References for f/8 Studio

David Craig Ellis

Made my first visit to f/8 in several years last weekend for a Rebecca Tun model day.

Paul the owner was friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout which made for a relaxed, easy to shoot in atmosphere.

The studio is very well equipt, with all the lightings and other kit you could wish for as well as excellent natural light.

Highly recommended

Rebecca Tun

f/8 Studio is one of my favourite studios to work at. I've had dozens of shoots there and always find it a positive and stimulating environment to work in. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a versatile studio with loads of lighting possibilities, including beautiful natural light, as well as tons of props / garments, a private model changing area and a very friendly and helpful studio owner.

Jasmine High

I had an outstandingly great day at f/8 Studio, where I hosted my first studio day. An airy, open space, with a very knowledgeable and co-operative owner and a welcoming atmosphere. A wide variety of different colour backdrops were available for me to use. The changes between them were very well-managed, almost seamless and very prompt. Lighting was high quality and modern, and was set up ready for the photographers working with me.

I really enjoyed my day and definitely I will be back to the studio in the future :)

Thank you so much,

Jasmine

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urbanphotographer

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Paul for organising my natural light workshop at his fab studio on Thursday.

I love shooting with natural light and wanted to create a workshop so I could help fellow photographers not only understand how to get the best out of natural light, but also to embrace it.

The workshop went really well and hope to do more.

Thank you Paul

Kiera Ashley

Today was my first visit and shoot f/8 studio with the lovely Paul, and it was well worth the trip! F/8 was hosting 2 group events with me as the model and both were a lot of fun😊

Paul was a pleasant and friendly host throughout the day and I felt instantly comfortable upon arrival and kept me feeling comfortable, safe and made me laugh all day! The studio is a great large space which is well-equipped with lots of props and clothing too!

I'm looking forward to returning to shoot again at f/8 and will definitely be recommending it to others!

davidbailey

Had a really nice group portrait shoot with Paul and model Kiera Ashley at f/8 studio in Gloucester.

The studio has everything a photographer could wish for.

Paul has great knownledge of all the lighting set-ups and is always warm and friendly and easy to work with.

His studio is very popular and easy to see why.

I have shot there many times now and easy to see why.Good models and good studio owner.

RicherPictures

Did a shoot at f/8 studio with Kiera Ashley and I was impressed at the large studio space which boasts very professional Broncolor lighting throughout. The quality of light that comes out of the Para 133 is stunning, crispy, punchy and soft all at the same time, which is very difficult to do. This really adds to the quality of photos coming out of my Hasselblad. I'm now considering Broncolor over my Elinchrom lights. Paul demonstrated very good technical knowledge about cameras and lighting.

Kevin R

Made my first visit to f/8 studio for Sinopa Rin's studio day and was impressed by the friendly welcome from Paul and the sheer range of quality lighting and modifiers available. An excellent shooting space which I hope to visit again soon.

Sinopa Rin

I recently visited f/8 for the first time for a sold-out weekend. Paul provided a warm welcome and I felt comfortable, appreciated and looked after throughout the two days. The studio is large, warm, well-equipped and boasts beautiful natural light. Paul was always on-hand for tea, lighting assistance or just a chat and the weekend flew by. I'm looking forward to returning in September and highly recommend f/8 to others!

Viv2

Another very enjoyable shoot at this studio, this time with Melanie Bond. Paul is always very helpful with setting up the lighting and offering advice, if asked for. I will be returning to this studio many times, so highly recommended.

Rebecca Tun

f/8 is a fantastic studio to work at. I recently had my second set of studio days there. The lighting equipment there is fantastic and there's no shortage of props and materials to work with. I always feel warm and clean there :)

The best feature of the studio is that Paul is so helpful and enthusiastic, always on hand to offer practical input if needed. I'm looking forward to my next visit in August.

bad john

My second shoot at f/8 and it won't be my last. Paul strikes a perfect balance between being available to help (e.g. with lighting) but not getting in the way. He is able to attract some great models. I will be watching his events and heading back soon.

MidgePhoto

Superb kit, studio, host, oddments collection.

Entertaining buildings also.

Jasmine High

Today I was working first time at the f/8 Studio. Such a great place with a huge verity of set ups alongside every coloured back drop you could want. So many interesting props and outfits or other items model will need for the shoot. Highest quality lighting & equipment. Paul is so so lovely and very helpful with absolutely anything.

Thank you so much Paul for everything and hopefully I'll work at your studio again in the future :)

Jasmine 

visualSA

Another of Paul’s excellent small group (5) workshops at his well equipped studio in Gloucester. The theme was Asian fusion fashion with some near nude sets towards the end. The model was Yohoi-k a delightful natural and capable relative new comer. Paul created a relaxed but productive atmosphere with plenty opportunities to try different approaches.

Well recommended.

xxmrmthxx - Mel Tongue

I hosted my first ever 3 day studio event last week at F/8 and as said before it ran really well. Paul is so organised that the days flowed nicely. Fab studio with everything you needed and we've already booked the next one in!

As always highly recommended!

bad john

I had my first shoot at f/8. I was very pleased with it. The location is convenient: close to the city centre yet with its own parking. Paul was friendly and struck a perfect balance of being helpful but not interfering. The studio attracts some great models so I expect to be back again.

Ealing1975

Hi Paul, thanks for all your help with Mel today, as usual you where the perfect assistant helping and advising when required. Looking forward to shooting at F/8 again in the future.

Beast Awakens

Having visited the studio a few times, as driver and general bag-shifter to my partner, and been roped in as general studio lackey and body-part accessory on other shoots, Paul finally got me properly in front of the camera, as he booked me for his first ever Cosplay mega studio day!

The whole day was well organised, the photographers who came were enthused and excited, and Paul had some great ideas on set ups and lighting for the day, as well as some quick improvisations when we would come up with things to try on the fly!

We all worked really well together and the day absolutely flew by. We've already planned to do more shoots together and I can't wait! 😄