References for Far Forest Studio

My Little Goth

Was my first time shooting at far forest studio and i have to stay it's absolutely stunning! Such a beautiful location with a forest, graveyard, waterfall, hot tub and of course the studio itself. Had a great time shooting there and the owner was really lovely and helpful! Definitely want to shoot again there soon.

Whimsical Sorceress

It was my first time going to this studio yesterday. It was worth the 2 hour drive. The owner was great, helpful and at hand. The grounds the studio is on are incredible, woodland, hot tub, pond, waterfall, wildlife etc. enough for you to keep going back again and again for different backdrops and projects. When the weather is dry hopefully I will arrange to go back to make use of the grounds. Very highly recommended.

skycladpixie

Gosh, my first visit to Far Forest today & I'm sure it won't be my last! I'm not sure what I can add to the other glowing references but here goes.

I had a lovely warm & friendly welcome from Mark as soon as I pulled up & he very kindly helped me carry in all my stuff (I always bring too much to shoots!). Mark was on hand throughout the day helping us with lighting set ups & making suggestions as well as keeping us watered with very welcome cups of tea.

The studio is wonderful to work in, with a fabulous clean & well equipped model changing area with a shower, towels, robes etc & the space itself is light & clean with some good props & a fabulous array of costumes.

Unfortunately the weather was against us working outside - unless we wore wellies & sou'westers - possibly not a good look! So I really hope to come back again soon to take full advantage of what looks like a fabulous outdoor space.

I can't recommend Mark & Far Forest highly enough, thank you so much Mark & look forward to seeing you again soon I hope :-)

Darkside photography

So my first visit to Marks place was incredible. It's like a mini garden of Eden placed inside a real forest, I kid you not birds chirping,scenery to die for. A studio that is fully kitted out. I mean the lot, central heating, air con, props, backgrounds changing rooms, HOT TUBS, WATERFALLS. It's just amazing to see what Mark has created, a true genius.

colinspics

My second shoot at Far Forest with Melany and Retro Rob. Our host, Mark ensured everything went smoothly helping with the lights and backgrounds when required. Other times just quietly available in the background.

Super facilities with choice of studio or outside. The studio has a wide selection of clothing - not needed this time since both models well prepared. Look out for postings of future model sessions or bring own model. Small groups can contact the studio for ideas and quotes for their own model sessions.

Highly recommended.

M e l a n y

This was my second shoot at Far Forest and once again Mark made me feel really welcome. I’d organised a studio day here with the talented Retro Rob. We shot for 8 hours indoors and outdoors in the scenic private woods around the studio, offering art nude and vintage looks.

It was a very successful day and key to the success was Mark’s very well equipped studio, superb hospitality and being on hand all day to look after us models and give advice on lighting set ups.

Many thanks to Mark and his wife and I hope to be back soon! :)

Highly recommmended.

Retro Rob

Thank you so much for an incredible welcome and brilliant experience .

If you think you have seen a studio you just have got to check out far forest it's amazing!

I had a shoot there with the incredibly talented Melany at a studio day.

I felt so welcome by Mark and his wife anything you needed was catered for.

Thank you so very much I look forward to shooting with you again .

Rob

Silk

I had the pleasure of working at Far Forest for the second time on Saturday and it was a good as the last.

Mark is a great host and always has the models safety and comfort in mind be close at hand if needed and offering refreshments and lovely sweets! (My favourites) ;)

The studio itself is amazing and I used much more of it this time, from the woodland area to the little derelict cellar and the studio. The images from the day are absolutely fabulous and I can’t wait to share some.

Thank you so much for hosting a model day for me and hopefully it won’t be the last ;)

I highly recommended Far Forest studio it is a fantastic place to work.

Thanks again

Silk

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.