References for Fitzdei

Eleanor Burns

Stuart was a real trooper - marching up a mountain just to get me some Suicide Girls shots (which he very generously refused payment for) - and made the day an absolute breeze for me, driving to pick me up and take me to the location from out of town. He was also a pleasure to work with, interesting company, and with a real artist's appreciation for the right image. I came to him with a very strange concept which he approached with enthusiasm, and also introduced me to his own work in body studies, hopefully even giving me new material for my portfolio as a bonus for the day. A really rewarding shoot, and I would be delighted to work with him again.

Leaf

(Apologies for my late reference!)

Stuart and I shot way back in 2017! It was a wonderful shoot - very enjoyable! Pre-shoot communications were fantastic, and I knew we'd get on well. He was easy to talk to and the day flowed nicely. We created some arty, dark and strange images in some derelict locations in my area. It was a relaxed and unhurried day, and we worked spontaneously and creatively in a collaborative way.

Stuart was polite and respectful at all times, and I felt safe with him!

I am honoured that he drove a long distance to work with me. That's quite something - that he was prepared to do that - and I am very grateful!

My only regret is that I didn't stay in touch with Stuart afterwards, as he is a good soul and very interesting to talk to. It's my fault - I have struggled to keep up with messages and social media, and as a result missed out on potential friendships.

I'm leaving PurplePort soon, but anyone wishing to enquire further about my reference may contact me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/becky.bee.bridge/

Very much recommended - thank you so much Stuart! :)

Missloulou

Had a lovely shoot with Stuart last week. Communication was great and Stuart was understanding of my worries that the original date we planned I would have just got back of a hen do so we rearranged. Stuart was in the Bristol area so picked me up and took me home as he was passing back though anyway and I really appreciated that as his place in north Devon is in a small village hard to get too. He drove for hours and the lovely beach we shot in was a walk to get too, but no complaints and he made me feel at ease at all times. We were chatting away for ages and we have a lovely little lunch in his cottage, thanks for the lush green tea! Would recommend to all models

Thanks again!

Lou

x

Keira Lavelle

Stuart was my first photo shoot in the area when I came to Devon on my recent Southern - this was the loveliest possible welcome to the this part of the world as it's the first time I had ventured this far down and so pleased that Stuart saw my casting call! :) He was a diamond in his communications, given how remote the area around his house was he even offered for me to stay the night (I was very comfortable and well looked after with hospitality & the tastiest dinner ever provided!) and this made life so much easier for us to get shooting the next day. The plan was for me to call him when approaching/if I get lost but he gave such detailed directions in his messages that I didn't need to.

When we made our way to the beach the next morning for our shoot, Stuart was so well organised and took just what we needed. There was a lovely walk across the stretch of beach and we nattered non-stop/put the world to rights! :D Stuart is a very sociable gent and we had so many interesting conversations and well as laughing about all sorts as we went on our way too! I found him very welcoming of a good rapport: he likes to generate a creative team value with his models and shoots a mix of the model doing her own thing as well as giving direction because he's got a superb eye for the artistic beauty he goes out to capture. His choice of location was bang-on... the prettiest beach you ever did see and the weather behaved especially for us! There were so many great shooting opportunities, Stuart had the knowledge for the best spots and we also spotted things spur of the moment too. It was a fabulous day, so many beautiful images in the bag... Stuart frames his photographs with extreme care and I loved his style because I love all the artistic and dramatic scenes that you can get from shooting at a place like that.

I'm always liking to get stuck in to a location and climbing to high places giving Stuart a fright at times, but even so; it goes a long way when the person you are working with has got your best interests at heart and has thought about things that you can sometimes forget about: Barnacles and the tide are a big one on the beach! Stuart is a wise and caring photographer however so models that are due to be shooting with him can rest totally confident that he will be thinking of their comfort on a shoot. :) He regularly gave me warming-up breaks and would always assess a set before deciding where we get the shots from.

Stupendous photographer/artist which I mean wholeheartedly; he's respectful, professional, passionate about his work and just a delightful person to work with all-round. I thoroughly enjoyed our shoot and will certainly hope we can work together again the next time I find myself in his neck of the woods! :)

Highly recommended! Thank you for everything Stuart!

Keira

chatterley

I recently shot with Stuart on my way back to Cornwall - had meant to do so on my way to my tour, but had car issues, so the first thing I have to say is how much I appreciated his kind understanding and willingness to reschedule.

We met at an incredible location, absolutely loved it - amazing scenery. Intelligent, friendly and enthusiastic, Stuart's passion for the area, the coastline and photography is infectious! He had particular images in mind but was also happy to let me get on with it - his direction was really helpful. I really like how he's captured the contrast of rock and the body in the images, just fab!

Happy to recommend Stuart, particularly if you like wild coasts and geology as I do :) Had a great afternoon, and I really hope it's repeated sometime.

Thank you!

chatterley x

Lenah

Another great shoot with Fitzdei. Fantastic photographer, with superb ideas and knows exactly what he wants to achieve. His team work is great and directs very well to bring out the best, not forgetting he is kind, reliable and a lovely person.

Erinx

Had my first shoot with Stuart at a recent avent. And had a really enjoyable time. I find his work really interesting and he is more than a pleasure to work with. Would'nt hesitate to recommend him to anyone! :D.. looking forward to our next shoot! Thank you! :D

Gin and Tonic said...

I worked with Stuart again at the Stuart House Event and thoroughly enjoyed the time we shot together. A refreshingly creative individual who's paramount goal is to ensure the comfort of his models whilst creating beautiful imagery. I recommend this photographer highly and can't wait to work with him again in the future.

Tregonning Photos

Stuart attended his first Stuart House Event Yesterday, He was a pleasure to have along, friendly and considerate.

Stuart came with an abundance of enthusiasm and was more than prepared to make the day a fun and memorable event for all.

Thank you again Stuart and we hope to see you there again.

Artemis Fauna

I worked with Stuart again but this time at the Stuart House event in Cornwall this weekend.

We had a tough room to shoot in but managed to get some fab shots in the hour by thinking outside the box-! As before, Stuart was friendly and very enthusiastic. I hope I can work with Stuart again one day, highly recommended. :O)

Gin and Tonic said...

Stuart was a pleasure to shoot with, both friendly and incredibly talented we shot at a fabulous location which produced some beautiful textured images. Stuart was curteous and fun to work and I am looking forward to working with him again sometime. I would not hesitate to recommend him to work with.

Artemis Fauna

Just literally finished a four hour shoot with Stuart. He arrived on time and came with clear ideas. We shot inside and outside and focused on textures. Stuart was friendly, chatty and made me feel comfortable at all times. BUT most of all we are the first people to have a shoot on PP! We will go down in History Stuart! Thank you for a productive few hours. Highly recommended and hope to work with you again in the future. :)