References for Paul Archer Photography

Vampire princess

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I shot with Paul at skylark studio and what a great shoot it was. We did a bit of everything from light painting to fine art to bodyscape

A absolute pleasure to work with

Highly recommended

Melanie Bond (Butler)

Great to see Paul and the family on Sunday! Its always an absolute pleasure to go round and shoot at Paul's home studio. Soon as we saw each other, the day flowed really smoothly. We get on so well, its like going round and catching up with friends. Banjo the dog got plenty of play time too!

Shoot wise, like usual we had discussed ideas in advance, including mood boards. I knew exactly what to bring and Paul always surprises me with his range of outfits for the shoot. The Natural light part of the shoot, was already set up when I arrived. Everything was organised. Our pre comms together are always really good, so I felt completely confident with what we were shooting.

Next Paul set up the more darker artistic set, for the concealed nudes we shot. I don't normally shoot this level - only with a select few photographers and the fact I shoot this style with Paul, tells you he is completely trustworthy and respectful to models. He left the room whilst I got into pose and then came back in when I called. I felt 100% relaxed during the whole shoot but also in particularly for this set. In actually fact, we had a good laugh. And the final images are looking great. We based this set on an artist Paul likes, who I now like too. Just as inspirational images, not to create a replica.

Unfortunately we ran out of time for Light Painting. However the two sets we did shoot, were fantastic. I was impressed how much effort and thought has gone into those sets. Great that Paul can capture such difference looks in his own home.

I highly rate working with Paul and would definitely recommend him. No brainer really. I always love going round and getting creative together. At some point, we will get the light painting and silhouettes done! Ha!

Big thanks to you and Di for having me Paul, it was a great day.

Highly recommended x

KimD

My second shoot with Paul was every bit as much fun as the first! We had been sharing ideas for some time and so had a clear idea of what we wanted to shoot. In fact, we had so many ideas we ran out of time!

As before Paul was, of course, the perfect gentleman. We had such a good time working together that time flew by.

Paul has already sent some of the images which are every bit as good as the previous ones. I have absolutely no hesitation a wholeheartedly recommending Paul. If you are lucky enough to get to shoot with him you will have a wonderful time. Thank you so much Paul!

KimD

What a super shoot with Paul - a really enjoyable day. His communications beforehand had been excellent and so we both knew what we were aiming for. When he arrived we talked through these ideas and he made sure I was comfortable with everything.

It should go without saying that Paul is impeccably respectful and professional and he was thoughtful and considerate throughout the shoot making me safe and relaxed. Paul is also absolutely charming and huge fun to work with and the resulting images are superb.

Highly recommended to anyone lucky enough to shoot with him. Thank you, Paul, for a wonderful time and I hope we can shoot again soon!

Melanie Bond (Butler)

I always have the best time shooting with Paul,and this time again was no different. Paul and his wife are a delight. It's great to go round to his home studio and catch up with them both. Paul often has out of the box thinking with ideas and this time we shot with lasers! I mean wow! Paul is always very thoughtful and respectful towards the models too - he let me know what not to do with the laser which I appreciated. We shot a range of Old School Hollywood and then the laser Photography at the end. Paul researches the lighting and technical set ups for both and gets good results. I don't think either of those ideas were easy technical sets up to shoot but Paul's attention to detail got the right results. Everything is very relaxed with Paul, he gives you a room to change in too. I always look forward to our shoots and wish we had more time to shoot the projections and more lasers but time always flies when you are having fun! Thanks for a very creative afternoon Paul. Highly recommended :) x

LEnza

Where to start?? Working with Paul was amazing!

We planned the shoot in advance, communication pre hand was fantastic. Paul shared with me a mood board and gave me explanations of what he wanted to shoot in terms of style. This really helped me in be ready at the best for the day.

Day of the shoot we went through tall the different sets we planned, it was fun and creative. I just loved it!

I was posing mainly freestyle, however Paul was able to give me directions when required.

I think we did a great job together, so many beautiful images, very happy with the result!

Paul is professional, very creative, kind and fun to work with. If you get the chance I would definitely recommend to work with him!

Thank you so much Paul :) Can’t wait for our next shoot!

Melanie Bond (Butler)

Another wonderful shoot with Paul!

Paul and I, had sadly not seen each other for well over a year due to the lockdowns. But it was great to spend some time with him and his lovely wife Di on Sunday. I've worked with Paul a handful of times over the past few years and it now feels like we are friends.

Paul is very welcoming and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. He picked me up from the station and we went back to his to shoot in his home studio and had a cuppa.

The time always flies with Paul, like lightning speed to be honest! We set the theme as Femme Fatale in advance and Paul created a mood board which he gave me access to in advance which is always very helpful! And we worked through some ideas and putting our own twist / style on things which was great fun!

Paul's home studio always impresses me as there are various backgrounds/ back drops. And props galore! You will never get bored shooting there. Paul and his wife are often out sourcing new things for the studio and I always like to see what's new at the studio when I come round :)

The studio is also always clean and was set up ready with the first idea when I arrived. Paul always is respectful and provides a changing room too.

We literally don't stop talking and laughing the whole shoot! Everything is relaxed and the images are always strong and I can't wait to share them! I would recommend Paul definitely to other models and he is in my top 5 Photographers who I enjoying shooting with the most :)

Thanks for a fab afternoon Paul!

Keep in touch!

Ashley13

My second time working with Paul and just love every second of working with him , fabulous ideas and a great photographer , he is also the perfect gentleman . I would highly recommend any model to work with him as it’s not stop fun and creativity . I look forward to the next one xx

Astou

Another great shoot with Paul and his funky ideas.

Can't wait for the next one!

Love-Lee

What can I say? I absolutely had a blast shooting with Paul for the first time. I was blown away by the BOC shots and I can't wait to see the edited version. He made me feel so at ease, I will definitely be working with him again.

Thanks for a great day x

Love-Lee x

Inspire Studios Ltd

Paul came for a shoot with Love-Lee and he pre coms were perfect, it was good to know roughly what he was shooting before he arrived.

He arrived in good time and while at the studio was super respectful of the equipment etc. From the communication we had on the day Paul was easy to get on with and I'd be happy to see him back at the studio again.

Siena Zuleika

Did the makeup on Paul's shoot today, he was a joy to work with, so lovely and produced amazing photos. He's got such an amazing eye. Was very happy to let me come in to do touch ups, and took some BTS and portrait shots for me. Hope to have the privilege to shoot with him again. Highly recommend.

Ashley13

My first shoot with Paul and what a professional he is .Great communication from start to finish we created a theme and already knew what outfits I was wearing so well prepared .Paul is truly a lovely hardworking guy who knows his photography in every aspect .The looks and setting we created were phenomenal and I trusted him completely in what he wanted to achieve and learnt so much under his guidance.Would highly recommend Paul to work with and 10/10 for end result .

MistyRed_

Paul is one of the most genuine photographers I have ever met.

Having replied to a casting he put up for an 'At home with' shoot idea, it was clear he had a vision in his head. His pre-coms were great and when I joined the project he was full of ideas.

On the day of the shoot, Paul was an absolute gentleman, the plan for the shoot was smoothly executed and we got a range of shots with different moods.

It was a pleasure meeting and working with Paul, who is genuinely creative, talented and a joy to spend the day shooting with.

I highly recommend shooting with and would be honoured to work with him again.

- Misty Red

ejspencer

Had my first shoot with Paul since pre-lockdown and it was AMAZING to be in Paul's company again.

We decided to have a shoot at my new home and try a variety of different things, trying things completely out of my comfort zone but felt confident in Paul's talent to compliment my efforts with his work, and he did, the outcome went above and beyond my expectations and I really need to take a note to self, WORK WITH PAUL MORE OFTEN BECAUSE HE IS SO TALENTED! Paul has produced some of my strongest and favourite work on my portfolio and this shoot is no exception, due to unforeseen circumstances we weren't able to do everything we had planned however Paul's creativity never left us short of ideas and inspiration and I was astounded at how quickly he was able to capture THE image we both had in mind. Paul is truly an artist, he is a crazed perfectionist and his images reflect his hard work and commitment to capturing the right image.

Thankyou for a fun day Paul, I eagerly await our next shoot!

Kind Regards, EJSpencer xox

Astou

Had the pleasure to shoot with Paul twice and am looking forward to shoot together again.

Paul is very professional, I was immediately at ease with him. He's got plenty of funky ideas and I had a ton of fun shooting them.

I heartily recommand him!

Grace Harvey.uk

We'd been planning our next shoot for some time and as always pre-comms were spot on with ideas flowing continuously. Paul kindly hired Far Forest Studio for us for our shoot and we were able to use the studio as well as the surrounding woods for shooting.

As usual our shoot was fun and relaxed and we were able to try out both our own ideas. Looking forward to seeing the images!

Thanks again Paul!

Alex Kelsey

Had my first shoot yesterday with Paul, and he was great to work with! His communications in the run up to the shoot were absolutely spot on, he scouted the location in advance and sent pictures across so I knew what to expect, and he even offered to pick me up and drop me off, even though it was out of his way, which was incredibly kind! Plus on top of all of that, it's been less than 24 hours, and he has already sent across some edited images, which are stunning! I really cannot recommend Paul any more highly, he was an absolute pleasure to work with :)

Melanie Bond (Butler)

Paul and I shot a couple of weeks back in the poppy fields near me in the Cotswolds! Paul was fab at researching the location before hand and actually going to visit it first. He also found us a quieter field full of poppies in bloom!

Paul was his usual fun and chatty self to shoot with. He was organised and of course professional throughout. I also loved Pauls concept of using the red voile against the field of Poppies. Colours matched perfectly! Paul was also kind enough to take a few shots of my Daughter and I in the Poppies which came out beautiful and something I will always be grateful for! :)

Definately work with Paul if you get the opportunity! We have shot a handful of times now and he is one of my favourites to shoot with in the area. Many Thanks Paul :) x

Melanie Bond (Butler)

I had my second shoot with Paul few weeks back. Like last time Paul's communication was great leading up to the shoot and also afterwards. Paul fancied trying a Greek Goddess inspired shoot which was a totally new concept for me! But I love Paul's creativity and so went for it! Paul and his lovely wife Di made the toga and found all the props and jewellery to go with the outfit. Di has always been home at least for some of the shoot and is a lovely warm and friendly person who makes you feel comfortable. They are a lovely couple. Both shoots have been in Paul's home studio which is also fab by the way and can be customised into all sorts of set ups / back drops and even a boudoir look! You are always given your own room to change and keep your things too.

The Greek shoot went very well! It was pretty cool to see myself dressed up in a historical style! We then also shot some retro boudoir as I had some new bullet bras and this again was easy. Whilst Paul was setting up the bed, Di offered me one of her home made scones which was lovely! :)

Both concepts went well and as we had already discussed ideas previous to shoots, and I always find this helpful. Like usual we ran out of time even though Paul had booked 5 hours! Both Paul and his wife are so easy to get on and are an absolute pleasure to shoot with, I can't wait to shoot again with Paul again once the UK has returned back to normal! Stay safe Paul and family :) xx