References for Far Forest Studio

SophieMarie

This was my third visit to Far Forrest and I am always struck by what a beautiful place it is! Mark is such a fabulous host, so welcoming to me and my mum. Not to mention providing unlimited drinks and chocolate biscuits. I always feel very relaxed shooting here and love the abundance of wildlife just outside the studio. Hopefully in the summer I will be bringing a photographer along to shoot outside in the wonderful surroundings. Highly recommended 🌟

loubiloulou

WOW! what a setting ! If you have not been here you MUST, great studio & grounds, plenty of coffee, tea & even a bacon butty what more could you ask for. Super friendly and the whole set up is totally amazing...I will be going back and HIGHLY recommend a visit!! Mark & his wife on hand and super super friendly and helpful

Jasmine Loretta

Had my first shoot with Mark! And what a great shoot it was. Mark is very creative and had many different ideas in mind.

Mark is very down to earth and great fun to shoot with.

The studio is very comfortable and warm! provides everything you woyld need e.g. separate spacious dressing room, hairdryer, dressing gowns, mirrors. There are also sweets to hand.

Highly recommended Mark and also Far Forest Studio!

Looking forward to getting the studio day on the go.

p.h.o.t.o.g.u.y

What a fabulous location and Mark is a wonderful host. I can't recommend this studio highly enough.

Pre-shoot communications superb and Mark was on hand throughout my shoot helping with the lighting and passing on advice from his years of experience.

The studio is fantastically well equipped with lights, modifiers and props and although I didn't shoot outside on this occasion I will definitely be using this studio again as the outside offers fantastic opportunities.

I would highly recommend this studio.

Ayla

I worked at the lovely Far Forest studio recently and I highly recommend it. Fantastic space, vast grounds and it was very warm and clean.

I thoroughly enjoyed my shoot there and very much hope Ill be back at some point :)

Ayla

Beau Diamonds1

I had a great second shoot at Far Forest studios today......and as before Mark was very welcoming, chatty and friendly.

The studios are very comfortable with a separate dressing room, complete with mirrors, hairdryer, dressing gowns etc... Mark was on hand throughout and helped with set ups and lighting when needed, he is very approachable and gave advice when asked without taking over the shoot

Would definitely recommend Far Forest to all photographers, very spacious, great location with some amazing surroundings to shoot in :-)

Thank you Mark and hope to see you again xx

tigerbelle

This was my first visit to Far Forest on my recent tour.

Mark is very welcoming and on hand for help or making a cuppa which is always very well received!

The studio is brilliant from the perfect changing area to the space available to shoot in. It is all very well equipped and organised and I hope I get the opportunity to return in the future. Recommended! :D

Jimversion

I had a really satisfying two hour shoot with Victoriah at Far Forest Studio. Being a relative novice I asked to visit the studio a few days ahead of the shoot. Mark graciously fitted me in to his busy schedule and when I rolled up I was greeted with a friendly warm smile and a hot cuppa. Nice! It was great to chat about photography with Mark and to run through a few of my ideas with him. He couldn't have been more helpful. So when I turned up for the shoot I was full of excitement and confidence, knowing that Mark would support me during the shoot if and when I needed it. He explained the lighting set up clearly and that enabled me to really take control of that aspect of my work. At one stage I asked for his help in relation to my camera settings and he stepped in without making me feel like a novice though I am relatively inexperienced as a photographer being predominantly a painter.

The studio is superbly set up; Mark's expertise and experience have ensured that you will have a very professional context for your work at Far Forest. And wow! What a location in the woods. Can't wait to come back and shoot outdoors when the weather improves.

At the end of the shoot I was offered a piece of cake and I sat chatting before departing down the motorway. I felt relaxed and welcomed ... and I left with a huge smile on my face.

Mark is the perfect studio host; he put me at ease throughout and was always encouraging without ever interfering. The studio is spacious and yet intimate creating an atmosphere that percolated into my work, and contributed to me establishing a wonderful rapport with the brilliant and beautiful Victoriah.

Thanks you Mark. I highly recommend you and your studio. Looking forward to returning soon.

samthedog

This was my first time of working at this amazing studio. It is a studio that lacks for nothing and the potential available is mind blowing with numerous outside places, locations and sets to hand. Although I only worked in the main studio the sheer variety of lights, backdrops, props etc etc, ensure you'll be able to satisfy all your photographic needs.

The owner Mark, a very accomplished and talented photographer, is always on hand to help with set-ups and so on.

Definitely a very unique, worthwhile and highly recommended establishment.

Victoriah

I shot at far forest studio again today

It’s my third time here

I had a studio day and as always mark was very accommodating and he’s a lovely person and a truly fantastic photographer

I’ll be back in may to shoot again

I would highly recommend his fantastic studio and grounds to work at

13tog

Had a great first shoot at Far Forest Studio. Mark was very welcoming and got me up and running quickly. There is a great array of lights and modifiers, a good selection of backgrounds, and something I particularly like, they have a great array of interesting props. It was late in the day but I still managed a quick shoot outdoors. I will definitely be back when the weather improves to try out more of the outdoor locations. Seems like a gem of a studio. Definitely recommended.

CharlesPhoto

Lovely shoot today with Joceline at The Far Forest Studio. A Big thank-you to Mark, both for his constant help today at the shoot, and last week for his kind hospitality when I visited the studio for a recce. I had a busy shoot plan, and Mark was always there to change lighting, inflate beds or to give advice. Thanks Mark for your help with this shoot, I look forward to seeing the out of doors sets when the warmer weather comes. Happy to recommend the studio.

Rebecca Perry

Had my first shoot at Marks lovely studio today in Kidderminster & what a pleasure it was! I cannot recommend Mark and his studio enough!Fantastic pre shoot communications, everything planned/organized smoothly.

Also very personable on the shoot and we had some good conversations during the session which helped keep things relaxed. If you shoot at Marks studioyou will get 1. Fantastic lighting advice 2. Great comms, 3. Excellent on set experience, 4. Great value 5. Excellent images Mark is very respectful and a lovely person, Thanks for a great shoot Mark

Rebecca :-)

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photofoyer

I had an opportunity to work with AprilK at Far Forest Studio today. This is very nice and large studio with superb lighting and plenty of additional equipment for creative shooting. I had an excellent communication with the studio owner Mark before shooting. I had nice time here and I will try to use this studio few times in 2018. Thank you for perfect hospitality. Five stars service in my opinion !!

ShakerMaker

I shot at Far Forest for the first time on Friday morning. Awesome studio, it has everything you need with a fully fitted and high quality studio. The owner, Mark, was very welcoming and knowledgeable.

I didn't shoot much in the grounds around the studio, but they were very impressive and I'll be back in the new year to try it all out, I'm sure.

Silk

I had the pleasure of working at Far Forest Studio last week and what a lovely experience it was. A photographer had booked me for the whole day at Far Forest, so when I turned up in the morning Mark was a warm and welcoming sight. His friendly manner and helpful guidance around the studio was most welcome. Mark is a great host and made me feel at ease.

The studio itself is large, roomy and fully equipped with all you could desire. The outdoors was covered in snow when I went but looks amazing! I would love to work here again, possibly even do a studio day!!

Thanks again, highly recommended to all models.

Silk x

Broadbean

I consider my self very lucky and privileged to have been able to arrange a day at Far Forest Studio for my chosen model and myself. The studio is large and a great deal of thought has gone into its layout. Very well equipped with numerous Lights, various paper as well as cloth backdrops and posing props. The model is very well catered for with her own en suite changing room an endless supply of tea and sweets and the studio is heated to her liking. What makes this studio stand out is its owner Mark. A warm welcome will await you, help and advise from a man that knows his art form inside out and is only too willing to share his vast amount of knowledge with you. Thank you Mark for everything you did I can not recommend you and your studio enough.

sylvie Rose

Had my first visit to Far Forest studio today and might I say its an awesome studio, in an absolutely beautiful location. Mark was the hostess with the mostess;not only providing a great well equipped studio,but also there was some sugary delights and a great cup of tea. Was such a great day. I highly recommend Marks studio. A 100% recommendation from me. Big loves x. sylvie Rose.

M e l a n y

It was such a pleasure to shoot at Far Forest Studio today and to meet Mark. We had a very productive 6 hour shoot and made use of the very well equipped indoor space as well as the picturesque woodland that surrounds the studio.

Mark was the perfect host, and makes a seriously good cup of tea! He’s also a lighting genius so I feel like I’ve learned a lot today too.

Far Forest Studio is very highly recommended by me and I very much hope to be working here again soon!

Paul Archer Photography

This was my very first shoot with professional models, and at a professional studio. I must admit, I was feeling rather nervous, and didn’t really know what to expect. But I need not have worried, because Mark and his lovely wife, put me right at ease from the off. And what a great studio they have - excellent outdoor sets, and a large indoor studio with a vast collection of lighting and props. Mark was on hand throughout the day helping direct the models, and offering advise whenever I needed it.

I can’t recommend Far Forest Studio highly enough! I will definitely be going back in the new year.