General Comments (in random order)

“From the consultantation to the pre-wedding shoot to the day we received our album, Hayley was amazing and delivered everything as promised and more! We received more than we requested on the day and the outcome with the pictures were outstanding! We couldn’t have asked for anyone else to produce such quality. Would recommend HayleyRuth to everyone.”

“As someone who does not enjoy having their photo taken, Hayley made me feely comfortable and relaxed with the result that there are some great photos from the day. In the initial discussion, during the pre-wedding shoot and viewing of the venue Hayley came across as more than simply being interested in our wedding in order to secure the business, but appeared genuinely enthused by it. On the day the photography was not intrusive and the service subsequently has been excellent. We were obviously able to review our photos online, but Hayley also visited to run through them in high definition on the tele before we began choosing those for the album. We have been delighted with the service she has provided.”

“I cant say enough about the service Hayley provided for our wedding. The pre-wedding shoot was just so relaxing and helpful to get to know Hayley and talk about our ideas for the day so by the time the day of the wedding came she felt like an old friend which was so nice. She was professional, organised and unobtrusive and really went that extra mile in helping the day run smoothly, even carrying bags for the bridesmaids and just generally being a calming influence! The quality of our photographs were outstanding and a tribute to her work was the fact that our images were chosen for ‘Its your big day’ magazine. The after wedding service was again, outstanding, with her home visit to view our images – we really felt like we were getting a truly personalised service. A testament to her work was the fact that many friends and family commented on the quality of our images and her professionalism on the day and it speaks volumes that when my bridesmaid got engaged after my wedding, the first thing she did was book Hayley. I then got the opportunity to again observe her work, as a guest this time, and once again was so impressed by her calmness, friendliness and stunning photography. We would never consider using another photographer for any events in the future – I just cant imagine a better service.”

“We had such a wonderful experience with Hayley Ruth that we have already recommended her to 2 other couples that we know who are getting married next year! From the first time that we met Hayley at the Quy Mill wedding Fayre we were taken with her friendly easy-going, enthusiastic and yet incredibly professional manner. The wedding albums that Hayley had on display showed both the quality of product that she uses and also the style of photography that Hayley offers, both of which stood out from others that we had seen at other wedding fayres. We arranged a meeting with Hayley, who came to our home and discussed our wedding plans and our photographic requirements with us. Having never arranged wedding photography before, my fiance and I asked a few general questions and when Hayley asked us if we had anything else to ask her we said “No we couldn’t think of anything” Hayley said, “Shall I tell you the questions that you should be asking!” and proceeded to answer her own questions regarding what would happen if she were ill or couldn’t get to our wedding for any particular reason, how she has numerous back-up memory cards and means of saving and protecting our images etc etc. These were very important issues which we hadn’t even considered and perhaps wouldn’t have thought to ask about if Hayley hadn’t advised us. Prior to our wedding, we had a pre-wedding shoot, as part of our photography package with Hayley. During this meeting we discussed all about the photographs that we would like to have on our wedding day, and worked out where we would like to have them taken, what style(s) of photographs would we like and had a practice with Hayley taking photographs so that we would know exactly what images we would like to capture on the day etc. From the first time we had discussed these topics with Hayley, Quy Mill had been refurbished (without our knowledge), unfortunately in a way which I despised. Hayley helped us to search and find areas within the building (back up plan in case of rain) that we could use to still capture the atmosphere and images which we had wanted for our wedding and in doing so made me feel much more relaxed and happy about the situation. The day of our wedding was wonderful! The preparations that we had made with Hayley prior to the day meant that all the images we wanted to capture were achieved with minimal fuss and maximum professionalism, leaving us with plenty of time to relax, mingle and chat with our guests, which for us was the most important aspect of our wedding day. Our first view of the photographs that Hayley had taken during our wedding day confirmed that we had made the right choice of photographer – they were amazing. And all our family and friends agree that we have beautiful photographs which represent us and our day perfectly. And now we have a stunning wedding album which Hayley has produced to our design and requirements, which we will cherish for years to come.”

“It’s hard to describe how fantastic Hayley is! She’s so creative and style of photography proves the passion she has for capturing the day in all of its glory. She has really captured the essence and emotion of our day.”

“I cannot express enough how fantastic Hayley was on our wedding day. The preparation for our big day was superb, with Hayley taking away any insecurities that we had about the photos and making us feel so at ease. Hayley spent a great deal of hard working time to make our ‘engagement shoot’ and wedding photos beautiful. On our wedding day Hayley was brilliant, helping out wherever she could but also keeping in the background where appropriate. Our images were stunning and it’s clear that Hayley not only provides a fantastic service but that she really has a talent for photography. I cannot recommend Hayley enough, both for this award or to any potential customers. She was so great that we recently asked Hayley to take the newborn photos of our baby son, born in June 2011, needless to say, they were also images that we’ll treasure all our lives.”

“I’m reminded everyday of how amazing and wonderful our photos are and how happy we are with them. However never more so than at the weekend when I visited a friend to see her recent wedding photos. The photos were so terrible (in comparison to ours). My poor friend probably has 10 – 15 good photo’s maximum (and they’re just close ups). She married in one of Portugal’s most beautiful and oldest monastery’s in the middle of amazing mountains and views. Yet not one photo shows this – honestly, not one. The photographer did not capture the venue, the surroundings or any emotion of the day at all. I can never show her our photos – she’d have a heart attack! Hayley captured every inch of our day, even the little things that we missed. Our photo’s tell the story of our day, whereas my poor friends photos tell the story of a bad photographer that went to Portugal!”

“Excellent photos from day. Very easy style.”

“I have given Hayley 10 out of 10 for everything because that’s exactly what we got! From the moment I contacted her we recieved a professional yet personal service that no other photographer offered. I am a keen photographer myself so put a lot of effort in choosing the right photographer and met a lot before finding and then booking Hayley. We recieved a free pre wedding shoot to get to know her which was invaluable, on the day people commented they didn’t even notice she was there which is exactly how we both felt too. Yet the second we wanted her there she was! Capturing the image we wanted before we knew it ourselves! Nothing was too much trouble on the day and she is just so lovely! After she visited us, helped us sort through the photos we wanted, provided a program for us to play with the design ourselves whilst also helping to design exactly the right album for us by asking us the right questions to get us thinking! Then the actual product… A choice of different style books that were included in the package and a host of optional add ons! She only supplies very high quality books. Being in the binding industry I can spot poor quality… Our book was made in australia to the highest standard. I’m sure it will last more than 50 years! Over all… Exceptional!”

“When we got engaged my biggest concern was having my photo taken, I never like having my picture taken and always end up looking awkward and nervous in photos so choosing a photographer I felt comfortable with was essential. When I met Hayley she was so friendly and warm she instantly made me feel at ease and after our first meeting with her we knew she would be the perfect person to capture our day. From start to finish Hayley was so professional and friendly, when she came to our house for our initial meeting there was no pressure to book and she actually encouraged us to meet with other photographers to ensure that we chose the right photographer for us. We had our pre-wedding shoot at Hatfield Forest which I was extremely nervous about but Hayley really calmed me down and helped me to relax in front of the camera. It was an invaluable experience and really prepared me for the day. After seeing the photos from the shoot Hayley asked for feedback so that she could ensure she got the images we wanted on the wedding day. At the pre-wedding shoot Hayley also booked a date in the diary to show us our images so that we had something to look forward to when we returned from our honeymoon When Hayley arrived at my parents house on the wedding day she gave me a beautiful hanging heart decoration which was such a lovely surprise and a great personal touch. Throughout the day she was completely unobtrusive and we hardly even noticed she was there. She did extremely well at getting everyone organised for group shots especially as we had limited time due to the weather. All of our guests commented on how fantastic she was and how they weren’t even aware she was there snapping away! The day after the wedding we got to see a sneak peek of a couple of the images and were blown away. One of which included her amazing jumping shot of my husband and friends! When we returned from our honeymoon Hayley came to our house to show us our images. She had prepared a beautiful DVD slideshow of our images set to music I was overwhelmed by how amazing the images were and loved every single one. Hayley took time to ensure that we chose our favourite images for our album and was extremely patient throughout the design process. Hayley offered a wide range of beautiful albums and we chose a gorgeous jade folio album. Hayley hand delivered our finished album and we are so happy with it, it’s absolutely stunning. Her attention to detail is second to none, she has obviously put so much thought into everything she does from the wedding gift on the day to the beautiful presentation box the memory card of images comes in. I cannot fault Hayley in any way and am delighted that we chose her to capture our day for us. She provides an excellent personal service and is such an amazing photographer I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this award. We have already booked in for a family portrait for my Dads 50th Birthday and will be recommending Hayley for many years to come!”

“HayleyRuth made us feel so comfortable that the photo section of our wedding day was great fun to do. With the pre-work she’d done meeting up with us to discuss what we wanted to do and walking around the venue to discuss locations meant on the day we were at ease with her and the photos flowed naturally and did not take over our day which was exactly what we wanted. She sent us a lovely sneak peak the day after our wedding so that we had a beautiful picture to look at on our honeymoon. Despite the fact we live in London she came to see us to show us the pictures after the wedding. Her attention to detail with this was fantastic. She had all the pictures prepared on a dvd for us to watch with her and then start discussing how we’d like the pictures in our albums. The photos she’d produced were fantastic and the hardest thing to do was to choose between them! As Hayley had got to know our personalities and things we liked and didn’t like over our time of knowing her we were able to discuss freely ideas for the photo albums. She used a great piece of software meaning she could share her drafts of our albums online and we could provide feedback till it was just right for us. Hayley always responded quickly and gave us fantastic memories of our day. I would not question recommending Hayley to any of friends or family she’s a fantastic photographer that makes you feel so special and ensures that she gets to know you so that the pictures she produces are just right for you. We are so happy that we went with Hayley her innovative ideas have given us brilliant pictures to always remember our special day.”

“Hayley made us fell extremely comfortable in the run up to the wedding always being available n going the extra mile! On the day having grop shots can be tiring and stressful but Hayley made that time a pleasure and she was always mindful of us spending time with our guests. Hayley is now a very good friend n I’d reccomend her to anyone!”

“There aren’t enough words to say how fantastic it was having Hayley as part of our day. We met prior to the day for test shots and we felt so comfortable with her from the very start. On the day Hayley went above and beyond her role as photographer by turning in to hairdresser and bride dresser! My bridesmaid struggled to do up my dress and Hayley was there in a flash to help aswell, and as my hairdresser hadn’t done what was asked Hayley even ended up curling my hair for me, in between catching shots of the guests on their way to the tower at Leez Priroy, and the photos of flowers/tiaras/perfume/jewellery. I loved having Hayley there so much I even got upset when she had to go, I’d have loved her to stay! The photos after and the fantastic service continued, and I am so, so pleased with our beautiful wedding album. I’d highly recommend Hayley to any couple getting married, she works hard, the results are fantastic and I felt like I had another bridesmaid/friend with me for the day with all the lovely things she did.”

“We couldn’t have asked for more in a photographer. Right from our first meeting, Hayley spent time getting to know us and what was important to us on our big day. Not only were the photographs beautiful, but the whole experience and level of customer care offered by Hayley was outstanding. She genuinely cared about us, and her photos reflected our unique day and our ‘story’ perfectly. If anyone is looking for photographs that are beautiful, timeless and full of personality, with a photographer that will end up being more life a friend … then Hayley Ruth is the right choice.”

“Prior to our wedding Hayley took us on a pre-wedding photoshoot during which she put our minds at total ease. We were very worried about having our photo’s taken but following an hour with Hayley we were very excited at the prospect. At the wedding Hayley was amazing and expertly handled all the guests and captured everything we wanted. Hayley even took the time to shoot further pictures at night using flash techniques which produced amazing pictures. The experience was such that Hayley was a big part of our wedding day and for that we will always be grateful. Not only is she an amazing photographer she is also a wonderful person. Hayley really puts in the time and effort , this coupled with the quality of the photo’s makes Hayley extremely good value for money.”

“Hayley has an amazing talent when it comes to photography and made our whole day run smoothly when it came to the photos, she fitted in like a member of our family and was so happy with the end results”

“We were very impressed with Hayley she was very friendly and extremely professional she knows her craft well and delivered exceptional photos that we will treasure forever.”

“hayley made us feel so comfortable which was so imporatant to us .We knew hayley was about all day but at the same time she was never in the way and captured all the shots we really wanted . she was perfect !”

“Haley was brilliant from the moment we booked her, she gave us loads of advice before during and after the event and was an absolute rock to my very nervous bride on a cold, crisp november morning. The photography was first class and we now own a wonderful album to remind us of the day as well as dozens of additional pictures purchased by friends and family. I would whole heartedly recommend Haleyruth Photography to anyone and have no doubt that I will be booking Haley again in the future.”

“Hayley’s photography speaks for itself in the end result but what it doesn’t show is Hayley’s commitment to customer service, she has a unique style dealing with people that puts everyone at ease and creates a relaxed yet professional atmosphere. Hayley has a great eye for an outstanding shot and its a fantastic surprise when you view the final photo’s. We wouldn’t have chosen anyone else to capture our special day.”

“Hayley was amazing at our wedding/handfasting. She really caught the relaxed atmosphere of the day. I don’t like having my photo taken and her pre wedding shoot really helped me relax During the day I had guests complimenting me on Hayley as she was so good with people. She really got into the unusual theme of our wedding (RObots & Ivy – wiith a handfasting) and encouraged people to have fun – playing with R2D2 and C3P0 to get some great images I cannot recommend her highly enough – totally worth every single penny”

“Hayley was wonderful, prfoessional, and perfect for our wedding day. The quality of the end product exceeded all our expectations, and we would have no hesitation in recommending her to friends. We have actually recommended her to our friends, and they have booked her for thier wedding in November this year. Having shared our big day with Hayley, we both consider her to be a friend as well. All in all, a wondeful person, and a true perfectionist in her work.”

“Second to none. Hayley captured our wedding like no other. We live overseas and did most of our planning from overseas. We met with Hayley once a year before the wedding and everything was sorted. She really is a professional and a quality photographer.”

“We chose Hayley as her personality really matched ours and our view of how we wanted to remember our day through our photographs. She listened closely to what we wanted, and tailored her approach accordingly. The pre shoot we did helped us understand her direction on the day, and when the big day came, she was unobtrusive but very effective. All our guests remarked on how professional Hayley was, even remarking that it was like she was another guest. Post wedding, Hayley was great in helping us layout our album and deciding on what would look and work the best. Whilst she may not be the cheapest, ultimately her level of service and the quality of the end result justifies the cost. We would not hesitate in recommending Hayley to any prospective clients. In fact, I have booked Hayley to take some commercial shots in our business – no higher recommendation than repeat business!”

“Hayley is a fantastic Photographer… It was like having your best friend at your wedding. Offering valuable advice and having things at hand and keeping me calm.Hayley’s talent is complimented in our Wedding album where she was able to capture all the magic during our fairy tale wedding. The album tells a story and I just love looking at it. Hayley has also inspired me myself as well as having the confidence to have my photo but to take up photography myself…… Thank you Hayley you are a star and I am so happy you were part of our special day x”

“Hayley’s attention to detail is absolutely fantastic, she is such a lovely lady that she immediately puts you at ease, and always likes to get a grasp of exactly what you want out of your pictures. And they look fab when you get them back.”

“Hayley was outstanding from start to finish, very hard working lady. She follows her heart with her work and its shows in the wedding photo. All our quests commited on how nice and proffestional she was.”

“My now wife and I found Haley online. After a informal meeting, at our convenience, we decided to book her. Since our wedding I now recommend her on almost a monthly basis to other people having weddings. The quality of her photography, to us, is outstanding and we are extremely happy with the product delivered. It is however what Hayley bough to the wedding over and above the photography that really set her apart. It is clear that a wedding photographer has more interaction with guest than almost anyone else at the wedding bar the bridge and groom – as such their approach and deminer is important to the success of the day. Hayleys’ part military part HR background lends itself so well to this and she is helpful in ensuring everything runs smoothly without being overbearing or intrusive. My Dad wouldn’t have been wearing his button hole if it wasn’t for Hayley! Of course it is the photos that really matter and I really cannot fault Hayley here. I have a selection of photos on my iPhone and show them to people on a regular basis. The mix of formal, artistic and reportage was perfect. We are eternally grateful and happy.”

Why They Booked (in random order)

“Because of her amazing work and ability to make me feel at ease.”

“She was simply perfect!”

“Good rapport she understood what we wanted and wanted the day to be about us.”

“Having worked with Hayley before I knew and understood her commitment and drive, I valued her opinion and enjoyed her company, therefore what else could you wish for in a wedding photographer, for me the decision to have Hayley capture our special day was an easy one. All of Hayley’s customers will received the same level of commitment, quality and dedication to make the day and photo’s perfect.”

“Beacause I liked her when I met her”

“We booked Hayley after meeting with her at our house following a recomendation from a work colleague. During the meeting we were impressed with Hayley’s work and the way she came across.We felt comfortable with Hayley very quickly indeed.”

“I warmed to hayley straight away, she went through everything with us and we had a consultation at our home with no pressure.”

“Saw Hayley at the Wedding Fayre at The Quy Mill Hotel and just knew that Hayley would be the right person to Photograph our wedding. We saw some amazing samples of Hayley’s work and Every album was different but told the story of the day capturing those special memorable moments.”

“We spoke with many photographers and found that immediately all they talk about is their packages and money! When I first spoke to Hayley, the first thing she spoke of was her passion for photography and her style of photography – it was immediately clear she loved her job – she was so enthursiastic.. Hayley had been recommended to us via another photographer which helped. But it was after meeting Hayley that we felt she was right for what we wanted in all terms (and yes, cost does play a factor). We really liked the examples of work that she brought with her on the day, you could see the standard type of wedding photos, but also you could see that Hayley had an eye for capturing different shots – which is what we also wanted (without steering too much away from being traditional) and it was so easy to see how creative and intuitive Hayley is. Hayley’s manner was very calm and she really “listened” to us when we explained what we wanted. It seems stupid, but none of the other photographers we spoke to asked us what we wanted. Based on these things my husband and I decided immediately that we wanted Hayley to be our photographer.”

“Because she really was interested in us as a couple and how we got together, what we do for a living what we enjoy etc, whereas all the other photographers were very straight to the point and sometimes didn’t even really ask our names, plus we loved her work and the packages that she offered.”

“As soon as I saw what HayleyRuth could produce at the wedding fair I was sold! Everything that she said she would do she did but with much more than we ever expected.”

“For the reasons stated above, and her genuine interest in, and relaxed approach to our wedding.”

“A friend recommended her … so glad she did!”

“She was able to offer us what was required on our wedding day when it came to photos and fitting in with the theme”

“After meeting with her at our house, we got in touch and booked her soon afterwards. We just felt confortable with her, which we considered to be essential in order to share our special day with her. We couldn’t have asked for more!”

“Because of her personality and the quality of her photography.”

“We booked Hayley at a wedding fair she came to our house to discuss our various options and we went from there .”

“Photos and albums looked great and we really liked her.”

“We met at a wedding fair and instantly clicked, Hayley then came to our house to discuss our wedding and the service that she provides and we snapped her up!”

“From the first time we met Hayley we were impressed with her enthusiasm (it was infectious!), her professionalism and care that she held for her clients and how aware of the responsibility she was being given to capture perfect images. The albums which Hayley had on display showed that this care and professionalism was also coupled with talent and flair, a combination which for us was not matched by any of the other photographers we met with. There was no question in our minds that Hayley would be the perfect photographer for us. And we were proved right!”

“Met Hayley at a local wedding fair, liked her work, liked her.”

“I’d seen her working at my friends’ wedding and also the photographs at the end.”

“Because she was the only one that provided a personal and detailed approach that met our hopes in capturing the wedding day. She nailed it!”

“Because she’s the best! Having known Hayley for a few years through the wedding industry and watched her work we knew that no-one would be able to capture our day as well as Hayley!”

“The brilliant package that was offered really did put Haleyruth Photography at the top of our list.”

“Love the way she worked after meeting her at a friends wedding. Great value for money and outstanding photography.”

“Hayley did some promotional photography for a friends business and I attended the shoot. After meeting her and seeing the quality of her work, there was no doubt in my mind who I wanted to do my wedding photography. The value for money and quality of service was second to none and we didnt hesitate to book her straight away.”

“Her online gallery showed beautiful pictures that we wanted on our day. After having an initial consultation with Hayley she made us feel so at ease that we knew that she would make the photo section of our day easy and ensure that we weren’t uncomfortable so we booked her immediately.”