References for Fareham Studio

PinPoint

My second visit to Fareham Studio, for a shoot with Eloise H. Warm and friendly greeting, cup of tea and immediately made to feel ‘at home’ by the wonderful Rin. As a relative newcomer to studio shoots, it was hugely reassuring to have Rin’s expertise and help at hand, which she was happy to give and generally helped as much as requested with advice throughout the shoot. So glad to have this wonderful studio and Rin at hand. Looking forward to a return visit very soon and needless to say, I very highly recommend. Thank you Rin for all your help.

Signal Images

Under the new management of Sinopa Rin this studio continues to be my go to studio in the Southampton area. As always a warm welcome at the studio , lots of cups of tea and help when needed. The new sets look amazing and the studio is a paradise for creative work. With Sinopa at the helm this studio deserves to go from strength to strength and I will certainly be back.

Hantshog

I have used the studio several times including yesterday with John and Angel Black. Sinopa Rin has worked wonders since taking over after the sad passing of Andy Gaden. Her knowledge of lighting and the workings of the studio is second to none.The sets on the first floor are great. I recommend giving the studio all the support you can. Thanks and well done Rin

Team Black

We've used Fareham Studio on a few occasions so we always know we're going to be greeted with a friendly face and a cup of tea, and this time was no different. This occasion was our first meeting with Rin and also under her sole ownership, and it was absolutely lovely to get to know her briefly. Rin puts her heart and soul into Fareham, and you can truly see it around every corner. Each set is so uniquely different with so much variety. She clearly knows her lighting and didn't hesitate to set it up for a photographer. During our tuition with a photographer, Rin was very accommodating, offering her help and on tap hot drinks.

Rin, and the studio, are beautiful inside and out. Fully equipped, warm (or cool when it's hot!) and a lovely little changing room for the model. Rin went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable during our visit and we would absolutely recommend this glorious studio to anyone.

Thankyou for a wonderful shoot!

Team Black :)

Charlene Joy

I had my first shoot at Fareham Studios today with Greg (GCNFOTO) and the beautiful Rin.

Rin was on hand to help with the shoot which was fantastic and so helpful.

The studio is so beautiful with many different settings to shoot in!

Thank you to Greg and Rin for having me at your beautiful studio

Charlene x

Gothic Image

Fareham Studio is pretty well my second home and I've already had two shoots this week, once with Bad Dolly and again with Mia UK, so it seems appropriate to add yet another reference.

The studio continues to be well run and organised in Rin's capable hands. The upstairs sets work really well with sunlight streaming in through the windows and skylights; the Moroccan Corner is a personal favourite. Downstairs there's a variety of backdrops and umpteen shades of Colorama, multiple Godox heads and assorted modifiers. The roller shutter door permits access for motorbikes and small vehicles.

Add to this easy parking and endless tea and coffee - what more could you ask for! :-)

D Rowley Photography

Wish this studio was a lot closer to me. It’s taken me a while o get down there, but what a great experience. I was able to shoot natural light on a slightly overcast day, which was a pleasant surprise. The owner was great showing me around and letting me know where the light would be and showing me little areas I would not have considered. Loads of kit and detailed, well layed out corners. Textured walls, everything I needed and so much I didn’t get chance to use. I can’t wait to get back there again. Highly recommended.

Canonphoto

I have had 2 most amazing shoots in the last 5 days at the terrific Fareham Studio.

Both shoots were totally different and both so good.

First shoot was a vintage/retro shoot with Sinopa Rin, who did a fabulous job with the 4 very different sets with very different lighting on each. It was a mini group shoot with 2 photographer friends. Rin did an amazing job with the lights, modelling and costumes.

The second shoot was on a 121 basis with Carla Monaco. Sinopa Rin did the lighting to perfection once again. Another incredible shoot with so many amazing images.

Rin is now the studio owner in her own right and has done the lighting and sets for many years - she has an encredible amount of experience with lights and also modelling. I have had many shoots at Fareham Studio and Rin has done the lights on numerous occasions for me over the years.

She has a natural talent in the studio and sets up the lights to perfection so quickly and gets them exactly to my style even when my needs aren’t best described by me.

I love working alongside Rin as a model and studio owner - an absolute joy and talent, helping me gets the images exactly how I want them

Thank you so much Rin - see you very soon

Nick

JEB Photo

First time back to this wonderful gem of a studio since last year - really lovely to finally meet Rin!

Jim66

I visited Fareham for the first time in almost two years, this time with Annie Goldman1, and it was just as good as I remember. The upstairs area in particular was perfect for what we wanted to achieve and we created some great images. We were well looked after by Emma. Hope to visit again soon.

Ray Middleton

First time at Fareham Studio was for a Cosplay workshop which I thoroughly enjoyed. I found the owner Rin was very professional and very helpful, particularly with the lighting and settings. I thoroughly recommend this studio for a shoot and hope to do so in the future.

Campbell Digital

I had the great pleasure of attending a Cosplay themed event at Fareham Studio modelled by the lovely Molly-Mae and styled by the brilliant Sinopa Rin. The shoot totally rocked three very different characters (Black Widow, Cinderella & Harley Quinn) in three hours for four separate photographers.

The choice of characters was Genius as it showed their combined talent by staging, lighting and modelling equally brilliantly in hard then soft then gelled, smoky light and allowed us three very different looks.

I can also sincerely say that this was one of my most fun group shoots EVER. Rin always ensures that all her models and photographers are completely at ease, stepping in to offer advice if necessary to ensure the best possible images with regular tea and coffee breaks. The shoot was completely professional whilst being fun and good humoured - keeping to plan, with no need for timers or clock watching. Also how many shoots have you been at where the model is so relaxed she spontaneously delivered a beautifully rendered Disney song whilst dressed as Cinderella to a well deserved huge round of applause?

So if you are reading this considering booking Fareham Studio - just do it - I think you will really enjoy the atmosphere there too.

Carla Monaco

I had the pleasure of working at Fareham studios last week for a full day of shoots.

I loved my day at the studio, Rin who is now the full time owner could not have been more helpful to me and the photographers- on hand to to offer drinks, setting up lights, moving things around etc.

The studio is a great space to work in, natural light, sets, backdrops, props,- it has a bit of everything and you will be look after 100%

I look forward to my return.

Highly recommended.

Best

Carla

Gothic Image

My first visit to the studio with Rin in charge, and although it won't quite be the same without Andy I'm pleased to report that all is up to the usual excellent standard. Even the cups of tea are back to normal. :-)

My home from home, definitely recommended!

Pentax-Man Photography

I have used this studio many times but today was my first visit since Sinopa Rin become the sole owner recently. I am pleased to say that it was business as usual, from the same warm welcome to the high standard of equipment & support. There is nothing I can add to the other 606 references about this wonderful studio.

I just want to wish Rin all the best for the future and I am sure she will continue the high standards that this studio is famed for. I look forward to supporting her and used her studio regularly.

GCNFOTO

Fareham Studio is amazing! I was a little star struck anyway because of my first time in a studio. Rin showed me around, had the grand tour and so many thoughts and ideas are still buzzing around my head.

I had full use of the main room, the lighting kit was on point and felt immediately at ease and very welcomed.

I'm really behind supporting local businesses, it's important and will be doing all I can to spread the word and keep returning for more time.

Greg.

Hantshog

Paid my latest visit to Fareham Studio last Friday for a shoot with Senopa Rin. I was gutted to hear of the passing of Andy and at one point thought the future of the studio looked bleak. However, like many others was delighted to hear that Sinopa Rin had taken over. I love to work with the available light and sets upstairs and working with Rin was a joy as she was able to advise me on getting the best shots. So, models and photographers please give Rin all the support you can. Good luck, Rin, and thanks

PinPoint

As a complete newcomer to portraiture and studio shooting, I decided to book an introductory studio session with Rin; I thought she would be ideally placed to help me given her experience as a photographer and model. It proved to be a very good decision; Rin is a brilliant teacher, explains everything in a clear and straightforward manner and led the session with a perfect mix of explanation and ample practical shooting experience with the lovely and wonderful Kate as the model. So glad to have found this wonderful studio and will most definitely be making many more return visits. Highly recommended.

NiCoArt

The studio is very well equipped. There is a big dark room downstairs with a wide range of backdrops and props. It has all the lighting equipment you can want. Upstairs has a range of different areas, including an oriental sitting area and a bedroom.

The studio is run by Sinpoa Rin. She could not have been more helpful, with invaluable advice about lighting, accommodating every request instantly and as much tea, coffee and biscuits as I wanted. She is very friendly, an experienced photographer and an experienced model, so any model you bring is sure to feel right at home.

yanimager

Thanks Rin this time. I have shot here with Andy or Rin helping. They are both marvellous with there help. A great place to shoot. I hope to be back many more times.