References for Mr Dave

Artemis Fauna

Yet another epic trip away to Portugal with Dave. I know he is a "Bad Boy" regular now !! But I just wanted to say thank you again- can't wait to do many more trips with you! See you again soon :)

Natarsha

I don't always leave references every time I work with people as I get a lot of repeat bookings but I feel a reference is needed again for Dave.

We had a fantastic shoot recently where Dave wanted to develop his Macro photography skills and oh boy did he impress me!! He took on board everything he'd learnt in his recent workshop and produced some absolutely stunning images. I keep telling him to be more creative and he turned up with lots of sweeties and props for our shoot, so it didn't land on deaf ears :)

You should be very proud of yourself Dave, keep up the good work :)

Always love Dave's company whether it be a social visit for a cuppa or a photo shoot, time always flys by when we're chatting away.

Highly recommend Dave to anyone and I hope to book a studio day at his place soon

Thanks again Dave

x

Rose Magdalene Child

I was touring the South-West last month & contacted Dave about a shoot, having shot with him in Wales & Cyprus and having had such a fun time I was hoping to get to shoot with him again.

Dave expressed his interest and also very kindly offered me use of his home to offer to other photographers too. So we very quickly made a day out of it :D

Dave is honestly one of the nicest people you could ever meet, so kind and generous.

He is a skilled photographer, who knows how to nail a shot. This time we shot something we haven't done before, beauty portraits. Dave had some ideas already for the shoot and was prepared with props and things. I can honestly say they were some of the best close ups and head shots I have seen of myself! AND...we had great fun taking them too :D

Looking forward to the next time already,

Thanks Dave, Tillie x

Rachelle Summers

I've known Dave for a while now, and have spent more time with him than most as he has joined me on a few of my abroad trips as well as being kind enough to accommodate a few of my tours over the last few years too :)

I always look forward to catching up with him and get on with him incredibly well.

When on a shoot he is always wanting to truly collaborate together, showing you the images and being willing to listen to your ideas so together the best images possible can be created.

It's always great fun working with him and hope to do so for years to come :D

Highly recommended!

Abcdefghijk12345

I had a short shoot in Dave's studio and was really impressed with the brilliant practicality of the space. Not only is it versatile, but it is brilliantly diverse, with a great bedroom set and studio space. I was really well looked after for the duration of the shoot (with a very friendly hello from Dave's beautiful dog!) and Dave was lovely to work with, chatting away with the photographer for the shoot inbetween sets.

I have it on good authority that Dave is a kind and generous creative chap, and I had a super time shooting at his studio. Thank you for a great evening Dave!

Delicieux

Belle Eve

Dave is so much fun and a joy to work with. I had the opportunity to stay and work with Dave last week whilst visiting Exter.

Dave made me feel very welcome and was so chilled out the whole time, We spend more evenings chatting away about photography!

I also had the chance to shoot with Dave and the images came out super cool!

I can only recommend working with Dave!

Much love,

Eve

Merlin LRPS

Did a shoot at Mr Dave's studio in Exeter for the first time with Belle Eve and really enjoyed the experience. Found Dave to be utterly charming and most helpful. His studio lends itself for great images with both studio and natural light. Dave is a talented photographer and that is evident in his own images that are displayed around the house. Thanks Dave, and as Arnie would say....I'll be back!

Khaleesii

So we organised a group shoot at Daves studio in time with the monthly social, and Dave had everything planned in advance.

Pre comms were excellent and any changes made he was the first to let me know, Dave is always so lovely and welcoming and his studio set up is excellent for what we were trying to achieve.

A very relaxed shoot with no pressure, Dave always makes sure your comfortable even more so with the tasty biscuits & Coca Cola :)

Our next shoot is already being planned and everytime it’s new and fresh ideas that work so well, 100% recommended

Arabella

Another wonderful stay with Dave on my Exeter tour. I always stay with Dave when I am visiting that part of the world and I wouldn't stay anywhere else! Dave has great comms in the run up to the trip and always keeps up to date with your plans/shoots etc.

Nothing is too much trouble, a lovely private room and bathroom.... it's always nice and warm and cozy!... Dave just makes you feel so relaxed, safe and welcome...

His place also becomes a venue for shooting and the facilities are perfect... Photographers want for nothing in the space and Dave is always on hand for the photographer and if you have any issues!...

We definitely have a good giggle and even experimented with different shoot styles for Dave, which again ended in some hilarious outtake images!...

We also had time to shoot some beauty work with an mua which was fabulous! Dave took some wonderful images and worked well with everyone during the shoot which flew by!

Thanks again Dave, always wonderful to catch up and see Timmy!....

See you again next year!

Arabella X

Paul456

Used Dave's place for a shoot today and found that it had everything I needed. Dave is very helpful and saved the day when some of my kit stopped working by producing an alternative flash triggering device. I used one of the rooms for my pictures but there's also a studio background and a large garden. I'll definitely work here again in the future. Thanks Dave.

Scarlet Jones said...

Can I just say a big thank you to Mr Dave . Mr Dave hosted me on my tour and I was able to stay and shoot at his bungalow which made life on tour so much easier . Usually tours are stressful and well not that much fun as they are tiring and lonely but this tour was an exception . Mr Dave made me feel so welcome , I didn't have to stress as I felt safe and comfortable and he was also great company . I usually like to keep myself to myself staying with others but Mr Daves was different with just clicked as I really enjoyed chatting and sending time with him . Also Mr Dave tries his absolute best to make life as easy as possible for us models when he really doesn't have to , he took me to shoots/stations , sainsburys and even to a social event . Overall Mr Dave is just an absolute star and an unbelievable guy .

Eventually I did get to shoot with Mr Dave after my ever changing schedule . Our shoot was great we talked about what we wanted to do and cracked on with it . Reviewed the shots to make sure we got what we wanted and well again he looks after you .My well being was well looked after :D Shooting with Mr Dave is like team work which is how it should be .

Last but no means least I have to leave a refenrce for the resistant Timmy. He is very welocming and makes great company . Just like me he loves food and sleep . I defiantly miss Timmy and would come back to just visit him ;)

Having said all that I dont think its enough to explain how much I enjoyed working with and staying with Mr Dave , Your just have to go and find out for yourself . Thank you so much , Im already looking forward to next year . Thank Jess x

Artemis Fauna

I have just spent a super four days with Mr Dave on another one of the luxury All- Inclusive trips we run, this time to Fuerteventura.

I took on board a lot of feedback from all the other trips we have done and it's always good to get the gang around the table to talk through future trips and where/ when we may do them!

Mr Dave is great at giving feedback and I appreciate it. Nothing can ever be 100% perfect but we aim to get as close as we can. :D

Like all the other trips Mr Dave was great to work with- chatty with the others and took a LOAD of incredible images... once again!

Can't wait to see more images go up and to do it all over again in 2018! Thank you :)

Scarlett Fox

Wow can’t believe this is the first time I got to work with the lovely Mr. Dave whilst working on my duo trip arranged and ran by Artemis Fauna on her Luxury All Inclusive Photographic Fuerteventura trip abroad assisted by IainT.

I instantly warmed to this wonderful the second I met him, a very caring, wise gentleman that had only the models best interests at heart, if I say nothing else I must say that he looks after his models and cares for them above anything else. It was so nice at the end of a shoot day to be given the camera or ipad to look at all the gorgeous images we had created and being given the choice to pick favourites, and let me just say it was bloody difficult as we had taken so many cracking shots!

Mr. Dave has such a big personality as well, you genuinely can’t ever be bored with this man as he gives great banter and has so much to talk about, I learnt so much I’m surprised my head didn’t explode. Once at a location he knew exactly what he wanted and he did whatever he needed to get those great shots, pure dedication at all times, but he always made sure that the models were comfortable and safe. He’s also a man filled with wicked ideas, as well as taking on other photographers ideas when working in pairs or groups, and a very gracious man who was more than happy to hear other opinions and help others out when needed, it’s always so good to see proper team work.

I thoroughly enjoyed every minute spent with the glorious Mr. Dave, and I can’t wait to get another shoot organised with him soon! Very easily and highly recommended to any model new or experienced.

Thank you for such a great time,

Scarlett x

Kassie Payne

Had my second shoot With Mr Dave, and walked away pleased again :)

Not only with some lovely images, but Dave also taught me some new modelling tips that have really helped me. This man is very experienced and a pleasure to work with who is always smiling!! xx

An Eye for Beauty

My first time shooting at Mr Dave's, with Somersetman, and two models Amie Boulton and Tatiana T. It was a great day. A drive of less that 90 minutes, and a terrific welcome. I enjoyed watching the big screen with images of the models he has shot - knew most of them! It was lovely to have a new venue and the weather was kind so we managed to shoot inside and outside. Dave was attentive to all our needs, and I very much look forward to going back again in the not too distant future. Thanks, Dave.

Amie Boulton

Mr Dave.... what a gem he is!

I had the pleasure of shooting at is beautiful home for the 3rd time. Why do i keep going back?? Because it is the perfect place to model with the best of hosts. :-) So many gorgeous places to shoot from and assistance on hand at all times. I have had the chance to work with Dave before so not only do i recommend his studio and his assistance but also himself as a photographer too a total all rounder. Thanks Dave you star, see you Saturday for more shooting :-)

Kassie Payne

Had my first shoot with Mr Dave today and hopefully not the last!! I was made to feel very welcome and comfortable from the beginning and was shown great hospitality throughout :)

Mr Dave has some really lovely ideas, and was happy to listen to mine as also. As a result we have produced some lovely images together.

I'm looking forward to our next shoot already!! I would definitely recommend this awesome photographer xxx

Lydia Cooke

Absolutely loved working with Mr Dave. Instantly made me comfortable and happy to take time out chatting about everything and anything! I am also super happy with how the images have come out. I can't say a bad word about anything for this!

p.s. Tim the dog is a fabulous assistant too.

See you again! :)

Leah Elizabeth

Mr dave is a true gentleman.. very gentle and a nice kind man.

Got the opportunity to work in his awesome studio thank you !

And got some great shoots .. would recommend to anyone highly!

Thank again look forward to our ne t shoot . Leah

Rose Magdalene Child

I had met Dave previously at Paul's Studio Wales Weekend however we had not managed to shoot together on that occasion unfortunately but when I knew he had booked on the Summers Abroad Photographic I modelled on in June with Rachelle Summers I was really looking forward to finally working with him.

Upon arrival I was greeted by him and Brian who was also on the same trip. He was absolutely lovely the whole week he was there and I really enjoyed not only shooting with him but also his company aswell. Such a genuine, kind, respectful, and warm person to be around. He came with his own ideas which included some video work which I loved shooting too :)

100% recommended and I would love to work with him again, hopefully when I make another tour down to the other end of the country :D haha

Thanks Dave,

Tillie x