Alan's strapline is For photographs to remember. Sounds Good.
I will certainly remember his photographs, but not for good reasons.
It is hard to put into polite words just how disappointed I am with Alan's photographs. I have wasted not only my money, but also my time. I now face the prospect of having to pay another photographer to take proper photographs.
Alan sent me 37 photos. Of these 35 were unacceptable. Reasons for them being unacceptable include poor exposure so part of me is not visible due to a bright background or my face being heavily shadowed. Also, Alan offered absolutely no help or suggestions with arranging the shot or pose, therefore the photographs have caught me in unfavourable poses and with unfavourable facial expressions.
Alan has done no more than point the camera and press the button, in many cases without setting the camera to the proper settings for a good photograph.
I have told him of my views and that there is more to being a photographer than pointing the camera and pressing the button. Although he agreed with me his work showed that he has done no more than point and click.
I have no desire to hide behind annonimity. My name is Tony Gledhill, I live in Leeds and my phone number is 07979 595 593 and my advice to you is to go to another photographer. In my experience if you go to Alan Hood first you will have to go to another photographer later to have the job done properly.
Alan did offer to take the photographs again but because he said he had done his best the first time, I concluded he would do no better if he tried again.
I did ask Alan for my money back but he refused. Take my advice and don't get into the same situation as I did with Alan Hood. read more
