Testimonials

"I'll definitely be recommending Simon to other comedians. The photos are great and the whole service is great value. He worked promptly on the editing stage of the order to get the photos ready and also answered questions straight away."

Sean Moran (Comedian / Promotional Shoot)

 

"Having professional photos can be quite daunting as it is a personal experience and you want to make sure you get value for money. I can honestly say the service that I received from Simon was brilliant. I was made to feel at ease straight away, and able to give input on the photos I required. The ability to log onto his website and view then choose the photos was extremely easy and I was in receipt of my chosen images with 24hrs of my order – There was no hard sell, no hidden catches and no pushy sales - Brilliant - Thank you Simon."

Jon O' Brien (TheBestOf Crewe & Nantwich)

 

"Simon and his wife Tina recently came and worked with us at Alextra, taking various group photos and individual portrait shots. The photos look fantastic and we would highly recommend Simon to any business or individual wanting professional photos. Not only did the day run smoothly, but it was highly enjoyable. Alextra Accountants Limited"

Farrah, Alextra Accountants Limited (Professional Portraits)

 

"We had a great time with Simon J. Newbury when he took promo shots of the band. The pictures were brilliant quality and we recieved the edited and finished product very quickly. He was very professional dealing with 6 over-excited metallers and made it a very relaxed yet efficient shoot. Thank you!"

Reign Of Sirius (Promotional Shoot)

 

"Thank you Simon for my photo shoot, you were professional at all times, and made me feel very relaxed. The finished products are excellent!"

Kelly (Professional Portraits)

 

"We wanted to have some pictures of our 3 little ones done and we went to Simon. He came to us and set up which really helped as one of our 3 is really quite shy and photographing at home meant that he was a lot more relaxed and the results were the best photos we have ever had of him! It was really relaxed and not rushed and the kids had a whale of a time. We got the photos we wanted (and more!!). Afterwards we got to see all the images online and were able to choose from them all in our own time. Got to say it was great and we really recommend Simon!"

Kirstie (Kids Photos)

 

"Simon was highly recommend by a friend of mine after the photography work he had done for their band. I asked for some promotional shots to be done of me to help promote my DJ career. From the first contact Simon was very professional and with very little guidance from me he came up with many ideas! As this was my first photo shoot, I was very nervous but Simon made me feel very relaxed and gave me the directions I needed to get the best shots. The overall work was fantastic and has given me the results I needed. The shots have now been used for many posters and flyers, and have received great feedback nation-wide."

Ollie Birch-Hampson (DJ)

 

"Simon was very reassuring and made me feel comfortable and relaxed throughout my photo shoot. I was so pleased with the results - I've got loads of amazing pictures now, they make brilliant presents. I can't believe how he made the photos look so natural and yet the best side of me. Totally recommended"

Dr Cooper

 

"Simon’s coverage of our wedding was everything we expected. Both Ben and myself, as well as all our guests, were perfectly put at ease with Simon photographing our big day. We wanted an emphasis on documentary style coverage with a few posed shots, and that is exactly what we got. Simon was professional, polite and very easy to get along with. We were also very pleased with the service we got after the wedding. We were able to choose from a large stock of images which were all finished as we wanted and delivered to us very quickly. I’d really recommend Simon for your special day!"

Emma & Ben Yoxall (Wedding Photos)

 

"We knew we were in safe hands working with Simon because the variety, originality and quality of his music photography work speaks for itself. The most refreshing thing about working with Simon was his enthusiasm to create something unique to our band. He encouraged us to bring our own ideas to the shoot and it was incredibly reassuring to know that we were a big part of the decision-making process, as both he and Tina were always keen to hear our thoughts and ideas. We were really impressed by Simon’s eye for details, professionalism and his ability to make us, as sitters, feel at ease and have a great laugh. We’re delighted with the finished shots and would recommend Simon to anyone, band or organisation as his work, his prices and his professionalism are second to none."

Si Halewood (The Retrospective)

 

"Industry Insiders commissioned Simon to take the portrait of our founder Rachel Johnson for use in our press and publicity. Throughout the session Simon was professional, creative and really understood what we wanted to achieve. His understanding of the light and background were particularly impressive. The shot he sent us was of great quality and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Simon J. Newbury Photography to anyone looking for a photographer."

Industry Insiders


"We chose Simon & Tina to do our promotional shots, due to the awesome pictures they had taken of bands (including our own) at The Box. Not only are we impressed with the quality of the images and the price, but the speed in which we got the finished pictures back was fantastic. We will definitely be using Simon J. Newbury Photography to do future shoots, and look forward to working with them again soon!"

Sumofly (Band)

 

"Simon J. Newbury is the official photographer at RedShift Radio based in Crewe, Cheshire. Simon was chosen as our official photographer because of his exceptional talent, creative ability and quick wit. Simon doesn't just produce great photography , he takes time to get to know the client whether it be child, animal, wedding couple or corporate assignment. We would recommend you ask Simon to quote for you and be prepared to be amazed at his prices!"

Liz Southall (RedShift Radio)

 

"What fantastic pictures in such a short space of time and the live shots captured the whole energy of the show. We're so happy with the work Simon has done and would recommend him to any band. Simon's photos are being used to promote our 2011 shows in Russia and Norway amongst many others. Thanks Simon."

Dressed To Kill (Kiss Tribute Band)

 

"We’ve forged both a successful and enjoyable working relationship with Simon J Newbury Photography over the past three years. Images are vital in our business. Simon and his team have constantly delivered award-winning, cutting-edge shots to capture our events and gigs across the UK. The turn-around has also been incredible - they must work tirelessly there to meet our deadlines. Simon is the complete professional; we often give a very specific brief and we’ve never been disappointed with the results. In visual terms, his contribution to our profile and success has been immense."

Volume PR

 

"I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Simon to capture the perfect shots on your big day. The last thing we wanted for our wedding were traditional shots. He listened to everything we had to say, offered his own ideas and delivered exactly what we were looking for and more. Both Tina and he took pictures of the service from two different perspectives, giving us an amazing insight into the emotions of our guests. They also went the extra mile, covering our celebrations well into the night which showed us even bigger contrast! One thing we also noted was how polite and courteous he was with everyone; I’ve been shunted around at other weddings and I know how irritating it can be. All in all, we’ve got brilliant memories of our wedding – always brought back every time we look at Simon’s spectacular pictures."

Mr and Mrs Robinson (Wedding Photos)

 

"The portraits are fantastic and we will enjoy them for many years to come. T hank you for your patience with the children - one and a half hours can be testing with four of them! You made them feel relaxed and they enjoyed every minute of it. Once again many thanks!"

The Wilcockson Family (Kids Photos)

 

"Simon really put me at ease and had great patience at every stage.He took a range of shots, different formats, varied locations, etc. His images presented the real me, albeit me on a good day! He is reliable, professional, inventive and produces truly excellent work"

Mhairi Gordon (Impact Associates)

 

"I needed some promotional images of my hotel so I hired Simon. He spent time ensuring every scene was perfect and took a fantastic set of images which he edited thoughtfully. The images turned out to be far better than I had imagined and have been of exellent promotional use for the business. Simon spent a great deal of time ensuring the set of images were perfect, and the turnaround time was remarkably quick for such quality images. I would happily recommend Simon J. Newbury Photography!

Ray (The Royal Hotel, Crewe)

 

"I asked Simon to pay us a visit in May to take some photographs during a Cricket match; arriving early he took some photos of the club and surroundings, and then spent the day capturing every twist and turn of the thrilling game. Every member of Audlem Cricket Club is extremely happy with the results, and thank him very much! A very good, professional job! Well done! We will definitely invite Simon back towards the end of the season for another days worth of photography. Thank you very Much Simon, Fantastic pictures!!!"

Stuart (Audlem C.C.)

 

"We have recently attended a band photo shoot with Simon, and it has to be said it was a fantastic experience. Simon not only puts the clients at ease, but works them to obtain the best possible image, capturing the right mood, light and atmosphere. We have had many pictures taken by photographers, but in all honesty it’s not hard to tell which Simon’s work is. We will definitely be working with Simon again in the future and would recommend him to everyone. Bring on the location shots."

Gash (Junker)

 

"We've been working with Simon for a couple of years now. He does all our live and promo work. The quality of his work is fantastic and he has turned round work for us on the shortest of deadlines. Our last photo shoot was magical, with a simple idea and a few bits and pieces Simon delivered exactly what we were looking for and delivered some striking and highly orignial images. He is currently working on the images and art for our forthcoming EP."

Julian Casewell (The Longshanks)

 

“Simon recently did a photo shoot for our band, Photo Booth Smile, and produced some excellent quality professional photographs for us at an extremely good price. He has also photographed our gigs at The Box, always producing fantastic live shots. His attention to detail is superb. We would definitely recommend him to anyone, and we definitely hope to work with him again in the future."

Jasmin Dean (Photo Booth Smile)

 

"The photos I had taken were of a brilliant quality and the atmosphere in the room was so laid back and relaxed which helps to achieve a better photo overall. I recommend Simon J Newbury to anyone wanting wedding, musical or portraiture photographs"

Sean Dyer (The Cat Radio Presenter)

 

"Having worked with Simon from September 2008 and thinking 'Wow this guy is good' back then, just imagine what we think of his photos now! We've done numerous shoots with him, used a load of his live stuff and taken him with us to Manchester Academy. Absolutely great!"

Fake Heroes (Band)

 

"I am absolutely delighted with the outcome of Simon's photoshoot with my 4 year old daughter Molly, he made her feel so at ease and relaxed during the session. The final shots are outstanding! All my friends and family want copies! I recommend him without hesitation."

Mike McHugh (Portraits of his daughter Molly)

 

"I don't know what Simon was expecting when he agreed to do a Sonic State photo shoot, especially when I told him we would be bringing 3 costume changes and our huge colourful personalities along with us! We weren't sure how he would take us or even whether he'd have the patience to put up with our banter, and we were worried that he may try and mould us into something that we weren't, as we are very particular about how we look. To us, rock n roll is as much about the image as it is the music. But after just a few minutes with Simon we were put at ease and we felt like we could be ourselves throughout the whole shoot and we had every confidence in him that he would create great shots and be sympathetic to what we wanted. The photos speak for themselves. You can tell by looking at them that we felt at ease, trusted Simon, liked him and the way he worked with us, and we had a great time. We are absolutely over the moon with how the photos have come out. The colours are amazing! His attention to detail is obvious, every single accessory,tattoo or flick of eyeliner is there for all to see. Fantastic work Simon, thank you very much for giving us the time, patience and belief to create amazing photos which we will be using for a long time."

Jenny Zacharek (Sonic State)

 

"Having been a band now for a number of years, we have had loads of photos taken, live and on location. Never before have we experienced such attention to detail and so much depth and clarity to the shots! We will definitely be back for more, cheers Simon!!!"

Glyn Sutton (Flux)

 

"The photos are spot on Simon. Top quality, professional images at a great price. I would recommend you to any artist or band and look forward to working with you again soon!"

Ryan Whitmore (Musician)

 

"Simon is a fine photographer who we have used on a number of occasions to take pictures of James and the Giant. His use of interesting camera positioning and clever editting effects have produced some good publicity pictures that the band is happy with. We would definitely recommend Simon to anyone."

Steve Welch (James & the Giant)

 

"Simon does a great job capturing the spirit and the energy of a live performance, which is no easy task. He's unobstrusive to the performance and very easy-going backstage - Just exactly what you want from an on-location photography session."

Rex Boyd (Comedian)

 

"Simon is an excellent photographer with an understanding of a sitters needs. I would happily recommend him to anyone I know"

John Mann (Comedian)

 

"I was delighted with the pictures, you were very patient with me and I feel you got some great shots from what is a difficult subject. I am using one of the pictures on a flyer for my Fringe show this year and also I have put one of the pictures onto my website and a few on Myspace. I will thoroughly recommend you to any of my friends..."

Raymond Mearns (Comedian)

 

"We hired Simon to photograph our gig at The Box in Crewe. Communication was smooth, and the pictures he took we're outstanding. Some great angles and effects. Very professional. We'll definitely contact him again if we need a photographer."

Friend Called Fred (Band)

 

"Simon approached us after we played our first gig at De.Bees in Winsford. We got to preview all the photos before we commited to buying them and we were really impressed with what we saw! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Simon and we hope to use him again ourselves in the future."

Jessica's Ghost (Band)

 

"One of the most competent photographers we have worked with. Very professional and highly skilled. Will definitely be hiring in the future."

Title Of Injustice (Band)

 

"I was really excited to have Simon doing the photography for our wedding day. I wanted something different, something real...to capture the essence of the day and of the mood. Well the style and ways in which the pictures were produced was so varied and professional we will treasure them always. I have never seen a more natural selection of shots and the use of colour and content made them so original. The day shots of people getting to know each other and the evening shots as we were all celebrating were as I remember really happy - a true reflection of the best day of our lives! Thanks Simon and you too Tina. I look back at them and it brings it all back as it was. I would recommend you to anyone for any type of photography."

Elaine (Wedding Photos)