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TedBancroftPortraits

Si kept a watchful eye on me today, while I shot the lovely MariaGu at the old Gloucester Docks. Is good at suggesting little tweaks to my shooting and just as happy to stand back and let me try it as well.

MariaGu

Was so lovely to meet Si today at our shoot with Ted and I can say for sure this person knows how to make every single location he choose and model pose work together to produce a beautiful shot! Our shoot was very relaxed and fun.

Thank you very much for the nice time today! Look froward to work with you again. ;)

Recommended!!!

JIX Studios

We had Si and Jo grace our studio for the first time today, and it was a pleasure to meet them both.

They had a couple of themes they wanted to tackle, from fitness to simple actor headshots. As Si was a total pro when it came to using the studio's gear, I left them to get on with their shoot with total confidence. When I returned towards the end of their shoot, they were kind enough to show me some of the shots they'd taken together, and they looked awesome!

As far the usuals go; pre-comms were excellent, payment was prompt, and the studio was left how they found it. So it should come as no surprise that I have no hesitation in recommending Si to other studios, and he of course will be welcome back here any time.

TedBancroftPortraits

Another great 1-2-1 tuition shoot with Si. Mixing natural daylight through diffused windows with a flashgun and then with a studio light bounced off a far off, white wall. Si could probably teach anything, why not give him a go.

Karoliinvv

I had a shoot with Si, while he was giving tuition to another photographer.

He was great. Very knowledgable about lighting and posing, I learnt a lot from him.

I can fully recommend his 1-2-1 tutorials.

Helen Diaz

I worked with Simon after 6 years (or more!) from our last shoot :) The fabulous and mad Rob Golding was the photographic assistant and we had such a lovely day working at Simons home and on location on the various locations Simon knows in the surrounding areas.

It was so lovely to catch up and work together again years on, when much had changed but for the better in our lives! :) Simon is a very talented photographer, uses fantastic equipment and gives great direction. His work, skills and photographic talent are very underrated on this website and he is someone every model should work with. He takes the most beautiful portraits and as a photographer and person he is someone you feel instantly happy and safe to work with. He also bought lunch- fish and chips! What more could a model want :) Highly recommended and lets not leave it 6 plus years this time :) Helen x

TedBancroftPortraits

Si is just great. He mentored me on a outdoors shoot in Bath city centre. Calm, relaxed, professional. His tuition shoots are well worth it.

Harris

Si is fantastic fun to work with and seriously knows what he's talking about. He has an excellent eye for composition and what he doesn't know about lighting probably isn't worth knowing! In addition, he is a trained MUA; he loves it ALMOST as much as he loves photography ;)

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Si and would definitely recommend working with him if you get the opportunity to do so!

Alice said...

Finally got to shoot with the lovely Simon yesterday and was blown away. He knows so much about natural lighting and how to make the models best features stand out. I have known Simon for some time now and he has always been so lovely about my modelling work and has always seen something in my face i wish i saw myself. The shoot was so relaxed and so full of laughs as Simon is one of the most naturally funny people i know. The images are stunning and i looked at a few shots thinking wow is that me. I can not thank Simon enough for a great evening and Simon you said to me you will make me realise i am beautiful and looking through the images i felt it :) Thank you so much xx

Isla Sol

I had a short shoot with Simon this evening. He was an absolute delight to work with - fun, professional, hilarious, encouraging and talkative.... I particularly enjoyed his Leprechaun impersonation!

He was very patient with me - even after I sat in bird poo which rubbed off on his car seat, and then left my handbag in a field and had to drive back to find it... whoops!

I would highly recommend Simon, he seems a great guy and photographer. I look forward to seeing the images and hope to work with him again in the future.

Thanks Simon :)

Neeve Kelly

I had a wonderful shoot with Simon during my stay in Gloucester. When I arrived he suggested that we did a shoot with no make-up on, I must admit I did feel quite apprehensive about this but Si made me feel comfortable and I felt that I could brave it. When I saw the results I was so chuffed that I'm now going to show off my natural face more often! Simon is easy going, kind hearted and he knows how to host a good shoot. I would highly recommend him to models who are looking to achieve some great portraits! Thank you very much Si!

DominikaW

I was realy lucky to work with Si on the make up shoot;) He is an amazing photographer,talented make up artist and very friendly person too.He has done beautiful make up for me and we have produced some fantastic pictures I truely Love;)I realy enjoy working with Si and would love to work with him again and again and again...;)Thank you soo much Si for a wonderful Day ,it was a pleasure !!!!!

Highly Recommended indeed!!!!!!!!

Suzanne said...

Had a wonderfully relaxing day with Si who is not only an astonishingly good photographer and a talented make-up artist but is also great fun to be around. We drank countless cups of tea and Simon made me lunch in between adjusting make-up and lighting. He provided me with some stunning images and made one of them his main profile picture :) Can't wait for next time! Thanks Si! Highly recommended.

Angela

had a great shoot with simon. lovely guy to work with and lots of fun. really easy flowing. and as said it was a day out. definitely work with him again. and loved the photos.

Shadowside

Simon is highly professional,this shows in the way he conducts himself and in his images.I had a lovely shoot and Simon had found some great locations,add to this a warm sunny day and also the fact that my web ready images arrived home before me........and you have the perfect day!

Jen Somerfield said...

I fully loved shooting with Si, what a dude. The complete package - nice guy, good photographer, MUA(!), fake Irish accent, sense of humour, good taste in women's clothes, what more could you want. 100% recommended and would definitely work with him again! J x

Lizzy Wyatt

I was lucky enough to shoot with Si when I first started modelling a couple of years ago, and it was a great experience. Si is a fantastic photographer, he was very encouraging and also very fun! He is very skilled at what he does, and it shows. We had a long drive together to get to the location so we had some great chats and got along really well.

I would definitely recommend Si very highly, and would love to work with him again myself.

Harriett

I can honestly say that Simon is one of the best photographers around and easily one of my most favourite photographers to work with. I have been lucky enough to shoot with Simon numerous times including his fantastic workshops which show his skill, knowledge and talent. His images are incredible, he captures the moment like no other photographer, his work is stunning and you are guaranteed to have a fun shoot, full of inspiration, laughs and creativity. Always looking forward to working with Si :-)

Ella Rose Muse

Simon is one of those photographers I just had to work with - I adore his romantic style and approach, and the day didn't disappoint! My feet bled, my socks were caked on the inside with mud after the shoot and I was flippin' freezing, but it was worth it. Great locations, lovely make up and excellent ability to inspire/capture expressions. Creative company and made me giggle in the process!