Kind Words

Where do I start. From first contacting Russ about photographing our wedding I knew he was different from other photographers. Most talk about money first but Russ just wanted to meet us and get to know us and what we wanted. We instantly felt he was the one for us. He is just a genuinely lovely person. On our wedding day everyone commented in how nice he was and how laid back he was. He organised everyone for photographs but he just did it with no drama and in such a fun way. He has taken lots of beautiful photographs and we are so pleased with them. Thank Russ for capturing our wedding and being part of our special day. I will certainly recommend to anyone who requires a photographer.

Russ is genuinely the most amazing photographer or work with......

We were quite specific in our requirements as we both don't like lots of photos. Russ made it extra special with lots of natural shots that we both agree look amazing. Even out guests commented on how amazing the photographer was and how he made them feel really comfortable.

From start to finish he made our day so special and we would highly recommend him 🙂 x

Russ is amazing . So glad and overjoyed you did our wedding and I can’t wait to see pics . Anybody wanting a photographer needs Russ he’s amazing xxx

What can I say? Russ at Capture The Day Photography is truly lovely. He photographed my daughters wedding on Saturday and he was amazing. He put everybody at ease and was able to get the most camera shy in a photo. Russ made sure that my daughter and son in law had the most perfect time. Every guest at the wedding could not praise him enough. Definitely highly recommended. Thank you 😊

Russ is brilliant! I came to him when I entered the L'Oreal colour trophy (hairdressing competition) and I got through, which wouldn't have been possible without Russ and all his help!!! Very professional, has alot of experience and clearly knows his stuff. He did exactly what I'd hoped for and more, very patient and even gave suggestions on outfits etc. Couldn't be happier with the service and would definitely recommend him! Thanks Russ, will definitely be coming back 🙂

AMAZING EXPERIENCE 😃We cannot thank Russ enough for being so brilliant during both our shoots. He made me feel so comfortable and confident with my bump... and was also absolutely amazing with Isabelle in her newborn shoot:) highly recommend him!! Even down to the way he handled Isabelle... he was very calm and so patient. Thankyou so so much😊

We chose Russ as our wedding photographer for late October last year. Upon meeting him we discovered just how enthusiastic and knowledgeable he is and were able to discuss exactly what we wanted capturing on our big day. Russ even kindly offered to do an engagement shoot for us to get an idea of the area around our venue. Both me and my husband are quite camera shy, but Russ put us at ease right away and was really easy to get on with. Unfortunately on the big day it was chucking it down, but Russ didn't let it ruin the photos. He skillfully managed to get some under a canopy that looked as though we were surrounded by greenery and he even managed to take some fantastic sparkler pictures on the night. He directed our family and friends perfectly and everybody thought he was fantastic on the day. It felt like we had a two for one photographer and wedding coordinator. Sadly there was a bit of confusion getting all the photos I wanted sent to me, but after the busy Christmas period, Russ was able to sort things out and rectify the problem. The photos we recieved are truly stunning and we love the fact that Russ was able to capture those 'in the moment' shots, without us even being aware. Overall, Russ is a great guy who knows exactly what he is doing and will capture your big day perfectly.

I want to write this recommendation on behalf of my family, I would recommend Russ for his willingness to get to know us, but not only us our family too. through his work you can tell from the moment you got talking the beautiful moments he captures are through knowing you, every woman’s dream is to have a photo tell a powerful story a meaningful one, he was very sympathetic about a loss of a very close family member and was eager to capture the little things we did on our wedding day for this passed family member. Basically being truthfully honest just wanted to give us the most creative and beautiful service. He was patient, a great listener and also gave me and my family great advice. I would recommend him to anybody. Thank you Russ. It means a lot to us that our day was important to you as well as us.

Russ did both our engagement and wedding photos and they're absolutely stunning! We couldn't have asked for any better, thank you so much!

I have worked with Russ a handful of times in the past and I cannot wait to work with him again in the near future! I can honestly say that he's made me feel very comfortable and always allowed me to give in my input, etc. I 100% recommend him to anyone; whether that being for Weddings, fashion editorial, or just a family shoot, he is your guy!

Cannot thank Russ enough for the amazing job he did at capturing our big day. Our friends and family couldn't speak highly enough of you. You fit right in throughout the day and not only acted professional but also enjoyed the day as our family friend too. You made the whole "getting our photos taken" experience a very stressfree and enjoyable one. Thankyou again we love them �

Russ photographed our wedding back in July 2023 from the ceremony to the wedding breakfast. Although this was a short space of time, Russ captured some stunning photos and was great with us and our guests. Nobody felt awkward during photos. I recently lost all of the wedding photo's. Luckily, Russ still had them and sent them over and for that, we will be forever grateful! Thankyou so much again! Robyn & Iain

Beautiful pictures that truly captured the spirit of our special day. Great work by Russ.

Russ was fantastic start to finish. Made us and all our guests feel so at ease and quite often didn't even notice he was there capturing those natural unfiltered shots we love. We have amazing pictures to remember our day we can't thank you enough. Would highly recommend Russ to anyone.

just want to say from start to finish how amazing Russell is , he made us feel comfortable made us laugh with his humour but most importantly was like having a family member with us at the wedding. thank you so so much for making our day so easy! we can't wait to see our photos now love gina and marc x

Definitely Recommend.
Russ was brilliant from start to finish. His communication and organization was excellent. He was helping out with more than just photography on our wedding day. The photos we received were lovely and he sent us previews and the final photos so quickly. I would definitely recommend.

Amazing experience with Russ. Very professional AND personable. Guests loved him. The quality of the photos were amazing. Candid photos just like we asked for and captured beautiful moments. Extremely happy with it!

Russ , shot our wedding on 2nd of July in Leeds.. I have known Russ for 10 years and he was my go to guy as I have seen his work .... he did an outstanding job and to be honest he felt like one of the guests..... all of our guests commented on what a great guy he is .... The photos were absolutely amazing and we could not be happier ... if you need a wedding photographer , who pays attention to every detail and is a really great bloke , do not hesitate to give Russ a call, i guarantee that you will not regret it !!!!

We chose Capture the Day for our wedding and we are so pleased that we did. Russ suggested that we visit the venue together beforehand so he could get a feel for the place and have prior knowledge of the best places for the range of different photos, so that it was clear on the actual day. This made us feel more relaxed on the day itself as we were all familiar with the building and gardens. Russ is a complete professional but also absolutely lovely and brought a sense of fun and humour to the day which was extremely welcomed and put us both at ease. Russ was with us from the start of the day to the very end, having even offered to provide a photo booth style area for our evening guests. I cannot recommend him highly enough and we were so impressed with the end result that we have since booked him for more family events to capture those precious moments.

Beautiful pictures that truly captured the spirit of our special day. Great work by Russ.

Russ was fantastic from beginning to end, really easy to talk to about what you need and want from your photos. Amazing on the day he's like having a friend there, he was really fun and helpful as he's so experienced with how the day runs. We absolutely love our photos!

From the prep beforehand and throughout the actual day Russ was professional and guided us with expertise and humour. The photos are more than I could have imagined and gave me the insight into the arrivals and prep that I had been unable to experience on the day. I have laughed and cried my way through the slideshow of all photos and am looking forward to reliving the best day of my life over and over again.

A photographer is a major part of your Wedding day and Russ was a huge part of our day, how often do you hear guests commenting what a great photographer he is, before they have even seen a single picture!! When you see Russ work it's easy because Russ has the gift of putting people at ease, nothing it too much trouble, he's patient and he's conscientious and always looking to get the shot. He knows how to organise a crowd and get everyone in the right place at the right time and more importantly wanting to be in the picture. He is more than a photographer, if Russ can help he will, If you cannot tie a double Windsor knot, Russ can, not sure which side your button hole goes on, Russ does. He simply knows all things wedding, inside and out. Just a great guy to have on the team. Onto the actual pictures, despite him being 6 foot plus he is very unobtrusive some the of the candid shots we got are sensational, perfectly capturing our wedding day, it was obvious that Russ had done his homework on the Wedding Venue, there was no pauses whilst he thought of what would make a good shot, he knew what would work because he has done his research prior to our Wedding. I'm not sure many photographers put in that level of research prior to the wedding. He is always happy to make sure that you get the pics you want, A picture of the bride with visiting relatives, Russ will get the shot. Kids being kids not a problem as Russ knows how to get them on his side, the results prove that. The picture composition is excellent and to be honest Russ is just a great guy to have around, he has lots of unique ideas and is always willing to work with you to get the pictures you want to capture your day. You simply cannot go wrong with Russ. Not really sure how you've got this far down the review because you really should be booking him by this point!!!

Unbelievably helpful and professional- We couldn’t have organised our day without Russ. He has a wealth of knowledge and contacts and goes the extra mile. That’s before he’s even taken a single photo!! He’s photos are stunning and captured every little moment. He also delivered them in an elegant package and a multitude of choices for both web and print. He was punctual, creative, friendly and so flexible for the entire day. We cannot recommend him highly enough

Wow, where to begin. From the first meeting to the wedding day Russ was fantastic and very supportive throughout the process. On the day of the wedding, Russ captured some fantastic natural pictures without us even knowing he was there. He was very flexible and adaptable especially with indifferent weather on our wedding day. Based on the previews we have received so far, we are over the moon with what he captured and would recommend Russ to anyone wanting professional photography. Thank you again for sharing and capturing our special day. The Walsh’s

Well, what can we say about Russ. On meeting him, we soon realised he was the right choice for us! Russ accommodated the most precious request of secretly following my wife to the cemetery in her wedding car so she could see her mum on our special day & capture that forever (all kept a secret from her). Without question this wasn't an issue, for that we are eternally greatful. Russ 'captured our day' and the most special moments, something we will treasure forever! All of our guests have and still comment on how great Russ was throughout the day, very friendly and patient even when I forgot to compile the photo list for him! Thank you Russ! The tasters we have received are so very special, especially the shot of our precious Mias ashes (our late dog) which we knew nothing about until we got them back!! Thank you again

We had Russ as our videographer at our wedding to capture all the precious moments of the day. On the day, he made everyone feel so comfortable and he is so so friendly! We just had our videos back and wow they are absolutely amazing, not to mention everyone was in tears (happy tears) watching the videos! I’m so glad I had Russ there to capture every single moment. As a bride, I was so nervous on the day so I can’t remember much from the day, I just knew it was amazing! But having the videos to look back on is just such a great idea. Love all the highlights of the day, ceremony and speeches! If you are getting married or having an event, I would 100% recommend Russ as your photographer/videographer!

If you are looking for a wedding photographer, look no further than Russ and Capture the Day Photography. We decided to use Russ for our own wedding in April 2019 after a friend had recommended him. We asked Russ for a meeting to discuss questions we had and to get an idea of his personality and style of wedding shoot as we thought it important to have our big day captured by someone we felt comfortable in the company of. He set both our minds at rest straight away and even gave us some ideas to think about which we had not even considered. During the day he helped calm nerves, kept us on time and blended in when he needed to. We could not have asked for a more professional and likeable person to cover the most important day of our lives. We are so happy with the photos we received and would recommend him to anyone. For a photographer with experience, professionalism and class, Russ is your man. He's a great bloke and a true gent to boot. Thanks again Russ at Capture the Day Photography! It would not have been the same without you.

Russ was absolutely amazing from the minute we booked him right up until we got our photos. Not only did he take amazing photos but he made the day more special and stress free.

Russ helped us celebrate our special day 21.06.2024. He was getting involved with all our friends and family ensuring they were having the most amazing day like us! We asked Russ to take our chosen photos but also capture off guard pictures of us and our guests and that he did, there is some lovely but also funny pictures in our collection which is just what we wanted! I cannot recommend Russ enough, his warmth and energy, as well as his passion to capture our day through photos is just simply amazing! Amy & Charlie x