References for Barlow studios

IronB

This was my first time to Barlow Studio. I did a studio day and had a great time!

George is very hospitable and made me feel at ease and welcome.

The studio is very well equipped and there are so many areas to work in.

I hope to come back very soon 😊

Alisha

pma

I had my first visit to the studio and I would certainly recommend. George was very helpful, and the studio itself has plenty of themed areas to shoot in.

Miss Kimberley

Barlow Studios is a hidden gem! It is very versatile to do any style of photography. I shot here on Friday for the first time and enjoyed my time there albeit short, I no doubt will return and would be happy shooting there again in the near future ☺️

Mallymkun

It’s been a few years since I’ve shot at Barlow Studios, but it was lovely to be back! It was really nice to see the new sets and props and to use the rain machine again!

I really enjoyed my time at the studio and George is polite, friendly and professional as always!

Hope to shoot again there soon, thanks for such a nice time today!

Amber Belle

I had my second model day/weekend at Barlow Studios over the weekend - when they asked me to come back after my fist model day, I simply couldn't refuse.

The studio is a dream to shoot in, with a HUGE variety of set options! I can't wait to come back :)

George, as always, was a delight to be around and really made me feel welcome and relaxed. Thank you for a fantastic time!

Adam John Photography

Did a shoot here with MissaRae Berry on her studio day.

This is the first time I’ve worked at Barlow Studio. What a super set of spaces to shoot in. Well equipped, various sets, loads of props.

George is on hand if needed, but melts into the background most of the time.

I particularly like the studio arrangement where the models have an easy escape route to safety if needed-very well thought out and fantastic to see a studio owner paying good attention to model safety.

I’m sure I’ll be shooting here again

John Downey BSc

Second shoot at Barlow, used in lieu of a nearby location because of poor weather, good pre-shoot communications in short period of time as outdoor location aborted the night before. Good parking and good housekeeping facilities ref: toilets/tea/coffee. Several different sets with a variety of different props, my favourite was the white multi-facetted wall with the ability to place the model in different nooks and crannies in the wall. Plenty of studio lights, the main advantage being that they are all of the same make, model and standard, so no faffing with different control settings to get the same lighting power - very easy to adapt to these lights. Great four hour shoot with model Eloise Lavill, so very nice images achiveed. Will be back here again, no doubt ! Recommended !

Bowtie David

My first shoot at this amazing studio, As you walk through the door you immediately feel welcome . this studio has a immense variety of props and an endless opportunity of photographic sets. on top of all this George is a super chap and is very helpful if you need him. This is one of the best equipped studios i have ever visited . Highly recommended

Kitty Dawson

This was my first ever time at Barlow Studios.

There are various areas to shoot in and I didn't get to shoot in all of them in the time we had, which always means there are many possibilities.

I look forward to hopefully coming back, either with photographers 1-1, a Studio day or both!

Thank you for Georges hospitality and assistance when needed.

Recommended studio :)

Jasmine99

A super studio, offering a wide variety of settings. It was a joy to shoot at Barlow Studio.

Cups of coffee provided, a changing room with a full length mirror, and heat, were just the tip of the iceberg. So many different settings I was spoilt for choice.

I give it a 100% recommendation to models and photographers.

Cally cally

I love Barlow studio , George always there with smile and always make you feel welcome ,him and Katie have become good friend of mine , I love working at studio I always get lovely photo when I shoot there and , the dressing room always equipt with everything I need and heaters if I’m cold , great sets in there to use one my favourites is the shower set and the brick wall , if not used studio you need to try a shoot her ,and george and Katie the owners are lovely couple!! Recommended from me ever time ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Rowe Photographic

Its been a while since I put a reference for the studio up here so I thought to finish off the year I would put one up to let you all know about this wonderful place.

If you have not found it yet its in Barlow, Chesterfield. Its out in the wilds but when you get there plenty of parking space awaits you. The studio has so much potential and George is there as host to help you if you need it or let you do your own thing.

The studio has plenty of lights so no need to move stuff from room to room, lots of props, chairs, and the like not forgetting the wonderful shower area with its rainfall pipe.

Plenty of space for models to change in comfort, a heater is always nearby and mirrors for makeup and a full length mirror for those long dresses or to see what you are doing on set and aid with posing.

The Toilets are clean and tidy, drinks are always flowing and the internet can be used upon request if needed.

Price wise its great for hourly, half day and full day rates giving you so much potential you will wonder why you did not think of it before for those projects you have in mind.

Highly recommended studio, one I have used time and again to get superb images, looking forward to my next shoot there and lots more to come in the future.

Debbie_Leema

Where do I start…

George and Kate hosted me for a few days whilst I was shooting at the wonderful Barlow studios.

From the moment I arrived until the moment I left they had been so accommodating and kind and welcoming.

I am so grateful to them both for such a productive couple of days shooting and my very own warm bedroom.

Kate cooked some lively meals in the evening, George made sure I was fuelled with coffee throughout the day and made sure I was nice and warm in the studio.

The studio is amazing, so many different sets and fully equipped:)

I’ve had the best time and cant recommend them enough!

Please have me back next year 😝

Ps I promise I’ll cook this time ❤️

Debs x

Iggy 66

I had a shoot arranged by Jordan Melissa at Barlow studios last night.

The studio is very well equipped with multiple studio lighting in every room. Lots of sets and props to use. It was also very warm given it was on 2° outside. It is also in very stunning rural location, near a pub and gin shop !!

The owner, George, was very welcoming and helpful, and he was on hand to walk me round the studio and show me what's what, and offered some very good advice around lighting.

Free tea & coffee always a bonus.

I will definitely be using this studio again.

Thanx George

IMRICH

I had photo shoot in this studio two days ago.This studio is fantastic.Huge range of sets,perfect lighting and everything what need photographer for creating great images.George is very friendly and welcoming and I felt very good in this studio.I can just highly recommend this studio to everyone.Thank you George and see you again very soon.

ABPhotography

Had the pleasure of shooting at Barlow Studios today and was very impressed with the huge range of sets and props together with the multitude of lights and equipment on offer. George was very kind and welcoming and had even pre heated the studio so it was a real treat to work there. I would definitely recommend this studio and I am looking forwards to shooting there again in the future.

JGImages

George very kindly hosted our group shoot yesterday, our first since the COVID outbreak. The studio has many shooting spaces and backgrounds, and we used three of the many possibilities. I am grateful to George for advice on how our studio days might be improved. And I am especially grateful for George’s advice on lighting. When I suggested a different lighting arrangement, George was able to set it up within minutes, always improving on what I had suggested. I look forward to our next shoot at Barlow.

Seymour Totty

Had my first shoot at Barlow Studio. Have worked in many studios over the years and very often the more sets you have the more crowded each one is. That's not the case here. Plenty of working space to shoot at 70mm or longer focal length and enough power on two lights with softboxes to easily get f11 at 100 ISO on all 3 sets I used. Stacks of props, and easy to set up several sets at once to work through without having to borow kit from one to another. Great studio.

Dave James Photography

Used Barlow Studio for the first time on Wednesday will definitely use again very friendly, clean and helpful

Good range of sets and plenty of lighting equipment

A very pleasant 4 hours spent there

Thank you and see you again in the future

Dave (erotic)

Inked Cami

I absolutely love this studio!

I had the please that my photographer Martin had booked this studio, we used almost every single set there was! I'd love to shoot there again!