Eastbourne, East Sussex, East Sussex
Professional Wedding and Portrait Photographer based in East Sussex. Providing the highest quality photography for weddings, individual or group portraits, family shoots, baby shoots and more. All Photos can be provided on a variety of high quality media from simple digital copies to the very finest albums and pro art Printing finishes.
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9 customer reviews
June Browning
Amazing talent
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Zoe Redman
Guy takes very natural, beautiful pictures. He is equally talented with portraits and landscapes and can capture the moment the rest of us only dream of being able to take! Guy is flexible, affordable and I would recommend him for any occasion. More...
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Hannah Holland
Guy carried out a photoshoot in the park with my son who is 5 years old. Guy brought great creativity to the shoot, he put my son at ease straight away and made him laugh. All perfect ingredients for a great photoshoot! Guy captures something very special in every photo he takes and the photos of my son are captivating. I would recommend Guy Mace Photography without hesitation. More...
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Leah Martini
We are overwhelmed with how amazing Guy is as a person and as a photographer! The photos he took off or wedding are amazing! !! I was quite insecure about being in front of the camera and he guided me and made me feel much better! Our photos are beyond 5 star! Everyone loves them and we will be happily looking through them for many many years to come. I cannot rate Guy highly enough! Thank you so much!! More...
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Becci Roach
The idea of having a professional headshot taken for my website simply filled me with dread as I really don't enjoy having my photo taken, which is evident in the results of previous attempts! Guy immediately made me feel at ease and suggested that taking some outdoor shots would meet the brief of looking professional and confident, yet natural and approachable. For the first time in my life, I felt relaxed in front of the camera and feel that the shots captured 'me'. Guy also took some photos of my children, which are simply stunning. More...
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Dominique Siegrist
Photography is not just about pulling your camera out. I had the pleasure to host Guy and to admire his pics. I just love them and especially the portraits. Only a very sensitive, emotional, attentive and respectful soul can take these magical instants out of time and make them immortal. A costly experience for me since the photography virus has been re-activated in me and I will have to renew my old material! Thanks Guy! Dominique/Lilly House B&B Talpe Sri Lanka More...
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Zoe Redman
Guy Mace is a professional, courteous and talented photographer. I love his work, my family have employed him and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him to a friend.
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Fiona Starkey
My daughter had a photo shoot we were delighted with the results he made her feel at ease in a very professional manner would highly recommend.
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Sam Freeman
Guy took some photos of my family in an outdoor setting so we could give them as a gift at Christmas to other family members. The photos were amazing. He is extremely professional and seems to have that "Magic eye" for a great shot / setting. More...
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
I would say the main key ingredient to a great photo is to catch the subject in the best way possible. What I mean by this is a great photo achieved more easily when the subject is happy, relaxed and enjoying themselves. Be it posed, a candid or of the moment shot. Having a relaxed and happy model is so important. You can take a great photo of someone who looks tense, uncomfortable and ill at ease and it will not shine, you can take a poor photo of someone who is looking comfortable and happy and while photographically it may not be great it will convey happiness and positively and we all prefer to see a positive, happy image! So there for working well with people is a key skill and one I keen to promote it as something i know and understand. I can also take a really great photo which helps!!
The extended answer is:
There is not actually one secret !!
For anyone photo there are at least a dozen considerations! lighting, camera settings (tonnes of just these to consider), the subject, angle of view etc etc. its actually fairly complex stuff! :)
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
What is it they are wanting to take away form a shoot. The answer to this can vary dramatically. They will all take away fantastic photographs but what message or experience do they what to tell through the images. Weddings = love, baby = calm, serenity and love. portraits can be fashion, fun, serious, rugged, happy, serious, formal, informal etc etc.
How images are displayed is also a key thought.. So what media will be required to share and display the photographs.
What do you love most about your job?
I am absolutely passionate about photography. It is my primary hobby, interest and Job. Not only do I love capturing wonderful people and moments in their lives but i also love the fact that they will continue to enjoy sharing and looking at this work for many years to come, often sharing with the next generation in their family as they tell stories of old. A great photo should engage the viewer. I love knowing my work engages and interests the viewer, thats mission accomplished to me.
Photography is a creative and personal experience, each one of us does it in our own style and creates a different end experience, i pride myself in making both the experience of being photographed and the end result as pleasurable and engaging as is possible. I've not disappointed yet. I love my work! I love photography.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I've always been self employed, I can't imagine life any other way. Being in charge of your own destiny and creativity is such a powerful experience. As a creative person, i cant imagine being told to create something but in someone else's style. I don't think an individuals true style can be portrayed under that type of situation. What i do is from the heart, might sound crazy, its only photography, but to me its a personal effort to create the very best images I can. I cant ask someone else to do that..
Why should our clients choose you?
My love and commitment to creating beautiful, professional, timeless photography is outlined above and on my website. www.guymacephotography.com
I love what I do and my commitment to anyone who work with me is clear.. I will provide beautiful, high quality, professional images and I will do so in such a way that makes the experience enjoyable, memorable, engaging and positive.