The Light Studios

Good service and competitively priced. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. One of the few…read morelabs that still cater to traditional Black and White processes and they do framing and video transfer as well. Certainly easier to get to than having to go into central London. Plus its right there inside the Pinewood Studios itself!

White Tower Studio

excellent reception by staff - terrific amenities - all aspects of appointment went well - highly…read morerecommended.

IMAGE 1ST l Business Photography & Personal Branding

(3 reviews)

As an Aesthetic & Beauty Practitioner, if you are looking to shift and boost the success of your…read morebusiness into a contemporary level, I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU TO CHOOSE THE 5 STARS IMAGE 1ST. I've had one of my best experiences and amazing time with their professional and talented team STEPHANE the Professional Photographer and the gorgeous Makeup Artist CALLISTA the Professional Makeup Artist. Thank you so much for your fantastic service and I can't wait to see you soon again. Shiva

My name is Matt Fox. Last year I decided to start looking at my online presence and branding…read more I found image 1st on the internet and was really impressed by the quality of the photography, but more importantly, it seemed to be the only photo shoot studio in London that published all their prices online. I was so amazed with my photos! Just how I wanted them to be, and the branding advice Doren Gabriel the Managing Director gave me has helped my business double in bookings since my website launched in January 2013. I would recommend anyone looking to have professional photography to check out image 1st.

Framestore C F C

This is a digital animation and post-production studio located north of Oxford Street. I'm…read morereviewing it because I often get invites to pre-release showings of films here and there is a lovely little cinema in the basement. You'll have to twist some arms and 'know someone' to get on an invite list, but it'll be worth it. Not only do you get to see films months before their cinema release, it's free, there's a free bar and the cinema itself is tiny, with only a few dozen oversized seats, and the sort of proper red velvet upholstery which disappeared from the cineplexes aeons ago. A treat.

Brian Cottam

Brian Cottam is a photographer taking high-quality, brilliantly composed shots across a wide-range…read moreof interests and locations from aerial views to corporate shots, landscapes, beautiful restaurant food, lifestyle, people, studio and interiors. Originally from Hertfordshire, Brian is now based in Cardiff but works throughout the UK and overseas in a variety of locations and studios. He has over 12 years experience in the photographic and video industry and has been shooting stills digitally since 2001. He is skilled in image manipulation and has a high quality digital system to enable efficient image management after a shoot. Based in the heart of Cardiff, Brian is experienced shooting either on location, in a studio or from the air. Brian is friendly and good at getting the best results from people. His images reveal enthusiasm and imagination. Clients: Halfords, George Wimpy Homes, Sir Robert McAlpine, Celtic Manor Resort, Swansea Coucil, WAG, Rockwool, Lotus, Investors in People, CGH, Somerfield, Scarlets.

Hairy Goat

I really liked Hairy Goat's photography walking tour of The City area in London (the "mystery…read moretour"). It was great for street photography (Monday during lunch hour in the financial district) and city scape / architectural photography). My guide, Steven - a professional photography - was very knowledgeable about the history of the City and an engaging person generally. He took us to really cool hidden gems through alleys that one wouldn't expect to lead anywhere - Charles Dicken's favorite pub, Shakespeare's church, a garden courtyard with office workers eating lunch in the sun while a guy practiced advanced yoga on the lawn, the shell of a church bombed out in WWII. There is so much to see in The City that I would definitely take this tour again.

Marc James Studios

Really very happy with the service and attention to detail of Marc James Studios. I had an idea in…read moremy head of what I wanted and they were able to create it along with making huge improvements! The quality of my website and logo for the price is brilliant and was a lot more than I expected. I would definitely recommend their service.

Sutton House

(8 reviews)

I was here for one of the Christmas fairs in late November, and I have to say, considering they…read morecharge you 5 pounds just for going in, it was quite disppointing. The vendors seemed to specialize only in vintage-looking accessories and baby items, and the food was too scarce to mention. The only potent memory I have is the mulled wine; and that's only because it was quite potent. The house itself is nice, though. It has a very old-fashioned look and feel, and considering all the different events it holds throughout the year, it does hold promise for a memorable experience. If you do go to one of the Christmas fairs, wait until mid-December as there are usually more vendors the later in the month it gets. Do be forewarned: While the gifts you can find here are all handmade and unique, they're also quite limited in their style and only appeal to certain tastes.

Sutton House is a small piece of English heritage in the heart of Homerton. Walking into a building…read moreso antiquated and ornate meant that it would be rude not to ask how long the building had been around for. It's the oldest building in East London was the response I got from one of the staff working in the souvenir shop. No one was able to tell me exactly when it was built, but the tudor beams and furniture was a dead giveaway; having a peek on their site later on in the day also confirmed the period in which this beautiful artwork of a location was made. For anyone who's been to Homerton and noticed that it's awash in ramshackle converted warehouses, convenience stores, scaffolding and old factories, you'll notice how much Sutton House stands out, with its moss covered walls, and creeping vines and serene, distinctly 'stately home' appearance. One thing I couldn't quite get over is how small people must have been in Tudor times. The tables are low, as are the ceilings and the passageways were in some places unforgivingly narrow. If you've eaten a lot post-Christmas, you might want to consider a few sessions at the gym before investigating the place. I'm not sure what you'd do if you were a 7ft basketball player. They have a brilliant programme of events here: I went to a series of talks about Black history writer S.I. Martin (they have a great Black History Month programme here in October), but even for non-history buffs they have plenty to offer, including monthly family days, Halloween ghost tours, Christmas carol concerts and guided tours. It's used by local community groups, which means you can hire it too. Standard Admission: £2.80, child 70p, family £6.30. Groups £2.40

Business Design Centre

3.7

(15 reviews)

Attended a conference here recently and gotta point out the following: know what's quite poorly…read moredesigned at the Business Design Centre? The ladies restroom, and that's a problem, especially when it impacts a 3000+ attendee, multi day event. The restroom door swings in, guaranteed to hit anyone waiting for one of the handful of stalls inside. The hand dryer is located directly outside the stall closest to the door. Worst case scenario, a person is drying their hands and gets bumped from one side by someone trying to exit the far stall and sandwiched by another someone waiting in line who's just been shoved forward by someone else trying to open the entry door. Aside from the ladies bathroom design fiasco, the space itself was adequate for the event, on site food was decent, and public transportation as well as lodging are conveniently located.

The BDC is a really spacious venue, but can be a little touch and go. I've been to a couple of…read morewine shows here that have been amazing, really taking advantage of the tiered leveling and space, and I've heard stories about events that crammed too much into too little and they fell short, so I guess it'll depend on who's organizing what you're going to! I think it suits well for smaller and medium sized shows, but the centre itself is in a great location on Upper St, allowing for some great places to meet & mingle before and after your conference. There's also some hotel accommodations nearby if you're just in for the occasion. I was quite impressed with the potential of the BDC, and have had some great times here! It's got a good range from professional-to-social gatherings.

Diamond Photo

3.0