Customer Feedback

We aim to provide the most enjoyable and cost effective photography experience available. This area contains information showing what our customers feel about the service we have delivered for them.

Our customers also leave testimonials on www.thebestof.co.uk/barnsley.  This is an independant website for businesses in Barnsley.

Friendly staff. Well organised. A really good family event.
Much better than Venture and Olan Mills
(Guy Dalby)

Excellent attitude of the staff. Patience with my little “ball of energy”. Have already recommended to all my friends.
(Karen Leeder)

The photographer was very patient with two 20 month old twins. Some captivating shots.
Much better than Venture
(Mrs S Hanson)

A great session. Informal and relaxed setting produced some jaw dropping shots that brought a tear to the eye.
(L. Wear)

Enjoyed the experience.
(Pearson)

The photos are excellent, even when working with a one and a four year old, and both guys were very patient, and worked well with us to get the photos we wanted.
Much better than Clive Pickard
(Clare Briscoe)

Very friendly. Helped us relax to get the best results. A fab afternoon. Thanks!
(Mark Shevill).

Put all the people at ease. We’re pleased that everyone in the party got a disk.
(Kathryn Pearson)

Excellent, relaxed, professional, and enjoyable. Thank you. Wonderful pictures again!
(Emma Gaskell)

Great relaxed atmosphere. Tricky with two adults, 2 children, a baby and a dog!
(Kristen Berry)

Very enjoyable session. Very friendly staff and good customer service.
(Christine Brackenbury)

Made every effort to make the children feel at ease and remained patient. Gave a good variety of poses.

Better than Venture and Stan Plus Stan
(Julie Sykes)

Got some excellent shots even though our two year old wasn’t playing the game.
(Gareth Collins)

Very professional and really pleased with the photos.
(Kelly Robinson).

Quick and efficient photographer who has excellent skills with children. An unhurried and relaxed atmosphere.
Much better than Venture
(Frances Diamond)

Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Good with our dog!
(Steven Harrison)

John and David (staff) were very good, friendly and professional. We liked seeing the photos the same day.
Much better than Venture and Olan Mills
(Eve Baross)

Very friendly and helpful. An informal environment and no pressure to buy.
Much better than Venture
(Lynsey Mottram)

A great photo session. Many thanks.
(Alison Sykes)

Wasn’t rushed. A variety of shots. Friendly service
(Rachel Iggo)

Lots of fun
(Withington)

Flexible and comfortable experience.
(Clare Wroe)

Enjoyable experience for both myself and the children. Very happy with the photos.
Much better than Stan Plus Stan
(Lynsey Wildman)

Friendly atmosphere and made us all feel at ease and informal.
Much better than Westfield
(Sarah Clemitshaw)

Made us feel very at ease. Kept a tired 8 month old very entertained to give us some wonderful photos. I would definitely recommend and look forward to coming back for more when our daughter is older!
(Clare Rundstrom)

Friendly customer service and a good range and choice of pictures.
(Louise Hammond)

Natural shots by excellent photographers, putting everyone at ease.
(Linda Allot)

You spent lots of time with the girls taking excellent pictures. They have all really enjoyed it.
(Mrs Smith)

Really captured my daughter well
(Helen Wood)

I am very satisfied because the photographers were very professional but at the same time very easy and relaxing to work with. The finished products are well worth the money. More than happy, and would recommend.
Much better than Stan Plus Stan
(Louise Clarke)

Excellent with the kids and got some great shots of them. Brilliant value.
Much better than Venture
(Ruth Ratcliffe)

Made us feel comfortable from the outset. Fantastic with the children.
(Nicola McKay)

Enjoyable experience for us and the kids! A very relaxed atmosphere.
Much better than Venture
(The Glovers)

Very friendly and welcoming. Owen loved John (photographer)
Much better than Stan Plus Stan
(Kate Edgar)

Really good with Daisy. Good props etc. Friendly. Interacting with Daisy got the best out of her. Gorgeous photos!
Much better than Venture
(Sam Wilkinson)

Very satisfied because of the skill in handling a baby shoot, and the atmosphere. Didn’t feel under any pressure to perform. Very natural.
Better than Stan Plus Stan
(Beryce Nixon)

Great pictures. Got the children relaxed and happy during the shoot!
(Leo and Rachel Brown)

Enjoyable experience.
(Jonathan R)

Relaxed feel to the photo session and very happy with the end results.
Better than Stan Plus Stan
(Tony Bannister)

It was a very friendly experience and we were more than impressed with the photos and service we received from the photographers
(Mr Beardshaw)

Excellent service, very friendly staff and a nice environment. No pressure to buy at all
Much better than an unknown mobile photographer
(Julie Adamson)

Very satisfied. Very friendly, and a nice atmosphere. Enjoyed it
(Elaine Yates)

The service and demeanor of the staff was excellent, as was the end product. A team effort by all the staff was fantastic
(Mrs C Temple)

Excellent service. Great pictures. Friendly staff
Much better than Stan Plus Stan
(Danny Jones)

Lots of time spent with Charlie and Ruby in order to obtain the best possible results. Lots of patience.
(Sarah Watson)

A good number of photos taken in a variety of styles. Great that it's copyright free so you can do what you like with the images
(Rasitha Perera)

You are made to feel at ease
(Rosemary Fordham)

Very family friendly. Relaxed and fun.
Better than Venture and Chameleon
(Bend Family)

We had the opportunity to put him in different outfits plus he was encouraged to laugh and smile in a variety of poses. Great job. Thanks!
(Stuart Davis)

Really good interraction with our child. Very friendly and professional people, and fantastic photos
Much better than Stan Plus Stan
(Mark Davis)

Efficient, friendly, and welcoming
(Joanne Hoyland)

Very friendly and patient with the children. Excellent quality of photos. Excellent advice regarding the choice of extra prints and enlargements available.
Much better than Trigger Photography
(Dawn Adams)

It was an amazing experience. We're very pleased with the results. Made to feel very comfortable and at ease. I would definitely recommend. Thank you!
(Sophie Waring)

Very welcoming. Explained what would happen. Gave ideas and suggestions. Really helpful. Good professional service. Thanks!
(Victoria Parkin)

The photographer put us all at ease and helped us get the best poses to show us in the best light. Didn't think we would look so good. Thank you.
(A Redmond)

Very relaxed, friendly, and professional service
(Shelley Cudworth)

Girls enjoyed the birthday party photo shoot very much, and it was completely different to any other birthday party
(Deborah Carrie)

Variety of resources to keep Jacob entertained. Friendly photographer. Very accomodating. Thanks!
(Jennifer Wolsey)

All of us had a good time. Very good with our children aged 4 years and 4 months.
Better than Venture
(Susan Clenton)

Really fun. Kids enjoyed. Staff really friendly and fab with the kids
Much better than Olan Mills
(Kirsty Shipley)

Kids had fun and were relaxed, resulting in great pictures
Much better than Mothercare (Pixi Foto)
(Mrs Hulme)

Very helpdul and friendly
(Claire Kendall)  

Made to feel comfortable. Great pictures and service
Much better than Victoria Reed
(Laura Howard)

Made to feel very relaxed. Very impressed with the pictures and the nice friendly staff.
Much better than Clive Pickering and John Marshall
(Andrew Clarke)

Made us feel at ease and got some excellent photos of our son. The whole experience was very personal and relaxed. Would most certainly recommend.
(Bryony Wakefield)

Really relaxed atmosphere. The kids were well entertained.
Much better than Venture
(Tina Gordon)

Very friendly and very relaxed. Our daughter really enjoyed her time, and we now have some gorgeous photos of our son too.
Better than Snappies (Barnsley)
(Julia Robinson)

Really positive experience and relaxed staff
(Duncan Sturgeon)

It was a very relaxed and fun atmosphere. No heavy pressure to buy at the end, and I really like the fact that we own the images.
(Gemma Wilson)

Friendly. Helpful. Made us feel welcome and special. A lovely start to Christmas
(Matthew and Lisa)

John and Jilly were friendly, enthusiastic, and made us feel very relaxed. They were amazing with the twins. it was a lovely experience
(Elaine Tune)

Very helpful, accomodating, patient, and friendly
Better than Stan Plus Stan
(Jeremy Hoyland)

We have had a fantastic session. The kids and everyone felt at ease
Better than Stan Plus Stan
(Alison Hodgkiss)

Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff
Much better than an unknown studio in Leeds
(Janet Walker)

Friendly and professional staff. Not pushy. Patient with the baby. Full explanation given
(Lynn Newton)

Relaxed atmosphere. Energetic team. Brilliant photos. Very creative.
Much better than Venture
(Jez Threadgold)

Really impressive. Very good at relaxing the child, and good play. It was really good fun
(Georgina Thomas)

Great fun. Fantastic. Very enjoyable
(Miss Y, Moreland)

Very good with kids. Good service and professionalism
(Richard & Vicky Barker)

A very relaxed environment, and we felt at ease straight away. We will come back again
(Hayley Green)

Excellent service. Excellent pictures. Nice afternoon
(Jenny Wood)

Friendly staff. Great photos. Lots of variety
Much better than Olan Mills 
(A.Watson)

Staff were very kind, accomodating of our needs, and wishes. It was a fun, enjoyable experience for all member of our family
(Veronica Hillier)

Very friendly and helpful with excited children
(Annette Jackson)

Excellent staff. Friendly and patient(Cath Hall)

Made you feel relaxed and were amazing with Arley. Fantastic experience 
(Tim Hughes)

You were marvelous with the children. Thank you 
(Ruth Sherrin)

Very friendly staff. Lovely photos
Much better than Olan Mills 
(Lindsey Blanks)

From start to finish, everyone was made to feel welcome and relaxed. Very enjoyable morning. The kids loved it. Brilliant pictures 
(France Family)

Very good photographer. Felt very comfortable. I have never had any photos taken professionally before, and now with an expanding bump I was nervous. Very happy. Thanks 
(Ria Kaye)

Relaxed. Good results
Much better than Venture
(Anne Barnabas)

Very friendly, made us all feel at ease
(Adele Crookes)

Photographers very good at putting grumpy and boisterous two year old at ease!!
Better than Venture
(Rachel Dyke)

Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Fantastic photos.
(Victoria Elsey)

Very friendly and relaxed.
(Caroline Hollis)

Because the staff made the children feel at ease, and had lots of time for us.
Much better than Ronnie Neville
(Zoe Laverack)

Having been to Venture, we enjoyed the the overall experience of Picture Proud and the friendlyness of the staff (not to mention patience). We will definitely return here and not to Venture
Much better than Venture and Pixi Foto
(Michelle Shenton)

Everything overall was very good.
Much better than Glen Dean
(Shelley Hunt)

Excellent setup. Jilly and John made Ianna relax and have fun. REALLY enjoyable experience. Highly recommended
(Petrina Drury)

Friendly atmosphere and a laid back attitude. All great with kids
(Mark Lewis)

Your staff are very friendly and helpful
(Jamie Ashton)

Natural and easy, relaxing atmosphere. Very professional throughout. Excellent service
(Steve Brown)

Enjoyable experience overall. Crazy fun people. Brilliant throughout. Will definitely use again and recommend. Thank you very much
Much better than Venture
(Carrie Ann Henderson)

Staff were really friendly and professional. Put us at ease from the minute we entered. Plus they got some photos of our little one that were FAB. Thanks
(Norton Family)

Good shoot. No rush. Friendly service
Better than Venture
(Jennifer Duguid)

Very patient with children. Impressed with photos produced. Professional service
Much better than Pixi Foto
(Sam Walpole)

Made to feel very relaxed and were great with Alfie
(Claire Denton)

I really liked the photos.
(Emma Pettinger)

More than we could have hoped for. Great with the kids and the unruly adults 
(M.Sharp-O'reilly)

Very good with baby and child
Much better than Stan Plus Stan
(S.Woffenden)

We were made to feel relaxed. The pictures were great and everything was value for money. Would recommend to anyone 
(Stevenson & Martin Familys)

Good selection of poses. More natural shots.
Better than First Choice (Chapeltown) 
(Mr C Read)

Great photo shoot for a large group. Lots of variation, and managed to keep six children happy. 
(Nick Riley)

Excellent sitting. Good fun, and well organised. Would recommend to friends. 
(Micheal Mitchell)

Good fun and great shots. Very relaxed and no pressure .
(James Miles)

Excellent service, even with a fussy child and puppy.
(Dawn Pitt)

Friendly, helpful, patient, and willing to get involved. A real pleasure
Much better than Marlin Images
(Samantha Mawson)

Spent time with Emmie. Wasn't rushed, and very professional
(L.McLure)

Friendly staff. Worked fantastically with the kids, and captured them as they truly are!
(Sarah Steele)

Good atmosphere, fun, no rush.
Much better than Venture
(Sean Monkman)

Good atmosphere, very relaxed, happy, no pressure :-) Excellent to have a mini play area. Very useful! Good range of items to have in photosBetter than Venture (Sheffield)
(Miss H Askwith)

Friendly, helpful. Loads better than Pixi and Venture.
(A.Needham)

Studio well presented. Relaxed environment, nice staff, pleasant experience.
Much better than Venture 
(Mrs Lavery)

Constantly better than other studios. Very happy with the whole experience. You are made very welcome.
Much better than Stan Plus Stan
(R.Stewart)

Comfortable setting
(C.Atkinson)

Very friendly, made you feel relaxed. Great and patient with kids
(J.Hinchcliffe)

Really enjoyed it. Was fantastic. Great value for money
(Natalie Seddon)

No comment
Much better than Pixie Photo
(J.T.Bailey)

Friendly, professional, patient, very relaxed surroundings, with plenty of props.
Much Better than Clive Pickering, and Stan Plus Stan 
(Angela Walsh) 

There's a mixture of casual and posed photos, and we were asked if we had any photo poses we would like. The pictures look lovelyMuch better than Stan Plus Stan
(Kathryn Waddington)

Excellent interaction with the kids. Lots of variety of shots
Better than Stan Plus Stan, and Pixi
(Sarah Valentine)

Very happy with every aspect of the session
(I.Lipscombe)

No comment.
Better than other studios visited
(Emma Roger)

Very good with the children. A fun session
Much better than other studios visited 
(K.Beardshall)

Very comfortable and relaxed. Very good photos taken
Much Better than Pixi
(Annette Hirst)

Lovely staff. Excellent range of photos. Lovely, comfortable studio
(Sam Leeder)

I am usually very nervous, but I felt at ease straight away and it was fun and casual. Just what I wanted!! 
Better than other studios
(Alice Hawke)

Very friendly and helpful. Interacted with our little boy lots, and made him smile lots. Fantastic photos. Very pleased. Thankyou!
Much better than Stan Plus Stan
(Mark and Marie Davies)

Everyone, Everything excellent.
(K. Vernon)

Comfortablewith photographer, able to get good repour with children, Large variety of photographs.
Better than Olan Mills 
(M. Campbell)

Excellent all round
Better than Pixie Photo
(G. Sinclair)

Very Relaxed, informal and fun
(M. Rodgers)

Value for money, no sales pressure
Much Better than Mark Swinford
(B. Stewart)

Very friendly, enjoyed the experience, fantastic photos taken. the photographer & manager were fantastic.
Much better than Fotogenic
(R. Barrett)

Excellent & friendly service no "hard" sell, just thoroughly enjoyable
Much better than Pixie Photo
(N. Ashton)

A modern contempory feeling to the session.
Much Better than Venture 
(S. Fullalove) 

Very relaxed atmosphere, quality of images outstanding.
(P. Brook)

Very happy with pictures and staff were all excellent with kids.
(S. Young)

Fun, great value, gave everything I wanted
(C. O'Neill)

Found shoot really good, very good value for money.
(S. Gordon)

Friendly & relaxed enviroment & Value for money
Better than Venture 
(J. Wynne-Jones)

Relaxed shoot & booking, excellent photos produced.
Much Better than Venture 
(I. McGinney)

Good range of photos, very good with children
(C. Smith)

Lyndsay/Richard were very good at entertaining the kids and coming up with ideas for poses so the kids had fun - Very important!!! We all throughly enjoyed the whole experience & pleased with the results.
Much Better than Venture
(P. Plume)

Great experience all round - the shoot was fun and relaxed. More importantly the pictures were fantastic.
(D. Stokes)

Staff were very professional and friendly. No sales pressure just fun!!!
Much better than Olan Mills
(Karen & family)

All expectations fully met
Better than Venture
(M. Hachett)

Very relaxed, care given to the Kids to get the best out of then
Much better than Venture
(T Grain)

Very Friendly and welcoming even for the shyest of customers(N. Muir-Little)

Much better than Olan Mills
(C. Sturgeon)

Friendly atmosphere and profesional service.
Much better than un-named studio.
(G. Pearce)

Great with the kids. Shot loads of great photos.
Better than Venture and Olan Mills
(J. Turner)

Time taken, Good for kids, Very good price.
Much better than Stan Plus Stan.
(F Lawson)

Rowan was very hard work but you captured some good photos 
Much better than Pixi Photo
(N. Bently)

Friendly atmosphere, professional brilliant photos.
Better than Venture
(A. Motviersele)

Very friendly people who instantly put you at ease. Lots of patience with small children. Value for money
Much Better than Venture and Olan Mills
(J. Robson)

Enjoyed the experence, fun comfortable and relaxed. Fab pictures and professional. Would come recomend and come again.
(Bland family)

Friendly staff, excellent with the kids.
(S Mayson)

Great photos, Great staff and good with kids.
Much better than Roman photography.
(L. Millthorpe)

Friendly people put children at ease and beautiful photos.
(F. Fretwell)

Very friendly and patient staff excellent service all round
Much better than Venture and Pixi Photo
(N. Hamilton)

Listened to needs, excellent with children, acomodadting.
Better than Venture
(S. Hutchinson)

Very enjoyable - very informal. Fun for the boys! We had a good time
(J. Hemingway)

Very good, Friendly staff.
(S. Salih)

The service was very professional, the staff were very friendly, the photos were of high quaility (A. Graham)

Friendly, supportive and value for money
Much Better than Venture
(Chapman family)

Very inventive with shots, extremely friendly & helpful. Not under any pressure to buy.
Much better than Photopix, Debenhams Sheffield.
(J. Exton)

Extreamly proffesional - helpful. Very patient
(R. N. Cousins)

Friendly, easy to use service. Rosponcive to our requests.
(A. Solomons)

Very helpful, Excellent with the children. Could do the shoot straight away.
Much better than Stan Plus Stan.
(S. Musgrave)

Friendly, Patient, Encouraging.
(Turner Family)

Jessica was very relaxed and enjoyed the experience.
Much better than John Mitchel
(V. Taylor)

The Photos have captured us as individuals and our personalities.
Better than Olan Mills
(E. Cross)

Helpfull, Friendly staff - Kept kids happy - Great photos.
Much better than venture
(M. Mackenzie)

The atmosphere was fun and relaxed, and everyone was really friendly.
(R. Firth)

Good photo shoot not rushed, relaxed enviroment
Much Better than Olan Mills 
(D. Wright)

The session was made fun and enjoyable with a great variety of images 
(T. Wood)

Excellent Photos, informal and relaxed atmosphere and no pressure selling.
Much Better than Stan plus Stan
(A. Merritt)

Enjoyable experience - very relaxed
(J. Godwin)

Better, cheaper and more professional the Venture. No hard sell & you get all the pictures. Brought my wife to tears - Beatiful photographs
(R. Whitmore)

Excellent set up, Professional.ly performed, well explained, friendly staff, Beautifull photos                          
(J. Heppenstall)

We all enjoyed it - Every minute.
Compared to Simply Portraits
(A. M. Elliott)

An Overall fab experience. Well done. 
Better than Venture -  Sheffield
(Y. Bond)