References for Gary Stuart

Keira Lavelle

Disgustingly delayed leaving Gary his latest reference for a few reasons! Nothing to do with Gary's efforts on the shoot or anything - just *STUFF* but rather than ramble on listing why, imma' list why this dude is awesome!!! 😁

So our initial plan was to do a mix of location and indoors (I had a Christmas set built up that we hoped to make use of). But: with a turn of events we ended up just stopping inside which wasn't a bad thing because we got some cracking shots using the quirky locations at my home and focussing on getting some really nice shots rather than rushing if that makes sense? So it actually worked out all hunky-dory. 😃 Plus: Gary can't stay away from Yorkshire for too long because it's the best county in the universe hehe! So it just meant that we would be getting him back for a day to completely trash the locations we have yet to thrash! Watch this space...

So here goes:

-Gary rocked up with his Mini (car) which makes him automatically awesome and part of the elite Mini club.

-Gary was game for me to show him around and suggest/propose sets that might be a priority due to maximum creative protentional or being time-sensitive. (He always values suggestions from models).

-Gary took to working in a different (for us) setting like a duck to water once again... We always seem to shoot somewhere different, and each time it pays off with brand new inspiration and thinking on the spot to get epic images.

-Gary didn't bat an eyelid when an actual tiger intruded in the shoot (he's a chosen one - Tigger is a very shy pussycat usually and hides watching from afar).

-Gary delivered the usual fun vibes and laughs that make one helluva difference on a shoot! A shoot where you don't have that is set to be a looooong day, I think it's the standard for us now! 😝

-Gary brought his usual buckets-load of respect and courtesy to the shoot; I feel completely at ease working with him every single time and would always rate him highly for his etiquette and super duper manners!

-Gary was willing and determined to get the most absurd and mad angles to give some of the shots that real edge... Even when it meant him wedging himself in the most impossible of places in my modest-sized home!

-Gary was generous and kindly allowed me to have usage of the photos immediately after - this was especially nice so I could post and rave about the terrific themed stuff we did in time for the festive period! Tbf, every shoot we do genuinely brings corkers anyway! Appreciate this so much Gary! 🌟

-Gary comes with a tonne of enthusiasm and get-up-and-go for his shoots, he clearly looks forward to getting the best out of the planned events for the day and working creatively with the model to smash something well cool!

-Gary is adaptable and always willing to try new things, be it lighting or styling! He just enjoys the creative process and appreciates the effort and the outcome, plus persevering to get that killer shot just right. (Sometimes it's us pain in the butt models saying "oh, just do this again! 🤣) Patience of a saint this one!

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He's a good egg - that's for sure! 😊 One of the ones who deserves a great whopping recommendation time and time again. Not a bad bone in his body, and just a joy to be in the company of/enjoy a highly creative spin with during the course of a shoot.

The next shoot is ALWAYS an adventure to get excited about... Who knows what we'll do/what chaos (in a good sense) we'll cause?

All the best words from me! But he knew that already. 😃

Thank you ever so much Gary!

Keira

Pippa.

Was great to work with Gary again after a few years!

We did a variety of rollerskating in the street - how I'm still standing I do not know... haha

Gary was flexible to my ideas as well as suggesting his own and I think we both worked together really well to achieve the best shots

Really enjoyed shooting together and look forward to seeing you in March!

Artemis Fauna

I had a super shoot with Gary on mine and Ivory Flames duo Pipewell event last month!

Was nice to catch up with Gary and absolutely loved the results from the whole day! We covered a lot of different styles, genres and worked both inside and out.

Excited to see more results from the day and hopefully work with Gary again in 2022 :)

The Attic Studio

Great to have Gary back at the studio, todays was a 3hr booking with the wonderful Louise 2 for here sell out model time after a fully booked group shoot.

Gary is always a pleasure to have at the studio as he is very well organized, plans his shoot in detail with the model and always capture great results.

Welcome back anytime and recommended to all - a proper gent.

louise2

I met Gary for the first time yesterday at the attic studio for a 3hr shoot.

Pre coms were fantastic and he came up with some great ideas and the images looked fantastic.

I would 100% recommend Gary to all models he is very professional and great to work with.

I would definitely work with him again.

Thanks again louise

Ayla

Me and Gary had another fantastic shoot in Leicester and then also at my home. So this is 3 references in one :)

Gary is one of my all time favourite photographers and we get on so well. I would call him a good friend.

Highly highly recommended, you wont meet a more gentle, kind, polite and nice photographer than Gary.

2W Location

Gary's third visit to Two Wei and on his last visit (although we didn't know it at the time) he managed to not only take some cake away in his tummy but has also managed to bag a couple of those lovely PurplePort PIEs - Yum Yum!

Gary's a great house guest and exemplary photographer, working really professionally and cordially with his models to capture some wonderful images.

Recommended without reservation :)

Chloé Julia

I recently had a shoot with Gary at my studio in Leicester.

Pre-comms we’re great, I knew exactly what I needed and was fully prepped beforehand- no stress :)

The shoot flowed great from set to set, Gary was a pleasure to work with giving great direction, and keeping conversation throughout. He is even allowing me to edit some of my own photos which I absolutely love, so thank you!

It was an absolute pleasure, and I hope we get the chance to work together again in the future!

Thanks again,

Chloé :)

PGD Modelling and Photography Studios

Gary was back again for another 1-2-1 hire with head model ChloeJulia.

As ever he was polite well mannered, and a pleasure to have in the studio, the pair of them took to several different sets and rolled through shooting. Seeing little highlights here and there on back of camera nad knowing the standard of Gary's work, I would always recommend working with him.

Great guy, great results!

Keira Lavelle

Tick box: “do you recommend Gary Stuart - yes or no?”

Me: “Where’s the *HELL YAS!!!!* box?”

I mean I could leave it at that which would basically sum it up for our latest shoot. And all the rest for that matter. 🤪 But where’s the fun in that when you can rattle on and show your appreciation in the form of something that resembles a university dissertation. 😆 Coming to the same conclusion mind: Gary’s one of the cool kids!

Our latest shoot entailed a fantabulous day at the extra splendid Two Wei Location House. Our first time shooting here together - exciting times! And I knew we’d get some bangers before we even started. 😃 It was a nice day too meaning we went the full stretch exploring the wondrous outdoors of Two Wei - reminding ourselves to shoot in the attic right at the very end of the shoot! Honestly: Gary and I could’ve had two days there and we’d still be bouncing off each other like; “Ohhhh, what about this/that/the other!?” 😄 That’s just what it’s like working with Gary 🤷🏻‍♀️ he’s all about getting a true collaborative value going with the model and letting the ideas flow. He has boundless enthusiasm, but is always willing to hear input... Every shoot we’ve had has been totally different - yet every shoot we’ve had has boasted this amazing teamwork quality which is just priceless when there’s more than one person involved in making the pictures. 🙌

I am yet to share more of the fabulousness Gary snapped this time around - mostly down to a crazy re-start period after the lockdowns. But he kindly shared the days shooting with me, and it’s actually mind-blowing how many different sets we did! I must set a day aside to spam PP with these too-good-to-hide-away images! 😅 We’re already in discussion about our next shoot, and I’m filled with excitement to see what we can create this time... We just have that level of rapport now (which is so easy to form with Gary as he’s the most down to Earth photographer going!) so it’s a case of what magic will happen, not if the magic will happen! 👀

Nice guy?! Ermmmmm, am I a herbal tea addict?!? 😂 LOVELY PERSON! Through-and-through. Gary is the very definition of professional in his approach: always striving to make the model feel comfortable, and just has a really sweet demeanour about him. We simply do not shut up when we shoot hahaha... It’s probably what makes the shoots go so fast. 🙈 But the whole day is quite honestly a sociably-good, upbeat marathon - with bucket loads of creativity thrown in! Thus it goes without saying that Gary is someone I would recommend to other models without hesitation.

Thank you so much for another cracking shoot - until next time! ✨

Keira

JoannaFay1

It was my first time shooting with Gary and he was someone who I wanted to work with for quite a while. Pre comms were excellent and the plan was very clear. We decided to spilt the day into half location and half studio. We started on location at a beautiful park local to me. I brought along a few vintage dresses and we also shot some portraits by some flowers, these ones were some of my favourite shots from the day!

We then went onto the studio and chose Crossroads. Gary was a true gent and even bought me lunch on our way to the studio.

At the studio, we shot mainly fashion nude and art nude and Gary brought some beautiful fabrics for me to wrap myself around and this worked really well and gave a nice compliment to the images.

After the shoot we managed to get our diary’s together and book in another shoot! And I cannot wait!

I highly recommend Gary Stuart to any model whether you’re new or experienced!

Crossroads Studio

Gary hired the studio to work with Fay Noir. His pre shoot communications were great.

He obviously had a plan of what he was going to shoot with Fay and both were well prepared.

Gary is a very easy to get along with person and shows the utmost respect to both the model and the studio gear.

He worked quickly with his model and the whole shoot was a totally relaxed affair.

I hope he will be back and I have no qualms about recommending him to any model or Studio

Rachelle Summers

I had another fabulous shoot with Gary last weekend whilst on my first in person tour of the year.

This time we worked at the fabulous Two Wei Location House, we used a mix of the outside and inside areas covering several different looks. It's always fun working with Gary, he's a really down to earth relaxed guy and is happy for the model to have input on outfits/sets etc :)

From what I saw on the back of the camera we got some lovely images and I can't wait to work with Gary again in the future! Highly recommended by me :D

Rachelle

2W Location

Gary now holds the record for toll bridge crossings prior to finding us - bet he wishes it had been Christmas day as it would've been free :) :)

We're so glad he made it though as he's a great guy and a real pleasure to host. He worked really well with his model and we've no reservation at all in recommending him to other models and studios alike.

Hope to see you again soon (now you know where we are ;) )

The Attic Studio

Gary was back at the studio today for a 1-2-1 on a model /portfollio builder day. Great pre shoot communications, always arrives on time with everything needed and a detailed plan of what he will shoot.

Always polite and respectful to the models and gets great results, works hard throughout the shoot and the pre planning with the model is a great success and shows that very professional approach.

We highly recommend to all and welcome back anytime. Thanks again Gary for the booking.

Olivia Cruz

I have admired Garys portfolio for a while now so I was thrilled to have a 1-2-1 booked with him at Attic Studio. He was professional and respectful and full of creative ideas for our shoot. He was easy to talk to and we had lots of laughs during our time together.

Apart from scaring me in the street (my fault not his, I was away with the fairies :P ) I loved every second of shooting with him and would love to work with him again

Thank you again Gary

Ayla

Another amazing shoot with Gary! I can’t remember how many shoots we have had together but I have a feeling it’s around 10!

Gary is one of the kindest human beings I have ever met and is respectful, considerate, gentlemanly and polite. He is lovely to work with as he is happy for models to get creative and go with the flow. He is lovely to chat with and I enjoy catching up with him every time we shoot.

Highly recommended

jhphotographyretoucher

Gary was the first photographer to contact me about my retouching services for images in my style I am now offering. From start to finish it was a great first commission to edit some images he had taken before all the craziness of the pandemic. Gary responded quickly to comms and the commission was completed in a few days. Thank you for trusting me with your images to edit.

Elle J

I have had a fair few remote shoots with Gary now and he seems to be getting the hang of how it all works which is great. Gary and I have worked together face to face many times in the past so it’s great to be able to work remotely.

The shoot was planned in advance so that we could prepare for what ideas we were going to create. Gary made sure we had everything we needed to do a certain set he wanted to do. Then myself and my husband made a set for some lingerie images. We also used a moodboard to help us get our ideas flowing. Between us ideas are plentiful.

Gary is friendly, chatty and great to work with. I am looking forward to our next remote shoot and can’t wait to see what we create. Gary is highly recommended from me! Thanks Gary!

Elle J

Lovely to work with Gary again, this time for a remote shoot.

I know Gary was unsure about remote shoots so I made sure that I went through everything with him before, during and after the shoot about what happens. Gary took to remote shooting really well and understood everything I showed him. He had control over the camera the whole time and the images look really great.

Comms between us is always really good so we both knew what we wanted out of the shoot. It always helps to have an idea of what the photographer would like to achieve for the shoot so this helped massively especially for remote shooting.

We did various sets and we even had some time for some gel work. Really great shoot.

Gary is a great photographer, person and always great to work with. I would highly recommend working with him and I can't wait for our next remote shoot! Thanks Gary!