References for Dave Kerley

Emma Elizabeth

Just finished a wonderful shoot with Dave at Studio in the Stables in Dunmow.

This was my third shoot with Dave and as always pre comms were perfect, detailed and clear.

We shot and achieved some beautiful things in our time and the shoot literally flew by as we worked through the sets. Creatively many happy accidents occured today leaving us with some gorgeous images that I'm sure we will both be proud of.

Thanks again for a lovely shoot, can't wait to plan the next when I'm back in the UK! Highly recommended.

Jude N

This was my third shoot with Dave, and as always, he was a real pleasure to work with.

His shoots are always well planned out, and I always feel 100% at ease in his presence. He is very professional yet very easy going, and we always have the best time!

Can't wait for the next one!

LorraineB

Had the absolute pleasure of meeting Dave for the first time on Sunday. Very professional approach towards his work, excellent communication. Full of friendly advice, puts you at your ease and creates a comfortable environment for you to relax into the shoot. Instills confidence - a pleasure to work with.

Cody

If only all shoots / photographers were like this 😊

Dave is very considerate and made sure I was totally comfortable at all times . We also have a good laugh and nail all the shots so the shoots couldn’t be better

Roll on the next one 👍

Anetaeve

I thoroughly enjoyed my shoot with Dave on my Studio Day at the beautiful Loft studio.

Dave was very organised, professional, full of ideas, bubbly, chatty, funny, we had so much fun shooting together. He made me feel comfortable at all times and I felt like we have known each other for ages even though it was our first shoot.

The communication prior to the shoot was superb. Dave sent me a detailed shoot plan which really helped on the day.

It was a real pleasure working with Dave and I would definitely recommend him. Dave, thank you so much and hope our paths will cross again in the future xx 

M I S C H K A H

I worked with Dave for a second time recently and can highly recommend him once again! He was kind enough to pick me up from my prior shoot to save some time and money, he was a complete gentleman throughout! I even got dominos pizza and lots of nice snacks were provided. He had a beautiful home/studio to work in which was clean, warm and had some great natural light shooting options. He went out of his way to ensure I was comfortable and the resulting images are fabulous! Thanks a lot Dave!

Hattie Grace

I had the pleasure of shooting with Dave for a second time earlier on in the week. Dave sent over a detailed shoot plan beforehand, including sample images which I found very useful before and during our shoot. We picked up from where we last left off, (which was about 18 months ago!) and I enjoyed our shoot from start to finish. Dave is friendly, has a great sense of humour, totally professional and respectful and I felt completely relaxed and comfortable throughout. We did several different sets and he showed me the images on the back of his camera at regular intervals - they were superb! Dave gave great direction but also allowed me to put some of my own ideas forward too. Highly recommended by me and would definitely work with him again :)

Amy412

First shoot with Dave at his home near Stansted. Achieved some good pictures, so happy to recommend.

Emma Elizabeth

I had my second shoot but first 1-2-1 with Dave yesterday at his place in Stansted.

Pre shoot comms were flawless, structured, I recieved a shoot plan with a list of sets we were planning on shooting as well as the clothing items I would need to being alone.

We shot a range of themes, in different locations, using different lighting formats and clothing styles.

The 4 hours passed quickly and I was happy leaving Dave knowing he had captured exactly what he wanted and got his photography mojo back!

Many thanks, a super professional and kind photographer. Highly recommended.

Emma Elizabeth

I had the pleasure of shooting with Dave and two other photographers at the clocktower in London for a full day this week.

Pre shoot comms with the entire group were flawless. Times, details, transport, styles, lighting were all discussed prior so we had a clear plan for the day. I was provided with the oppurtunity to have ample breaks and a mountain of refreshments when needed.

Dave is friendly, chatty, professional and very easy to work with. Pre shoot he sent me a document detailing all outfits, make up styles, hair styles and some pose moodboards so I knew exactly what he was trying to achieve from the day. He is creative and has a very clear picture of what he is trying to achieve.

Together we worked throughout the day, there was a great vibe and atmosphere between the guys which made for a very relaxed and secure environment for me to work in. Ideas bounced off the three of them as they assisted each other to capture their desired looks.

Thank you for an amazing day, and I look forward to our next shoot coming up shortly. Highly recommended.

MoonChild777

I worked with Dave at Aura studio and I can only say good things :)

Dave is a gentleman, very worried if the model is comfortable in the shoot and always asking that. He had really cool and different ideas and I loved that because it's always good to do something different and experiment in photography.

Dave is fun and I'm looking so much forward to see the photos and I hope to work with him again!

Rachelle Summers

Dave snapped up some last minute availability I had at Aura studio last week, and I'm so glad he did!

It was such a pleasure meeting him! He is so laid back and chatty, and I felt instantly comfortable in his company. He is honestly just such a friendly, genuine and down to earth person to be around!

He sent me a mood board in advance of the shoot so I knew what sort of look he was wanting to achieve, and on the day the shoot was taken at a really relaxed pace.

I thoroughly enjoyed meeting/working with him and hope to see him again soon, either back in his area or when he is visiting up north :)

M I S C H K A H

I had a 2 hour street portrait session with dave today! We had a great shoot and I’m very happy to leave my recommendation here for him, He was a complete gentleman throughout, he bought coffee, met me from the station as well as drove me to my next shoot. He’s easy-going and down to earth I found him enjoyable to work with and would definitely work with him again in future! Loved the images we created and the collaborative nature of the shoot! Communication was fantastic and he was super organised going to scout the location beforehand and gathered info from other photographers in the area. 100% legend

Ayeesha10

I met Dave at a workshop that I modelled at and he was great. Chatty, funny and a great guy in general. He made me feel really comfortable and got some great shots! Can’t wait to work together soon!

Hattie Grace

I had my first shoot with Dave at the weekend and it was absolutely brilliant! :D

After having to postpone our shoot twice due to the snow, it was definitely well worth the wait. We had been planning our shoot for a few months and I honestly think Dave is one of the best when it comes to pre-shoot communcations. He shared his ideas in perfect detail so I knew exactly what he was after for his 'trash' themed shoots and what to expect on the day, including reference images attached to a shoot plan and further discussions in-between. Dave turned up to our shoot very organised (including a big bag of carrot cake, cookies and brownies... amazing!!). We managed to fit in several different sets and looks, working at a relaxed and productive pace. This was my first time I'd ever been photographed on a shoot with no makeup at the beginning - I was a little nervous, but Dave convinced me that I had nothing to worry about and he gave me confidence. Dave gave superb direction, but also allowed me to pose freely and contribute ideas too. We had such a laugh throughout - one of the most enjoyable shoots I've had! Highly recommended by me and look forward to working with this lovely photographer again :D

Jasmin1997

This was my first shoot with Dave and he made me feel very comfortable and at ease working with him.

As a new model some of the advice and information he provided me with is invaluable and I appreciate all the help.

I would recommend working with Dave to any model as his work is incredible and he is really professional.

I look forward to working with him again.

Jasmin

Blonde94

Today was my third shoot with Dave. His pre comms are always spot on; emailing me a structured plan and mood boards.

It was a nice, relaxed shoot and Dave has great ideas.

Some of the shots are very different to my norm, consisting of wet, messy hair and more of a 'trashy look'. I can't wait to see the finished images!

I highly recommend Dave to all models and hope to work with him again:)

Elesha Eden

A fab shoot today at manor and meadows with the delightful and charming Dave:)

pre coms were well tbh honest pretty stressful at times ,I am a perfectionist when it comes to dance and I know as a dancer it has to be spot on, Dave listened and understood and realised how right it needs to be as a dancer to actually work well :)

boy what a crazy yet fun day with the creative Lesley not on pp as mua . we got through so many sets and something different for me, bringing out my acting skills !!!

Dave your a legend :)

Thankyou for a wonderful shoot and your friendly personality made for a great day

until nest time !!!

Elesha

xx

Jade Tayla

Today I got to shoot with Dave and I have to say he is such a lovely person.

Dave is easy to work with and makes a shoot fun and his communication is great.

I really enjoyed our shoot today and can't wait to shoot with Dave again.

100% recommend him.

Thanks again for a wicked shoot

Jade 🙂

Lauren Jaide

I had the pleasure of shooting with Dave on Sunday, he was one of the photographers who attended a group shoot in aid of Guide Dogs.

Although we only had a limited time shooting together because we changed groups I a confident we got some great shots. Dave knew what he wanted from the shots and gave some great direction as to poses.

We have a further shoot booked in for June at a model and photographers day which I am really looking forward to and would happy to work with Dave anytime in the future.

This is a super friendly and hardworking photographer who comes highly recommended by me!