References for Hampson St Studio

Pandora Brooke

I attended a studio night at Hampson Street Studio and had an amazing time meeting everyone in attendance. Martin the owner made me feel comfortable and at ease, and the general vibe of the studio was very enjoyable and relaxed. I look forward to visiting again in the future and would highly recommend Hampson Street Studio.

RoxyBasham24

Great studio to work with I've been there on a Wednesday night multiple times over the last few years and always felt safe welcomed and encouraged

I've also sent other models there or suggested the studio for hire great business minded people who just want to support others in the industry.

Kind regards

Roxy

PaulF63

I've just realised it's 6 years since I wrote a reference for the studio so it's about time I updated things. What can I say about the studio & Martin the owner - well the very fact that I am very regularly attending the studio ought to be recommendation enough in itself! This year I have been on several of his training days - long exposure, studio lighting, ballet, gel lighting. All have been brilliant & worth every penny. The "club night" is every Wednesday - this is a wonderful social night chatting & photographing usually a newish to modelling model who needs images for her portfolio all for a mere £15. He also runs photography trips & I attended the one to North Wales which was a fantastic day with 2 excellent models & extremely well organised. All in all as you can no doubt tell I highly recommend Hampson St. Studio & the photo events Martin organises from there. Thank you Martin - here's to the next 6 years & beyond.

MarkGerrardPhotography

This is my local studio and is excellent for shoots. I regularly attend club nights here as well as doing other shoots when they hold model days and do most of my 1-1 shoots here

The two resident models Pebbles and Tara are excellent to work with and Martin the studio owner is a great guy and helps with lighting as well as recommending backdrops for those with less experience

Rali

I had the pleasure of participating in one of Hampson Studio's events, and it was a fantastic experience. The photo session was relaxed and enjoyable, giving me the opportunity to collaborate with several talented photographers. I was also impressed with how quickly I received my photos from the event. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and am grateful for the invitation.

Phoenix Official

Had the pleasure of doing a group shoot at Hampton Street Studio, which involved four outfit changes, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience.

The studio itself is beautifully designed. Martin was amazing throughout the entire session—professional, organized, and incredibly accommodating.

The vibe was relaxed yet productive, and I enjoyed working with such a talented group of photographers, all of whom brought something special to the shoot.

The atmosphere was friendly, creative, and inspiring. I highly recommend Hampton Street Studio for anyone looking for a fantastic environment to shoot in, and I’m already looking forward to the next session!

Rue.elise

Had a fantastic evening on Wednesday at the studio! I am new to modelling so I was very nervous when I first arrived but Martin instantly made me feel so welcome and put me at ease! He gave me lots of advice and helped me with posing and positions! We all had such a good time and had such a laugh. Everyone was so patient with me and helped me out in every way! I would definitely recommend to come here and I will be coming here a lot more! Thankyou so much for such a great night!!!

_miss_red_92_

I had a great shoot with Mark Gerrard here at Hampson street. Mark and I got some great images and Martin helped Mark set up when I got ready.

Thanks for your input.

Tara Goodwin

Had a shoot at Hampson St Studio today, and will 10000% be back here again. The owner was lovely, made me feel comfortable and his brews were decent!! There was a lovely changed room with a huge mirror, and the heating was on ready for me :) Martin has a variety of backgrounds and lighting set ups that we took advantage of and the images were amazing! Would 100% recommend anyone to book the studio :) see you soon!!

Phoenix Official

I have visited Hampton Street Studio several times for group sessions, but this was my first experience with a one-on-one up too Art Nude session arranged by a photographer.

The studio itself is beautifully designed. Martin was punctual and ensured the space was warm and comfortable upon our arrival.

The studio features a variety of backdrops, including a white infinity wall. Martin provided us with the freedom to work independently while remaining available for assistance with lighting or any other needs.

I highly recommend Hampton Street Studio. If you haven't had the opportunity to visit yet, I encourage you to do so soon.

Thank you!

mskeetphoto

Martin very kindly accommodated me yesterday for a shoot with Phoenix.

He has created a really functional and flexible space. He was on hand throughout the booking, very willing to create lighting setups which saved a whole bunch of time.

He even helped me with some camera settings to get really nice monochrome images straight out of camera. His experience as a tutor and organiser of events really showing through.

I'd not hesitate to book the studio again if I needed to shoot in the area.

_miss_red_92_

I was invited on to this years model trip by Martin, I have to say I met some lovely photographers who each were great to work with, kind genuine and willing to go the extra mile for the images. I enjoyed being in the baking heat and getting some awesome images along the way, even when I had a flare up with my mobility and didn’t want it to get in the way everyone was happy to help so I could keep going and I’m glad I did, I have some lovely images. I also met a few now lifelong friends whilst there. I learnt a lot along the way. Not only about myself and what I will and won’t allow for myself in the future and how strong I really am but also about the culture and the country which was incredible. So for that I’m very grateful. Modelling overseas is something I wanted to try and I’m glad I did. It’s not for everyone but it’s something I think everyone should try at least once.

Thank you for the experience.

_miss_red_92_

I want to say thank you to Martin, he really does care about his models and will make sure you are comfortable and taken care off. I absolutely loved my shoot here it’s always so good to be back at Hampson street the energy here is so laid back with so many laughs the time goes before you even know it! I genuinely can’t recommend Hampson street and Martin enough to all creatives. See you soon :) x

Pebbles

I have used Hampson Street Studio countless times in the last 12 years! I would be writing out references every week haha!

I recently used the studio and I can’t fault it honestly.

The owner is friendly, and looks after the models always! You will never feel uncomfortable here, and you will always feel safe :) he is also the king of brew making!

The studio has a huge variety of backgrounds, lighting, props, the changing room is a models best friend too haha. The photographers have so many options here and the huge white infinity curve is a dream to shoot on!

The owner Martin is always on hand to assist on shoots too which is a benefit to all!

Can’t wait to shoot here again and it is only in a few days time :)

Thanks for being so welcoming and helpful always Martin x

Danielle08

My photographer booked the studio and on arrival was met by Martin who made us feel very welcome and very helpful with lighting, the studio was a lovely environment to work in and I felt very comfortable Thankyou for making me feel so welcome I will be using the studio again for future projects

Glacier

I had an amazing time modelling for the studio’s evening session- everyone there were very friendly and made me feel comfortable and confident. There was a changing room meaning I could easily change into various different outfits without any worry. We worked quickly with each photographer which enabled us to get 3 outfits shot in various styles. I would love to come back and work with them again in the future! I highly recommend attending an evening to gain skills and experience of fast paced photography modelling and the turn around for photos is exceptional! I’m excited to shoot more with them

harrisphoto

I recently had the pleasure of attending Martin's Studio Lighting Workshop, and it was an excellent experience for refreshing my lighting skills!

The small group size was ideal, allowing for personalized attention, and Martin's relaxed and approachable teaching style suited everyone perfectly.

I highly recommend his workshops for anyone looking to enhance their photography skills. Looking forward to attending the next one!

Thanks again, Martin!

Andrew Fairclough Photography

first time and this studio and will definitely be back again , great size infinity curve wall and all the kit you expect from a studio

good welcoming atmosphere , and also a great model on my first visit

Antonia Jay

I was hosted at Hampson street Studio by martin and Pebbles Model for 2 days.

Martin had sorted 2 Group shoots out 1 for each day, and had sorted me a lift from my bnb and back and to the train station very kindly.

both days went smoothly and martin was busy setting the lights and sets out, being a tea boy haha and making sure everybody was happy the perfect host.

i was well looked after which i never doubted after spending a week with him on his model photography holidays i knew i was in good hands.

Thank you for 2 lovely days!

DëmÇørē

So, I was contacted regarding a studio evening at this studio. As I was eager to involve myself in more networking activities, I was happy to be involved.

Martin was very approachable and helped me feel at ease about the entire process.

There were a few photographers present, which I wasn't a stranger to, but had only done something like this once before at the time. But everyone was welcoming and friendly!

The shoot itself went very well. I got some fabulous shots from each photographer and Martin kept checking in to make sure I was alright, which I highly appreciate.

A lovely and chilled atmosphere throughout. Would happily shoot here again!