Julianporter Photography Reviews 185

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4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, friendliness, and ability to create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, making the experience enjoyable for everyone, including children and pets. The service is frequently highlighted as excellent, with many people appreciating the personalized approach and the ease of the overall process. Consumers are particularly impressed with the high quality of the photographs, noting that the results are stunning, capture genuine emotions, and often exceed expectations. The products, specifically the photos, are described as beautiful and cherished memories.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julian and Sue were amazing, immediately made us feel relaxed and comfortable. We had a lovely time having our photo's taken, nothing was too much trouble. Done professionally with a smile and eas... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic photo shoot with Julian. We came to him for my little boy's cake smash and had a really enjoyable time. Julian and his wife are very personable and professional, and really engage with the c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a lovely experience with Julian and Sue for our newborn photoshoot. They were so gentle, patient, and caring with our baby girl, which made us feel completely at ease. The photos turned out bea... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julian went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. The photos and locations were absolutely breathtaking. Would highly recommend. We are more than pleased with the photos taken and will definitel... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our first ever photoshoot as a family and they’re perfect to say the least. Between Jules and Sue they were extremely efficient, the photos are not forced which allows for real emotions to be captured... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julian and Sue are such genuine people who offer nothing but 110% commitment and ideas that not only make for the very best photos but also made everlasting memories, Our daughters prom was unique... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jules and Sue are very friendly and so lovely to my children. Jules is a top photographer who we use most years. He takes such beautiful photos that we receive and print at required size. This was... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julian and Sue attended the garden taking photos of all the family. Suggested good locations for the photos and kept a light atmosphere allowing the family to relax. There was no rush or pressure an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and professional. Made us and our toddler very comfortable and took lots of lovely shots in different combinations and situations. All photos were made available to us very quickly an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful experience, very welcoming and professional and really helped us all relax into the swing of it. They helped my 11 month old take the best pictures ever, and his 11 year old cousin kept hi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jules and Sue were excellent, made me feel comfortable and created fantastic photos that are exactly what I was hoping for! I needed a set of up to date headshots and corporate photos, I booked with... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience with Julian! Went in for some professional shots, they made it so simple! Got my photos back super quick and they looked great! They made me feel so relaxed and got some beautiful s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julian and his wife made this experience a joy with my 3 grandsons and other family members, everyone was very relaxed, laughing and being themselves. The resulting photo's captured the whole family... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jules made us all feel comfortable during the shoot and the resulting photos are great and just what we were looking for. I fully expect we will be back again in a couple of years to get some new phot... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cannot recommend Julian and Sue enough for our family photo shoot and our daughters 1st birthday cake smash shoot. Very welcoming and accommodating (especially with 2 kids running around) and made the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an incredible experience working with them. They made me feel comfortable, confident, and truly brought my vision to life. The attention to detail was perfect, the direction was clear, and the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing. Initial contact was amazing and very engaging, Julian listened to us and what we would like and was more than happy to accommodate. The actual photoshoot was very relaxed... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julian has a professional but welcoming set up. Julian and his wife have a wealth of experience and make you feel relaxed and able to get the best photos. Great service and great results.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jules and his wife were amazing! We done a funny photoshoot for my friends birthday and they were up for any of the crazy ideas we had ! Very warm and welcoming definitely recommend!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We first met Jules and Sue when we were a family of 3 and wanted to come back as a family of 4. Jules and Sue are very friendly and the session is so relaxed. They were great with our children (3 and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The couple were so helpful, patient and knowledgeable. They made my parents feel at ease and worked at their pace. The shots they took were amazing. We were well impressed and would recommend them... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julian was so lovely throughout the whole process. We got my mum a portrait for Mother's Day and he has to tackle 5 kids and he was brilliant with them and made us all feel so welcome . X

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The photos of my granddaughter were amazing. Julian was so helpful. He really did put everyone at ease. I would 100% recommend them.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I did my graduation photoshoot with Julian, and it was an amazing experience! He was super professional, punctual, and made me feel really comfortable in front of the camera. He also took beautiful... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve used Jules and Sue multiple times for photos with our children over the years and they’ve always been super accommodating to us. Highly recommended!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic photographer and experience. My three year old twins felt relaxed and happy and their character was reflected perfectly. 100% reccomend Julian Porter. Will be going back again for... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking with Julianporter Photography was seamless, even at short notice. They responded quickly, provided all the necessary info, and were flexible with options—offering to come to my graduation venu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great photo shoot. Jules and Sue were tremendous in making the whole family at ease in this outdoor setting. Very good photo’s.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently had a photoshoot session with Julian Porter Photography and I couldn’t be happier with the results! As a doctor, I needed professional headshots that looked warm and inviting.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We all felt relaxed & the pictures were professional & exactly what we asked for ! Great service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant team. So friendly. Got great school photos of my daughter, would recommend to all

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julian and Sue quickly established a good rapport with the children, promoting a relaxed setting for the photographs. The photographs are excellent and successfully capture the children's characters

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were made very welcome and our dog Otto was very relaxed. We loved the photos.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Julian absolutely amazing photography and fantastic when photo shooting my grand daughter the photos are beautiful I’ve had photo shoots before but never at Julian’s standards

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful experience. So friendly and accommodating to a family with a wife age range.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great time at the studio. Friendly people and good quality photos. Thank you.

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Company details

  1. Photography Studio
  2. Photographer

Written by the company

We are a family run photography business with over 20 years experience. We believe we offer the best newborn photography in Southampton, Hampshire and as parents ourselves understand the importance of providing a relaxed and comfortable environment. Our safe and cosy studio is based in Southampton, and the whole family can feel at ease whilst we work our magic during your baby photoshoot. Whether it’s your family portrait, a business brochure, graduation portrait or pictures of your newborn child, Julian Porter Photography can help you plan every last detail of your shoot, either on location or in our own studio in Southampton. We even run courses in photography for professionals or those just wishing to learn from the best. Browse our portfolio of work, read our blog about the weddings we’ve photographed since 2006 and see how we become part of your day, rather than just document it. We are as passionate about our clients as we are about the pictures we make with them. Why not give us a call or pop in for coffee for a chat? You are always welcome. Jules and Sue


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They were both amazing i was so nervous…

They were both amazing i was so nervous at first but they calmed me down made me confident and enjoy the whole experience the studio was such a nice and calming space and i will definitely return for more photos in the future

June 6, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you a much Vickie

We really enjoyed your shoot

Good luck with everything

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly Next Level

Cannot recommend Julian and Sue enough for our family photo shoot and our daughters 1st birthday cake smash shoot. Very welcoming and accommodating (especially with 2 kids running around) and made the shoot itself a memorable experience. Everything from the vibe/cleanliness of the studio itself to the attention to detail of each of the stages were top class! A truly professional outfit and would recommend with a full 5 stars!

June 6, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you so much for such a fab review. We really loved the shoot and meeting you guys too

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience with Julian

Amazing experience with Julian! Went in for some professional shots, they made it so simple! Got my photos back super quick and they looked great! They made me feel so relaxed and got some beautiful shots!!

June 3, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thanks so much Matthew. It was great meeting you and we are both grateful for the review

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant, definitely recommend !

Julian and Sue quickly established a good rapport with the children, promoting a relaxed setting for the photographs. The photographs are excellent and successfully capture the children's characters

May 19, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you so much for this lovely review. We absolutely love it when we get a shoot like this with amazing children.

Thanks again. Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jules and Sue were excellent

Jules and Sue were excellent, made me feel comfortable and created fantastic photos that are exactly what I was hoping for!
I needed a set of up to date headshots and corporate photos, I booked with Julian Porter and they were brilliant from the outset. The studio is extremely well set up with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Jules and Sue were very friendly and made me feel very welcome and at ease. The Photos taken were exactly what I needed - I would not hesitate to recommend and I know where to go if I need more shots!
Thank you both of you!

May 16, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you Nick

Great review and we both really enjoyed meeting you

Thanks again. Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful experience

A very well organised photo shoot both in the studio and in the woods.
The session was easy going and the results have been excellent

April 19, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you so much Mr Robert’s.

It was a pleasure to meet you all

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Photoshoot Experience

I recently had a photoshoot session with Julian Porter Photography and I couldn’t be happier with the results!

As a doctor, I needed professional headshots that looked warm and inviting. I was initially worried about how they would turn out, but the entire experience exceeded my expectations.

The photographer, Julian, and his wife were incredibly welcoming and made me feel at ease right from the start.

Julian’s friendly nature and professional guidance during the shoot ensured that the lighting and backgrounds highlighted my face beautifully. The final photos turned out exactly as I hoped – warm and professional.

The entire process was smooth and well-organized, making the experience stress-free.

Overall, I highly recommend this photography company for anyone looking for a professional and friendly service.

If I ever need any photos again, I wouldn’t hesitate to contact them!

April 10, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you Yousuf

I really appreciate you taking the time to review us and for leaving such a fab review too.

We both really enjoyed your photoshoot it was a good experience all round.

Thank you again so much for choosing us

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best!!

The best!!
Very welcoming and 100% professional
I will definitely be back

April 18, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you Leonie

We loved meeting you. Good luck with everything

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience!

Great experience doing a couples photoshoot. We were put completely at ease and it was a relaxed and unhurried session. Lovely set up with easy parking, changing rooms to swap outfits and different colour backdrops in the studio.
Thank you so much for capturing some great photos from two camera shy people!

March 28, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this lovely review.

It was so lovely to meet you both

Thanks again

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Grad photos

Julian was most accommodating and fitted us in at very short notice. The photo shoot was comfortable and great and we have some fab grad photos of our son as he missed his graduation. Thanks Julian!

March 15, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you Rhian

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. It was great to meet you guys and fab that you now have photos ❤️

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing photo’s

Amazing photo’s, service & so kind.
Jules & Sue were both so accommodating, making our time at the studio very relaxed, un-rushed & good fun.
Had the photos emailed over super fast too.
I would 100% recommend.
Thank you both, our photos are brilliant, love them 👍☺️

March 29, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you Cindy

So lovely to meet you all, we both really enjoyed the photoshoot.

Thank you so much for this lovely review

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cake smash

Julian and Sue were so welcoming and absolutely amazing with our little boy, super quick with sending the pictures over to us aswell. Would 100% recommend!

March 23, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you so much Becky. We loved meeting you all and really appreciate you leaving a review

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The session was great as they were so…

The session was great as they were so skilled at handling our baby with care and calming her down.
They also gave us all the digital photos which is so amazing! We had many options to choose from and our family loved the photos

March 14, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you a much for taking to time to leave us a review. It’s especially great coz your a new mummy. We loved meeting her 😍

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend!

We really enjoyed our photo shoot! Our photos are amazing and we got them back quickly!
The children were made to feel comfortable before we started, and they had loads of fun doing it! It's a very relaxed environment and I would highly recommend!
Thank you so much!

February 23, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you so much Claire

We loved your shoot and your kids ❤️

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very experienced, highly recommended

Very calm made us feel comfortable. They also ensured the process was very smooth which meant our baby didn’t have to be out for too long.

February 8, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thanks so much. We loved the shoot and meeting you guys too

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been going to Jules since my…

I have been going to Jules since my youngest was a newborn I now live nearly 2 hours away and still make the journey because he is Exceptional at photography. Jules and sue make you feel right at home, they are utterly amazing with children, and I couldn’t be happier with the photographs. Highly recommend.

January 13, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you Lisa

This review means so much to us because you are a busy new mummy.

Sue and I have loved photographing would wonderful babies

Thanks so much

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great experience

Really great experience. Super friendly and lovely people. Super happy with the photos.

January 6, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you Juliette

We are super grateful that you came back for another shoot and for this lovely review

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Years of experience showed through in…

Years of experience showed through in relaxing the reticence at being photographed by some of the subjects. Dealing with an active four year old and a just awake one year old was done with skill and aplomb. The results are delightful.

January 6, 2025
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thanks Harry. It was lovely to meet all the family

Jules and Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was so nervous about do a boudoir…

I was so nervous about do a boudoir shoot but they both made me feel relaxed and it turned out to be so much fun! The photos were amazing and was delivered extremely quick...highly recommend

December 19, 2024
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thank you Sandra

So nice of you to leave us a great review. We both really enjoyed your shoot. Thanks so much

Jules & Sue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great family Xmas photoshoot!

Julian and his wife were amazing at making us feel comfortable at all time, and showed great skills with the kids. Nice experience and lovely pictures for a honest price, without the discomfort of having to return to select the pictures. Highly recommended!

December 15, 2024
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Reply from Julianporter Photography

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a lovely review Davide.

We loved meeting you. Merry Christmas

Jules and Sue

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