SOME KIND WORDS…
From the minute I started to look at photographers for my wedding, Etienne's work was always in the forefront of every photographer I looked at. I like his style, and when reading his bio, I thought he was funny and cheeky, which again I liked. When we met with Etienne it was clear we all had an understanding of what we liked and wanted, and we knew Etienne could deliver. On the build up to the wedding he was always on hand to answer any questions and also to suggest what he thought might work too. On the day of the wedding (the parts that which were not a happy haze of memory loss) Etienne was there in the background, doing what he does best. Not in the way, not overly prominent, just happily working his magic. It was a long hot day, he never moaned or groaned, Etienne simply got on with it. The photos really captured what we were looking for, magical memories of our day, the guests we had and the fun they shared with us. I would 200% recommend him to anyone considering a wedding photographer. Thank you Etienne, we cannot thank you enough for all your help and support to make our day as special as it was :)
Michelle and Shaun
We recently had the pleasure of hiring Etienne as our wedding photographer, and we cannot express enough how thrilled we are with the outstanding service he provided on our special day. From the moment he arrived, it was evident that we had made the perfect choice for capturing the most cherished moments of our wedding. Etienne was an absolute professional in every aspect. He arrived well-prepared and punctual, exuding a warm and friendly demeanor that instantly put us at ease. This was incredibly important to us as the wedding day can be filled with excitement and nerves, and having a calming presence behind the camera made all the difference. Throughout the day, he seamlessly blended into the background, yet he never missed a single important moment. His attention to detail was remarkable, and he seemed to have an innate ability to capture the emotions of each moment in every photograph.
Scott and Alice
Etienne captured our wedding day with the most beautiful relaxed, unposed photos, exactly as we’d hoped! Along with finding us a location for photos we hadn’t spotted and making even rainy photos look amazing, Etienne blended in to our day seamlessly and we would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Thank you so much!
Kelsey and Euan
We always knew that we wanted to use Etienne to capture our day. His relaxed style of photography was exactly what we wanted as two people who do not ordinarily like having their photo taken. We also wanted to maximise our time enjoying the day rather than posing for hours for photos. Etienne absolutely exceeded our expectations. He managed to capture every aspect of our day so perfectly. We will treasure our photos for years to come.
Andrew and Emma
Etienne provided an excellent service for our wedding photos. Etienne met with us twice in the lead up to the wedding to discuss our requirements and was really helpful in making useful suggestions for our wedding photos. Etienne provided us with a beautiful set of photos that have really captured the story of our day. Thank you Etienne.
Gemma and Luke
As soon as we started planning our wedding we knew there was only one photographer we ever wanted and it was Etienne. The memories he captures are irreplaceable and so special. He has an amazing talent and we love all our photos. He was also very understanding when we had to postpone our wedding but we finally got there! We would highly recommend Etienne!
Kerri and Nathan
Thank you so much!! These are fantastic! You’ve done a great job at capturing the atmosphere and managed to get really good photos of Marcus and I (especially given our lack of posing skills and us running everywhere!). We are so happy with these, thank you again!
Marcus and Kate
You are so talented! We cant believe how beautiful all your photos came out and cannot thank you enough. We are so lucky to have dodged the rain and the venue looked so autumnal, captured amazingly by you. Love all the shots of our guests and impartially the kids! Thanks again.
James and Flo
We were absolutely delighted with not only the incredible photos of our wedding day, but also all the helpful tips that Etienne gave us for the day itself. We had so many guests who commented afterwards about how lovely Etienne was, and also how great the photos looked. One friend even commented that the photos look like we are on a film set! We couldn’t be happier with both the service we received before, during and after the wedding, and we have a set of photos which tell the story of our special day which we will cherish forever. We didn’t need a videographer because the reportage style photos tell the story and capture the interactions and emotions of the day. Thank you Etienne!
Laura and George
Etienne was amazing - we barely knew he was there but made sure he had just the right photos for all the right moments during the day. We couldn't believe how quickly the end product was delivered to us and the photos were amazing!
Andy and Victoria
Over the years seeing our friends getting married and the quality shots Etienne was able to take, there was no hesitation from either of us in picking a photographer for our wedding. Etienne was extremely professional and was able to give great but subtle direction when required. He is obviously a master of his trade as he managed to capture our day perfectly. Would highly recommend!
Mr and Mrs Ozanne
Etienne was reliable and professional throughout. He took onboard our plan for the day and blended in seamlessly with the guests. His photos captured genuine, candid moments and he brought a relaxed atmosphere to the event. We couldn't have asked for more from our wedding photographer.
Oliver and Cathryn
Thank you so much for the photos, they're brilliant! The day couldn't have been better! Thank you very much for your help with everything and making it all go smoothly.
SAM and AMBER
Etienne was everything we were looking for in a photographer. We are so pleased with the photographs, they capture the day perfectly and we can't stop looking back through them. Etienne was also happy to help make sure the whole day flowed nicely, he was relaxed throughout and made us feel as ease. Thank you Etienne, we could not recommend you enough.
Chris and Amber
Etienne was everything we wanted in a photographer. We hardly noticed him on the day itself and we were thrilled with his results. I am not someone who likes having my photograph taken usually and feel self-conscious, and Etienne was very understanding of our needs and made sure we had pre meetings to go through everything. Etienne also thought of things that hadn’t occurred to us in plenty of time and was instrumental in helping us to understand the importance of a timeline. Etienne was so easy and chilled to work with and captured a beautiful candid narrative of the day; we were so pleased with the photos. I can’t recommend him enough! Especially if you are someone who doesn’t like being photographed! Thank you! You were so considerate and we really loved our special day.
Lindsay and James
We choose Etienne because his commitment and skill was fantastic. He supported us and nothing was too much trouble. Etienne’s work is beautiful and we are so pleased that we get to look at these photos for the rest of our lives. Etienne also suggested ways which made our day flow really nicely. He simply is one of the best wedding photographers we’ve seen.
ABBY AND SIMON
Etienne was fantastic! He captured the day perfectly and the photos are absolutely stunning. We could not recommend highly enough!
Doug and Emily
We would highly recommend Etienne as a photographer for your Wedding day. From start to finish, he was a pleasure to deal with and he made us feel at ease on the run up to and on our Wedding day itself. He guided us throughout the day and his technical skills and ability are second to none. Etienne captures natural shots which are beautiful and we preferred this style over posed photographs. My husband and I absolutely love our Wedding photos, which captured all of the special moments from our day. Thank you so much Etienne.
Tom and Vicki
We cannot thank Etienne enough for our beautiful photos which we will cherish forever.
Etienne captured the whole day, start to finish and it had been wonderful to look back on the little moments we missed.
He went above and beyond to capture the perfect shot- even almost taking a dip in the pond!
Etienne helped to keep the day running smoothly and picked the perfect times to take us for photos.
We loved Etienne’s calm approach and highly recommend him- thanks Etienne!
Esmee and Stu
Fantastic service from beginning to end. We had to postpone our wedding twice before it eventually went ahead, Etienne was very supportive and accommodating. We adore our photos and so do our family and friends. I don’t know how else to say he was amazing and made the day even more special!!
Carys and Keiran
Etienne you captured the love and joy felt on our wedding day - not only by us, but also that of our family and friends. The photographs totally encapsulate the atmosphere of our day. Our album evokes wonderful wedding day memories. Thank you Etienne!! Xx
Marie and Andy
Etienne delivered on exactly what he promised. The photos captured the day just as we wanted it. Etienne's style suits anyone that is looking for a laid back, natural feel to how they wish their wedding to be seen in years to come.
Matt and Jemma
The photos were great and exactly what we wanted. Etienne was really good to work with and was really helpful throughout the process.
Tom and Rebecca
Etienne superseded our expectations and our photos are simply beautiful. The way he captured our emotions, from tears to laughter is something we will cherish forever.
Daiga and Ryan
Wow, insanely talented! Not a single photo we didn’t love. Thank you for making us feel so at ease, we forgot you were with us during the photoshoot after the service. Your style and professionalism is incredible, we can’t thank you enough for capturing the true emotion of the day. Speedy delivery of the photos and perfectly finished. Very fairly priced too. Thank you so so much again.
Harriet and David
Etienne was amazing during our whole wedding photography journey. At our meetings with Etienne before the day he came up with great ideas and locations to shoot our family pictures and our scenic shots. On the day he created a relaxed atmosphere ensuring we felt at ease and in turn capturing incredible natural photographs. We couldn’t have wished for a more patient, understanding and most of all talented photographer to capture the most special moments of our day. Thank you Etienne for creating such a wonderful collection of photos from our wedding day. We will cherish these for a lifetime.
Luke and Amanda
We knew EL was the photographer for us straight away and had to have him! We felt completely comfortable in his presence and were very aware of his knowledge of wedding photography and his exceptional skill behind the lens. He helped us plan our day so we would get as much out of his time and the get the best photos as possible. We were having a small ceremony and lunch, my husband and I wanted a very simple and non fussy theme with our photos, no endless lists or locations or awkward posing, we got exactly what we asked for and more! A perfect set of photos of us on the beach with our dogs was achieved really quickly which meant we missed barely any time throughout the day without our guests. You captured so many moments we would have otherwise missed and have left us an album to treasure forever (tears and all) ♥️
Hannah and Liam
Nailed our pictures, thank you SO much xx
Ruairi and Carissa
We are absolutely thrilled with the photos from Etienne of our wedding this summer - he made some great recommendations for our day too which helped things flow perfectly and we couldn't be happier with the end result. Thank you so much!
Leah and Ben
We are so grateful to Etienne for photographing our wedding day so well. He went above and beyond to make sure every angle was captured, and his pictures are all really natural and perfectly edited. Thank you so much!
Sarah and Joey
We can’t thank Etienne enough. We loved his relaxed approach catching the natural photos. He was so helpful and we are so lucky to have the beautiful photos of our special day. Thank you.
Tony and Jess
Etienne was fantastic and produced some incredible photos of our wedding. Highly recommend. He was fantastic with the kids and made our day so much easier.
James and Jessica
We're so grateful to Etienne for stepping in to photograph our wedding after a last minute cancellation. Even with his weekend fully booked, he still found time to come and shoot an awesome collection of stills that will be treasured by us and our families for many, many years.
Sam and Joey
Etienne is an amazing photographer. We adore our wedding pictures and loved that on the day itself Etienne just blended into the background and took incredible natural and un-staged pictures. This really sets him above the rest as I’ve seen at many weddings where the photographer stages pictures, takes over things and in my opinion can ruin moments! The finished product blew our minds, so many stunning pictures to cherish forever. We couldn’t be happier and can’t thank him Enough. He is seriously talented and we thoroughly recommend him. Thank you!
Florence and David
When we first met with Etienne to plan the photography of the wedding we knew we were going to get something special. His portfolio showed a capturing of previous weddings that were both intriguing and very natural.
Etienne’s casual, non intrusive and non posing approach delivered some beautiful pictures that we and our guests can’t quite get enough of.
We are very pleased with the portfolio of memories he captured and would highly recommend Etienne for your wedding.
We are thrilled with your work, thanks Etienne.
Leonie and Anthony
Just been through them all and couldn’t be more in love with them! You perfectly captured the day in exactly the way we were hoping.
Thank you so much for everything, we will be singing your praises far and wide!
Lucy and Freya
We used Etienne to photograph our Wedding last August. He captured the day from start to finish and we barely knew he was there. He provided us with a huge range of pictures from every angle, missing no detail. I particularly liked seeing the pictures of the what was going on around us, that we may have missed otherwise. We made a rough time scale of the day but Etienne was happy to go with the flow and advised when needed during the day, in a calm nature, which really helped us relax. The over all product and service was incredible, the photographs will bring us and our families joy for generations. We are very grateful to Etienne for capturing the whole atmosphere and providing natural, high quality photographs.
Tyler and Sara
Choosing Etienne was not difficult at all, his photographs capture the essence of the day in the most natural way. We are not people that like to pose and Etienne's stalker technique (his words :-)) was just so easy to adapt to. Thanks Etienne, we hope the shoes did wash!
Romi and Steve
We can not recommend Etienne enough! He travelled to France for our wedding and captured the day brilliantly. He had great ideas and recommendations but was happy to accommodate the group shots we also wanted. His style is very natural and half the time we didn’t even know he was there! We love our wedding photos, thank you again Etienne!!
Katie and Joey
From looking at Etienne’s portfolio we had no difficulties in choosing him to capture our big day. He was accommodating and advised us as to how to get the best pictures of the day. We couldn’t recommend Etienne enough. On the day he was amazing (even stepping in to untangle a bridesmaids necklace) He got all the pictures that we would’ve missed. We love our photos and will treasure them for years to come! Thanks Etienne!
Louise and Dan
Massive Thank you to Etienne.
We are super pleased with our photos, you captured our wedding perfectly! We really love the style of photography and Etienne’s calm and organised approach ensured we had some really special snaps. We would without a doubt recommend Etienne. Big thanks again from The Hicks's.
Jemma and Scott
We couldn’t thank Etienne enough for the photos of our day. When we had the meeting before the wedding he got everything we wanted, which meant he captured the day beautifully, with the most natural shots. You wouldn’t have noticed he was there and he sent all the edited photos in no time. Lovely guy and we couldn’t be happier with the results.
Gracie and Alex
We hired Etienne to cover our wedding day and what an amazing job he did. We wanted relaxed photos of us and our guests throughout the day/night and he didn’t disappoint! We have so many lovely photos which we will cherish - thank you Etienne
Glenn and Steph
We are extremely happy with Etienne‘s photos of our Wedding! Given that the weather conditions were against us on the day - lots of rain - we were rather astonished at just how he managed to capture quite so many fantastic outside shots in a short space of time, and given the conditions too. Etienne organised us on the day with helpful suggestions and input, which made everything flow easily and effortlessly for us. Plus, he got the photos to us incredibly quick and so we were able to enjoy them whilst on our honeymoon.
Professional, easy to deal with and highly recommended!
Kristina and Matt
We couldn't be happier with the photos of our wedding day. Etienne put me and my wife at complete ease and made the whole process of capturing our day run perfectly smooth and without any hiccups. Not only that but our photos were ready and sent to us in under a week. We can't recommend Etienne enough and are so grateful for his time, skills, energy and expertise. Thanks Etienne, from Mr and Mrs Cluett.
Jamie and Kirsty
Wow wow wow! If your thinking about using Etienne for your special day, then do it...you will not be disappointed! Having met with Etienne before hand we instantly knew we had the right man behind the camera for our day, capturing all the natural, candid photographs that we hoped for and all the little details and facial expressions that we might have missed, these are special memories that will last a lifetime! Thank you Etienne, we couldn’t have asked for anything more!
Claire and James
Neither of us are very comfortable in front of a camera, but Etienne kept us at ease and ensured our photos from the day were wonderful. We liked his candid and relaxed style of photography as it suited us both. He was also very helpful in the planning stages of the wedding, offering advice on things we hadn’t considered, ensuring our day went smoothly. The transparency of the costs and his professional yet relaxed attitude was also very helpful when planning the day. Highly recommended!
Bobbie and Will
Having worked with, and for, many photographers, there was never any doubt in my mind as to who I wanted to photograph our wedding. We knew that Etienne would deliver fantastic results and we were not disappointed. He captured our day perfectly and also helped to make sure everything ran smoothly. We couldn’t recommend him enough and have been receiving endless compliments on the quality and style of the photos. Thanks Etienne!
Corey and Julia
We can’t thank Etienne enough for our beautiful wedding photos. His style of photography was just what we were looking for and really captured the vibe of our day, relaxed, fun and intimate. He had the photos ready for us by the time we got home (we live in NI and got married in Guernsey) which was the perfect welcome home surprise! He even managed to capture little details that after only a couple of days I’d already forgotten, so it’s amazing to know I’ll be able to remember them in years to come. Thank you so much again Etienne. Mr and Mrs Cotter.
Louise and Robert
We cannot speak highly enough of Etienne. He captured our day in exactly the way we wanted, his photos are beautiful. He also gave me, the groom, helpful suggestions and direction above and beyond photography on the day which was invaluable.
Top guy. Top photographer.
Barnaby and Claire
We could not recommend Etienne enough! We used him for our wedding photography and they’re incredible. He really captured the atmosphere from the day. Etienne was happy to meet to discuss any thoughts and was fantastic at organising where we wanted our post ceremony photos taken, we had a specific idea in mind and he made it possible! We also cannot fault his speed in turning out photos around. We had our photos sent through in under a week of the wedding!! If you’re planning on getting married or looking for a photographer for an event I’d 100% suggest using Etienne!!
Jessica and Matt
Etienne was the photographer at our wedding and put us at ease throughout the planning and on the day. We have just received the photos which we are in love with and lucky to have such amazing pictures to remember our day!
Hannah and Mark
We loved to have Etienne as our photographer! Etienne and his style of taking pictures is very relaxed and is makes you feel at ease.
We are very pleased with the beautiful photos capturing great and natural looking moments of our Wedding day!
Marvin and Liene
We are so happy that we picked Etienne to take our wedding photos. We had a really small wedding and wanted things to be relaxed and Etienne was the perfect choice. He caught all the right moments perfectly and we were totally comfortable around him. He blended in seamlessly so we could just concentrate on enjoying the day, and we are so happy with all the beautiful photos we now have to remember the celebration with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to friends!
Inga and Brett
Just got our wedding pics back from Etienne and they are epic!! Highly recommended, nothings a problem and high quality work is turned around in no time!!
Jacques and Emilie
Etienne captured our wedding day perfectly, we wanted the wedding to be relaxed and that came across in all of the photographs that Etienne took. I would highly recommend Etienne to capture your perfect day.
Andy and Kerry
Etienne did an amazing job taking photos at our wedding. He managed to capture the most special moments in his natural style and nothing appeared too forced. He captured a real sense of the fun and enjoyment and memories which we will treasure. We could not be happier with our photos and Etienne has been a pleasure to work with throughout. We would highly recommend him to anyone considering hiring him as a wedding photographer. Thanks so much Etienne for all your hard work, our photos are perfect.
Alex and Leigh-ann
Etienne captured our wedding day with a romantic vintage twist, we couldn't have been happier with the photographs! He made us both feel so relaxed on the day and captured us and our guests so naturally without the formal feel. We had a meeting in advance of the wedding to discuss what we wanted and nothing was a problem for him. He also kept us to timings on the day without any pressure. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Etienne to anyone looking for a professional photographer.
Rob and Caroline
We could not be happier with our wedding photos and we would highly recommend Etienne to anyone.
His natural and relaxed approach to photography allowed us to get the most beautiful pictures whilst spending as much time as possible with our family and friends!
Etienne really made us feel at ease and managed to capture moments perfectly, it was difficult to be everywhere on the day, but even when we weren't aware something was happening Etienne was always there to get the shot, allowing us to relive our special day and emotions.
Thank you so much Etienne
Kelly and Craig
A wedding is about you the couple and not about anyone else. It's your day. Etienne made it our day.
It's impossible for us to see everything, know everything or do everything on the day and with Etienne's candid style and ability to position himself to capture the best moments, we got something special. The best way to sum it up is as we went from start to finish through over 1,000 of our images it was as if we were reliving the day, bringing back the moments and feelings.
Some of the best advice Etienne gave was to limit group shots to an absolute minimum. 100% the right decision and I would implore others to heed it. Staged photos, depending on your taste, of course, just weren't for us.
Overall great value for money and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to friends and family. Thanks for making it a memorable special day through the images you have taken.
Simon and Jessica
We had a great feeling about Etienne from the time of our first meeting and he did not disappoint. Etienne is diligent, meticulous and very professional and he produced amazing photographs of our wedding day. He blended in to the wedding party and delivered a massive portfolio of amazing candid, spontaneous, vivid pictures that really tell the story of the ceremony and party. Etienne was generous with his time and scouted out the locations in advance so that he could capture every moment and emotion! Finally, he tailored the style and colouring of the photographs exactly to our taste. Thank you Etienne!
Laurent and Thalia
Etienne did the photography for our wedding in June. Would really recommend him. He captures the day without making it solely about photos - something that we were really keen on! Got some great snaps whilst barely noticing him photographing.
Bella and Matthew
We organised a very special wedding in June on Guernsey and Etienne Laine was the photographer. Apart from being a very nice guy and a true professional he also took fabulous photographs.
William Bartholomew - Party Organising
We decided to go with Etienne Laine because we loved his unique style of photography. From the very first meeting he was friendly, creative and even suggested a few money saving ideas. The communication between us was enough to get every single detail agreed and turned around quickly. Considering the quality of his work and all the extra bits he threw in, he was a very reasonably priced wedding photographer. He even printed one of the photos on the day of the wedding, framed it and slipped it in with our other gifts! A nice touch we thought. We would highly recommend him for any photography work you might need.
David and Esme
Thank you so much for the beautiful photographs you have taken for us. Scott and I have just looked through them and are delighted with the end results! They were exactly what we were hoping from our wedding photographs. We love the natural and effortless look to them and they capture the mood of the day brilliantly. Thank you for being so flexible with the arrangements and we were extremely impressed that you captured our wedding day without imposing upon it. You have given us fabulous photos to remember our day by and we have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone! Thank you once again.
Gill and Scott
Some while ago, I was lucky enough to recognise Shutter man Etienne Laine’s huge talent and passion for photography when we first met .
Back then, he was bringing in some new and edgy style photography styles and we have commissioned him many times over the years to shoot for La Grande Mare Hotel, Golf and Country Club.
Etienne continues to impress at every session and is, I feel, bringing an extra value to our product be it our Restaurant food, Hotel Rooms, staff members ,Golf course and Health suite or any other subject he chooses to capture.
I had no hesitation in getting him to cover my own Wedding reception recently and was delighted with the results.
Simon and Candice
Thank you so much for being a big part of our day Etienne! We couldn't be happier with how you captured the day and all the special memories within it.
Claire and Danny
Étienne took our photos for our wedding. We had never met him before he came to our house for a consultation. He immediately put us at ease and his easy going nature reassured us that we would have the type of pictures we were looking for.
Etienne's style of photography captured the atmosphere and energy of the day which was exactly what we wanted. He went above and beyond and we have some wonderful moments captured that I didn't even realise he was there to take, he blended in so well!!
Thanks Étienne for all the hard work.
Alex and Marcus
Etienne captured some absolutely beautiful images of our wedding and I couldn't be anymore impressed by the quality of the images and service!
Chloe and Stuart
Etienne has the most amazing talent for capturing the moment, not just the big "ring going on finger" stuff but the sideways glances moments too. We love our photos, we treasure those captured moments.
Emma and Steve
We chose Etienne for our wedding photographs because I have worked with Etienne before on commercial photography. He has a great eye especially for portrait work, his ideas are a little different and he likes to capture the moment and not stage the shot. We were really please with the end result and would not hesitate to recommend Etienne for wedding photography.
Peter and Natalia
We cannot recommend Etienne highly enough. In the best possible way, Etienne was invisible at our wedding and the beautiful photos he took captured the happy memories that we have of the day.
Stuart and Stephanie
Thank you so much for being Kelly & Pete’s photographer on their special day!!! You were so patient Etienne even when all organisational plans went completely out of the window!!