References for Team Black

Caitlyn.

So happy to work with Team Black! Angel and John work fantastically well together, they really are such a dream team. Communications are excellent, planning shoots and events together are so easy, and I feel that working with them both is a real collaboration. I can't sing their praises enough, they are so hospitable and professional, and genuinely lovely people. They were kind enough to let me stay while working with them, and went above and beyond to make me comfortable. Working in their home went great, I'm so impressed with how well equipped their space is! We all share similar ideas and work seamlessly together, creating some really gorgeous work together. I'm so excited to be on board with future Team Black events, guaranteed beautiful shots and a fun time together! Thank you so so much!

DCW Photo

Another brilliantly run remote shoot by Team Black events. Sets and model were prepared. Even with a small technical hiccup that was beyond their control, everything went great. Can't wait to do another event with them again.

Azura_2222

I planned a studio weekend with team black, from the beginning they have been exceptionally proffessional, have gone above and beyond to help me with anything I was unsure of and arranged a sold out 2 day booking for myself and Angel.

I was lucky enough to stay in their home, which they were very accommodating, adding little extras to the dressing table with things that are always needed and forgotten when getting ready for a shoot such as hair slides, makeup wipes, cream and dry shampoo! and home comforts slippers and a dressing gown

although I know angel has been modelling a long time and her husband is an exceptional photographer, I was blown away with just how knowledgeable she was with the technical side of shooting. helping myself and the photographers who had booked remote shoots, ensuring every shot looked amazing, and amazing they were!

I shot around the house and in their small studio, they make every space work with different back drops, props and lighting, it's amazing what they create.

I can not reccomend them enough! a lovely, creative, considerate proffessional couple. I hope they will have me again, it was a fabulous weekend.

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Infocus88

I highly recommend working with Team Black. They're a killer team with a phenomenal background in both photography and modeling. There is no doubt that Angel will bring it to the shoot with her professionalism and beauty. I had the pleasure of booking with them for quite a few shoots now, and i very pleased with the results. Angel will assist if need be for the remote shoot. or in person of course. One day I hope to get to shoot one on one, but till then i will continue to shoot remotely with them.

Stillstealer

Shoot Azura at Angel's studio UK from S Korea. Azura is really amazing and beautiful. Angel helped us perfectly and really happy to work with them. Recommend Azura and Angel.

DesertShade

Team Black Home Studio exhibited a remarkable level of organization throughout the photoshoot, which greatly contributed to the smooth and efficient process. Their studio was equipped with top-quality gear and provided a wide range of options that allowed me to capture the shots I envisioned. The availability of such professional equipment was a testament to their commitment to providing a high-caliber environment for creative work.

I must also give special recognition to Angel, the assistant on the team. Angel's assistance and suggestions were invaluable. Their expertise and dedication to ensuring the success of the photoshoot were evident, and they played a key role in making the experience outstanding. Angel's assistance made the creative process more enjoyable and efficient.

One of the standout features of Team Black Home Studio is their space for natural light. This feature added a layer of versatility to the shoot, allowing me to experiment with different lighting setups and achieve a variety of unique and captivating shots.

Overall, I absolutely loved my experience working with Team Black Home Studio, and I look forward to collaborating with them again in the near future. The combination of organization, equipment, a great assistant like Angel, and the addition of a space for natural light made it a memorable and productive session.

I highly recommend Team Black Home Studio to any photographer or creative professional seeking a top-tier studio for their work.

James Box

I managed to get a last minute cancellation, for the Team Black event Angel + Azura.

Team Black make it so easy to do remote shoots. From camera to lighting to the many sets at home, it is one of the best set ups for remote shoots I know of.

Plus Angel is one of the hardest working models out there, and always makes sure you are happy with the results.

A remote shoot is never the same as in person, but here it gets very close.

One thing to note is that whenever there is a duo shoot with Angel, the other model is carefully thought about. Will they work well with each other? Compliment, or be a good 'opposite', would be a concern for a photographer, but this is just part of the process of a Team Black event like this. Choosing the other model carefully.

Angel will say sorry a million times, while she is in her words 'faffing' around, getting sets ready or replacing batteries whatever. But in reality this would happen with an in person shoot. But she is a perfectionist, and that is why doing a Team Black event just works, guaranteed.

7 shoots since 2021, only 2 in person.

Keep up the great work!

Being able to offer remote shoots is becoming a speciality now, and Team Black is HIGHLY recommended in my book!

Raven Photographic

Thank you team Black for an incredible shoot at your home studio

Highly Recommended by me hope to see you soon again

Bren

Gordon David

I have worked with Angel many times as a model and an organizer of remote shoots. She is the best!! Apart from being a talented and beautiful model, when she takes on the role of organizing a remote shoot she is top notch. She is well organized, prepared and puts everything in place prior to use the time wisely. During the shoot, she there to assist, advise and help create top notch images. I would highly recommend Angel for anything you are looking for. Highly recommended and I look forward to working with her in the future.

Joseph’s Images

I have done two shoots with Team Black, one with Angel as the model and one with a guest model and both have been exceptional. Angel is a very talented model/photographer. Both shoots were ready to go at the appointed time and I was exceptionally satisfied with both.

I can highly recommend Team Black. You will fine their competence and abilities beyond reproach.

Woody Martin

KG_photography

During the shoot with the lovely Antonia, I was assisted by team black. They really go that extra mile to make it easier for you as a photographer and they're always very kind and helpful during the shoots. I would def recommend team black and I'm looking forward to our upcoming shoots. thanks again for a fabulous collab.

Antonia Jay

Had the absolute pleasure of working with team black for a remote studio day at their home .

This was my first ever time shooting remotely so I didn’t know what to expect to say the least.

I was warmly welcomed and offered a drink as soon as I arrived and introduced to Angel and her husband John who were both lovely kind people.

The first shoot begins and after a few minutes adjusting myself to get used to the camera and the laptop being a flipped view (which was the hardest but) trying to shuffle the correct way to get everything in shot, once I got that down I was good to go!

Angel helped assist throughout and her knowledge on lighting and camera and the remote shooting software is impressive she helped with any issues that arised, solving them immediately.

I was provided lunch and a portable heater too as in the uk especially October through to March it’s not the warmest so I appreciated that so much.

Team black organised and sold the day very fast and handled everything so I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to work with them and I look forward to future shoots with them!!

Highly recommend xx

Martin16

Some forty years since my last attempt to shoot a portrait portfolio I thought it was time for a refresher. I chose Team Black and from our very first communication I knew that I had picked the correct and very professional outfit for the job.

I chose a 6 hour session and drove down to their studio in Taunton. We started by going through a portfolio of shots that I had taken in the past of family and friends which gave them an idea of my capabilities.

Angel then led a wide ranging discussion over every concern and topic I had prepared and then added a number of key areas that I had not considered. Of especial interest, never having worked with a professional model before, was the subjects of model etiquette, costs, contracts, shooting styles and individual versus group shoots.

John then took over bringing me up to date on lighting, camera settings (John doesn't allow you to use auto functions!) and how to frame your shots for the situation. It was only then did we step into the studio.

They had arranged 5 seperate sessions to cover the ground. Sessions one and two were in the studio with John controlling the lighting and giving the (very) necessary advice. Session three was in a local park using natural, and surprisingly bright sunlight - aided by th use of a reflector. I thought that this would be the easiset session but it was quite difficult framing the shots correctly. Back at the studio there was a session using just an arm chair to show how little room is required to take even a full length portrait. The final session was in the bedroom with mainly natural light streaming in - the whiteness of the bedding made this difficult to handle - although by then we had, I felt, developed a real rapport and it was the best session of the day for me.

They are an amazing team. John has great technical ability and can put it across in laymans terms. Angel is a superb model able to strike whatever pose you ask for. They are warm, genuine and down to earth professionals who love their job. I am delighted to have chosen them and would, with out hesitation, recommend them to anyone from a novice like me to someone just wanting to polish there skills.

I left with a large portfolio of photographs which exceeded my wildest expectations and a plan to get back into photography as a hobby. A friend is already lined up as my next model!

Thank you to them both for a great day.

OllydeSouza

After a one hour shoot with Team Black in the morning, I wanted to return to put the knowledge into practice as soon as possible, and fortunately it was possible on the same day for another hour. Team Black is a great name for this dynamic duo, because both Angel and John can guide you through composition, lighting, settings, pose, wardrobe, style and post-processing options with knowledge and experience. I learned lots, but at the same time had opportunity to try my own ideas throughout. The results already exceed my expectations. Angel and John are the ideal combination of professional but relaxed and friendly. A truly inspirational team, I hope to shoot with them again very soon.

Ian Phillips Photography

This was my first tuition session with Team Black, I was a little nervous, but immediately I was made to feel at ease by John and Angel. A genuine warmth from them both, with a passion to help. Within a few minutes after theb best cuppa tea I have had in some time, we were shooting away and the knowledge, experience and wisdom from both was beig shared. It was a great pace so you didn't get information overload. Feedback was given throughout the tuition which was excatly what I was hoping for and more. Feedback from a models perspective was amazing. Both Angel and John worked hard throughout the 2 hour session.

If you need tuition don't look any further! You will find it incredibly hard to find better. I learned such much yesterday, it is without doubt I will train again with them. I can not thank them enough, for the tutition, advice, making me feel welcome and just be fantastic hosts. Thank you!

PaulJ2

Absolutely amazing tuition session with Team Black today. Great people, made me feel welcome and put me at ease from the moment I arrived. Pre-shoot communications were excellent. We shared some ideas of outfits and photo styles. Upon arrival we had a brief discussion about the photo options. With John's excellent photographic / lighting skills and advice, together with Angel's amazing modelling ability the session far exceeded my expectations. I came away with some absolutely amazing images to download and a much greater understanding of lighting techniques. Great team. Cannot rate Team Black highly enough. Thank you :-)

AshleyAshton

Would i recommend team black ?

Well let me just list a few reasons why ...

1. two of the most beautiful , hardworking and trustworthy people i have ever met.

2. An incredible photographer , who is also a photoshop wizard!

3. An undeniably...gorgeous, witty, (bossy) haha -jokes , intelligent model- pure class

4. Impressionable equipment, knowledge and insane work ethics

5. 100% value for money .

If you're a model or a photographer and need guidance, i don't know of a more established pair .

GO TEAM BLACK !!!!

Tangopoppy

My experience with Angel and John was just excellent, no other words! They are just so knowledgeable on both the photography and model side of the business. John was so helpful in the technical side, camera settings, positioning and framing up the shot. Angel was so in tune with what we were trying to achieve and was able to adapt to the lighting that we were experimenting with. If anybody is looking for an all-in model photography session, then I would advise them to book in for a home shoot with them. It was excellent from start to finish. Thank you for a five star experience!

Dave Gibson

I had the pleasure of a Team Black remote shoot in a Stunning Norfolk Cottage, John was a great help setting the lighting up and advising on our setups. It made my shoot with Angel run effortlessly and much more productive.

I Highly Recommend John, a great Photographer who knows the tricks of the trade.

David

Mike Seal

I attended the Team Black tutorial on natural light photography today and what I day. I learnt loads from John, camera settings, composition, contrast and angles. All this was made much easier with a perfect model, Angel, who puts you at ease and understands what you are trying to capture.

I haven’t shot portraits for years, so I needed to grab a lesson, refresh, and learn new skills. I highly recommend Team Black, and I left feeling more confident in my ability to capture an outstanding picture and left with some brilliant shots too.

Thanks for a great day.