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Adventure Plus Holidays

Activity photographs used for promotion and website taken on location in England and Wales

Jon Cox says " As Executive Director of A+, a charitable company that provides adventure holiday for children and young people, I have no hesitation in recommending this man and his work to you. His photography is superb- he has a knack of capturing the moment as well as the mood, be it a playful splash from an open canoe, or the smiling face of a child having fun. His ethos is both healthy and fun- he somehow brings out the best in people-and encourages them through his photography. His service is efficient and reliable. He also provided superb input and advice on our website design, which has proves a breath of fresh air. I am delight to recommend him to you."

Visitors Guide of South East Oxfordshire

This commission was undertaken for the South Oxford District Council, and involved photographing places of interest and historic sites, for use in the visitor's guide 2005.

"James Hawkins won the contract over others and he carried out a range of photographs including rural countryside, building and people. At the end of the process the council now has a library of excellent photographs that can be used in different brochures and leaflets. I enjoyed working with him and found him professional, helpful, and cautious when necessary. I now have a quality in my literature production which I could not have had with out his photographic expertise."

Ozanna Duffy, Tourism Officer, SODC

Oxford Kitchens and Bathrooms, on behalf of Promethean Marketing

This assignment involved taking high quality photographs of kitchens and bathrooms, throughout Oxfordshire, which had been supplied and installed Oxford kitchens and Bathrooms for their marketing and advertising literature.

"I have used several photographers in my professional career, but this is the first time I have been compelled to put "pen to paper" Having used James Hawkins Photography on a number of occasions, I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of positive comments I have received from clients. They are really pleased by what he has done. Not only have the photographs looked great, but also he managed to charm my clients and their customers. I have no hesitation in recommending his services to anyone in need of a photographer, one that is not only good behind the camera, but great at wooing the clients!"

Steve Darnell, Director, Promethean Marketing

Food photography for Ann's Munchies

This commission was to take beautiful food photography to enhance their website and sales.

"We produce gourmet food for all occasions and the photographs have to be high quality and really sell the food from the website. Having set up his studio on our premises, I am happy to say that James achieved this with minimal disruption and with great finesse. He was punctual, well mannered and very easy to work with. I highly recommend him and his photography."

Ann Dennis, Director, Ann's Munchies

Elliott's of Oxford

Photography of chocolate for website and marketing materials.

"I am absolutely thrilled with the end-results and I am very sure that the quality your work will make a significant contribution to the success of our website. It was great fun working with you and a project I feared might be something of a chore was, in truth, a splendid occasion. Very many thanks"

Railton Elliott, Director, Elliott's of Oxford

Ferrari photo shoot

Photographed on the Ridgeway over looking Didcot power station and the Oxfordshire countryside. The photographs were taken to help sell the car and a memento before the client sold it.

" Your time and services were much appreciated. I was particularly pleased with the number of photos you gave me to enlarge. I now have a last memory of my first Ferrari shown in it's best light."

Gareth B. Oxon

Oxfam Trading Christmas 2005 promotion photography

High quality photography to help sell the new additions to Oxfam shops product range. Front of shops display material was also photographed.

"I am very happy to recommend the services of James Hawkins. I have worked with him over a number of years and he has consistently provided high quality photographs, worked to the brief, on time and to the budget agreed. He has a natural eye for design and is able style the shots himself. He is very professional in his approach, is relaxed, has a good sense of humour, and is a good communicator. He can work well in a team and has a knack of bringing out the best in people as well as the products".

Sarah Hobbs, Direct Marketing Manager- New Income Streams, Oxfam Trading

Brailes Golf Club

Photographs to help sell the club on the Internet, to show the different facilities and to bring out the best in the course.

"You made the course come alive with your inventive eye and have provided us with some truly great pictures that will not only be used for club promotion, but on our website thanks to your ability to custom the pictures to suit any application. The service you provided was first class."

Philip Gibbs, Director.

EPA Science Centre, Lincoln College, Oxford

Progress and architectural photography on behalf of ROK, Oxford

" Thank you for the exceptional photographs you have taken throughout the building of the new EPS Centre and student accommodation at Lincoln College, Oxford. The pictures capture the essence of the building forming and an accurate record of progress. Thank you also for the outstanding PR shots at the end of the project, which have used in local press. I look forward to work8ing with you in the future."

Caroline Foster, Client Manager, ROK Build, Oxford