The following are extracts from letters and emails received from clients and trade associates:-

Dear Mr. Bowman, Thank you so much for the amazing photos you took of my daughters wedding (Penni and Alex -25th July), I have already sent my order for the photos and I know many more are to follow. Once again like to thank you for the wonderful photos which really captured the atmosphere of the event and the character of the venue - with grateful thanks - Suzi Glover"

Hi Bill, Just to say thank you for the beautiful Italian book of photos that you recently sent to us. It was far better than we ever imagined it would be. Our friends and family have all said it is the best wedding album they have ever seen, but then again this was mainly down to the fact that you are an outstanding photographer, you were so professional on the day, put us all at ease, and everyone asked for details about you. The extra photo's you put in the album were great, and we just loved the way you set everything out. The large canvas picture we requested from you was fantastic, everyone who has been to our flat has commented on how clear and sharp the picture is considering how big the canvas is. Once again a huge thank-you. if I should ever need a photographer for any special function in the future, I will not hesitate to give you a call. I wish you good luck for the future, and hope you will keep taking special photos for years to come, or your obvious talent will be truley wasted. With many thanks Janet & peter Earles"

Hi Bill, hope you are well. Firstly i want to say a HUGE thank you for everything you done for us on the day of our wedding. Me and John and also everyone else were very impressed with you and the pictures were absolutely brilliant! Everyone I have showed the photos to and who have seen them on the website have commented on how fabulous a photograher you are and we certainly agree! Secondly, thanks for the proof book. .................Look forward to hearing from you. many thanks Leigh and Johnathan Rose"

"Dear Bill, I just wanted to say a huge thank you on behalf of everybody at Berkhamsted School Final Fling Prom on Friday for your fantastic photography. Your professionalism is undeniable, but your friendliness and willingness were outstanding. I know lots of people bought pictures on the night, but many (like me, to my shame) got far too absorbed in the dancing (!) and will buy them off your website. I look forward to seeing them on the Internet so that I can take the opportunity to buy the photos which I know will provide a lasting reminder of a fabulous night. Your kindness and generosity were greatly appreciated, and you can be sure that I will sing your praises to the next Head Girl and Boy as you so deserve. The banner you supplied really transformed the entrance and shall be saved for them to (hopefully) use next year, and the tokens were very generous of you - I do not overlook your kindness, even though I was so caught up in the dancing to take advantage of it. Both Matt and I really do value everything that you did for us, and i hope that you can sense the sincerity of our thanks...Best wishes, Caroline" (Head Girl and Committee member of Berkhamsted Collegiate Prom at Pendley Manor)

"Hi Bill, Thank you so much for the wonderful albums they have come out perfectly and are a fabulous reminder of our wedding day. Thank you for all your hard work we love them. Kind Regards Kerry & Paul"

"Bill, Vivien & I would like to thank you for the Wedding Album, we were very pleased with the quality of the pictures and layout. Its difficult to know what to expect as times and technology move on. We have framed all the loose ones and the big one hangs proudly on the living room wall. We thank you for your attention and co operation and wish you all the best. Regards Roland"

"Hi Bill, just received the Books and they look fabulous and beautiful - just perfect, thank-you so very much! Also thank you for the little surprise calendar thats very thoughtful of you. I am really looking forward to receiving the high res. disc of all the images from our day so I can re-live it all again! I will let you know when the disc has arrived also. Many thanks Bill they are beautiful books......Sarah

Hi Bill, Received the discs on Saturday - they are fantastic! Thank-you so very much everthing is beautiful and we could not have wished for more. Out heart felt thanks for capturing our day so brilliantly! Best Wishes Sarah & Ross"

"Hi Bill, Hope you are well. The photos are great. James and I have looked on Line. You looked after us well at Buckwood House in Devon in January and we are so looking forward to seeing the finished book....Love Lisa and James"

".....Also Bill Bowmans work on the still photography was excellent. There are books being printed in Italy I believe, using prints selected by Laura & Matt from the 700-odd that he took. For myself, I hardly like to admit to how many prints I have ordered and received, and they are all a first-class standard of printing. he has also covered absolutley all areas and every detail imaginable, so we are impressed and pleased with his work. ....... Best wishes Elizabeth"

" Dear Elizabeth.....As it happens, we have had Bill Bowman at Ashridge a couple of times now, and were so impressed that we have added him to our preferred supplier list this year !.....Many Thanks Sally Rouse, Conference & Events Co-ordinator - Ashridge"

"Hi Bill, Hope you are well. The photos are great. James and I looked online. You looked after us well at Buckwood House in Deveon in January and we are looking forward to seeing the finished book. Love Lisa and James"

"Dear Bill, Just a quick note to say thank you for out fantastic wedding album - everybody that has seen it is so impressed and we are completely thrilled with it............It was a great job and thanks again for giving us a fantastic album that we can look back on in years to come and remember the great day we had. Kind Regards Jo Marshall"

"To Bill, Thank you so much for a fantastic wedding album - We are absolutely thrilled with it ! Lots of love - Jo & Darren Marshall"

"Dear Martin / Bill, Our Book. Perfect!!! You have done an amazing job - Thank you !!!!!!!!!!! - Susan & Geoff"

"Hiya Bill, Our relatives and friends in Italy loved the album and my cousins who got married last year, who live there are still waiting for their photo's along with the album from their local phtographer. So hats off to you Bill, everyone we have showed love your styles, highly recommend you. .... Love Pina and James Gibson"

"Hi Bill, Wow absolutely amazing we love it, you have done a superb job thak you so much.
The album is going to be amazing, we absolutely love the proofs you emailed us the work and effort you have put into it is just unbelievable so thank you so much. ...... A big thank you again Bill you have been great. Claudia"

"Hi Bill, Just a quick note to say thank-you so very much for Saturday, before we leave on honeymmon. You were brilliant and we LOVE the Photos! So, thankyou again Bill you have captured our day beautifully! Sarah & Ross"

"Dear Bill, Many many thanks for "all" the photographs, both Alan and I are absolutely thrilled, especially with the "heavy one". They certainly came out really well. The little books are sweet. I will be sending one off to Australia as soon as I can .................Best wishes, Alan & Sue (Fiarless-Bond)"

"Hi Bill, Just to let you know we have received the wedding book. It looks amazing - we love it! Thank you very much for all your time and the quality album you produced for us. Thanks again, Selina & Patrick"

"Hi Bill, Picked up the canvas print earlier this evening and it is stunning it's going to look great in our living room! Many Thanks, Scott & Leesa"

"Hi Bill, What can we say the photos are AMAZING!!!!!!! we are going to have great difficulty in picking the ones we want, if we could afford it we would have them all!!!! Thank you for making the day so enjoyable and for making us feel so relaxed, for 2 people who dont usually like their picture taken you have made us look amazing. We can't wait for the proof book and to then see the albums. Thank you for working so hard for us you really helped make it a special day. Thanks again Mr & Mrs McLachlan"

"Hiya Bill and Team, Just to say we have received our Wedding Albums x3 safely today. They are amazing, what a fantastic album, James still hasn't seen it yet as he is at work, but I am 110% sure he will love it just as much as I do. We are off to Italy in a few weeks to see relatives that were not able to attend our wedding, so I am going to bring our album over for them to see what a fantastic job you guys do, THANK YOU SO MUCH. Again a very BIG thank you to you and your team for a fantastic memory. Pina and James Gibson"

"Hi Bill, we're very pleased with the 2 books received last week and Iain's parents are very happy with theirs, they loved the style and had never seen anything like it. many Thanks, Sarah"

"Hi Bill, just wanted to say a big 'THANK YOU' for our superb wedding album. We both love it and Ive made sure that I show it to everyone I see as we are so happy with it. You captured our special day beautifully and we are so grateful for that. The quality of the album and the pictures are so good, it has been well worth the money we paid. The mix of formal and informal photos are great and the different designs in the album just set you apart from the other photographers we considered. So, thank you very much, it was worth the wait !! Helen and Stephen"

"Bill, Thank you so much for the fantastic pictures you took of our wedding (Shuttleworth, Friday 15th).  They are absolutely first class.  Every time I look at them it's like reliving the day again.  You've captured everything I could have wanted and everybody who attended the wedding has said how brilliant they thought you were.  I can't wait to see the album when we get back from honeymoon.  Thanks again.  Eleanor"

"Good Morning Bill, Well what can we say......your work is incredibly amazing!!!!!. The album proof is perfect"
Giuseppina & James

"hi bill, weve had look at the proof book and looks really good we love it thankyou so much I cant wait to see it when its done as i know it will be amazing ,how long will take to get printed , we cant wait to see it thankyou for everything you have done for us we appreciate all the hard work that has gone into this I love the pic of us both looking at each other on the stairs i would love this on canvas for my house i will get back to you on this when i have saved the money thanks agin bill you def get our recomendation to friends ,family and everyone we know thankyou kelly and lee .xxxx"

"Hi Bill, The pictures arrived and they look fantastic! You are a terrific photographer and fun too!! It would indeeed be a delight to have you photograph our kid's weddings; we will keep you in mind. All the very best" - Jeanne & Jack (USA)

"Hi Bill, we absolutely love them ............. I have shown everyone them at work and they are all saying they are a different to what they have seen before and cant believe that it is just the proof book. - Emma" (Emmalyn & Kyri)

"Hi Bill, We have received the albums and they look fantastic, thank you for doing such a good job" - Amber (Amber & Richard)

Hi Bill, ...... I have been desperate to let you know how FANTASTIC we think the photo album is. It has surpassed our wildest dreams and we are so happy with everything you have done to make this happen. Thank you ever so much for making our day come to life again. The album you have created truly brings to life our memories of the day and will last forever. ..........Thanks again, Fran." (Francesca & Pasquale)

"Hi Bill, Thank you so much for the book calendar and little books they are all absolutely beautiful. Everyone we have shown them to are raving about them. The quality is excellent. Kim and I are really very happy with them and your service. Some people at work have asked about you as they are getting married soon too. We have given them your details so you never know. ........Martin" (Kim & Martin)

"Hi Bill, I just wanted to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and let you know that everyone I show our photo's to cannot believe how great they are. So far my friends want to renew their vows and book you. .......... I am soooo pleased with my lovely book. Thank you and have a great new year. We will stay in touch. Emma" (Emmalyn & Kyri)

"Bill, Well what can I say! Thank you so much for the most amazing album. There is not one fault at all. The pictures are fantastic. Everyone we have shown has been blown away with it, as we were. The service you provided leading up to and on the big day was outstanding, you were professional & friendly & put us all at ease. We have been highly recommending you and are even considering you for a few special occasions we have coming up. Our first anniversary being one !. Thank you for the calendar, was a lovely surprise. Once again, thank you so much for helping make our special day perfect. Keep up the good work. Thanks so much. With much love & thanks Laura & Shane." (Laura & Shane)

"Dear Bill, Just a little note to say Thank You so very much for the lovely photo of Mum you did for me - I cried when I opened it. It now takes pride of place in my lounge. Thanks again - I am most grateful for the help you have given me in this matter. Kind regards. Luciana Mnassen"

"Hi Bill, just got the books, Dad delivered them round................... The books are fab, love them - very pleased with the metallic paper, glad we went for it, it really adds a luxurious feel to the book. .....I'm thinking of a couple of extras we could get for friends/family as presents. Thank you! Nicola & Kris" (Nicola & Kris)

"Hi Bill, I am writing to thank you for the wonderful wedding albums everyone that we have shown love them, they mostly like the way that you have set them out and the fact that they are so different from the norm. The service that you provided was wonderful the fact that we got to meet you before the big day and explain what kind of shots that we would like was great. .................. The cost of the whole package was great we definitely got what we paid for and a whole lot more. I will be pleased to pass on your details to friends and family who are getting married in the future. .....All the best Zoe and Kirk"

"Hi Bill, Sorry this is a bit belated but we wanted to say a huge thank you for the amazing wedding album you have produced for us, it is absolutely amazing and is a beautiful reminder of the happy day. So many friends and work colleagues have commented how unusual the album is - several even saying they are the most amazing wedding photos and album they have ever seen - which obviously makes us very proud. The small albums and pocket books have also gone down a treat - even bought tears to my Grandma's eyes! The special finish on the album was definitely worth the extra as the colour of the pictures looks amazing........ Kind Regards, Natalie."

"Dear Bill, Have received the album and both Marilyn and I are very pleased and thank you for your great service. Should any of your future clients request a reference regarding you and your company, then please do not hesitate to inform them of my address. Many thanks Bill. Regards John & Marilyn Frost"

"Hi Bill, Just wanted to say thank you for a brilliant day yesterday, have a look at the photos (on the website) and they are brilliant........." Carol Watson - Baptism April 2008

"Hi Bill, We would just like to say thank you so much for the wedding album and the mini books you provided for us - the quality and style of the albums are out of this world. All our family and friends have commented on how unusual to stroey books are and how you not only captured the magical moments of the day but the finer details from the pattern on the wedding dress down to the candles, flowers and wedding tables. Also bringing the slide machine ffrom pictures from the day so people could purchase their own photos at the evening reception was a great idea and a lovely touch. Thanks again and we will cherish our album forever" Nick and Claire

"Hi Bill, Just to let you know we got the book and are very happy with it. Thanks for the calender too, it was a nice touch. As always; thanks very much and all the best with all your future work. We will be recommending you to everyone we know. Regards David Webb".

"Good afternoon, Have just viewed Lesleys and Steve's wedding photos and just wanted to say how much I enjoyed them. The one of Lesley and Steve hugging after they became man and wife was absolutely lovely. It reduced me to tears. Thanks and congratulations on a job well done" Gail Carter (Lesleys Auntie).