Carl James Photography Reviews
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Kayleyjane87 Sent on 25/07/2026Stop searching and book!
Carl was amazing from start to finish. His pricing is more than reasonable, If you're looking for a wedding photographer, stop searching and book Carl James.
From the very first message, Carl stood out from everyone else. There were no pushy sales tactics, no pressure to book, and no endless phone calls. He was relaxed, genuine and just... different.
We met at our wedding venue to see if we were the right fit, and the moment we sat down we instantly felt comfortable. Within minutes it felt like we were catching up with an old friend rather than meeting a photographer. We left that meeting knowing without a doubt that we wanted Carl to be part of our wedding day. In fact, we even booked him a seat with our guests for the wedding breakfast because that's how much we wanted him to be part of our day!
In the lead-up to the wedding, Carl regularly checked in—not to chase payments or talk logistics all the time, but simply to see how we were doing. It felt like chatting to a friend.
On the morning of the wedding, he arrived full of energy, smiling from ear to ear, and immediately put everyone at ease. He made himself at home during bridal prep, and throughout the entire day he was laughing, chatting and making everyone feel comfortable. It genuinely felt like we'd known him for years.
Our guests haven't stopped talking about him. He spent time taking lovely family photos for everyone, and so many people asked us if Carl was a close friend because he blended in so naturally. One of my favourite moments was when he handed my son a camera and let him take his own photographs—it made him feel so special. He even made balloon animals for the younger children, which was such an unexpected and thoughtful touch.
The reason I first enquired with Carl was because of his reviews. I remember reading them and crying, wondering if anyone could really be that amazing. Well... here I am writing our own review with tears in my eyes because every single word was true. Carl didn't just photograph our wedding—he became part of it and helped make it one of the most perfect days of our lives.
The sneak peek photos completely blew us away, and we honestly cannot wait to see the rest.
Carl, thank you will never feel like enough. You are a genuinely beautiful person with an incredible eye for detail and a gift for making people feel special. We are so grateful you were part of our wedding and will treasure your photographs forever.
With all our love and gratitude,
Kayley & Jordan x -
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Annalise Sent on 26/04/2026Wedding Photography
If you’re getting married or have an event you need a photographer for, I can’t recommend Carl enough. He’s professional but at the same time makes you feel so relaxed, we’ve had a sneak peak at some of our photos from the day and they’re just incredible, he’s so talented and just an all round really cool guy! You really won’t regret booking him, and I truly believe everyone will love him as much as we did! -
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Jess Sent on 01/03/2026
Amazing photographer
Carl photographed our wedding in July 2025 and he was just amazing! Everything from the initial meeting to the final photos was perfect. Carl listened to everything we wanted and gave us great suggestions. Carl didn’t put any pressure on and made us feel so at ease when taking photos. Carl is so friendly and chatty with all the guests that you don’t really notice he’s a photographer, he feels like a guest! The finished photos were just beautiful and exceeded our expectations. The video is stunning and captures our day so wonderfully. Thankyou so so much, we will be recommending you to everyone we know. -
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Fern Sent on 14/02/2026Highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We truly cannot put into words how grateful we are for everything you did for our wedding. The photos and video were nothing short of incredible! Every single moment was captured so beautifully. Looking through them feels like reliving the best day of our lives all over again.
What meant just as much to us was you. You weren’t just our photographer, you felt like part of the family. You blended in so effortlessly, made everyone feel comfortable, and brought such a calm, positive energy to the day. No request was ever too much, and you went above and beyond in every possible way.
Thank you for not only documenting our wedding so perfectly, but for being such a genuine, wonderful presence throughout it all. We will treasure these memories forever. 🤍 -
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Karen Sent on 27/01/2026Fantastic Photographer
We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer. From the very start, Carl was fun, relaxed, and an absolute joy to have around, which instantly put us (and our guests) at ease. He blended in so naturally that most of the time we barely noticed he was there — exactly what we wanted.
The photos are superb. Beautifully captured, natural, and full of genuine moments. No awkward posing, just relaxed, casual shots that perfectly reflect the feel of our day. Looking through them brings everything flooding back — the laughter, the emotions, and all the little moments we might have missed.
And the wedding video… wow. Truly magical. It’s been put together so beautifully and tells the story of our day in the most emotional, cinematic way. We’ll treasure it forever.
If you’re looking for someone who makes you feel comfortable, captures real moments effortlessly, and delivers stunning photos and video, we couldn’t recommend Carl highly enough. -
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Lynette Sent on 29/09/2025Highly recommended
We booked Carl for our wedding, and were really happy. Carl puts you at ease, and is happy to explain everything and answer any questions. On the day Carl got on with things, making sure he got what he needed but without being intrusive. We have had a few sample photos back and the quality of them are amazing, we are so happy. Really excited to see the rest, and the video, and would recommend Carl to anyone who wants quality shots and a photographer who is brilliant.
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Megan Sent on 09/09/2025THE nicest and best photographer EVER!
Carl is quite possibly the nicest person i've ever met! He immediately put us at ease and was hilarious all day! I already know the images are going to be beyond beautiful (i've only seen the first look and it's just perfect!!) If you need a photogrpaher that feels like family, he's you're guy! I want him to photograph every life event now haha!
Thanks again Carl, you're just the best! -
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Sam Sent on 08/08/2025The Very Best!!
We found Carl through the Hitched app and met over coffee to go through his portfolio and packages. We ended up choosing both photography and videography – and what a brilliant choice that was!
In the lead-up to the wedding, Carl was always just a message away. He patiently answered all our questions and even gave us creative shot ideas we’d never have thought of ourselves.
On the big day, Carl arrived bright and early, full of energy and professionalism – but also incredibly friendly and easygoing. He made everyone feel comfortable and knew exactly how to get the perfect shots quickly and with fun. He blended in so well that many of our guests thought he was just a friend taking photos!
He was fantastic at organising group shots, keeping everyone smiling and relaxed the whole time. He stayed until late into the evening – not watching the clock, but making sure he captured the very best moments.
The very next day, Carl went above and beyond by sending us some stunning preview shots, and we received the full collection not long after. The quality, emotion, and attention to detail in every photo are incredible – we honestly couldn’t be more grateful.
And the video? Absolutely beautiful. It captured all the best bits of our day and has us both in tears (happy ones!) every time we watch it.
If you want a photographer who will seamlessly blend into your day, make everyone feel at ease, and deliver breathtaking memories – Carl is your guy.
We couldn’t recommend him more highly!
Jessica & Sam xx
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Keeley Sent on 02/10/2024Our wedding photographer
Carl was our wedding photographer & we couldn’t have wished for anyone better! From the first meeting we had with Carl, right up until our wedding day, everything was perfect!
Carl really listened to everything we wanted, his communication was fantastic & he is such a lovely, friendly person to work with!
We feel so lucky that we got Carl as our photographer & we now have the most beautiful pictures of our special day to treasure forever!
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