John Stephens Photography & Video Reviews 7

Reply from John Stephens Photography & Video

Jan 19, 2026

Thank you Sarah for your kind words, very much appreciated. It was my pleasure to be involved with the lovely celebration for your father's life, such a special gentleman, and will always remember the eulogy line, that he even wore a tie whilst gardening!

I'd like to mention the helpful members of the church and funeral directors Bedwardine's. Preparations are so key and we achieved a very high quality livestream too.

Your father will be sorely missed; from the eulogy I learnt so few today could possibly reach that very high human standard. I feel for your families loss and I'm sure the wonderful memories will forever live on. John.

Reply from John Stephens Photography & Video

Updated Jan 8, 2026

It was my pleasure to part of such a highly attending service for a highly loved and respected woman. A lovely service for all those paying their respects. I'm so pleased it all went from my side and those abroad were able to feel part of it. Best, John.

Reply from John Stephens Photography & Video

Feb 3, 2025

Dear Helen, so kind of you to take time to write such a crafted review, I really do appreciate that you've so elegantly expressed your opinion. I remember attending your mother's service about 13 years ago extremely well.

Many eulogies and unique tributes, it was such a remarkable heart felt tribute. Fortunately, I'd archived the edited film, in it's then format. I then re-mastered and put online, onto USB and legacy DVD.

Your communications and responses have been spot-on. It's important these special family and friend moment's are captured and re-watched for as long as you wish. So pleased to enable this to happen and an absolute pleasure to hear from you. John.

Reply from John Stephens Photography & Video

Updated Oct 14, 2024

I missed responding at the time of this review, but certainly haven't forgotten the heart felt reminisces shared by your father's friends and family. So sorely missed for so many I know. I'm so pleased the film produced and the live-stream have worked so well. So unusual too, you ran an internet cable from a neighbour to the church, ensuring fast reliable streaming; so pro-active. Most appreciated, John.

Reply from John Stephens Photography & Video

Sep 5, 2023

So kind of you to be so grateful, when for me it was a great privilege. I was so pleased to be there providing the best I could, to honour your father and benefit those watching far away on the two simultaneous live-streams and later an edited video from actually, four cameras.

I must also thank Revd Abby Rhodes for a wonderful service and allowing the video broadcast. Also, JE Hackett & Sons Longford funeral directors for their skill and support enabling recording to the cemetery.

Your father was a wonderful family man who also enriched the lives of those he met and worked alongside making the world a much better place. It's enormously painful for your family and will be sadly missed for a very long time. Beginning with your grandparents, your father has jointly created a wonderful legacy that will continue to thrive, leaving behind many wonderful memories to be cherished and hopefully some will be shared with future generations.

Lastly I'll say, he was a motoring enthusiast of superior taste with his well maintained Jaguar XKR, which hopefully will continue to be enjoyed by your family and serve as a frequent reminder of it's once proud owner. With my sincerest condolences, John.

Reply from John Stephens Photography & Video

Jun 30, 2023

Thank you so much Sarah, I echo my previous message and hope that the video brings back fond memories held of your grandparents. John.

Reply from John Stephens Photography & Video

Apr 15, 2023

That is such a lovely review, must be one of the kindest ever, above and beyond what I deserve, but it'll take it thank you! Yes today when you left that it was exactly the first year anniversary from the funeral service.

I fondly remember your mother now I'm prompted, I felt as though I'd lost someone irreplaceable too. Scientist's say we take only a few seconds when we see someone to judge their character and when I saw the framed photo of your mother both happiness and friendliness hit me instantly at the speed of light.

The wonderful eulogies living in S.A. painted a Vincent van Gogh 'Sunflowers' scene in my mind, which when I reflect, makes sense given the Dutch descendance. Though I concede it was hydrangeas which ranked amongst her top botonny.

Then there was your families kindness. So thoughtful and I was so glad to have stayed afterwards at the tearoom, you're so generous in pocket and soul; for me, cherished memories and so sorry, I remember dishing out numerous unprovoked terrible dad-jokes; they seemed to be appreciated however.

Hope everyone's well and send my regards please to family. John.