If you would like to speak to any of our customers prior to purchasing please let me know and I will forward your message on to them to contact you. For obvious reasons I cannot give out my customers details unless they expressly consent.
Daniel Lenihan
Managing Director
**************************************** I felt the need to write and say thank you for delivering the lighting kit so quickly and I am amazed by the quality of what we have received! Absolutely fantastic!! We have purchased them for producing hair style photography in order for our staff to be able to enter hairdressing competitions and to have images for PR etc. I didn't think we would be able to afford what we wanted after looking at some well known brands, but these are spot on for what we need.
Penny Simmons
Hair 2 Ordinary? Ltd
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Hi Danny.Just wanted to say a big thank you for all of the help and advice given prior to my recent purchase.For anyone looking into buying studio kit, save yourself a load of research time as you have already found your one stop shop to studio equipment!Simply call Danny or Jess, they will advise you on what you need for your intended purpose and do the best they can for your budget.. it really is that straight forward.Before taking the big step into buying my studio lighting I spent three months doing some heavy research and received a lot of advice and opinions.I looked at all of the big brands like Elinchrom and Bowens', but it wasn't long before Elemental were mentioned and I found a lot of people who were very very quick in singing their praises!So, I concentrated on Elemental and could not find a single negative comment about them, which to be fair is amazing.I started to exchange emails with Danny who to be fair, answered them quickly and professionally. "At no stage" was there any big sales push or "you need this honest"!Danny asked me what my intended use was and gave me his professional advice on my requirements. The kit that I was advised on was actually £300 cheaper than the one I first intended to buy which to me shows that Elemental are more concerned with professionalism and reputation before profits.I decided to attend one of Danny's monthly studio meets to get a real feel for studio lighting and the brand. I was totally blown away by the quality and again the advice on the night, my mind was made up by that stage, plain and simple!There's a twist to the story as the Elemental Visico Digital range had just arrived and I had a chance to use them on the night, so that's what I decided on and Danny put one hell of a deal together for me :O)I chose the Digital Visico lighting purely on choice as I liked the idea (being new to studio lighting) of seeing the setting on the rear panel. The quality of the Pro M Series are to the same high standard and I would of bought these had the Digital Heads not been available.Well, I have had my kit for two weeks now and all I can say is WOW! The quality of everything is simply awesome, I've had no problems what so ever and the results are spot on!So, to sum up my total customer experience - Elemental are a rarity in todays market in as much as you get what you "The Customer" deserve! Superior advice and customer service, amazing value for money, a very professional high quality product at a fraction of the competitors markup, BUT most of all someone on the end of the phone/email who a) cares and b) actually knows what they are talking about!
I would recommend Elemental to anyone and have already posted my views across multiple forums as I feel everyone should have the chance to deal with these guys!
Still in doubt? Easy, Danny has both my email and telephone number, give him a call and I am more than happy for him to pass on my details so that you can contact me directly! and if your in the Gwent area of S.Wales I'll happily demonstrate them for you.
Jason Fagan
http://www.prettypix.co.uk
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I feel like I have discovered a real jem of a company where attention is given to the whole package. I would be hard pushed to think of a single company where the level of support, expertise and customer service can be matched and I certainly don’t think it could be bettered. It is impressive to pick up the phone to get some advice on what studio equipment I need to meet my requirements and speak to the managing director of the company himself. Even better that you (Danny) are so well qualified to advise me having been a pro for 20 years or so and have been involved in the development of the kit yourself.
Speaking to you and Jess, who both have a real passion for photography, makes the world of difference. As does getting great tips, help and advice and responding to my various queries about the type of work I needed to do and what kit would suit my needs best.
In the end all I had to do after discussing my requirements was ask you to put a piece of kit together for a sub £1,000 budget. Then – as I couldn’t wait to see the kit - I just had to come down to Elemental myself and meet you all and see the company firsthand.
Your friendly, attentive and enthusiastic service cannot be faulted. I could have stayed and chatted all day. And I feel I have made a contact for life that can continue to equip me for all of my future lighting needs.
The equipment does not disappoint. I went for
2 x M600w Professional Studio Strobes
2 x M300w Professional Studio Strobes
4 x Detachable Dish Reflectors (Spill kills)
4 x 150w Modeling Bulbs
4 x Sync Cords for wired connection
4 x WT806a Pro Series Air Cushioned Light Stands
1 x 90cm Octagonal Softbox
1 x 120cm Octagonal SB
2 x 40" White/Black Umbrella
2 x 40” Black/Silver Umbrella
2 x Pro series Padded Studio Bag
2 x Radio Trigger
2 x 80cm 5 in 1 reflector
2 x Padded Stand Bags
1 x Background Support Stand
1 x Black Backdrop
All for the bargain price of £1,000. That blows Bowens and Elinchrome and the rest out of the water in terms of pricing for a start.
Then there’s the build quality...It is exceptional. Every aspect of the kit ooses quality (even down to the superb quality of the air-cushioned stands) and attention to detail with the Elemental badging, high quality bags and cases is the icing on the cake. It is obvious that there have been no shortcuts in any aspect of the kit. It is sturdy, well built, great looking and has all of the technical specifications you could hope for.
The 18 month warranty and assurance that the Elemental designed and developed kit can be serviced in house gives added peace of mind.
Furthermore, I know that if I have any issues or queries or problems that the team at Elemental will look after me and will do for years to come.
You have got a customer for life.
Well done Danny and the team! You deserve every success.
Jane Taylor, Nottingham
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Hi, Danny,
Thanks for the newsletter.
I must say I am very impressed and pleased with my recent purchase of the Ultra G3 Kit, so much so I had to tell others about it
G3 Review
Many thanks for such a superb product and for such wonderful customer service.
Best Regards
Bryan O’Hara
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What a company! This has to be the best company I have ever dealt with, from ordering my Mega studio 2 ( That arrived the very next day ) to replacing one of the lights that had a slight fault ( again the very next day ) And even to the point of offering me a good discount on a backdrop and stand, that I could have ordered at the same time with another Kit but didn't realise. What a team ! I certainly will be telling all my friends and using them again.
Thanks Elemental
Paul Sims Newport gwent.
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I received your B-Series 2-head kit in December and have been utterly delighted with it ever since. The portability means I can take a full studio to shoots even using the bus!
I had never used studio lighting before and didn't have a clue how to set the whole thing up. I use a Fuji S9600fd (still saving for a D3!!) and wasn't certain how compatible it might be with pro kit. However everything seemed to work first time. Everything is designed so intuitively that within a week I was taking and selling my first professional portraits.
I would willingly recommend Elemental Lighting to anyone. Especially those, who like myself, are just starting out and need a quality kit at an accessible price. (You can quote me on that!)
Many thanks.
Stuart Parry
stueytheround photography
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Hi Danny, I Just love this kit. Unpacking it and setting it up you are grabbed straight away. Visually it looks so good, it really appeals to the artist in us down to the very tasteful red trimmed softboxes and the white 'elemental' logo on all the bags and softboxes. The 1 x 600 and 3 x 300 heads all look just great. When such attention to detail has been given to the appearance you truly suspect that the same minute attention has been given to the technical build. It just doesnt disappointment on that score. It is rock solid and extremely well laid out in its design. The air cushioned stands are tasteful and very stable. I have to say it is the complete package, and worth far more than it costs. It fired consistently every time, as did the slave system, and the radio trigger set you provided works perfectly with my Sekonic meter, and my Canon 5D. I am so happy with it, it is extremely easy to use, but also is a seriously professional piece of kit. Thank you for all your time and for answering all my questions so professionally. You were true to your word about arrival dates, and have been really kind and helpful. Many Thanks, and I do hope the business goes from strength to strength. Phil Rawson
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"Excellent lights and fantastic customer service. Had a minor problem - no ones fault - which was dealt with perfectly. Helpful personal service which makes such a great change from help lines, call centres etc. Fully recommend. John M London"
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Hi Danny,
I just wanted to write to let you know how happy I am with the 'B' Series Ultra Studio 3 Kit that I purchased from Elemental. I must admit to initially having reservations about buying equipment from a company I had never heard of prior to reading the review in DSLR Photography magazine. However, following the phone conversation I had with yourself, and your promise of a 12 month 'no quibble' returns policy, I was convinced to give it a shot.
Let me just say that I'm so glad I did take that risk as its paid off big-time. I was immediately impressed with the high build quality of the kit, even despite the fact that it is one of the more basic kits you offer.
The ease of use was also such a relief for someone like myself who had absolutely zero studio lighting experience previously. Within 30 minutes of trial and error with the kit I already found myself producing some pretty decent shots.
To get a kit including 3 heads plus a complete background system that is ideal for a beginner like myself, all for less than £400 is an absolute steal!
I won't hesitate to reccommend Elemental to anyone considering buying studio lights, and I'm sure that if I need additional equipment or maybe even an upgrade in the future, then you will be the first name I think of.
An excellent product and outstanding customer service!
Once again, thanks to Danny and all at Elemental.
Elliott Langmead
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I received the Mega Studio 2 B Series kit today! A day earlier than expected! I've never used a studio setup before but 20 minutes after unpacking the boxes, I was shooting portraits of the only model around....my dog! I was surprised how easy the lamps are to use and I'm very impressed by the quality of all the equipment. The stepless power settings made for easy exposure adjustment and the wireless trigger worked first time when connected to the Canon 400D. There is loads of room in the bag for the other heads and attachments that I'm eventually going to buy from you.
Ralph Kelly
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Thanks very much for the rapid service. The kit is excellent - I have 3 air stands and 3 x 300 lights, silver and white brollies, standard softbox and octagon softbox (its huge!) etc etc. Having used it several times now, I can honestly say its well made, superb quality and value for money. I will never think about buying any other lighting kit in the future. Where I had several numbers in the past for other lighting, I have now "totally gone Elemental!"
Feel free to get any of your potential customers to phone or email me if they want an honest opinion.
Cheers
Steve
APL Photography
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" Dear Danny And everyone at elemental
Thank you for my order. The delivery was very quick, and the equipment was outstanding,
you were very polite and quick to sort out the problem of an item missing out of my studio.
Once again thank to everyone there, hope to do business with you again in the near future.
Adam Squires
www.adamsquiresphotography.co.uk "
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"My M600 kit arrived yesterday, and can I just say, its the best money I have spent since becoming a professional photographer ten years ago. I've been looking for a new studio kit for some time, and done lots of research on the 'big guns', before finding your site on the Internet. To be honest, I thought your products looked too good to be true, and I almost bought a kit at nearly three times the price, until I spoke to you, and you were so knowledgeable and helpful, I decided to take a chance on Elemental.
Your kit is absolutely fantastic! The build quality is simply incredible, I set it up right away, and it performs superbly, in every way! There are no words to express my gratitude to you, all I can say is this: if buyers out there got the opportunity to compare your kit with the big brands, as I now have, your kit would outsell all of them! ITS THAT GOOD!!!
Alan Hammond"
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"Hi Danny,
Your M1200 Studio kit arrived today and I am floored with the quality. It's top drawer, look out the big boys because Danny is going to steal all your trade if he keeps this up.
So glad I spoke to you before I bought, as I was looking at more expensive options. Your service is also first class, told me the truth from start to finish. That to me is worth more than the cash I saved.
I wish you all the best in your move to your new premises and hope someday that I will be able to visit it.
Now the hard work begins and I hope that I can make it in the photography business, the only problem is I can't blame the studio equipment if I don't.
Hope to buy more from you soon
Tommy Cochrane."
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"I’ve always been a believer in the saying, “you get what you pay for”, so when I was looking around for some studio flash I immediately thought of Bowens, Elinchrom, or one of the big names but I happened upon Elemental via e-photozine and was impressed by the professional looking site. I then hunted down some very favourable product reviews and decided to give them a ring.
I spoke to Danny, who was extremely helpful and friendly, and put an order in for the M Series Pro Studio 900, 3 head kit. I’ve used various flash set-ups in the past, some costing probably triple what I paid for, but Elemental are up there with the best.
I can’t believe I only paid a couple of hundred quid more than I paid for my flashgun…3 heads and accessories, all very solidly built, even the stands are excellent quality. I’m still a believer that you get what you pay for, but in the case of Elemental you get lot more than you pay for."
Keep on flashin’
Arthur gold episode9@gmail.com
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"Hi Danny
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your amazing customer care. Your products and service are superb.
I was so impressed with the overall quality of the Pro Studio 1200 kit. The build quality exceeded my expectations. I am so glad I found your website and would highly recommend you and your company.
I am more than happy to show the kit to any potential customers in Northern Ireland that have any doubts about their purchase.
All the Best
"Hi there. I popped over from Milton Keynes recently and bought
this studio from you. I LOVE IT! I have made back my money on
it from using it, and it serves all my needs at the moment. I am
very pleased." - Tanja, Milton Keynes
"Fabulous equipment, incredibly quick delivery and best of all it saved me a small fortune!" Graham Stewart - Swindon
"The
best aftercare service I've ever experienced. They talked me though how
to set everything up, and showed me lighting examples to help me get up
and running. Brilliant brilliant brilliant!" - Tom Pickering, Cork,
Ireland
"What
a fabulous kit! I actually expected pretty c**p quality for under £300,
but cannot believe just how good the lights and accessories are. I'll
be recommending you to my friends at University" - Abigail Ogayu -
Leeds, UK
"Dear
Danny, I received the studio kit on Wednesday and just wanted to say a
real thank you for all your help choosing the right product for us. I
did as you suggested and had a look around at the alternatives before
buying, but I couldn't find a flash kit this good or at this price
anywhere. We've started taking photos on the shooting table and they
are coming out so much better than they did before. We haven't started
selling the jewellery yet as we've got a lot of stock to Photograph,
but hopefully decent photographs will make all the difference. Thanks
again, you've been wonderful."
Jemma & Matthew Simms - Oslo
"Hi
Danny. Just a quick note to say that I'm really pleased with the studio
flashes. I'm a little bit nervous about starting up on the road to
being a professional portrait photographer, and I thought the outfit
would really confuse me but it's really easy to use and I've actually
managed to take a couple of good photos! I'll try and email one when
I've got one good enough to show you."
Philip Orson - Catford, London
"The
best £800 I've ever spent. I've sent my D-Lites back to The ***** *****
- don't think they're too pleased!" Adam - Highbury, London
