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1) Review added by Caroline Millin / 12-08-2008 (id 1633)
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We got married in June 2007, and chose Darren as a photographer, we were delighted with his support upto the wedding and as it was a new venue he\'d nver worked at he met us over there to discuss photos and postions etc. he also talked us through the whole day so we had time to socialise with our guests and could fit in the photos we wanted. he was so patient and easy to work with on the day he and his wife were a pelasure to have at th e wedding. he let me have a glass of wine by the side to sip inbetween photos (very important) the photos wwere wonderful and the DVD is great both Nans and parents have one and they are great to show friends where as an album you don\'t always like to drag out on someone. i still get a tear in my eye now seeing the photos as they captured the whole day as it was \'perfect\'. We are now expectiong our first child and i woul look to get Darren to do some family portrait pictures when the baby arrives, really love his work and fully recommned him to anyone.
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2) Review added by Robin and Sandra / 24-07-2008 (id 1529)
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We are delighted with our end result, which is a fabulous Wedding Book story that brings the whole day back to life every time we open it. The series of events ran smoothly from the moment we first met Darren and Kate, to the rehearsal for picture options at our venue and church, to the wedding day...and it didn't finish there! There was as much attention to detail and professionalism before and during as there was after the big day. The key was that it was done with a friendly and relaxed manner that made it all the more easier to enjoy the special day with so much happening at once. First Class service all round, thanks again.
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3) Review added by Dan & Sarah , http://www.danfoto.co.uk / 05-04-2008 (id 955)
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When the groom is a keen photographer himself, selecting the right person to capture the biggest day of his life would seen to be a daunting prospect. Within minutes of meeting Darren, however, we knew we were talking to the right man. Aside from an amazing portfolio wall-to-wall with award-winning and award-worthy images, it was Darren's personality and obvious passion for OUR wedding that set him apart. Attention to detail was superb, both in the planning and the execution of our wishes for the day. His personality shone through on the big day as he kept everyone smiling and laughing and checking that they were happy. The end result for us was image after image of priceless memories, captured to perfection. The only problem is choosing which ones to use!
Thank you Darren for adding to our enjoyment of our big day, and providing us with wonderful photography that will ensure the memories will live on.
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4) Review added by Melissa & Mike / 19-01-2008 (id 740)
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Wedding photos have got to be one of the most important elements of your big day and when it came to choosing our wedding photographer, we met 5 or 6 but as soon as we met Darren at his house, we were sold. He immediately put us at ease and made us feel extremely comfortable around him. His portfolio was excellent and his style of photography was exactly what we were looking for. We got married in May with a church wedding at St Barts in Horley followed by our reception at South Lodge Hotel, Lower Beeding. Darren's attention to detail really came to the fore when he himself visited the hotel and subsequently met us there again to talk us through the shots that we wanted him to take. We also had a DVD of the day and he worked extremely well with them, allowing both of them to do their jobs to the best of their abilities. One of the other major factors for us in choosing Darren was that he works with Graphi Studio in Italy. Whilst we were extremely happy with the proofs (c490) nothing quite prepared us for the finished album we chose (reportage style) it is truly amazing and every one of our friends and family that have seen it, comments that it is the best wedding album they have ever seen. We have no hesitation in recommending Darren to anybody that wants a professional, courteous and diligent photographer. Melissa & Mike
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5) Review added by Nicola and Colin Caveney / 30-10-2007 (id 712)
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Having been to a number of weddings where the photographer was bossy and rude we were particularly anxious about this aspect of our wedding. As soon as we met Darren all of these worries disappeared, he is very professional and ensures that the best moments of your special day are captured without being obtrusive and offending people. In fact a lot of our guests commented on what a fatastic photographer Darren is. We have not been disappointed with the choice and quality of the photographs either, the only problem is choosing which to have in your album at they are all so good.
We wouldn't hesitate in recommending DCH Photography, all aspects of the photography and organistation were fantastic.
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6) Review added by Phil & Sue Bond / 24-09-2007 (id 711)
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We chose Darren Charles Holloway Photography primarily due to Darren's quality portfolio and his approachable manner. We were married at Ashdown Park at 5pm on Saturday 7th July and from the minute Darren arrived he made us feel at ease (no mean feat as neither of us like our photo being taken!) and along with his very helpful assitant managed to capture all aspects of our special day in a natural, fun and contemporary style. The results are a stunning set of images, which we are having great difficulty selecting our chosen number from.
We also chose DCH Photography due to the packages available. We have chosen one of his packages which will capture our chosen images in GraphiStudio's The Wedding Book, which is a truely lovely way for us and our guests to remember our day.
Darren - Many thanks for making our day so special and for capturing it in such a brilliant way.
Phil & Sue.
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7) Review added by Kate & Conrad Avey / 06-09-2007 (id 710)
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If you want a professional, unobtrusive, friendly, relaxed and absolutely fantastic wedding photographer then look no further because you have found him.
Darren took our wedding photos on the 20th July 2007 - the wettest July day in 50 years! If you looked at our wedding photos you wouldn't even know it had been raining.
We cant tell you enough how brilliant Darren is, I first met Darren at Ashdown Park Hotel wedding fair and that was decision made. He invited us to his home to view some albums and DVDs and it was like popping round to see an old friend, everything about Darren is relaxed and informal. We both hate having our photos taken but we felt so at ease in Darrens company and our pictures our absolutely amazing, they are so natural and relaxed (even the formal group pictures). So many of the guests at the wedding commented on how professional and polite Darren was, which the serial wedding guests were quite amazed at as they had always had experiences of being bossed around by photographers at weddings - they were so thrilled to be spoken to as human beings.
Our reception was at Ashdown Park and Darren knows the place like the back of his hand, some of the photos are pure genius. Proper little gems.
The only problem you will find when have Darren as your photographer is trying to choose your final pictures from the massive selection of proofs, we have an astonishing 338 brilliant proofs to choose from and that is only the ones he is happy to let us see! We didnt even know he had taken some of the photos until we saw the proofs, I think he has had training as a spy :-)
Darren - we cant thank you enough for capturing our special day so perfectly, it means the world to us that we can look back over such magical pictures and have met such a genuine person. Also just a thanks from our guests, they are absolutely thrilled that they can look at the photos on the internet and choose their prints (Im not sure who's more excited).
Thanks again for everything, Kate and Conrad x
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8) Review added by Alice and Kim / 15-07-2007 (id 709)
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We married at Ashdown Park in April 2007 and chose Darren partly for the quality of his work and partly because he knows the Ashdown like the back of his hand! Darren is an exceptionally gifted photographer. His work is very fresh and natural. His photographs capture the personality of the subjects and the atmosphere of the occasion. Darren and Kate's relaxed and personable style on the day made working with them a pleasure. We wish them both continued success in the future.
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9) Review added by Laura & Neil Macguire / 27-06-2007 (id 708)
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We got married on 12th May 2007 and chose the photographer over a year in advance, to avoid disappointment. On meeting Darren, we found him to be very relaxed and keen to produce exactly what we wanted. We knew then and there that we were making the right decision! On the day, Darren and Kate (his wife, who organised the shots) were friendly and put our minds at ease. All our guests were extremely impressed with their enthusiasm and professionalism. The photos themselves are fabulous - we are so pleased. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Darren's photography!
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10) Review added by Mark & Julia Dixon / 02-11-2007 (id 687)
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We were married September 8 at Cisswood House Hotel, West Sussex. We currently live in the Cayman Islands and so our time in the UK to meet and choose a photographer was very limited. Because of this Darren and Kate agreed to meet us at their house on Christmas Eve, despite the fact that they had guests staying. Immediately on meeting them we knew that we had met our photographer and his portfolio just confirmed our decision. Even with a groom that hates having his photo taken Darren made us feel so much at ease that we now have too many good pictures to choose from. Darren and Kate's working relationship (Kate organises everyone leaving Darren to do what he does best) works very well leaving more time for us to relax and chat to our guests hardly noticing that photos were being taken. Thank you so much Darren and Kate, we would not hesitate to recomend you to friends.
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11) Review added by LISA AND SCOTT MUNDAY / 03-11-2006 (id 34)
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We got married at Ashdown Park Hotel on 16 September 2006. We chose Darren because his portfolio was excellent and he came over very professional. We were suprised how quickly we received the proofs the day after we came back from our honeymoon. We feel that the pictures captured our day really well, as if a story was being told. We would definitely recommend Darren and Kate as they really made the taking of the photos run smoothly and were great with our family and friends. Once again a very big thank you to both.
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12) Review added by Craig & Maria Brown / 03-11-2006 (id 33)
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Seriously, look no further...
My wife and I spent a lot of time looking through wedding photographer websites separately. When we came together that evening, top of both of our lists was DCH. We made an appointment to go and meet him. After getting on very well with him and seeing his portfolio of work, we were in no doubt he was the man for the job.
It's nice when your suppliers meet your expectations at your wedding, but it's no understatement to say that Darren and his wife hugely exceeded them.
Not only are the photos themselves very very high quality, there have been some wonderful moments captured and his inventiveness and experience have left all who have viewed our pictures ALL stating they are the best wedding photographs they have ever seen.
The only problem we have is that we now have to decide on a selection for our wedding album. It's a near impossible task as they are all simply exceptional.
Quality of pictures aside, you couldn't hope for a better supplier in terms of being available and ready to answer all questions and keeping you informed. We knew where we stood all along and not only were all our questions fully answered and quickly, Darren also thought of a lot of things we hadn't.
Top man, top pictures, couldn't be more pleased.
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13) Review added by Lisa & Luke Richards / 05-10-2006 (id 32)
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We got married on August the 12th 2006 at St Mary's church in Beddington followed by a reception at Stanhill Court Hotel in Charlwood. The service provided by Darren and Kate was absolutely superb from start to finish. Not only were they extremely helpful leading up to the big day with meetings at our chosen location to discuss possible photo's; but they were also a tremendous help on the day. The timing of the photo's was fantastic and helped the day to run smoothly - many of the shots of the groom and his ushers were taken before the ceremony which allowed for more time after the ceremony for additional family and group shots, and prevented guests from standing around for too long. Darren took some very creative photo's making full use of the scenery around us, as well as getting all of the traditional shots.
The weather was not particularly kind to us on the day but this didn't phase Darren, and if anything it allowed us to have many additional shots that we would perhaps not have thought of in different circumstances. Many of our guests have since commented on how professional and polite both Darren and Kate were on the day. The photo's are amazing, its been quite difficult to make our choices from such a superb variety. The portfolio that we get to keep provides us with a of story tale of the day and is something we will always treasure.
A very professional and polite service that was worth every penny, we would definitely recommend Darren Charles Services to others. Many Thanks to Darren & Kate, from Lisa & Luke x
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14) Review added by Christopher & Karin Evans / 14-09-2006 (id 31)
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We were married on the 15th July at St. Nicholas Church in Charlwood followed by a reception in Hookwood. The photographs taken by Darren were stunning and truly captured all aspects of the day. Family came from all over the world and it was a real challenge to get all the group photos done, but Kate was superb in organizing everyone! The photos are a combination of classic, formal and fun, which was exactly what we were looking for. All our guests were full of compliments for the photographs taken by Darren as they portray what was a great day for everyone, especially us.
We really appreciated that they took the time to meet us prior to the wedding to discuss what we wanted and look at the venue and the Church to get ideas prior to the big day. We are also really impressed with the post wedding assistance they have provided, as living abroad makes things a little more complicated for us. Christopher and I would like to thank them both very much for everything. Even whilst organising the wedding from abroad, Darren made sure that it was as easy as if we lived in the UK! We would certainly strongly recommend them to anyone.
Karin & Christopher
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15) Review added by Emily and Dan Hulbert / 05-07-2006 (id 27)
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We got married at Hartsfield Manor, Betchworth. We wanted an informal, relaxed wedding day with a twist of something different. Darren and Kate are a fantastic team, they listened to our needs and gave us the perfect set of photographs to capture the mood of the day.
Although our wedding was at short notice, they took the time to prepare for the day, so that they understood both the location and our families which made their being there feel more personal and not at all intrusive. Wonderful photographs and outstanding personal service we couldn't have asked for more.
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16) Review added by Angela & Chris Saunders / 21-06-2006 (id 24)
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Our Wedding took Place at The Ashdown Park Hotel in East Sussex.Darren Captured the day Beautifully.From when we first met Darren & Kate we knew we had to have them to photograph our special day.Their Proffesionalism from our first meeting right through to the day was second to none they made ourselves & our guests totally at ease.Even the proofs have been highly commended by numerous people and we cant recommend them highly enough.
To make you feel at ease and confident on such an important day Darren Charles Holloway is the photographer to choose.
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17) Review added by Katie and Johnathan Jones / 20-06-2006 (id 23)
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We got married at the beginning of June 2006 at St Marys Church in Hitcham and then had our reception at Taplow House Hotel. We decided on Darren and Kate on my sister's recommendation as they had perfectly captured her special day too. They were such wonderful people to have at the wedding - very organised and relaxed without being too pushy. We have just received our booklet and now have the difficult task of shortlisting the photos, which will certainly be very challenging as they were all exactly what we wanted!
We met with Darren and Kate before the wedding which really helped to put us at ease. We felt very comfortable that they had understood what we were after and were pleased that we could visit the locations with them.
We really couldn't have asked for a better photographer and would have no hesitation in recommending both Darren and Kate to anyone.
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18) Review added by Yvonne and Dennis Russell / 20-06-2006 (id 22)
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We got married on January 28th at Hever Castle in Kent, on one of the coldest, but thankfully sunniest days, of the winter but looking at our wedding photographs, thanks to Darren you would never believe how cold we both were. Darren kept us both calm and smiling all through our photo sessions and with the help of Kate made sure that each picture was taken as quickly and perfectly as possible.
We had a beautiful family wedding that included many children, but that never fazed Darren and he managed to catch all our guests in both traditional poses and other very natural, fun poses.
We would have not hesitation to recommend Darren as a photographer at any wedding, large or small. From our first meeting we knew he was the one for us as he took us through all the options available, never with any pressure just the understanding that this was a special day for us and we wanted it as relaxed as possible. Both Darren and Kate came to Hever Castle prior to the day and we discussed exactly what we wanted and he ensured that everything went off without a single hitch.
After the wedding the photographs are presented beautifully and the only problem we have is choosing the best ones to put in our album, there are so many...thanks to Darren
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19) Review added by Tom & Mandy / 20-01-2006 (id 14)
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We were married last year at Scaynes Hill with our reception at the Bluebell Railway. Darren and Kate were fantastic taking time out to do a pre-wedding photo reccy at both the church and the Bluebell. Agreeing locations and shots for the actual day.
On the wedding day they were both excellent at controlling our guests and making sure all the photo’s were taken that we had wanted. Believe you me this is an invaluable skill on such an occasion. On a more personal note they are a really friendly couple and extremely patient and professional even when it takes you months to decide on your photo’s. The photo’s are the best memory of the day we could ask for and bring it all flooding back when we look at them. We have no hesitation in recommending them for your special day.
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20) Review added by Keeley Bickerstaffe / 11-01-2006 (id 13)
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David and I married on the 19th November 2005 and everything was perfect, Darren and Kate made the whole experience truly one to remember. Darren and Kate were recommended to us by Ashdown Hotel and Country Club and from the moment we met them I knew that we had made the right choice, Darren and Kate had themselves married at Ashdown so I knew we were in good hands. I had seen the photos on Darrens Website so I knew that the photos were what we were looking for but when Darren sent our proof album through I was absoutley amazed at how well they captured the day. Everybody that has seen our photos have commented on how beautiful the photos are and I for one would not hesitate in recommending Darren and Kate to anyone and wish them all very best for the future.
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21) Review added by Virginia and John Smithurst / 11-01-2006 (id 12)
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John and I got married in October 2005 at Nutfield Priory, Redhill. It was a wonderful occassion perfectly captured forever by the fantastic wedding photographs taken by Darren Charles Holloway and Kate. We also have a delightful DVD of all the photographs taken on the day set to our choice of music. Right from our first meeting with Darren and Kate we felt certain that we had found the perfect photographer to capture our special day. They were extremely friendly and helpful and always very professional. The results are excellent and have been much admired. Nothing was too much trouble on the day and afterwards when selecting our photographs and album. We have no hesitation in recommending Darren Charles Holloway to you- he will enhance your special day for you and we promise you, you will not be disappointed!
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22) Review added by Neil Harvey / 09-01-2006 (id 8)
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A star performer in every sense of the word. Our wedding at Ashdown Park Hotel, Darren made our day easy to prepare, a lot of fun during the day (despite very bad weather!!) and the results are fantastic.
We got a great selection of informal photos as well as the more traditional ones and we fondly look back on the day that Darren managed to capture so well.
A massive thanks! Neil and Jojo Harvey.
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23) Review added by Douglas & Carly Robertson / 09-01-2006 (id 7)
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Myself and Doug got married at Ifild Green on the 10th September 2005, and Darren and his assistant captured perfectly how wonderful our day really was.
Myself and my husband were really worried initially about having our photos taken on the day as neither of us are particulaly photgenic!, but Darren assured us that the picture would turn out exactly as we would like them to. He was completely open to our suggestions as we requested informal shots to be taken.
On the day Darren and his assistant were extremely polite and very helpful and we received many comments from our guests confirming what we already thought.
Our proofs arrived within 10 days and we were soo pleased with them, we thought that it was going to be easy picking the ones we wanted for our album, but it definately wasnt! we ended up requesting more!
We found Darren a wonderful man who was willing to put himself out to make our day very special. We would have no hesitations in recommending him and his fantastic work.
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24) Review added by Miranda and Andrew Griffin / 09-01-2006 (id 6)
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Darren and Kate really helped to make our day. They were actually the only photographers we interviewed which shows the confidence we felt in them right from the start. We met a couple of times before the wedding, and they scoped out the venue (Lewes Registry office at Southover Grange) the weekend before, so Darren could get some ideas about where best to photograph us.
On the day they were very professional, and friendly, and made every one feel comfortable. Everyone commented to us about how good they were. Kate had our list of which photos we specifically wanted, and organised everyone, and when not doing formal shots, Darren took candid shots on his own initiative, some of which made it into the final album.
The photos were first class. (There was a light drizzle falling during some of them, but somehow Darren managed to make it look like a bright summers day). Choosing the prints we wanted was one of the hardest jobs we have ever had to do.
Darren’s recommendations regarding presentation were really useful, and we are more than happy with the results. Having the prints on a DVD is a wonderful bonus. We have no qualms, at all, about recommending them to others.
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25) Review added by Laura and Jerome Duret / 09-01-2006 (id 5)
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My new husband and I could not have been more thrilled with the service and photos that Darren and his wife Kate provided for our wedding at St Swithun's Church East Grinstead and Newick Park Country Club.
The two of them really worked so hard to make us feel at ease, to make sure we were positioned just so and to bring originality and that special something to our photos.
I knew as soon as I saw Darren's portfolio that he was the man to capture the moments of our special day and I am so pleased that we went to him as I imagine that we could not have found a better team than Kate and Darren.
I thoroughly recommend them to anyone who is getting married and wants photos that are particularly special and a little different.
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26) Review added by Louise & Nick Wood / 09-01-2006 (id 4)
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Darren & Kate were fantastic from our very first point of contact with them, right through to us receiving our final prints. They both came and met us at our wedding venue; Oakley Court Hotel in Berkshire, where we walked around together and discussed what we would like from our photos.
Both Darren & Kate were very professional, very down to earth and fun, making the actual taking of photographs enjoyable and making us and our guests feel very relaxed on the day.
All our photos were great, with very natural smiles in them all. Our proofs were waiting at home for us when we arrived back off our honeymoon, which was lovely as we couldnt wait to see them and they had been loaded onto the website so we could give our guests the password so they were also able to view them. Our final prints are finished and presented to a very high standard.
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27) Review added by Nicola Smith / 09-01-2006 (id 3)
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We looked long and hard to find the perfect wedding photographers, although from the moment we met Darren and his wife Kate we knew that they would be perfect! They were open to all of our ideas and nothing was too much trouble for them.
We live along way away from our chosen venue and they were accomodating in meeting with us to discuss all aspects of the day. On the wedding day they were fantastic. They are so professional and the photographs were a really enjoyable event.The finished drafts arrived on the day we got back from our honeymoon and were everything we hoped for and more! The quality was exceptional and we felt Darren had really captured the essence of our day. The photos were really very difficult to choose from, but having had the final copies back they are fantastic. I would reccommend Darren to anyone and already have!!
He is a truely talented photographer and was relaxed with all the guests, which was very important to us. So take a look at his work and I am sure that you will be as impressed as we were. We couldn't have found anyone else more suitable.
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28) Review added by Barbara Horkan / 09-01-2006 (id 2)
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Darren and Kate Holloway are absolutely fantastic!! They made our wedding day last December at Buxted Park Hotel nr Uckfield just that extra bit special, and the photos were exactly what we talked about and what we we wanted.
Darren is extremely professional in his approach but also very reassuring and Kate did such a magnificent job that I couldn't have managed without her.
I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone getting married ( and have done on many occassions already!
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29) Review added by Carol Ann Nicholls / 09-01-2006 (id 1)
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I can't recommend Darren charles Holloway highly enough! Jonathan and I were married at Amberley Castle, near Arundel in May 2004.
Darren was a brilliant mixture of professionalism and friendliness and was fantastically assisted by his wife Kate. Even our guests commented on how great they were on the day.
To top it all off - our pictures are superb and we have an amazing wedding album.
I have no hesitation in recommending Darren Charles Holloway to any bride & groom to be.
Carol Ann Nicholls
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