References for Summers Abroad

Fantasy Dabblers

This was our second SummersAbroad holiday and we already have others booked. Rachelle Summers puts together a truly enjoyable package with up to 4 photographers, two models (one, herself) and her husband, Mark, as cook/driver based in a quite magnificent villa.

This holiday was in Croatia where the other model was the amazing Natalia Forrest and the villa was utterly incredible both as a place to stay and a place to shoot. The buildings included two grand pianos, two pool/snooker tables, galleried rooms, gardens, hot tub and pool. Balconies, a barbecue table, staircase and gardens featured as backdrops to pictures as well as the (perhaps inevitable) pool shots.

Rachelle had also found a range of off-site locations, including townscapes and amazing urban spaces, poppy and lavender fields and a water mill situated just a few yards from the villa itself.

Mark was an excellent Chauffer and a good and attentive cook, often offering choices for each meal.

We have found the atmosphere throughout Summersabroad holidays to be fun and relaxed while still ensuring we came away with hundreds of wonderful photographs.

We have already booked two more trips.

Anthony Wadham

SUMMERS ABROAD is exactly what is says in the title. It is unique and unlike most other “arranged” Photo Shoot Holidays

What it does not say however, is that you will experience a superbly organised trip from the moment you are met at the airport and transported to a five star luxury villa with your own room. Mealtimes are a culinary experience and tailored to your requirements and there is always a beer in the fridge or a glass or two of wine in a nearby bottle.

Rachelle and her husband Mark are a friendly, approachable couple who work tirelessly to ensure that your every need is catered for.

Nearly forgot the photography!!! Rachelle is one of the very best and most sought after models in the U.K. with a unique style and she will only invite models of commensurate ability to participate in these events and be assured that they will be able to work together, if required.

Locations will have been well sourced before you arrive and the best time of day to shoot programmed into the flexible schedule.

As there are only four photographers and two models on each location, it should not be impossible for intelligent photographers to co-operate in sharing the time available! These are not ‘group shoots’ and you will be free to direct the models and add any props or additional lighting you may require.

When you have filled all your memory cards with stunning images of Rachelle and the selected 2nd model, you will be transported back to the airport in time to catch your flight home.

Then the post production will keep you engaged for a week or more!

On these extravagances I usually add a few days to shoot the scenery for backgrounds and stock.

The description of Summers Abroad on this site is 100% accurate even if for a Geordie, somewhat understated!

jhphotography

Went on my first ever photography holiday with Rachelle and Tillie and so glad I did. Not only had Rachelle have everything planned out and scouted that the trip felt more like a group of friends enjoying a few days in Cyprus while taking some pictures. It was the first time I'd shot on location and the results I got (that even surprised me) were beyond what I was expecting. Rachelle know where to take the group at just the right times of day and night (Hell, we even accepted a 4.30am start one day as everyone was raving about the location and light. They weren't wrong). Can highly recommend Summers Aboard. Looking forward to going on their September one to Portugal this year.

DeanB

My 2nd time on one of Rachelles trips and I can not recommend them highly enough. Mark is always on hand to drive, chat, feed and serve drinks. Rachelle and Tillie were more than happy to work with every bodies ideas, whether as a groups or individually. The group was great and everybody seemed to get on great resulting in a vey productive, but fun and relaxing shoot.

Thanks everyone.

MattB

I was lucky enough to go on a Summers Abroad holiday to Cyprus, my first such photographic trip, and I had a fantastic time. I knew the models would be top quality, having worked with both Rachelle and Tillie before, but I was really impressed with the level of organisation throughout the holiday.

Mark and Rachelle had scouted locations (including what time of day the sunlight would be best) and planned shooting schedules so that we could fit as many in as possible without overtaxing the models or photographers. The food and drink was all great quality, not only at the villa but also on a meal out on the last night. The villa was a great location to shoot in, but also to chill out in between shoots - and we had our own room with en-suite (no sharing a sofa with 2 other photographers!). Great group of photographers, too.

If Carlsberg made photographic holidays...

Fantasy Dabblers

We have worked with Rachelle before but this trip to Cyprus was our first chance to go on a Summers abroad trip. The models were Rachelle and Tillie so you knew that was going to be something special. The villa was huge and luxurious and had a superb swimming pool which was excellent for those of us who wanted some underwater photography. Locations were many and varied – in just one morning we had about 6 different spots to take photographs, all with different themes. Mark was a good chauffer as well as being a hospitable chef. It was nice to include one meal out as well for variety. There were lots of little touches to make the trip special and we are glad that we are booked on two more this year.

Mr Dave

I have shot with Rachelle a number of times and on a couple of trips abroad...

The latest foreign trip was to Cyprus for a week last Summer, at a superb villa..

The other model on this occasion was Tillie who I have also shot with a number of times, and again a few weeks ago in the UK..

Rachelle puts in a lot of effort into her holidays to ensure every eventuality is covered, which includes scouting the locations in advance and providing suitable props for the themed shoots..

All you need to do is to arrive at the destination airport with your kit and then everything is included...

Highly recommended...

Dave x