Reviews of Natural Essence Photography. (Photography Studio) in Gloucester (Gloucestershire).

Natural Essence Photography

52 Reviews

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43 Merevale Rd, Gloucester GL2 0QX, United Kingdom

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Information of Natural Essence Photography, Photography studio in Gloucester (Gloucestershire)

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O. C.

We came to Natural essence for a baby shoot of our 3.5 month old son, we are extremely happy with the Photos Zoe captured of our son and us as a family, her work is exceptional!! Zoe is very friendly and welcoming, she made myself and my partner feel very comfortable and at ease! Zoe was amazing with our son from the way she read his cues to the way she handled him during the shoot. It was such a lovely experience it wasn’t rushed and there was no stress what so ever! Zoe very clearly has loads of experience and works very safely. Highly recommend Natural Essence, Thank you so much!!

D. L.

Zoe was fab in every way! Great with our daughter, made us feel comfortable and the end result was breathtaking! Everyone has said how amazing the pictures are and we have great pictures to treasure forever. Our daughter had her own mind on what she wanted to do/not to do (even at 8 days old) and Zoe worked with this like the professional she is. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to friends and family. Thank you again for our amazing pictures.

G. D.

We came to Zoe for our newborn shoot and were extremely pleased with the photos she took of our son, then 10days old- we recently went back to Zoe and took advantage of her ‘sitter’ session deal as part of the newborn package. We were blown away with how Zoe worked with our son, who is now a rather wriggly energetic 8 month old- the outcome of the photos are outstanding, Zoe just made him feel completely at ease, playing with him and taking things completely at his pace- We were also extremely pleased with our family photos from Zoe- couldn’t recommend Her work enough to anyone thinking of the newborn, sitter’ or indeed any family pictures- we have a bundle of outstanding pictures to help capture our sons growing journey that we will treasure forever! Thankyou so much Zoe - if you are in two minds about getting any pictures done with Zoe, go for it, you will certainly not regret it.

L. P.

WOW - what an amazing experience. Zoe is so lovely, professional and calming, she made us feel like we have known her for years and made the experience enjoyable and worry free. Zoe is so talented at what she does and created the most beautiful photos of our baby girl - I am so happy we found Zoe and would seriously recommend to anyone wanting photos taken - you will not be disappointed!

L. J.

Willow & I had a great time at Natural Essence Photography. I was a little apprehensive as I hadn’t done a newborn shoot previously with my two other children. Zoe made us both feel relaxed as soon as we walked through the door. The setting was extremely calm & very professional. Would very happily recommend her fab service to all of my friends & family. Thank you again Zoe… you also made it look so easy to capture such beautiful memories xxx

C. P.

We had a great experience at Natural Essence Photography on our newborn photo shoot. Zoe was recommended to us and we are so glad we went to her; she is extremely professional and a very talented photographer. Zoe made me and my husband feel totally at ease and truly was the baby whisperer with our 12 day old son who settled so well in her calming presence. The studio is warm, comfortable and relaxing and the time flew by as we enjoyed the experience. Zoe really listened to what we wanted and we are absolutely thrilled with the photos. We went for the full newborn shoot option which gave a really great variety of family and single shots in a mix of black and white and colour images (about 30 photos in total). We were able to go back to the studio within a fortnight to select the images we wanted to keep. The printed photos arrived very promptly and are beautiful quality. I would recommend Natural Essence Photography to all and will definitely be going back to capture further milestones.

P. R.

An amazing photographer, an amazing experience, exceptional results (just check out her Instagram page). We really couldn't be happier with the photo shoot of our 17 day old baby boy. Zoe is incredibly professional and knowledgeable when it comes to photographing children. Highly recommended! Thank you for such a great experience and giving us photographic memories we can cherish forever.

H. H.

Zoe is incredible! The photos she got of our 3.5 month old were just perfection! We are over the moon with the results. Zoe is super friendly & made us feel so comfortable, We highly recommend natural essence, you won’t be disappointed!!

R. O.

We had a newborn shoot done of our little boy at 22 days old. Our little guy has colic so wasn’t the best behaved but Zoe was so patient with him and able to get some really amazing images. A lovely experience and photos/memories to last a lifetime. Thank you again Zoe

B. L.

We had a brilliant morning with Zoe for our 11 day olds mini shoot. Zoe made us feel relaxed right from the start. She is both professional and personable and we can't thank her enough for the beautiful photos captured. Would highly recommend!

B. F.

We first went to Zoe in December 2020 during covid, with our ten day old baby girl, as first time parents during a pandemic; zoe made us feel so welcome and relaxed! Even when our daughter got unsettled towards the end of the photoshoot, zoe fed her and changed her! She is so patient 🥰 We've just had another photoshoot with zoe, with our second baby girl at ten days old! Returning also with our 19 month old, zoe again had so much patience, and we got the most beautiful photos that myself and my husband never thought would be possible with a very strong willed energetic toddler We would definitely recommend Zoe, and will forever be grateful for our photos ❤️

E. C.

We had a newborn shoot with Zoe when Luna was only 8 days old. As first time parents we were so nervous about taking her out of the house not really knowing what we were doing! Zoe was so understanding and really put as at ease as soon as we got there and she was amazing with Luna. The photos were absolutely amazing we just had to buy them all. We couldn't recommend her enough.

J. O.

Had a mini family session to get some pictures done of our children. So so pleased with the photos we got. Zoe was amazing with the kids and really helped to coax them out of their shells and get some really natural beautiful shots. We would definitely book with her again if we wanted more photos taken. The images were of fantastic quality and Zoe processed our order very quickly and efficiently but there was never any pressure to buy more. Zoe clearly is very passionate about what she does and is so talented.

A. M.

I contacted Zoe very late notice and she was able to fit me in for a newborn mini shoot. As a first time mum I really didn’t know what to expect, and was quite anxious as she was my first visit out the house since having my son. We arrived and she promptly collected us from her driveway, with a mask after showing us her face. We entered her studio which was warm and calm, and she immediately concentrated on keeping our newborn calm and aware of surroundings. Throughout the session, my son got hungry and Zoe even offered to give him his bottle. She played her own voice via white noise throughout the whole thing also. It was the most positive experience we could have hoped for and we will be returning 100% for more photos. Images were also quickly sent to us and we were over the moon. Thanks again Zoe, from the Coopers x

R. C.

It was an absolute joy to work with Zoe on the mini shoot because she made the entire experience very easy for us. My 2 year old was all over the place but she managed to capture the right moments demonstrating her incredible professionalism and also extreme patience. Very impressed with the quality of your work and would like to revisit in a few years again to capture key moments & milestones. Thank you Zoe for the photos and for helping us create beautiful memories.

m. r.

We first went to Zoe for our first daughters newborn photoshoot, we were overwhelmed by just how beautiful the pictures were. Not only the quality but how calm Zoe remains through the whole photo shoot, she’s brilliant with the babies and really captures their new little personalities. We went back with our second daughter for another newborn/family shoot, Zoe had the tricky job of shooting 2 under 2 and a 6 year old but as expected she still managed to capture absolutely beautiful pictures with all of their wonderful personalities showing through. Highly recommended from us!

S. C.

We found out about Zoe when our baby was almost 3 weeks old. Zoe was amazing and so flexible managing to get us in at short notice. The entire time we were there Zoe was welcoming and absolutely brilliant. Her photos are fantastic. I recommend 100% and will definitely be going again!

B. R.

We were lucky enough to have Zoe take our newborn photoshoot just after we came out of lockdown. She took beautiful photos of our boy that we will be able to treasure forever. I highly recommend Zoe, she was down to earth and made us all feel very comfortable throughout the shoot and the photos came out so well, even with a wriggly boy that didn't want to sleep! Thank you for our photos Zoe! X

R. H.

After our daughter was born we stumbled across the Natural Essence website as we searched for a baby photographer and we are so pleased we did. After sending an email Zoe contacted us by phone and talked us through the photo shoot and ease any concerns we had. The photo shoot which takes places in Zoe’s studio at the back of her property was such a fun and enjoyable experience. Zoe is an amazing baby whisperer and soon had our daughter cooing in her arms and then suddenly fast asleep. Once asleep our daughter was placed gently in the most cute and angelic positions and allowed Zoe to capture the most beautiful images that we will cherish forever. Zoe is patient relaxed and most importantly professional and worked tirelessly to create the perfect images for us. We had left choosing a baby photographer a little late and our daughter was over four weeks old by the time of the shoot. Achieving the new born images in a baby this old is more difficult but Zoe was both brilliant and diligent in making sure she achieved these perfect shots. Our photos are fabulous and the grandparents have also fallen in love with them. Trying to choose which amazing photos to take home was harder than choosing the baby name. Thanks again Zoe for the most beautiful memories of our daughter. Kind regards Rich and Courts x

A. B.

We have just had our second shoot with Natural Essence Photography, after being blown away by the newborn shoot we had done last year. This time we went for an outdoor family shoot to celebrate my daughter's first birthday. It is certainly a challenge to direct a 3.5 year old and a 1 year old, but Zoe is patient and full of ideas and we are again thrilled with the photos. Highly recommended :) Thank you Zoe

M. W.

Absolutely loved Zoe’s passion and enthusiasm when we arrived for our photos. We missed out on the newborn due to COVID but Zoe made sure we still got those precious shots even at 4 months old! Everything I asked for she created and made us all feel relaxed. The photos are beautiful. Thank you.

Z. K.

We went for the mini shoot option. It was perfect for us as Eva has no siblings and we weren't too bothered about being in pictures so the shoot gave us everything we needed. Zoe did an amazing job and kept Eva very calm and focused. Zoe even did a nappy change 👍 The pictures are amazing and we couldn't help but purchase some extras.

D. E.

Zoe captured wonderful newborn pictures of my 7 day old baby and 3.5 year old. She is super friendly and welcoming, and made the entire photo session fun and stress-free. Over the moon with the results and highly recommend her services

G. B.

I cannot recommend Natural Essence Photography highly enough. I know Zoe’s work and love her gorgeous newborn photoshoots, but we missed the boat with my girls, who are much older – not sure they’d sleep swaddled on a fluffy rug now! A friend has had an outdoor family shoot with Zoe and those shots were beautiful too, so when I saw that she was offering outdoor shoots in the poppies, I leapt at the chance. Zoe made me really comfortable that it could all be done observing 2m social distancing and on the day, the whole shoot was really professional, but also fun for the girls. We’re so happy with the pictures, they capture the girls perfectly. Thanks Zoe!

C. B.

I cannot recommend Natural Essence Photography enough!! We were purchased a voucher as a gift from my mum - who spent a lot of time reading through reviews to find the right photographer as she knew this was the type of experience that would make me feel incredibly anxious (from talking on the phone to taking my son to the studio)! Zoe arranged to call us to pencil in a date for our sons sitter session and about 30 seconds into our phone call it seemed almost as if I was on the phone to a friend which was really reassuring. Zoe was very accommodating when scheduling our session and wanted to make sure that we were happy and prepared for the experience so that we could enjoy it as much as possible! When we turned up to the studio Zoe made us feel very welcome and once again reassured us that if our son ever became tired, hungry or irritable we would take time out to settle him and we’re not made to feel rushed in these situations at all! Zoe made sure the temperature of the room was right for our son and the shoot started... Relaxed parents and a photographer who cared so much about her clients meant we were able to capture the most beautiful moments with our son!! Knowing we were using a voucher, Zoe did not pressure us into spending more money... however the pictures were just too irresistible and worth every penny!! Once again, I cannot recommend Zoe enough! A beautiful experience for both baby and parents and I will most certainly be back!

H. H.

To say that we are incredibly pleased with the results of our newborn photo shoot with Zoe would be an understatement. Zoe was so accommodating to us from the moment I first got in touch with her. We had the most wonderful morning in Zoe's studio, she looked after every need my baby girl had as well as mine! The results are so natural and really captured my daughters character even though she was only four weeks old. Zoe's standards are exceptional I can not recommend her more highly.

W. B.

Amazing experience!! Zoe was fab from start to finish, she was so friendly and welcoming and above all the pictures were amazing! Upon arriving to the studio Zoe put us straight at ease and for the first time in 2 weeks I managed to finish a hot cup of tea and relax whilst Zoe managed the session. Zoe was fab with my 4 year old and also with a very wriggly new-born, and her attention to detail is second to none. Zoe managed to capture the most beautiful photos of our children, which were way above our expectations and will be a forever keepsake. Would highly recommend Zoe to everyone.

T. W.

All I can say is simply a 5* rating for Natural Essence Photography! I can't thank Zoe enough for the amazing family photo shoot she did for us from start to finish. I was a little anxious at first as I have been desperate to get some really beautiful photos of my children and previously haven't had the best experiences! But Zoe did not disappoint. From the initial telephone consultation where we discussed venue, style of photo, who would be in the photos, the ages of my children, timings, dates, what to wear and everything in between to the photo viewing session itself. On the day of the photo shoot Zoe was already waiting for us and had done a scout of our venue to locate the best spots. Throughout the whole shoot Zoe was patient and accommodating with the children and actually made it a fun experience. A few weeks later I had a photo viewing consultation where I got to see the photos and I was blown away. I can safely say I wasn't prepared for what she showed me, but it was incredible. First I watched a slideshow of all the final images which literally reduced me to tears. She had caught my children looking exactly like my children. We then spent quite some time shortlisting the photos (which was such a hard task as they were all amazing!). I ended up leaving the studio with stunning photographs. Zoe has given me an amazing gift - she has given me my memories in print. My only regret is I did not find Zoe when my children were newborns as I know the photographs would have been stunning. I can safely say we will be using Zoe again for our next family photo shoot. She is one talented lady and amazing a what she does! Thank you!

K. B.

Zoe is a superb photographer! She is incredibly knowledgeable in her field. We have to reschedule our photo-shoot due to our babies ill health, Zoe was incredibly accommodating and knew exactly how to soothe and settle our little man (which isn't the easiest of jobs!) she was patient and was able to get some truly remarkable shots which captures his personality and cuteness perfectly! Thank you Zoe for all your help and support and we look forward to seeing you for another session later on in the year.

S. T.

Very happy with the gorgeous shots taken of our little baby girl. Zoe was very patient with her and made sure she worked at her pace. We never felt rushed and she created a very relaxed atmosphere which led to beautiful pictures. Zoe was also super flexible when it came to start times and also picking up the finished articles - which helps a lot with a newborn at home! Thank you Zoe for all your efforts! Stuart & Leah

A. -.

We couldn't be happier with the photos Zoe captured of our beautiful baby girl! If you are even slightly apprehensive about booking with Natural Essence Photography then don't be. As a mother of two herself Zoe is incredibly calming and confident with babies and handled our daughter with the kind of care you would expect and hope for. Her bespoke studio is relaxing and calming for babies and parents alike and she has so many colour schemes and accessories for you to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice. We would recommend booking with Natural Essence Photography to anyone, safe in the knowledge that they won't be disappointed!

R. P.

I cant recommend Zoe enough for her amazing photography work. Right from the very first phone call I knew she would be fantastic & made us feel completely relaxed (having not had any kind of routine at 7days old!) I had also left it totally last minute to book a photoshoot & it was Christmas(!!) But Zoe was so helpful at getting us booked in. She also made us feel so much more comfortable as we had hundreds of "What if..." worries! The day went amazingly, she is so talented & skilled at what she does. The poses & positions she managed to get our little boy into without even waking him was incredible & she captured the most beautiful moments which we will cherish forever! Thanks Again Zoe, we will sure enough be returning in the future for lots more wonderful pictures. Beky, Damon & Baby Lochlyn xx

B. N.

We chose Natural Essence Photography for our wedding because Zoe was friendly and had great photos and albums in her portfolio. Prior to the wedding, she got to know us as a couple, so on the day she knew the moments and the details that mattered and captured them beautifully. She was very quick with getting the photos ready for our viewing and in producing our gorgeous wedding albums and prints. With Natural Essence Photography, everything is high quality and is presented thoughtfully and beautifully because Zoe cares about what she does. Thank you so much!

J. M.

We had a new born photoshoot for our little boy after bringing him home after a 3 month stay in NICU. We were nervous as this was booked in between lockdowns but Zoe was amazing and really put us at ease. The whole experience was so lovely and every effort had gone in to making it as covid safe as possible. All the props and accessories are included and the photos are stunning and definitely worth the money. We 100% recommend.

V. D.

Having worked with Zoe before when she photographed our wedding, she was the obvious choice when we wanted some family photos, Zoe was professional and well organised and most importantly, she was passionate about ensuring we got the photos we wanted. I was delighted with the results, there was no hard sell, unlike other photographers and I am thrilled with the beautiful frame we chose, I must add that Zoe was also incredibly flexible, allowing us to change the shoot twice due to the weather to ensure we got the outside shots we wanted, Thanks Zoe - I an sure we will be back again!

A. S.

A wonderful person, with a warm heart, she is able to make you feel relaxed, and creates amazing photos. Zoe has an amazing amount of talent, experience and a kind heat. I would recommend her photography services to anyone. Thank you Zoe, your photos have already improved my professional image.

c. r.

I would like to comment on how great Zoe is and what wonderful photos she took of my 4 month old son Rafael. My son is quite a wriggler and getting some shots was quite tricky but Zoe kept calm and we had a giggle which helped relax us all. She captured my sons beautiful eyes and his obsession with putting the props into his mouth. I would recommend Zoe to anyone who wishes to have their newborn/ young babies photographed to capture early memories. Thanks very much from claire.

B. D.

I have used Zoe a number of times in the last 5 years to photograph our family landmarks. Even though I now live about 3 hours drive away, we made the decision to use Zoe again for our maternity and baby photographs. She is very well prepared, thoughtful, diligent and throughly professional. The pictures are, of course, beautiful too. I would definitely recommend her.

A. D.

Zoe covered our wedding in March this year and was absolutely brilliant. My husband was NOT looking forward to having his photo taken, but after seeing the results from our pre-wedding shoot he was actually looking forward to the wedding pics! Zoe was extremely well organised and we had lots of communication with her in the lead up to the day which was so reassuring. She offered suggestions but still made sure it was 'our' day. On the day itself Zoe was totally professional whilst still being great fun to have around. The photographs were outstanding and we were given pricing info clearly but felt in no way bullied into spending a fortune on albums etc! Ultimately we were very, very pleased with Natural Essence and would not hesitate to recommend Zoe.

D. R.

Zoe recently shot our Christmas winter wedding in the Cotswold. She was an absolute star from start to finish. Her communication was brilliant and her knowledge of photography gave us great confidence. We are absolutely delighted with the finished photos. Natural Essence Photography prices are very reasonable and certainly worth every penny. We would definitely recommend Zoe :o)

k. d.

Would highly recommend! Zoe was amazing and we felt really safe with her. Beautiful photos and a lovely morning. Thank you so much! Kevin, Abi & Emmy

r. p.

I had some headshots done with zoe which I was extremely happy with. She listened to me and what I would like. She's very creative and knows exactly what she's doing, I had every confidence in her and the results were fab. Zoe is very friendly and put me completely at ease right from the start. I would definitely recommend zoe.

C. C.

Zoe is a really lovely approachable person - the perfect photographer to handle your new born! She is not only an amazing photographer, she also has an incredible knowledge and professionalism for safety of your new born when getting that perfect shot!

C. M.

Zoe is really professional and obviously really cares about the outcomes of her shoots and that parents are happy. She's also a big advocate of working safely which is so important with newborns. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

G. P.

Zoe, thank you for an amazing photo shoot. You made our 8 month old daughter feel so comfortable and took your time to get all the photos we wanted. You had lots of fresh ideas on what would work, and we have the most gorgeous pictures of her to cherish for a lifetime.

L. K.

Thank You Zoe for your amazing hard work on our Wedding Day! You’re such a lovely person who spent time getting to know us before our big day. You really made everyone feel very comfortable and this ultimately led to the best shots. Your professionalism and hard work have meant we have the most treasured memories that will stay with us forever! Laura & James X x

L. H.

Your studio is amazing! So warm, and welcoming. You've obviously worked so hard on getting it ready, but it's definitely worth it. I didn't realise how much effort went into a newborn shoot for the photographer, but you worked so hard to make everything perfect for us, and are so passionate about your work. I was particularly impressed by how patient you were in getting our daughter to sleep and getting her poses just right with absolute confidence. The photo's are adorable and will be treasured forever, and I absolutely love the canvas - we get so many comments on how beautiful it is. I'm so glad we chose Natural essence for to capture a very precious time in our lives. Thank you!

C. K.

Zoe is absolutely amazing. It was a really relaxing shoot. She was absolutely brilliant with my newborn twins and has captured them perfectly

A. G.

Natural Essence was recommended by a friend - and we were not disappointed. Zoe's friendly approach put everyone at ease, even the bride and groom! The photos were amazing and exactly what we had asked for.

S. B.

Extremely happy with the pictures of our baby boy. The photoshoot was very professional with a laid back atmosphere, the 3 hours flew by. The difficulty was narrowing down the choices of photos. Highly recommended.

K. K.

Zoe is a fantastic photographer and a really lovely person. Highly recommended :-)

L. T.

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