Get to know us
Andy Whale – FBIPP
Owner and Photographer
Andy is a Fellow of The British Institute of Professional Photographers with over twenty five years experience in portrait photography.
You can see his commercial work here: Andy Whale Photography
After moving back to Dorchester eight years ago with his family, Andy set up Seven Springs Studios in the beautiful village of Charminster. The fully equipped ground floor studio, named after a spring Andy used to play near in Poundbury, provides the perfect, relaxed and fun environment for creating beautiful photographs that you will enjoy forever.
Andy has worked for some of the biggest companies in the UK and abroad; The Royal Ballet, Mercedes, Dyson, Fortnum & Mason to name but a few.
Sophie Dodd
Studio Manager
Sophie has been working at Seven Springs Studios for over three years now.
Sophie Graduated from Bath Spa University with a Degree in Fine Art, specialising in Photography. After Graduating, Sophie worked as a school portrait photographer for two years, meaning every child, no matter what age, doesn’t leave without a big smile on their face.
Sophie loves dogs and has a natural way with them, big or small they seem to know exactly what she’s asking them to do!
Which is why Pet Photography Sessions are one of her favourite, as well as our Baby Photography Sessions; as Sophie loves the creativity involved, not to mention the cuteness factor plays a large part too!
MEET OUR AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Sarah O’Brien
Fliss Harrington
The ideal place for the perfect portrait.
Seven Springs Studios specialises in creating beautiful portraits of your Family, Children, Babies and Pets. As well as offering limited availabilty Fashion Makeover and intimate Boudoir Photography Sessions.
Seven Springs Studios is one of the South West’s leading Portrait Studios with over 250 5* Facebook and 150 5* Google Reviews from very happy customers.
With a fully equipped, ground floor, wheelchair accessible studio with unlimited free parking in Dorchester, Dorset. Seven Springs Studios provide a relaxed Family and Pet-friendly environment where they guarantee to capture beautiful Photographs that will be treasured for years to come.
Facebook Reviews
With over 300 5* written reviews on Facebook, Andy is proud to say that he has many happy customers around Dorset who love the relaxed and fun way he works and the stunning images they have on their wall.
Google Reviews
I booked seven springs for a photoshoot of my 2 babies, husband, mum and 3 dogs, none of them were particularly willing participants in the beginning but everyone left smiling, and we have some amazing photos to prove it. Andy was absolutely brilliant, he was friendly and approachable which made some very awkward people feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera. I'm very pleased with the whole experience; booking, taking the photos, communication, the final product. I would definitely return without hesitation!
Aj Janse Van RensburgMarch 11, 2021
Excellent experience at Seven Springs Photography. Caring and charismatic photographer who made us feel at ease and who my daughter loved (age 5). My daughter was made to feel so special, and with the use of amazing props and lots of things to make her giggle we got some wonderful natural photos. Thank you so much for your hard work and for making the experience so enjoyable
Abi Hill, Broadwindsor, Dorset
Abi HillDecember 20, 2020
we had a family dog photo shoot done and the whole experience was fantastic. we were made too feel so welcome. friendly and professional environment. our dog had a great time posing for pictures and was made to feel relaxed. The pictures look amazing. There super professional and i cant wait to put them up on my wall. The digital copies are also super fantastic. The whole experience from start to finash was fantastic.
mark ansellDecember 19, 2020
I recently went for a photo shoot for my 60th Birthday. Andy & his team put me totally at ease & the results were fantastic !! My Husband & I are really pleased with the beautiful photos he has produced to such a high quality & totally professional. I would really recommend this studio if you want photographs for a special occasion or for a portfolio. Many thanks again & I'll be back again, maybe for our Ruby Wedding Anniversary.
Beverley MooreSeptember 20, 2020
What wonderful experience. So welcoming and friendly, nothing too much trouble. Took our dogs for a photo shot and both Andy and Sophie were absolutely brilliant with both of them.
If you’re looking for a professional photographer, I would definitely recommend Seven Springs Studio
Dee KnillAugust 13, 2020
Had a photo shoot for myself, husband, and 2 children. After it being postponed twice, due to covid lockdowns, I was starting to feel anxious about it. However, I needn't have worried! We were instantly made at ease once we arrived and my eldest (2yo) thoroughly enjoyed herself.
Andy seems to have a way with children and even the 5mo behaved! The pictures he got were amazing and even made my husband well up. I'm glad we did the photo shoot as there are pictures we will now have forevermore and they show the true bond we have with our children.
Laura VaneMay 2, 2021
