Mark Swinford Photography Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 80 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptionally welcoming staff and talented photographers who make every single photoshoot extremely comfortable, relaxed, and fun for everyone involved. Visitors also highlight the professional hair and makeup styling services provided, alongside the stunning, natural quality of the final photographic images received. Though some customers noted that choosing their absolute favorite images from the extensive selection was quite a difficult and challenging task, the friendly team always offered wonderful guidance. Reviewers frequently mention that viewing the gorgeous photo packages afterward in a private area is an incredibly enjoyable and relaxing process.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sophie our photographer was so patient with us and our newborn who was less than cooperative at times throughout the shoot! We got some amazing photos from it, so much so I cried throughout the entire... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sophie was amazing from start to finish of the shoot! Really helped my girls feel comfortable and so patient with them! Also the beautiful natural photos she captured!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both sophie and Cherry were brilliant, Sophie made us all very relaxed and helped us get the most out of our photo shoot which we enjoyed very much. Cherry was super helpful and friendly so we were ab... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience with the Mark Swinford Photography team. We were kindly gifted the experience day by a family member and we loved every minute! We were greeted by the lovely Steph who did... See more


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For most people, families are the most important part of their lives. From the glow of your baby’s first smile to the pride of your grand parents’ golden wedding anniversary and all special occasions in between, we capture those unique moments for ever through stunning photography by our award-winning photography team. It’s easy to let those precious moments slip by without realising it so, whatever the occasion, call us now on 0113 436 1010, so you can treasure those moving memories in years to come.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patient and friendly

The photographer Charlotte was really patient with our son who wasn’t in the mood to be photographed that day! She tried lots of ways to make him feel relaxed and there was some lovely photos shown to us by Cherry who was also really lovely and friendly.

28 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fun experience

Our photographer Charlotte made the whole experience fun and the time just flew by. She tried her best to get some pictures of our daughter smashing the cake even though she was only interested in the tiny crumbs! But in the end we got some fab photos.
For the viewing we really struggled to narrow down the photos! Cherry helped us pick between ones which were similar and explained the packages really well. Can’t wait to receive our final prints!

28 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Charlotte was a great photographer

Charlotte was a great photographer. We booked a cake smash shoot which didn’t go to plan as baby wasn’t playing ball. She was quick to think of things to try and entice baby and switch it up when needed. Great shoot and amazing pictures as a result.

28 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience and ever better photos!

Loved our experience from start to finish. Charlotte did a fabulous job at capturing split-second smiles and special moments in our shoot with our 5 month old, and made us feel really comfortable. The photos turned out amazing! The slideshow at the start was so lovely and Sophie was very patient with us as we deliberated over the pictures. We can't wait to receive the photos and hang them in our home.

30 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The confidence boost I needed.

The team were all very welcoming when I arrived for my photoshoot. Steph did a beautiful job with my hair and make up, she also helped me feel really at ease. Charlotte the photographer was super friendly and used her experience to make me feel comfortable and enjoy the experience. She created some beautiful images.

8 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Newborn shoot

Sophie our photographer was so patient with us and our newborn who was less than cooperative at times throughout the shoot! We got some amazing photos from it, so much so I cried throughout the entire viewing 🤣. The photo packages on offer were on the pricier side, but we did manage to come to a fair agreement for some digital copies which we were happy with. Thank you ☺️

5 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Sophie was great with us and our son we were really impressed with the way she helped us and our son while having our photographs taken, it was the perfect experience .

We really enjoyed the consultation of viewing the photos with cherry, she was really helpful regarding our session to allow us to go through each separate photo we wanted.

Thankyou both so much!!

5 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience
Charlo the photographer is amazing and very social 🫶
And then Sophie, she helped me to choose what I wanted
I appreciate it
Our pics are incredible
Can’t wait to get them 🌟

4 September 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Amazing service!

Customer service is amazing, very calm and encouraging ladies who also listen to understand your insecurities or needs. Steff’s work on my make up and hair turned out so great that even my partner was impressee by. Sophie’s approach to photo session really helped with my anxiety/confidence and made this experience memorable. 4 stars as I promised to be honest; make up chair should be a little bigger and from a breathable material as you are sat down for around an hour, it gets warm and also your nerves may make you sweat so it gets uncomfortable. I also think the waiting game to pick then receive your digital photos, albums, prints take a little too long. Prices are high but expected from a professional studio like this one. I’m very pleased with the service I received and would like to thank for all the support. Good coffees too!

29 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A perfect record

The photos were to celebrate our diamond wedding annniversary. Sophie immediately put us at our ease and the photo shoot was great fun. We wanted the shots to be interactive between us and they were really successful, making a decision on a short list difficult.
Cherry helped us through choices. The end result showed the happiness we have had over 60 years together.

20 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Male Boudior and Proud!

My Partner won a free photoshoot and after seeing the result, I thought why not give it a go. As a man, I will admit I was hesitant but the studio made me so welcome.

My Photographer Sophie was chatty, energetic and, put all my nerves at ease. The way that we discussed everything and anything, they should advertise therapy classes as well haha! I thought a male boudoir would be awkward but I was so glad to be proven wrong.

A big thank you to Cherry who was so patient with my partner and I while we chose which photos we wanted (wed have had them all in the album if we could).

Overall what an excellent experience and for any bloke on the fence about it, Id say do, have a laugh and, get some great photos to remember it by.

23 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

I can't recommend this company highly enough. From the very beginning of getting to the studio, to the end, picking the photographs, the experience was brilliant. Sophie our photographer was great. My grandson was very reluctant to take part at first, but she coaxed him round and got him involved. Great interaction with the rest of the family as well. When it came to choosing the photographs, Cherry was very obliging. She was very patient, friendly and informative when choosing the right pictures to put into the portfolio. This was a great experience for all the family and I would highly recommend it to everyone.

29 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mother daughter photo shoot

The experience was amazing, our photographer was called Charlotte she was amazing and made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the whole process, both me and my mum throughly enjoyed the whole experience, had three outfit changes and it was AmaIng plenty of photos to pick from at the viewing and the quality of the photo slide show was amazing

23 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had such a wonderful experience with…

We had such a wonderful experience with Cherry and Sophie for our baby’s photo shoot. They were both incredibly kind, patient and professional, and made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole session. They were amazing with our little one and captured the sweetest moments beautifully. ❤️
The photos turned out absolutely gorgeous, and we’ll treasure these memories forever. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend Cherry and Sophie to anyone looking for a beautiful and special baby photo shoot. Thank you both so much! 🥰📸

29 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Newborn photo shoot

What an amazing experience for our newborn shoot. Charlotte, the photographer, was amazing in the day. Made us feel calm and at ease during the shoot. We have some beautiful photos of our little one. Cherry was lovely when we went back to view photos, very informative and gave various options of styling photos.

We

19 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An amazing experience from start to finish

An amazing experience from start to finish. Sophie the photographer made us feel at ease for our newborn photoshoot and the pictures are amazing. Choosing the photos with Cherry was a great experience in its self, so warm and welcoming. Can not recommend enough!!

29 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a photoshoot with my dogs

Had a photoshoot with my dogs. Sophie the photographer was great with them and captured some amazing photos of them. Cherry was great too and it was lovely viewing the images with the slide show with her. I’m really happy and can’t wait to get the photos back.

20 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had my son's very first photoe shoot…

We had my son's very first photoe shoot with Mark Swinford photography.

Sophie, our photographer was fantastic and practiced good hygiene throughout the shoot. She really managed to grab the attention of my Little boy resulting in some amazing images.

Cherry, the sales rep, was lovely and helped us navigate through the different packages. She helped us select the best package for our family.

The booking process was so easy and its good to know the initial deposit goes to charity.

The photoe books are amazing, wipable and would definitely last longer than your standard album.

27 August 2026
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