perfectly. Went out of his way to take a group photo in confined space.
We are so surprised of Keith's amazing memory and customer-focused skills on our specific requirements, giving that we only booked him few days before our wedding.
He was a dream photographer. He took a genuine interest in our wedding and not just from a professional perspective.
He is friendly, warm and honest. Even after the wedding, he kept in touch. I would always recommend him and he was recommended to me by friends who were equally delighted with his service. He simply must get this award!
He even did a pre wedding shoot one freezing day early February on Hampstead Heath with us and our 9 month old son. This was just to familiarise himself with us. He shot some of the most gorgeous photos of us. Throughout the wedding you barely knew he was around which in my mind is a sign of the best type of photographer.
Attention to detail, easygoing manner, unobtrusive and an eye for the unusual. Amazing ability to capture the essence of the day, leaving you with perfect images to revive your memories and make you smile.
Keith provided a first class service and provided us with the most beautiful photos that we could have ever wished for. His warm, fun personality made him a joy to have around on the wedding day and helped to seal our day with the most wonderful album that will help us to look back on our day with smiles on our faces forever more.
Always supportive, inspiring, and professional, Keith proved to no end that he really knows his stuff. He slaved for 17 hours to produce 830 amazing shots. His work speaks for itself, but his warm personality meant that his presence only added to the magic of our special day.
Keith was incredibly easy to work with, happy to accommodate our chaos and changing requirements and was really helpful. Before, during and after the wedding, he was tireless in his preparation, attention to detail and capturing the whole experience. However, the most important thing for me is that the photos themselves are superb. He didn't just take photos, he directed us, he brought the best out of everyone and we now have photos that totally surpassed our highest expectations, and enable us to truly remember the day as it was - totally magical.
Lovely personal and caring service, combined with beautiful, striking photos of our day that we will treasure forever. Keith became a welcome guest at our wedding and captured wonderful moments silently and subtly. we and our guests were overjoyed when we saw the photos for the first time. Keith also managed to photograph every single person at our wedding and good combinations of special family and friends together, which is no mean feat!
Keith's work was exceptional and our home is now filled with happy memories captured by him . Every guest that attended on the day has commented on how amazing they thought the photos were and they were up online by the next day for us to view on our way to our honeymoon. We would recommend Keith highly to anyone looking for a photographer.
Keith is a true pro - and a lovely guy. The perfect photographer - making us feel relaxed and capturing amazing images we'll keep all our lives.
A very friendly photographer who was able to put everyone at ease for structured photos, but also managed to capture those special spontaneous moments - the final results spoke for themselves - we've recommended him to all our friends!
Keith was a pleasure to work with right from the start - helpful, accommodating and flexible. He set us at ease, nothing was too much trouble and on the night he was invisible, imaginative and there to the very end - the result were incredible.
End results are amazing and his Storybooks are constantly being admired.
Keith was the perfect wedding photographer. From initial meeting, to pre-wedding shots, through to staying to the end on the day he was just outstanding. We have seen others since and are so glad we chose Keith
Our wedding photographs were absolutely amazing - Keith is such a talented photographer and has such a relaxed pleasant manner which puts everyone at ease. Fabulous!
Keith is a fantastic photographer - very charming and perfect to have around on what can often be an incredibly stressful day - I would thoroughly recommend him to family and friends as we were incredibly happy with our photographs. A true professional!
He was as much a guest as he was our photographer. Worked quickly and captured every moment. Fabulous personality and made everyone feel relaxed in front of the camera. Don't need guidance-absolute professional! EVERYONE LOVED THE FINAL PHOTOS AND LOVED OUR FABULOUS PHOTOGRAPHER!!