People Say

Each and every member of the Studio Impressions team does what they do because they love to do it. It’s nice when other people love what we do too, and it’s even nicer when they acknowledge it.
Our Awards
  • International Wedding Print of the Year 2009 the Prix de la Photographie, Paris ,France
  • AIPP Photograph of the Year 2009
  • The Highest Scoring Wedding Photojournalism Print (five years in a row)
  • Australian Wedding Photographer of the Year 2008, 2005, 2003
  • Queensland Professional Photographer of the Year 2008, 2005
  • Queensland Wedding Photographer of the Year 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004
  • Queensland Landscape Photographer of the Year 2010, 2008, 2000
  • Queensland Illustrative Photographer of the Year 2007
  • Queensland Photographic Artist of the Year 2008
  • International Portrait Print of the Year, WPPI
  • International Wedding Photojournalism Print of the Year, WPPI
  • International Grand Premier Photographer of the Year, WPPI
  • Queensland Wedding Album of the Year
  • Two Trophies Orvieto fotographica, Italy
  • International Fuji new approach award
  • Queensland Editorial Photographer of the Year
  • Perfect 100 Score, Wedding and Portrait Photography International Awards
  • Highest Scoring Photographic Print in Queensland, 2006
  • Multiple Gold and Gold Distinction Awards
Our Customers

Karen was fantastic for our in-studio photo shoot. Three kids under 1 year of age. seemed to be NO challenge for her! She interacted so naturally with the kids, and made us three Mums very relaxed throughout the hour-long session. No request was too much bother. Her patience during our selection process, once the photos were presented, was also much appreciated. Thank you for an enjoyable experience, Karen!
- Mary-Anne Richardson

Thanks so much for everything Karen, such a great experience.
- Kirsty Hannam

Thank you so much, I just love them all…I wish I did not have to choose!
- Sue Rigato

I wanted to express our appreciation personally. You have taken beautiful photos of Alexander. I’ll be posting these photos on my facebook page and giving credit to you and your studio for such amazing work.
- Voon Harding

Thank you for helping make Luke feel so comfortable. Believe it or not, he actually is normally very shy around strangers and only chats to those he feels comfortable with.
- Alison Howes

You have touched quite a few hearts. The prints are just so beautiful, thank you for your amazing work, and the obvious time and effort you devote to what you do
- Adria Elliott

You were absolutely fantastic. So genuine and friendly, everyone felt so relaxed around you. The photos are just magical. Everyone comments just how beautiful and natural they are. Thank you so much
- Darren and Karin

As soon as we saw Marcus’ website we were in awe of his amazing talent and simply stunning photography. His ability to not only capture the raw emotions of people, but also evoke so much emotion from his photography was so special. Once we spoke with Marcus we knew he was the photographer for us. We were drawn to his friendly and easy going personality and loved the passion he had for his photography.
- Cecile and John

Aurelie, Just wanted to shoot through a big thank you. We could not have asked for better photographers and more lovely people to capture our day. Thank you for keeping me relatively sane and David and I are so happy that you ‘got’ our vision for our photos. Definitely the most enjoyable part our day was spending time with you at GoMA, truly a calm time in the hectic nature of our day.
- Kirstin and David

Marcus was relaxed and fabulous. We don’t remember having most of our photos taken but Marcus was always there capturing magical moments. We will treasure the pictures of us sharing intimate moments, sneaking a kiss and holding our family members close. We didn’t want to pose and Marcus’ journalistic style was just what we wanted. He captured all of the emotion in the real moments of our day. He is amazing. Every moment was a highlight and Marcus was there to capture it all!
- Kristy & David

Dear Adam, We just wanted to thank you so so much for the amazing photos you took for us on our wedding day, and for engagement. The guests at our wedding have not stopped raving about the slideshow. It was beautiful. You don’t know how much it means to us to have our feelings for each other on our special day captured forever so beautifully. All our love
- Kate & James

In the Media

The Top 10 Wedding Photographers.
- American Photo Magazine

Marcus Bell has established himself as one of the “Elite” working pros of today. His uncanny ability to tell a story with his pictures always results in breathtaking imagery and cutting edge techniques while holding true to the great photojournalists of a previous generation.
- NIK Software

Without a doubt a standout in the wedding photography industry.
- Digital Wedding Forum

Marcus truly takes my breath away with his captures. The photographs have an intensity to them that capture the significance of the wedding day… Marcus has a regal-ness to his photographs, a magic. Along with plenty of candid images there are images that make your jaw drop as the sun streams through the clouds, creates a piece of art from an intimate moment or a frozen moment in time from a moment of joy.
- Polka Dot Bride

The images are pretty much as gorgeous as you can possibly get…with a sense of romance, of mystery, of total passion tucked into each and every one.
- Style Me Pretty

The incredibly talented Marcus Bell captured every moment perfectly. The pictures speak a thousand words. One of the most incredibly beautiful, fun, moving weddings I’ve ever been to.
- Karissa Fanning – The Lane