Woodstock
I am an experienced photographer based in the heart of the Cotswolds offering wedding, family, portrait, event and business photography.
Technical ability and the right equipment are essential but that having a good relationship and communication with the client is just as important to achieve stunning results.
10 customer reviews
Diwa Eaton
My husband and I are usually quite awkward on camera, which is why for our wedding, we were excited and delighted that Cyrus was able to fit us in his busy schedule. He had been highly recommended by my sister-in-law and my man of honor, and has become a family friend rather. He has a wonderful sense for capturing moments naturally and put our guests at ease. Given that I have family and guests who couldn't make it to our wedding, it was very special for us to have so many wonderful photos to share. Truly do recommend Cyrus for capturing your memories. More...
Reply from Cyrus Mower Photography
Hi Diwa, that's so kind of you, thank you! It really was great to be there with you to enjoy your amazing day as well as to see some friendly faces again! Cyrus
Chris
It was an unusual request to turn 6 weary looking, clearly weather-beaten, hockey players into glamorous calendar icons, but he managed it! ! With fantastic tradecraft and keen eye for expression and nuance, he rallied a fatigued Friday night into one of the most funny and enjoyable group experiences i have had in a long time! Chivvied along with a gentle sense of humour, he managed to find the pure essence of these beasts of sport that time had forgotten - results are fabulous!! Bravo and many many thanks!! More...
Reply from Cyrus Mower Photography
Thanks so much, Chris! I'm so glad the calendar came out so well and it was an experience I won't forget for a long time!
Kerry Glass
Where to begin! I feel so lucky that we were able to book Cyrus for our wedding photography via a recommendation. Before we even met, the communication on email and telephone reflected the style we were after; professional, smart, relaxed and more than a touch of class. Cyrus has such great creative vision and can interpret his client's wishes with genuine enthusiasm. Cyrus wasn't just our wedding photographer, he was an integral part of our day. He captured the essence of our relaxed, informal wedding with a warm and charismatic style and the images are beautiful. Thank you Cyrus! More...
Reply from Cyrus Mower Photography
Thank you Kerry, it really was an honour and a pleasure to be there with you on such a special day!
Kim Thomas-Hird
Very professional and I was very pleased with the finished result. Also a great guy and good to work with!
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General Photography
Great service Cyrus. I asked Cyrus to be the photographer for the special moment when I popped the question to my girlfriend. He struck the right balance of being discreet whilst maintaining a friendly & helpful attitude. He listened to our preferred style and was willing to accommodate wherever possible. I would highly recommend Cyrus if you're looking for a photographer with good pictures but more importantly one that is v helpful and a pleasure to be around! Thanks - Amish More...
Reply from Cyrus Mower Photography
thanks so much, Amish! It was an absolute pleasure and honour to be there with you both!
Arthur
Very pleased with the personable service and excellent results.
Reply from Cyrus Mower Photography
thank you very much, Arthur!
Julia Rose
Cyrus made me feel very relaxed which made our session really easy and comfortable. I will be booking Cyrus for ongoing photographic shoots.
Reply from Cyrus Mower Photography
thanks Julia, I look forward to our next shoot!
Olga
Cyrus was our photographer on our Big Day. We have received very friendly and personalised service. Cyrus was interested in what kind of people we are, what we like and what we hope to see on our wedding photographs.
The end result was fantastic! In fact we could not narrow our favourite photos down to the initially planned small number and decided to double the number of photos we print to put in out personal album.
It has been a real pleasure working with Cyrus.
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Reply from Cyrus Mower Photography
many thanks for your kind words, Olga. It was an honour to be at your Big Day and I am so glad you enjoyed the results!
MTJ Media
Cyrus is talented, fleible, professional courteous and a pleasure to work with.
Reply from Cyrus Mower Photography
thank you MTJ, it's always great working with you guys!
Harvey
General Photography
fantastic service from Cyrus. Extremely helpful and was very detailed with his work. The day was special and it was great to see so much enthusiasm and attention to detail from Cyrus. Highly recommended and would 100% use again. More...
Reply from Cyrus Mower Photography
many thanks Harvey, it was an absolute pleasure!
What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
If it's a photo of people, be it at a wedding, event, professional headshot or beauty portrait it's all about making the subject(s) feel relaxed, at ease and in the moment. I achieve this by knowing when to hold back and be quiet or when to be encouraging or when to make a terrible joke at my own expense!
If it's a product, location or promotional shoot then it's about understanding what the client wants and what they want to achieve and then using composition and technical skills to capture what is required.
Either way, I do my best to make it enjoyable for everyone while we get stunning photos!
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
What would you like to achieve with the photos?
Could you show me some examples of images that you already like?
What do you love most about your job?
Definitely meeting people and delivering images that make them happy, whether it be beautiful wedding photos for a family heirloom or product shots that make a businessperson more proud of what they are offering.
Also the gear and gadgets ;-)
What inspired you to start your own business?
What could be better than doing something that I love that makes other people happy?
Why should our clients choose you?
I'm committed to producing excellent images to suit your needs as well as being very approachable and easy to work with!
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I can indeed, let me know your requirements! I have video capture equipment and the necessary technical and editing skills.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I currently wear a mask at all times when working, insist on being distanced from my clients and periodically sanitise my hands and, if necessary, photographic equipment.
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