Derya Vicars Photography

Derya was kind and patient and put us completely at ease in her warm and well set up studio. She managed to get the most perfect photos of our newborn despite his wanting to eat and sleep throughout! The framed photos we have now will be on the walls forever - Heirlooms. A lovely family business, highly recommended
Dec 13th, 2022

Derya is lovely, was great with our daughter and very patient when she wasnt cooperating. The pictures are beautiful, exactly what we wanted and we ended up getting all of themand a frame which looks great on our stairs!
Nov 1st, 2022

Oct 27th, 2022

Sep 16th, 2022

I have just visited Derya to view the photos taken at my daughters recent Cake Smash and Splash session for her 1st birthday, and wow! I am absolutely thrilled with how they have turned out - not that there was ever any doubt as I have visited Derya before to have photographs of my son, so I knew we were in safe hands! The whole process was so easy. We discussed beforehand the colour scheme I liked and certain requirements I had, like a dairy free cake for my daughter as she has CMPA. From this, Derya then organised everything, so I literally just had to turn up on the day with my daughter, which ensured a completely stress-free experience. Derya went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect and just how I wanted it. The session started with some pictures of my daughter in a special outfit, which was a really nice addition to the Cake Smash and Splash. Then, when it was time for the Cake Smash, Derya quickly and seamlessly set up the balloons and cake. The balloons matched the colour scheme perfectly, and the cake was not only really beautiful, it tasted delicious too! Despite it being dairy-free, it looked and tasted just like a normal cake, so be rest assured that your baby is in safe hands fellow CMPA mummies and daddies. Derya then took a range of pictures of my daughter in different positions, from different angles, in various degrees of cake smash messiness, and with a range of expressions - this shows Deryas skill as not many people can get a smile out of my daughter, but somehow she did!! Derya was so warm and did her utmost to ensure my daughter felt comfortable and happy, including singing her favourite nursery rhymes, which I think enabled her to get the shots she did. Derya even ended up half covered in cake herself, bless her, which shows true commitment! After this, Derya brought out the cutest little roll-top bath, which she filled with warm water and Baby Aveeno bubble bath, which is great for sensitive skin and yet another thoughtful touch from Derya (though there was also the option to bring along your own if your child is used to a certain brand). My daughter then had a great time splashing around, and once again Derya caught the most beautiful pictures. The whole experience was fantastic and such a great way to celebrate my daughter turning one. Not only did we enjoy the experience itself and will look back on it fondly, but I have ended up with the most beautiful, high quality photographs to treasure forever. Derya completely understood my eagerness to see how the pictures had turned out so ensured an extremely quick turn-around between the Cake Smash itself and viewing the images. The pictures turned out so lovely that I couldnt pick just one or two, so Ive bought the whole lot! There literally wasnt a single one that I didnt like! If you are looking for a photographer, I highly recommend Derya. She is very skilled, extremely talented and the consummate professional. She has now photographed both of my children and each time I have been astounded with how beautiful the photographs have been. The pictures really do speak for themselves. Choosing Derya to photograph your children is a choice you honestly will not regret. Thank you Derya, Im sure well be back again very soon!!
Sep 6th, 2022