'Scottish setting well caught in Welland's lensing.' Derek Elley – Variety
'The genuine layered rapport between Weisz and Lynch (you wish they shared every frame together) elevates Beautiful Creatures from a well photographed genre mish mash to a well acted romp of female empowerment and ingenuity.' Brent Simon - Entertainment Today.
'Lensing accentuates the fancifull nature of the venture with the Welsh countryside a quaint plus.' Lisa Nesselson, Variety November 2002
'This was a drama so accomplished, so dankly atmospheric and deftly characterised that it outshon all other TV thrillers in Christmas week.' Harriet Lane - The Observer, November 29 2002
'The films are visually truly beautiful. I do hope you come and work for us again soon as you are a joy to have on the team.' Michelle Buck, Controller of Drama, United Productions
'James Welland's photography makes a strong contribution.' David Stratton - International Variety
'James Welland, [with whom Hall had worked with on Aristocrats] was brought on board as Director of Photography. He's young, enthusiastic and hungry and in my view he is a collaborator and DP of the highest order. And he is a very good story teller enthuses the Producer, Chris Hall.' Broadcast June 2002
'The photography and superb soundtrack had your heart beating.' Daily Mirror 22nd December 2002
'Perhaps the greatest joy of Aristocrats comes from Gerry Scott's production design; beautifully amplified by James Welland's exquisite lovingly lit camera work.' David Mermelstein - Daily Variety
'A very moody production, highlighted by James Welland's rough-edge lensing.' Michael Speier - Variety
'The irony of 'Creatures' is that its real star is DP James Welland, whose precise attractive lensing brings sheen and professionalism to the production.' Derek Elley - Variety
'Having said that there are a few 'crazy' DP's who manage to pull the rabbit out of the hat on a TV schedule. Nic Knowland is one such DP and I think our James Welland and Daf Hobson, to name a few, are also in that class.' Sangara Sing June 1999