"Thoroughly enjoyed the hair & make up styling prior to my shoot. Anyone who wants to feel like a model for a day and have their best ever photo taken should check out Vivienne Court Photography. It certainly made me feel fabulous and I can highly recommend!"

"I was putting off taking up a wonderful family gift of a photo shoot with Vivienne Court Photography, because I avoid my photo being taken by being the one behind the lens when taking pictures! I just don’t like seeing myself on print, always looking at my shortcomings. The idea of having a whole shoot focused on me felt terrifying and exposing. I hadn't realised how nervous I was until my consultation, prior to the shoot, when it all became real: what to wear, what I wanted, how to prepare myself etc. Through our preliminary meeting, going through her thorough and beautifully presented information pack, Viv addressed my fears, asking useful questions that helped me make choices, in a friendly, reassuring and professional manner, so that I started to look forward to the shoot day.

Having chosen to focus on business head shots, I chose 3 tops for my shoot, thinking of all the features Viv had invited me to consider. Viv was warm and welcoming on arrival: treats and drinks oiling the start of proceedings. I was nervous about having my hair and make-up done, because I’m a bit controlling about how I like it! However, the make-up artist was professional and methodical in assessing what I wanted and in discussion with Viv about what would work on print, so I trusted her to do her thing. She re-worked details on my request and I was chuffed with the results!

The 3 hours of the shoot, including hair and make- up, went by in a flash. Viv re-affirmed what I wanted by showing me image ideas on her laptop before starting, and was focussed and methodical whilst spontaneously open to creativity in the process. What initially felt awkward for me, unused to being directed into poses, became quite fun! Viv knew exactly what she was looking for and was gentle and encouraging in directing me to get there. I was surprisingly sorry when it ended.

I would highly recommend Vivienne Court Photography and Viv’s process to anyone, especially like me, who is almost phobic of having their photo taken: to be introduced to a new positive version of yourself, with permission to be pampered!" 

"I have never liked having my photo taken and it's true that I thought Vivienne would struggle to fulfil her promise to take "the most beautiful portrait you have EVER seen of yourself." I am happy to report that I could not be more wrong!

We spent the most amazing morning with Vivienne, firstly pampered with hair and make-up therapy by a very talented and lovely MUA followed by a session in front of the camera. Vivienne made us feel so relaxed while she guided us and worked her magic. The results were truly astonishing. I actually cried a bit at the reveal, the photo's were incredible. I had no idea I could look that good!

Vivienne is an absolute genius behind the lens and would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone who wants exceptional quality photo's taken, and be treated like a celebrity at the same time."

"For ages I have wanted to have studio photos of myself and two daughters and when I met Viv a few months ago I knew I had finally found the person to work with. At every stage, Viv was really adaptable and accommodating.  We wanted to have informal and natural shots and were all a bit anxious when the day arrived for the shoot. We needn't have worried! Viv did just as we asked, and because she knows what she is doing, also managed to encourage us out of our comfort zones a little with different clothes and poses. When it came to the reveal, via Skype for one of us, the results were amazing.  We now have a beautifully presented box of our chosen images that we love.

Viv's whole approach is detailed and extremely thoughtful, and highly professional of course. On the day of the shoot and for the reveal, she had laid on snacks that matched with our dairy free requests. During the shoot she encouraged and reassured us, helping us to look our best. Her enthusiasm for photography is obvious and infectious, and the results have been stunning.

Thanks so much Viv, I will be recommending you to my friends!"