We genuinely cannot say enough good things about Vicky and Phil from Senior Mac Photography. They were absolutely incredible from start to finish and went so far beyond what we expected from our wedding photographers. They weren't just photographers on the day. They were like event managers, problem-solvers, organisers and a calming presence whenever we needed them. We honestly couldn't recommend them highly enough.
From the moment they arrived, it was obvious that they knew exactly what they were doing. As a married couple themselves, their communication and seamless teamwork really came across. They worked together so naturally and were incredibly organised, professional and attentive to everything happening around us.
They were also fantastic at taking initiative and helping with things that weren't even technically their responsibility. When the bride had issues with poor alterations to her dress, Vicky immediately stepped in with her trusty bumbag full of helpful bits and pieces and helped sort things out. She was so calm, supportive and professional, and it made a potentially very stressful situation feel much more manageable.
We had decided to film our ceremony on a phone, but hadn't even thought about where we were going to put it! Phil immediately offered his expert advice and helped us work out the best place to position it. He also helped pin the groom's lapel on. These might seem like tiny things, but they were exactly the sort of thoughtful moments that made such a difference throughout the day.
They were constantly looking out for the little details. During the ceremony, a ribbon fell off the bride's bouquet and Phil spotted it and picked it up straight away. Their attention to detail wasn't just about getting the perfect photograph. They genuinely seemed to notice and care about everything happening around us.
They also made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera. Neither of us had ever done a professional photoshoot before, so we were a little unsure of what to expect, but they talked us through everything and gave us really simple, quick tips for posing. They knew exactly how to position us, where to stand and how to use the light, and they made the whole process feel natural rather than awkward or staged.
Their technical knowledge and creativity were obvious throughout the day too. They used the natural light and the beautiful spaces at Rivervale Barn incredibly well, as well as using things like backlighting to create some really beautiful shots. We had sent over some Pinterest inspiration, which they took on board, but they also brought their own creativity and expertise to the day. We can't wait to see the finished photographs because even from the little glimpses we saw, we know there are going to be some incredible shots!
Our ceremony overran, which meant we had less time than planned for our family photographs, but honestly, we wouldn't have known it. Vicky was absolutely brilliant at rounding everyone up, and she had names on cue cards ready for each photograph so everything could happen quickly and efficiently. They directed the day so well without ever making it feel stressful or rushed.
They also managed to have a laugh with everyone, including the best men, and just fitted into the day so naturally. They are both incredibly kind, funny, calm and easygoing people, which made having them around such a pleasure. We never felt like we had photographers constantly getting in our way, instead, it felt like we had two brilliant people quietly making sure everything was going smoothly while capturing all the important moments.
Looking back, we honestly don't think we could have chosen better photographers. The combination of their incredible photography skills, technical knowledge, creativity, organisation, attention to detail and genuinely lovely personalities is something really special.
Vicky and Phil, thank you so much for everything you did for us. You didn't just take our wedding photographs, you helped make our wedding day run smoothly, supported us when things went wrong, kept us calm, made us laugh and captured the day so beautifully. We are so excited to see all of the final photographs and know they will give us memories we can treasure forever.
If you're considering Senior Mac Photography, book them. Seriously. We couldn't recommend them enough. The best people, and absolutely fantastic at what they do.