TESTIMONIALS
Carole McMurray, Development Editor, Elsevier Publishers
When I asked Maria if she was able to take on some work shooting for the cover of a massage therapy book, she already came to me highly recommended. As an editor inexperienced in co-ordinating photo shoots, I was made to feel absolutely at ease by Maria, and was extremely impressed with her high levels of both enthusiasm and professionalism.
Maria has such huge passion for her work, and the fact that she also has a background in dance, fitness and bodywork, made her the perfect person for shooting body and massage shots. She has a natural gift and aptitude for 'capturing the perfect shot', and encapsulating the moment, as well as being blessed with a wonderfully warm and friendly nature.
I was especially impressed that Maria was 'prepared to go the extra mile' to get the best result - at extremely short notice, and with an already busy schedule, she very kindly agreed to shoot some more pictures for the book knowing that I had a tight schedule to adhere to. I cannot recommend Maria highly enough. She is an exceptional photographer as well as a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate person.
Colin Cantle, Herbalife UK
I've just been browsing through the portfolio of images you took for the Herbalife Spring Spectacular last month. Really, really great photos - I was sat towards the front of the Lowry Theatre throughout the whole weekend, and could see you tirelessly getting the best angles, always alert to the next opportunity to capture a candid moment.
Your hard work has paid off in a collection of the most expressive event pictures I've seen for Herbalife UK - ours is very much a business of people and relationships, and you have reflected the individual personalities of the Distributors in the company so well with your skill and confidence.
Great work - well done!
David Williams - Head of Photography, Edinburgh College of Art
(Keep Her Unnoticed)...powerful stuff and very lyrical too. My cup of tea. Many thanks for the preview.
Roy Woodward , Director, Arthur McKay
There are many competent wedding photographers out there, but it is important to think about personality, dependability, consistency and range of experience when selecting yours. Recording a moment in time is one thing but capturing those once-in-a-lifetime precious moments is quite another. I chose Maria Falconer Photography to cover my daughter's wedding day, and have no hesitation in recommending Maria Falconer to anyone similarly interested.
James Allenby, Marketing Manager, Dancebase
Maria's previous training in dance brings a special quality to her photography; it is clear from the results that she understands and appreciates her subject and this understanding brings movement to life in still images, a difficult skill to acquire. She is able to interact and get the best out of working with the wide variety of groups that use Dance Base from professional dancers to children or performing companies.
Kitchener's Christmas Brochure
All brochure photography was done by Maria Falconer and she did a fantastic job. She was very professional, efficient and patient - we thoroughly recommend her!
Rodney Stares, Corporate Heasdshots
I needed some informal portraits for use on a number of corporate websites and by chance came in contact with Maria. With no fuss and in an impromptu setting she captured some beautful images, all to a very high standard, which besides meeting my needs opened my eyes as to what a creative photographer can achieve as opposed to a mere journeyman.
Merav Israel, Dance Images
I think Maria can somehow bring out the good in people. This is what I've learned from working with different film makers and photographers - some of them make you feel like a trapped animal and some are freeing the wild animal or soft animal that is in you.
Iona Sellars, Dance Images
A great collection of shots. Dynamic, imaginative and a true reflection of the individuality and spontaneity that exists in our particular dance form. All of this alongside being remarkably non-intrusive in the space. Great stuff! Thanks Maria!
Stephen Holdsworth, Portraits
Maria has an infectious enthusiasm for all things photographic and wears her expertise lightly. Being her subject is great fun. At the same time her careful selection and arrangement of people and objects, her understanding of the space in which they sit and her ability to "read" a body or situation creates images which are true, and have depth. She's also a bit of a whiz with the technology!
Vikki Cleal, Web Site Advertising
Maria took some great photographs for my yoga teaching website. We met at 6am on a cold Edinburgh morning and had fun trying out different locations around the city. Maria was great fun to work with, lots of energy and enthusiasm and some brilliant, creative ideas for the photographs.
Miriam Fogarty, Chairperson, Edinburgh, St Patricks Day Ball
Maria Falconer provided an excellent array of photographs taken at our Annual St Patricks Day Ball. In the lead up to the event Maria was a pleasure to work with and most obliging in taking our views into account. It has been a pleasure to work with Maria, who has been approachable, reliable, hardworking and professional. The photographs were of a high quality while also being creative and imaginative. Most importantly the range of photographs very much captured the essence of the event. Maria's work comes with our highest recommendation.