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Jay Rowden Photography

SW19, London

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About

Hi there - I am Jay!
I'm married to Sam and together we have three beautiful kids.
We live in Southfields, near Wimbledon.
I've been photographing weddings since 2009 and absolutely love my job so much.
I love people and taking photos of the happiest day of someone's life is such an honour.

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24 May 2021

The service is absolutely fantastic and so reasonably priced. They were so helpful and couldn’t do more to help. We re-enacted our wedding day from 34 years ago and they went out of their way to help me. Would recommend them 200%

Reviewed on Facebook

14 September 2019

Hi David, I would just like to thank you for the hire of one of your cars for our wedding which took place in Islington, London on Sat 7th Sept 2019. We were delighted with the car & amazed by the service our chauffeur Steve had shown to us, he had made us feel so at ease from start to finish & we had a few laughs along the way ! Steve is a credit to your Company, please tell him from myself Margaret & my Husband Michael we thank him so much for helping to make our day so special. Hopefully in the future if any family members or friends are getting married I would certainly recommend Lord Cars to them. Thank you so much to the Company & Steve Kind Regards Thanking you Margaret Meehan (O'Brien) More...

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7 August 2019

We had the Grand Prince for our wedding last weekend and it was just the most amazing experience from start to finish. I felt like a princess being driven to our wedding and my husband and I could relax and spend time in style as we drove to the reception. Our driver put us at ease and had such fantastic knowledge. I would highly recommend to anyone. More...

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8 July 2019

David A quick note to you and your Chauffeurs on Saturday who could not have been more efficient and discrete. Cars were wonderful and were the perfect accompaniment to Harriet’s style. All went seamlessly, thank you and will recommend wherever possible. Best regards Jamie Champkin More...

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17 May 2019

Just the most incredible service - made us all feel like royalty and took some stress away on our big day. Want to say a huge thanks to the team at Lord Cars - especially David for organising and our drivers Steven and Trevor. We used two cars on the day - Crown Prince and Ivory Baroness - both turned out immaculately, with exceptional drivers and early. The drivers were incredible, smart and polite. They’ve been doing this for years and know what they are doing (and everyone in the industry). If you want to avoid any hassle on your big day - go with Lord Cars - they were a pleasure to deal with, from choosing the cars to the day itself! Thank you for making our big day a little bit more special! Rachel & Rob More...

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7 May 2019

We recently booked Nuptia for our wedding at Cockliffe House. Claire was very helpful from word go and nothing was too much trouble, . The chair drapes and the items we hired all looked fantastic. Thank you so much for helping make our day so special xx More...

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27 March 2019

I would like to thank you for the outstanding service you provided to my client on Saturday 23rd March at The Hurlingham Club, London and I look forward to recommending you and your fabulous team to other clients in the future.

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28 January 2019

The shop, service, everything is amazing. Claire and Becky are professional, and the weddings they dress look fantastic. I'm hiring bits from them for my friends wedding, and they make everything so easy. Can't recommend them enough . More...

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15 November 2018

Great service from start to finish. Our chauffeur on the day was exemplary and was professional until the end. Special thanks have to be said for the small detour to the care home on the day of our wedding that gave us such an emptional moment that we will never forget. Highly recommend Lord Cars..cannot fault at all... More...

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29 October 2018

Really just to say a very big thankyou from my son and his now wife, ..and of course myself, for the amazing, expert, caring way your chauffeur Mike handled all the arrangements. He was absolutely charming and funny and we all had a great experience along with him.The Wedding was amazing and I now have a daughter in law!!Many thanks again, would highly recommend! More...

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29 September 2018

We used Lord cars for a surprise trip to London for my wife's 50th birthday and they were fantastic. Really helpful from beginning to end and Joe (our Chauffeur on the day) was fantastic. Thank you for helping to make the day really special! More...

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7 September 2018

We used Lord cars for a surprise trip to London for my wife's 50th birthday and they were fantastic. Really helpful from beginning to end and Joe (our Chauffeur on the day) was fantastic. Thank you for helping to make the day really special! More...

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31 August 2018

On bank holiday Sunday, I was a bridesmaid for my beautiful cousin’s wedding in Little Missenden. We had the worst weather possible, and yet the lady chauffeur, who escorted both bride and 4 bridesmaids in and out of the house, church and venue in the most appalling rain/wind, was incredible. She guided us precisely with where to put our brollies, feet, dresses, flowers...everything - all in order to keep us dry. A true professional! The car was exquisite and was polished/cleaned to the highest standards. Thank you again for making our journeys memorable, for the lovely car and the expert advice! ???⛪️? More...

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30 August 2018

Dear Mr LordI would like to thank you for letting us have the use of Gabriella for my daughter’s wedding on Saturday. Everyone said how splendid it looked and it helped to make the day even more magical. I would also like to let you know how impressed we were with Trevor. He arrived in very good time and he was absolutely charming from start to finish. He also helped to calm my daughter’s nerves as well as mine.I will have no hesitation in recommending your company for anyone who needs a special car for a special occasion.Kind regardsMichael More...

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31 July 2018

These cars are absolutely beautiful but more so the drivers make the experience. We booked two cars for our wedding day and both drivers made sure the whole day ran like clockwork! They were reassuring and complete professionals even helping to sort out my veil before we went into the church. Book these guys!!! More...

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28 May 2018

A helpful and creative business

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27 May 2018

I just wanted to say thank you so much to Colin our driver, and to Lord Cars for the wonderful service.The car was just beautiful, Colin, professional, polite and an all round gentlemen! It made our entire day that little bit more magical and it was an amazing experience. Really great job you have a fantastic company so professionally run, and I'm so glad I found you online those many months ago after scrummaging through countless websites to find a car like the Geraldo.Highly recommended company and service.Thank you and all the bestDanny and Saima More...

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27 May 2018

We used Lord cars for our wedding in November. Highly recommend and both drivers went above and beyond their duties helping to ensure the day went smoothly

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27 May 2018

To all at Lord Cars, Thank you so much for providing the amazing transport for our wedding day; we loved the cars. Thank you so much to the drivers also, nothing was too much trouble. You were true gentlemen but with a brilliant sense of humour too! Thank you again , Heidi & Adam Gurney More...

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27 May 2018

Dear Lord Cars,Last Saturday you provided cars for my daughter's wedding.I wanted to record my thanks to the chauffeur (regrettably I have forgotten his name although he did tell me) of the Brides car. He was excellent, calm, helpful, knowledgeable and obviously in love with his car.I would thoroughly recommend Lord Cars.Ian Cutler (father of the bride). More...

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27 May 2018

Hi David, I just wanted to say how pleased we were with the service you provided. The chauffeur was friendly and professional in his role and, as you will see from the photographs, the magnificent car added such style to the day. Thank you so much! Happy to recommend you to anyone! Lucy More...

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26 May 2018

Repaired a ding in my Moody 41 professionally. Great job.

Reviewed on Facebook

28 April 2018

We used Lord Cars last weekend for our wedding. We couldn’t have asked for better service, we were made to feel like royalty. The driver was so friendly and considerate, it was a scorching hot day and he made sure I was kept hydrated and had a cool pack to hand. Thank you so much for making our day that bit extra special More...

Reviewed on Facebook

19 January 2018

Reviewed on Facebook

6 January 2018

We have been a client of Jolene's for a long time. My boys (3 & 5) adore her. She can even get a wonderful picture of my young, usually grumpy boy. We have done indoor and outdoor shoots with her and both are amazing. She has all the pics available for you, so you can pick out your favorites at home. We have recently moved out of state and sad to have to find a new photographer. Except for when we fly back to MN, we will definitely take the time to schedule a shoot. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

16 October 2017

Reviewed on Facebook

16 October 2017

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of the team at Lords Cars for making our Wedding so special on Saturday 14th October! ! The cars, as always, looked absolutely amazing. In particular I wanted to say a big thank you to George who drove me and my Dad, and then the 2 of us to the reception - he was so attentive and kind and went above and beyond. Huge thanks once again - we will certainly be recommending you in the future! Ellie & Ben More...

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26 September 2017

Dear Lord Cars, Last Saturday you provided cars for my daughter's wedding. I wanted to record my thanks to the chauffeur (regrettably I have forgotten his name although he did tell me) of the Brides car. He was excellent, calm, helpful, knowledgeable and obviously in love with his car. I would thoroughly recommend Lord Cars. Ian Cutler (father of the bride). More...

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29 August 2017

Lord cars you are amazing! Lord cars provided us with the Silver Cloud Rolls Royce on our wedding day 26th August 2017. The car was incredible and the chauffeur on the day- Andy was such a lovely genuine guy who made our day even more special! Thank you again cannot recommend you enough. Xxxx More...

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7 August 2017

Thank you so much, the car was stunning and our driver absolutely lovely. Wonderful service xxx

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3 August 2017

Reviewed on Facebook

27 May 2017

The organizing of the cars was first class. Nothing was too much trouble, and the attention to detail was second to none. The wedding cars are fabulous, and must be seen . The chauffeurs were very smart, professional, efficient, and friendly. We were recommended to this company and have no regrets whatsoever. A very excellent experience. Thank you. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

29 March 2017

Overall experience was excellent. We were provided with hassle free setup that included food and décor by the staff, which lessened our time in making our event successful. Staff was on hand at all times and very helpful when needed in addition to no delays in getting what we needed and asked for at the last minute. Wonderful experience. More...

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16 December 2016

We loved the complete package!!!!! Our day was made extra special because of Lord cars. They were so professional , courteous, polite, understanding and extremely punctual! !! We would definitely recommend them. More...

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14 December 2016

Hi Dave, just wanted to let you know what awesome service we had from your specialist company last month. Everyone we had contact with was courteous thoughtful and professional. It helped make our day even more perfect. It was a beautiful and immaculate car which made me feel like a princess. Please thank all your team for me. More...

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13 December 2016

Thanks David for the great service. The cars were beautiful and my driver was amazing. This made our day very special! Our chauffeur was so lovely and made our journey pleasant, and definitely one to remember! It made our day. I would happily use this service again and would recommend this to anyone! More...

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5 December 2016

We have used Lord cars services. Cars and chauffeurs are really good, chauffeurs are really helpful.

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8 September 2016

Hi David I just wanted to say thank you so much for the wonderful job your company did at our wedding. The car was lovely and everything ran very smoothly in terms of timing and logistics. I'd like to pass on a particular thank you to our driver, who was charming and hospitable to me, Jacob and everyone who travelled with us. It was a pleasure working with you. Very best wishes Joanne & Jacob More...

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24 August 2016

We used Lord Cars for our day July last year. We hired the Blue Baron which unfortunately had an engine failure. The option of replacement was exceptional and at no extra cost as we were given Gabriella. Just went to see the cars today and got taken for a drive in the Baron. We had the same chauffeur. To say you would be hard pressed to find an equivalent standard of service is an understatement. There cars are a joy to see. More...

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20 June 2016

Thank you David and your staff for helping to make Ben and Jemma's day so memorable. Excellent service standard, would highly recommend for anyone who has a special event. Thank you again . Nergis

Reviewed on Facebook

16 May 2016

Lord Cars - George was our driver for our wedding last month (we hired the blue Baron - gorgeous!), and he went above and beyond duties, helping to hold the dress and veil in place whilst photos were taking place and it was a really windy day - chasing after my veil at one point when it came off! !! The cars are absolutely stunning - we saw the whole collection at our initial meeting and David was great showing us round all of them, taking our time and giving us all his knowledge about each car. Cannot recommend them enough, thank you David, George and the Team! More...

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21 March 2016

Lord Cars provided oustanding service for my daughter's wedding on 13th March 2016. The cars were wonderful and the Chaufeurs, Ray and Colin went out of their way to provide assistance to the bride and bridemaids which made helped make the day perfect for all. I cannot thank them enough.

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5 April 2015

Reviewed on Facebook

28 September 2014

Absolutely amazing!!!! Thank you so much for the fantastic service! The cars were absolutely beautiful!!!! So, so happy, you made our day xxx

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3 August 2014

We hired the Proud Prince from Lord Cars and the service they provided for my Wife and I on our Wedding Day (2nd August) was truly outstanding! ! Would definitely recommend Lord Cars to anyone!!! Fantastic from start to finish!!! More...

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Q&As

I think the secret to taking a great photo, is to capture a moment.
And for that to happen, as a photographer you need to take the photo without being seen.
When people don't realise they're being photographed, that's when you capture something really special, a proper natural moment.

My main questions involve logistics.
Where is the bride getting ready?
Is the groom getting ready at the same venue because I love to photograph the groomsmen preparations too!
Where is the church in relation to the bride's venue?
What are the parking arrangements?
(This is an important question as I'm normally one of the last to arrive!!)
How far from the church is the reception venue?
Are there any beautiful locations for the couple shots en route?
Do you want to have your family and group photos outside the church or at the wedding venue?

The people.
I have always loved talking to people, and photographing them.
I find people's stories so interesting.

My wife Sam and I had three kids in two years...life was a whirlwind.
At the time I had a really full on busy job making TV adverts and trailers for ITV and worked crazy hours.
I wanted to find a better work life balance because I never saw Sam and the kids.
So that was when I had the brainwave about becoming a wedding photographer.
That decision was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life.

Because I always go above and beyond what is expected of me.
I am a calm, relaxed photographer who knows how to get on with people from all around the world and of all ages.
As I've already said, I really love people and I understand them very well.
I also know how to take a nice photo which is a bonus!!

Couples book me from all over the UK and across the world so I do use Zoom a lot now for online chats.

I worked all the way through Covid so am compliant in terms of wearing a mask if required as well as hand washing etc.

Services

Comprehensive coverage, which means I start as early as I am needed and stay until late.
My pricing is all inclusive so there's no nasty VAT or any hidden extras.
For the service as standard, you receive all the high res photos delivered on a beautiful USB.
The photos are also uploaded to a private area of my website.