Testimonials
This space is dedicated to feedback from clients I’ve worked with, sharing their experiences and thoughts on working with Shutter & Spec Photography.
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“Chantel photographed our live cabaret show, The Bad Flower Burlesque Revue, this December. She turned up in plenty of time so she could prepare properly, and communicated with us about what she was doing throughout the event. Her results were amazing! She caught so much movement and atmosphere in her pictures. I highly recommend booking her for live events”
angelina Committee fundraising & social media lead
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“I worked with Chantel from Shutter & Spec for a charity fundraiser, she was absolutely fantastic! From the moment she arrived, she brought such great energy and made everyone feel comfortable. She captured everything — from fun selfies and family shots to brilliant action moments — and didn’t miss a thing. Whether inside, outside, or late into the evening, every photo had a lovely warm, friendly feel that perfectly captured the atmosphere. Chantel was professional, confident. We were thrilled with the photos and would 100% recommend her for any event”
Bad Flower Burlesque -OWNER
03
“Chantel was absolutely brilliant at the United Colours of Derby event. She was approachable, friendly and easy to work with. We had a pretty broad brief, and she worked with the artists and made sure all we asked for was captured up to a high standard. She perfectly captured the vibe we were going for, as well as some artist portrait shots, which really shows how great she is at working with others and making them feel relaxed in front of the camera.
Derby Theatre Communities Assistant Producer
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“Working with Shutter and Spec for our event was a great experience. Her eye for the right moment is truly unparalleled. She captures the beautiful, fleeting seconds that you didn't even realize were happening. What sets her apart is her ability to focus on genuine facial expressions, ensuring the final photos are authentic, capturing emotion and character.
Beyond her artistic skill, she is very professional. The photo delivery was quick, and the quality of the final images was very reliable and consistent. We were very satisfied with the service.”
Johanna
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“I’ve worked with Chantel in theatre for over a year now, both as a fellow cast member and as a musical director. She is clearly a very driven individual on a given task at hand in the world of theatre. And I’m sure others who work with her think the same thing. For example, she evidently worked harder than anyone else in the cast in promoting the last show that we did together, A Chorus Line. Some of which involved excellent photography and editing skills. It lead to our show being given a more professional edge in the public eye.
If Chantel is as focused and driven towards her commitments and programmes as she has been for our shows, then I would highly recommend her.”
Jonty -musical director
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“Shutter and Spec produced some lovely show photographs for our production of 'A Chorus Line'. Chantel really managed to capture the performers on stage, even in the dance action shots and was able to work with dimmer the theatrical lighting (something which can be really challenging to do well!). We are so grateful and would throughly recommend Shutter and Spec to anyone wanting photos for their events ”
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