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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Considering 416 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, kindness, and ability to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease during photoshoots. The photographers are particularly skilled at engaging with children and pets, capturing amazing and stunning memories that families will treasure. The overall service, from the initial contact to the photo viewing sessions, is frequently highlighted as excellent, with many appreciating the patient and informative approach. However, some customers also noted concerns regarding the inability to purchase digital images directly and felt pressured into making purchases during viewing sessions, especially concerning frames. There were also instances where the final image quality, particularly for darker skin tones, and the perceived value of vouchers did not meet expectations, leading to dissatisfaction.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve used Venture twice now, when our son was two and now again when our daughter has turned two - in both cases they have done a fantastic job of keeping the kids entertained and producing amazing m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We won on Facebook a photo session and Joseph was our photographer and must said it was absolutely amazing! He was just so kind, approachable, extremely sweet with our little daughter, and we loved... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jenna who took our photos made all of us feel comfortable and captured amazing photos. She was amazing with our toddler and newborn. The follow up appointment with viewing of photos was brilliant and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a newborn photoshoot with emma. She was very kind and professional. Made us all feel involed, talked us through positions and poses for us all! She was amazing with our newborn also. A wondeful... See more

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  1. Photography Studio
  2. Photographer
  3. Photography Service

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Venture Photography | CREATING UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES - Our photoshoot experiences allow you to take time out and capture the genuine character and emotions of you and your family. We promise you the results will blow you away, we dedicate as much energy and passion to your experience as we do to creating your finished pieces of art. OUR PHOTOGRAPHS ARE CREATED TO BE SEEN - In a time when everyone’s heads are buried deep in technology, Venture believe in visually telling your story and bringing people together to create unique moments. A COMPLETELY PERSONALISED PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE - Our photographers are trained to work closely with you to bring out the best in you. No two sessions are the same and innovation is our superpower. Feed us with as much information as you can at your pre session call, to ensure we capture all those little things that make you and your family unique. THE TRUSTED EXPERTS IN PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY - The Venture style of photography has been a family favourite for over 20 years. Since we began, we have photographed over 750,000 families and created 4 million pieces of framed art. We are delighted that our artwork takes pride of place in so many homes around the world.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful pictures

We had Beth as our photographer, and she was absolutely amazing! She made the whole experience fun, helped us feel comfortable, and kept our daughter who is full of energy entertained throughout the session.

Emily took the time to listen to exactly what we wanted and helped us choose the perfect photo package for our family. She was patient, welcoming, and provided excellent customer service.

The photos turned out beautifully. They are all high quality, they captured so much personality and us as a family. We couldn't be happier with the experience and would highly recommend them!

6 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Venture Cheltenham Studio Dog Whisperers!

Dan, Cal, and Jess were absolutely fantastic. Dan and Cal were amazing with my nervous rescue dog and so kind during the photo shoot. The pictures were unbelievably cute and far exceeded my expectations! Absolutely would 💯 recommend!

2 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such an amazing experience

Such an amazing experience! Caitlin led a fun and wonderful session with our three boys and took the most beautiful photos. Ellie was so helpful with selecting which photos to take home, and we cannot wait to have them up to remember our time

27 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an experience

Paige was very welcoming from start to finish and made us feel completely comfortable with our new born and our dog. When we went to select the package Milton went through everything in detail so nothing was left out when. Would highly recommend venture Cardiff to anyone!

26 June 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great service

From start to finish our experience with venture Cheltenham has generally been amazing from first contact right through the photography to the viewing. We did the bump to baby shoot. Evelyn was great through the maternity shoot, making us feel at ease through. We had Dan for the Baby shoot and he was fantastic, very patient and great with our little one. Would definitely recommend to anyone. The only reason I can't give a 5 star review is that we had to come back to complete the baby shoot and when we arrived discovered that our photographer was off ill and we told they had tried to contact, but only one attempt was made and it had not got through, where in the past if they have not got through they have contacted by another method, but that was the only negative.

11 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our photographer Emily was fantastic

Our photographer Emily was fantastic. In fact all staff we dealt with at Venture were excellent. Very supportive and engaging. Highly recommend

13 June 2026
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Reply from Venture Photography Studios

Hi Sarah,

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review!

We're delighted to hear that Emily made such a great impression and that every member of the team you met was supportive, engaging and welcoming throughout your experience.

It's fantastic to know you would highly recommend us, and we'll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Emily and the rest of the Maidstone team—they'll be thrilled to hear them.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back to Venture Maidstone again in the future to capture even more special memories.

Warmest wishes,
The Venture Studios Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with Dan…

We had a great experience with Dan capturing photos of our 2 boys as well as some family shots! We’re really looking forward to updating the ones on our living room wall and sending family around the world the digitals when we get them! 🗺️ 📸
Jess was fantastic in our viewing and spent time talking us through the different options and costs. Yes the photos are expensive but they are so so worth it! ✨

20 June 2026
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Reply from Venture Photography Studios

Hi Sophie,

Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review!

We're so pleased to hear you had a great experience with us. It's wonderful to know that Dan captured such special photographs of your two boys and your family, and that you'll soon be updating your living room with beautiful new memories to enjoy every day.

We're also delighted that Jess made your viewing appointment so helpful, taking the time to guide you through the different options and helping you find the right collection for your family. Your comments about the value of the photographs mean so much to us, as we know these are memories that will be treasured for years to come.

Thank you again for your kind recommendation. We hope you and your family enjoy your beautiful images, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Venture Cheltenham in the future!

Warmest wishes,
The Venture Studios Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!

Amazing! Would highly recommend. Everyone was so lovely and welcoming. The photos were incredible. Seeing them for the first time made me very emotional. Ben was so good with my girls. They just clicked instantly and they normally take a long time to interact at all with new people. He was amazing with making them feel at ease. They had so much fun.

12 April 2026
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Reply from Venture Photography Studios

Hi Danielle,

Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review!

We're delighted to hear you had such a wonderful experience with us. It's especially lovely to know that Ben was able to build such a great connection with your girls and make them feel completely at ease. Helping children relax and enjoy themselves is such an important part of creating natural, meaningful photographs.

We're also so pleased that seeing your images for the first time was such an emotional moment. Creating memories that families will treasure forever is exactly why we do what we do.

Thank you for your kind recommendation. We'll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Ben and the Maidstone team, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future for more special family memories.

Warmest wishes,
The Venture Studios Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience on both occasions

We’ve used Venture twice now, when our son was two and now again when our daughter has turned two - in both cases they have done a fantastic job of keeping the kids entertained and producing amazing memories. Jenna this time around was friendly and engaged throughout the whole process and photoshoot. Thoroughly recommend!

21 June 2026
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Reply from Venture Photography Studios

Hi Michael,

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review!

We're honoured that you've chosen Venture to capture such special milestones for both your son and your daughter. It means so much to us that you've returned and enjoyed another fantastic experience.

We're delighted to hear that Jenna kept the children entertained while creating beautiful memories for your family. She'll be thrilled to know her friendly and engaging approach made such a positive impact.

Thank you for your continued trust and your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Venture Southampton for many more family milestones in the years to come!

Warmest wishes,
The Venture Studios Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had Emily as our photographer and…

We had Emily as our photographer and she captured everything i asked for, she made sure that we was comfortable. Honestly she is amazing and so so sweet

13 June 2026
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Reply from Venture Photography Studios

Hi Grace,

Thank you so much for your lovely 5-star review!

We're delighted to hear that Emily captured everything you had hoped for and made sure you felt comfortable throughout your session. She'll be so pleased to know her friendly and caring approach made such a positive impression.

Thank you for your kind words—they mean so much to Emily and the whole team. We hope to welcome you back to Venture Eton in the future to capture even more special memories.

Warmest wishes,
The Venture Studios Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After a lovely photoshoot…

After a lovely photoshoot, was very surprised with the prices starting at £945, keeping in mind that the ‘voucher’ I had won gave the photographers hour for shoot and the editing time for free. However the biggest concern is the fact the shared my information with a third party, which at this point I had lost complete trust in the company so wanted to cancel my order. I contacted the team within three days, however after almost two weeks had to go to head office for a response. Then eventually I was told the piece of paper they asked me to sign meant there was no cancellation allowed. Now I understand that may be the case for usual circumstances, but they had already breached all my order information so therefore thought it was reasonable to request a cancellation. Don’t be fooled by this company, scam at best. Don’t trust them with any of your information, you don’t know where it is being sent. They will excuse this to be ‘human error’

7 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Single mum of 2

Lois! You are actually a star!! You’ve created and captured everything we asked for and more! I’ve heard you’re currently going for photographer’s of the year award!! Darling you’re definitely bringing that home! We came and you conquered! Thank you for helping us bring home a memory that will last forever! Love the Chauhan’s

13 June 2026
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Reply from Venture Photography Studios

Hi Sheena,

Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review!

Your kind words have absolutely made our day! We're thrilled to hear that Lois captured everything you hoped for and more, creating memories that will last a lifetime. She'll be so touched by your lovely comments and your vote of confidence—it really means the world to her!

It's wonderful to know you had such a positive experience and that your photographs are something you'll treasure forever. That's exactly what we aim to create for every family who visits us.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Venture Leicester again in the future to capture even more special milestones.

Warmest wishes,
The Venture Studios Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The whole experience was lovely

The whole experience was lovely. Rhi as lovely and captured some awesome pictures. I absolutely love the quality of them.
Milton was so helpful when it came to us choosing the best pictures to keep.
Thankyou for everything

13 June 2026
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Reply from Venture Photography Studios

Hi Sue,

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review!

We're delighted to hear you had such a lovely experience with us. It's fantastic to know that Rhi captured some awesome photographs that you love, and that the quality exceeded your expectations.

We're also pleased to hear that Milton was so helpful during your viewing appointment, making it easier to choose the images that were just right for you.

Thank you again for your kind words. We'll be sure to share your feedback with both Rhi and Milton, and we hope to welcome you back to Venture Cardiff in the future to capture even more special memories.

Warmest wishes,
The Venture Studios Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to thank Paige for being an amazing person

I want to thank Paige for the most beautiful experience you were amazing. You captured gorgeous pictures and I’m really grateful with how patient you was with us and my baby boy. I love how when we got excited you got excited with us and that made us really happy. Once again thank you much so much for a beautiful experience you’re an amazing photographer ❤️❤️❤️

21 June 2026
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Reply from Venture Photography Studios

Hi Natalia,

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review!

We're so pleased to hear that Paige made your experience so special. She'll be delighted to know how much you appreciated her patience, enthusiasm and genuine excitement throughout your session. Creating beautiful photographs is important, but sharing those special moments with our families is what makes the experience truly memorable.

We're thrilled that you love your photos and that you've captured memories with your baby boy that you'll treasure for years to come.

Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Venture Cardiff for more special milestones in the future!

Warmest wishes,
The Venture Studios Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Registering my dissatisfaction

Thank you for your message. I appreciate you acknowledging my feedback, however, I must state that your opening apology is not accepted as I feel I was misled.My initial understanding was based on winning a "GREAT NEWS!!" Facebook competition, which stated my family had been selected for a "complementary photoshoot experience voucher valued at £315." The details provided for this voucher clearly outlined:A one-hour studio photoshoot.Creative image preparation by a highly skilled photographer.A personal viewing of images in your cinema.A choice of photograph, beautifully presented in a 10x8 inch frame.Validity for two months (with extensions possible for specific sessions).I then paid a £25 booking deposit. This deposit was later informed was non-refundable, which felt contradictory to the idea of a "complementary voucher."Furthermore, when I was presented with the "Platinum package" offer for £1,725 (claiming a saving of £1,205 at £49 per month), the £315 voucher value and my £25 deposit were not deducted. This was not clearly communicated upfront and felt like a significant discrepancy, leaving me feeling that the initial "complementary" aspect was misrepresented.Regarding my apparent satisfaction during the viewing: the images were presented on a screen, making it difficult to accurately assess their quality, especially concerning lighting. Upon bringing the framed artwork home, I realized the pictures were significantly darker than anticipated.As a photographer and graphic designer myself, I understand the technical aspects of image editing. Editing images of individuals with darker skin tones requires specific adjustments to brightness and contrast to ensure accurate and flattering representation, which was not adequately achieved in this instance.While I appreciate the effort involved in the photoshoot session, the final outcome, combined with the perceived misrepresentation of the voucher's value and the cost, has led to my dissatisfaction.Thank you for your time.

Regards
Ernest

24 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing family photoshoot!

Amazing family photoshoot with Tania and viewing session with Joseph. They were so helpful and made sure we were looked after, really welcoming and supportive! I would definitely recommend ⭐️

13 June 2026
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Reply from Venture Photography Studios

Hi Rhianna,

Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review!

We're delighted to hear you had such an amazing family photoshoot with Tania and that Joseph made your viewing session just as enjoyable. It's wonderful to know you felt so well looked after and that the team made you feel welcome and supported throughout your experience.

Thank you for your kind recommendation—it really does mean the world to us. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Venture Fulham in the future to capture even more special memories.

Warmest wishes,
The Venture Studios Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect experience

Perfect experience! Jazzie the photographer was amazing on the day with the baby and the photos have come out way better than we ever expected! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting new born photos to book. Such a caring and friendly experience all round.

25 June 2026
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Reply from Venture Photography Studios

Hi Patrick,

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review!

We're thrilled to hear you had the perfect experience with us. It's fantastic to know that Jazzie took such great care of your baby and helped create photographs that exceeded your expectations.

Providing a caring, friendly and relaxed experience for families is so important to us, especially during newborn sessions, so your kind words mean a great deal.

Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Venture Southampton in the future as your little one grows and reaches more exciting milestones!

Warmest wishes,
The Venture Studios Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from start to finish…

Excellent service from start to finish - from booking with Andrea, the photography session with Beth to viewing the photos with Emily! Everyone was super attentive, very patient with an uncooperative newborn at times and incredibly friendly. Couldn’t recommend more!

25 June 2026
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Reply from Venture Photography Studios

Hi Megan,

Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review!

We're delighted to hear you had excellent service from start to finish. It's wonderful to know that Andrea, Beth and Emily all helped make your experience such a positive one, and that their attentiveness, patience and friendly approach made you feel so well looked after.

Newborn sessions don't always go to plan, so we're especially pleased that you felt supported throughout and that the team helped make the experience enjoyable despite the little one's moments!

Thank you for your kind recommendation. It means so much to us, and we hope to welcome you back to Venture Eton again in the future to capture even more special family memories.

Warmest wishes,
The Venture Studios Team

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