Well, what a year it’s been. We’ve done 103 weddings in 2011 and I don’t know how we did it now! One weekend in particular found us in Manchester on Friday, London on Saturday, Warwick on Sunday and ending with Oxford on the Bank Holiday Monday!!
We ask all our clients to fill in a questionnaire marking us out of 10 on several different points. I thought it would be nice (and helpful for our future clients) to create a chart showing the responses….
We also had a huge amount of wonderful comments and thank you cards from our wonderful newly weds, here are just a few of their words ….
“When we booked our wedding venue, we were aware that we didn’t have a big budget for things like photography, so I was a little apprehensive about even looking. The venue gave us a list of recommended suppliers and on there were a number of different photographers. I looked at all of their websites, but HBA Photography stood out immediately. I LOVED the look of their wedding photography, it was both stylish, beautiful and relaxed; just the look we were hoping for. When I then looked into the costs, I found we could get their smallest package which would provide us with copyright free photos – exactly what we wanted, for a very very reasonable cost. From the very first email of enquiry, to today, three days after our wedding, the communication between Ben and Hannah and ourselves has been incredible. They gave us lots of information before we booked with them and were never pushy or put any pressure on. Once we had booked them, they kept in contact when we wanted to ask any questions or to remind us that we 
could choose our ‘must have shots’ in advance of the wedding date. When I contacted them to tell them I felt a little nervous about the photography, they were more than happy to meet up at the wedding venue and talk through what we would be doing on the day itself. They were warm, friendly and enormously helpful and I left feeling so much more confident about our wedding photography. On the day itself, Ben and Hannah arrived early and immediately started to take some shots which I wasn’t expecting as we had booked such a basic package. I had been a little disappointed that we hadn’t been able to afford a package which included the ‘getting ready’ shots and the more informal reportage that I loved so much, yet they were more than happy to capture a few moments along the way. Even when Hannah left to take photos of guests mingling and waiting, Ben stayed to take more getting ready shots. He was even on hand to unhook the dress from above the bed where none of us could reach!! They were unobtrusive yet present during the wedding ceremony and I have total confidence they captured every moment. After the ceremony, they allowed us to mingle with our family and friends before whisking us off for our couple shots. They took us away from the rest of the guests which was really important as it allowed us to relax and enjoy the process. They knew some incredible spots for the type of photography we wanted; open fields with beautiful backdrops, a rustic looking shed, an old beautiful ornate gate, autumn leaves, logs and trees. We’re just SO impatient to see the result now!! Yesterday, Ben sent me a copy of one of our shots and it is beyond our expectations. It was a wonderful surprise as I didn’t expect to see anything yet, but the sneaky peek has definitely whetted our appetite! After our couple shots, we went back to the main venue to have our group and confetti shots. They worked efficiently through the list we’d provided and used a variety of techniques to create a relaxed and happy environment which means I am confident we’ll have some beautiful photos. Hannah kept my glass of bubbles on hand and handed me a sip between shots too, which was definitely appreciated!! Throughout the day, Hannah ensured my dress and jewellery was placed correctly and that my make up looked right. This was another service I didn’t expect but definitely appreciated. They were both adamant that there was no job too big or small which would help us enjoy our day and create the best photographs possible. Throughout the day and the next day, many of our guests commented on how professional yet lovely they had been which reaffirmed how happy we were with our choice. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ben and Hannah for any occasion. They were incredible and I can’t wait to see the end result.” Nadine & Simon
“Thank you both so much for doing such a great job! We had the most amazing day and you captured it perfectly, we’re so happy with the photos – we can’t stop looking at them!” Ali & Nick
“HBA Photography were amazing – Hannah & Ben you have been fantastic before, during and after our wedding,we would not hesitate to recommend you to others. Thank you” Brigit & Matt
“We got married on the 16 July 2011. We chose HBA Photography as they were highly recommended. From the moment we first met, we new these were the ones for our special day! They really did make you feel so relaxed. We felt, as a couple that we had known them for years. After the first meeting Hannah and Ben kept in touch, keeping us updated with all new products and information about our wedding day. Nothing was too much trouble
for them no matter how demanding we were! (We had found a location near a lake, which we thought would be beautiful for photos) They got so involved with every idea we had and were even going to meet up before the big day to look around! We really did feel we had made the best choice in HBA due to there down to earth nature and modern approach to photography. They listened to what we wanted and advised on new approaches in photography to make our album up to date with a contemporary feel. The morning of the wedding and the rain was pouring! Hannah and Ben gave many different options to have photos and totally relaxed me (I had every faith in them) the rain thankfully stopped just before the ceremony and Hannah and Ben were so excited to go to the lake, they quickly whisked us off (in their car) Many of my friends always complain about their Photographers as all their photos are set and boring and they never have time to spend with their new husband but HBA were far from that! They really were amazing, telling us to have a catch up together! We walked along whilst they took the most natural and romantic pictures, we really did feel so in love. Whilst we were having our sit down meal they were still working (they really didn’t seem to stop). They had found another beautiful location for our photos and were understanding if we just wanted to stop with our guests but wanted to give us an option. We were off before they even gave the location! Hannah and Ben are the most professional people we have ever met with a great eye for location and romance. They will always go that extra mile. They made us feel so relaxed and didn’t feel like the photos took over our day. All our guests complimented us on how lovely and friendly they were. They were very open to new ideas and lots of new ideas for us too. We are so happy with the level of service we received and will definitely be recommending them.” Debbie & Craig
“Hannah and Ben were the first of three photographer appointments we had arranged. They were due to attend a wedding on the day we wanted to meet and they rearranged their schedule to fit us in. They were fantastic and we were comfortable in their company from the very first minute. We liked what they were offering and the price was extremely competative. We cancelled the other two appointments immediately after our meeting with Hanna and Ben. Not one regret!” David & Alison
