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Des Boucher

Had my first shoot at The Hacienda, with Ayla Rose, and what an awesome place to shoot. From the moment I walked in and was greeted by Sean I felt relaxed and chilled. Setting the scene for a great shoot.

The home studio is awesome to shoot at, so many interesting rooms, props, natural light and a wide range of studio lights, reflectors etc (and plenty of coffee & biscuits!!!

Thank you Sean, I will be back, love your studio.

Jon Downs

well what can I say that others haven't already about the unique (in a very good way) experience that is working at the Hacienda Studio in London?

I did a joint shoot with some lovely people (Terry Kind & Paddy Shiel) and wonderful models (Nicole Rayner & Phil Bruce) and I have to say I found the experience so amazing that Nicole and me arranged a workshop to be hosted there!

It is an amazing shooting space with loads of lovely natural light, gorgeous decor and, a nearly as gorgeous host, Sean.

I absolutely recommend shooting at the Hacienda if you get a chance! :)

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WardPhoto

Had my first visit to the Hacienda Studio this month and can only describe it as WOW!

As soon as you enter the main area of the studio, you cant help but get excited with the many shooting possibilities.

Lots and lots of available light and the option of flash is you require it.

Sean was a great hosts, and hides himself away so you can get on with shooting undisturbed.

I will definitely be back to explore the many other shooting possibilities at this stunning space!

Scarlett Fox

EEEEEK! What an insanely incredible studio! :D

So I’ve known Sean for ages so I knew how extremely accommodating he would be, nothing was ever too much trouble from moving lights about, shifting furniture, or moving something just a tiny bit to the left :P

Teas, coffees, biscuits on tap, oh and that famous Hacienda water is just divine! And he went out for some beautiful bagels for a spot of lunch.

The studio it self is… Wow. A beautiful open space with light spilling everywhere you look, all furniture could be moved about easily so you can easily create your own set without running the risk of having shots like everyone else, only limit is your imagination. Every room had tons of natural light to work with, but if you prefer your flash then Sean has all the lights you’ll need for any set up :)

Incredibly clean, stayed warm throughout the day so no worries for easily cold models. Two boudoirs to choose from, big windows, awesome music room, and oh my God that bathroom is lush for light bouncing about.

I honestly can’t wait to get a studio day if not weekend booked there, I just loved it!

Scarlett x

Mike Grantham

The Hacienda is a really wonderful studio space with multiple rooms, a lounge area, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom all staged perfectly. Its big feature is the incredible natural light it enjoys with huge windows. Flash would rarely be necessary in my view. The owner was very welcoming and immediately put me at ease. Highly recommended and will use again!

Stuart P

The Hacienda is an amazing place to shoot. Sean has created a marvellous studio with so many great looks and heaps of natural light. Sean is very welcoming and helpful. I hope to shoot there again.

Heather May Corvid

Wow, what an incredible experience I had shooting and staying at The Hacienda this weekend! It's difficult to know where to start. The studio is beautiful, with lush wood floors, exposed brickwork and huge windows that flood the place with natural light. As a host, to say that Sean goes above and beyond would be a huge understatement. Nothing is too much trouble for Sean, I was so well looked after. Sean has worked meticulously to create an environment which fosters creativity in a really magical way. Shooting for the entire weekend with several photographers, I really felt as though I had only scratched the surface of what the space has to offer. I can't wait to come back and am so proud to be a part of this wonderful studio and project. Anyone who has the opportunity to shoot at The Hacienda is very lucky!

F r a n k v o n M a r s

I shoot at The Hacienda last week for three hours with Heather May Corvid.

It is an amazing studio full of props, interesting spaces and great natural light.

Sean is a lovely host, always ready to provide any help but without being intrusive.

Shoot at The Hacienda if you can, you won't be dissapointed!. It's an awesome place!.

StormBringer

I found myself shooting at the Hacienda yesterday after the original booked studio cancelled at short notice.

A great space, almost too many shooting options available. This was my second visit and I've yet to break out the studio lights as the natural light is simply too good.

Thanks Sean for making the studio available at short notice.

Recommended and hope to be back soon.

Athos K. Florides

I shot today at the Hacienda on a 2 hours session with Gemma. It's an amazing place to work and create. It combines industrial and classic style together with every detail being carefully selected. Sean created a stunning studio where you can easily shoot without the use of any light besides natural light. In case you need extra light just ask for it...he has every single light you can imagine!

I will definitely come again! Thanks a lot Sean, you've done an amazing job!

Athos.

Nietko

Sean has created really amazing place for photoshoots. The studio itself has tons of natural light and enough space to shoot many different ideas. Thumbs up from me. I’ll be back for sure.

HotFridgePhotos

I shot today for the first time at Sean’s studio in Brick Lane. Wow! What a great creative space, I loved it there and will be back. Ted.

Serenesunrise

I attended a studio workshop last week at the Hacienda, featuring Gem (Model/MUA) and Iulia David (Photoshop Goddess).

Once again Sean was the perfect host, providing a warm welcome and explaining how to day was going to run. The three lighting set ups were simple but very effective, and Sean was always on hand to offer advice if it was asked for.

The lunch offered was very enjoyable as well. The day flew by and thanks goes to Gem, Iulia and Sean for making it a day to remember.

Sean and the Hacienda come highly recommended.

jhphotography

Another great shoot at The Hacienda and a great host in Sean as well. Second shoot at this great location and I still haven't shot in half the places yet. The Hacienda is a great location with so many places to shoot within it that you need to visit it at least several times to just touch the surface of sets is provides. Sean is always a great host and I'm glad I'll be back in December. Highly, highly recommended location.

Nicole Rayner

It's no secret that The Hacienda is one of my favourite places to work!! It's like a second home and I feel very lucky to be able to say that!!

I don't think I've ever experienced a studio look after me better!! Sean comes and picks me up at Liverpool Street! He doesn't have to but he comes to help with my case! Which after a long days travelling is one of the nicest things ever!

Sean always makes sure the model is happy and safe and comfortable! I was quite ill this visit - there was no grumbling when I asked Sean to turn the heating up! Up it went until I was happy! Sean even got me some cold and flu tablets AND some cream from the insect bites I had !! If that isn't thoughtfulness I don't know what is!!

Not to mention how much fun Sean is!! He's a great guy and a pleasure to be around! There aren't many people I can spend a whole 4 days with!

I'm not sure I can say much else about the studio that isn't already known.

Basically it's AMAZING!!! Everything you could want!

AMAZING NATURAL LIGHT!!

LOADS OF IT!!

LOADS OF SPACE

AMAZING TEXTURES !

STUNNING FURNITURE

UNIQUE PROPS

GREAT SELECTION IF MODELS !

CENTRAL LONDON LOCATION

Seriously WHAT MORE COUKD YOU ADK FOR?!

I have worked at The Hacienda loads now, but am STILL finding new places to shoot! Is there no end to the possibilities this stunning studio offers?! I think not!!

Also one of my favourite things is seeing how each different creative interprets the space! The great thing about this studio is that ALL genres can be shot there!! Nude, lingerie, beauty, lifestyle/commercial, abstract - literally you can shoot anything there and it works!!

I think everyone needs to work here at least once in their photography career! AT THE VERY LEAST! Get booking!!!

Arrow Photography

My first visit to The Hacienda I think was very long overdue!

I love shooting in natural light and Ive been looking for a new home for a while and I think I found it!!

Sean is an amazing host and the whole space and concept he has created is just awesome.

The options are endless, really I was like a kid in a sweetshop. I shot for 4 hours and really barely scratched the surface. Even while i was walking out of the door I was thinking...oh yeah..that would work...oh and that...ooh and there!

Stunning place to shoot in, amazing host, wonderful collections of models, amazing community to be part of.

Can't recommend it enough! I will SO be back!

LRM Photography

I was delighted last week to have my first shoot at this stunning venue with the superb Nicole Rayner and I cant sing its praises high enough, but I will try :)

First of all, it must be said, Sean is a star, so so hospitable, even though it was my first visit, I felt I was at home throughout the day (he even got me addicted to those marvellous fruit soft drinks that now fill my own fridge at home).

The Studio itself, wow. I have been lucky to shoot at some amazing venues this year but this for me is the best.

There is just so many options open to you, I can go back a 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th time (if they have me) and not run out of ways of shooting there. The Light is fantastic given the huge windows and for someone like myself who loves natural light, its heaven.

There are so many areas to explore and on the day there I shot a wide variety of styles from Noir, Art Nude, Fashion, Beauty and some Glamour(ish) in the bathroom as those blue tiles in there just pop colour wise.

I have a 2nd visit in November and eagerly looking forward to that.

Thanks for having me there Sean, a wonderful day, beautiful setting and some amazing photos on top. So So recommended by me :)

Allesandro B

I had just the best shoot with Ayla at the Hacienda. Easily one of the best locations I have shot at, better than the pictures and that's saying something! The natural light and space is just amazing.

Sean was a fabulous host, made me feel extremely welcome, showed me around, offered me all the assistance and equipment you could ever need and then left me to it.

There are so many areas to shoot in and its beautifully decorated. All in all a fantastic studio and I cannot wait to go back and shoot some more!!

engdahlphotography

I had the pleasure to be able to shoot at The Hacienda today with the amazing Ayla.

It is just such a beautiful place to shoot at. Versatile and beautiful rooms with amazing natural light (I'm a sucker for shooting in natural light), though there is a lot of lighting equipment if need. On top of that, Sean is just such an awesome and friendly man and was very welcoming.

The trick is to find one of the "house" models to book a shoot through, but I can guarantee you won't be disappointed. And also, all money paid to the studio in 2017 goes to a foundation for the homeless which is a very nice thing.

In the end comes down to that I can't recommend The Hacienda highly enough. It's awesome.

Nicole Rayner

The only place to be!