References for Heavenly Bodies Studio

Hrp53

I had my first shoot at The Den today with DominikaW. The studio was well set out and the lighting was set up for me on arrival. The communication was superb before the event and felt at home straight away.

Roger was available for any help and advice throughout.

I would highly recommend The Den for a first time shoot.

DominikaW

I had another studio day at the Den and another success. The studio have a great equipment and size. There is a changing area which makes me comfortable. Lots of bits and props useful for the photography.

Most of all Helen & Roger are very welcomed and friendly. They both wonderful hosts. Roger is very helpful with the light settings etc and Helen making sure everyone got plenty of drinks and treats.

Overall another fantastic experience. I'm honoured to be their regular model.

Can't wait next time!!!

Much Love Domi ❤️xx

TUckedAway

compact and bijou in the words of others but a great place to work , with support when wanted and left to own devices when not required, will use again

Kevin Connery

I had a fabulous remote session with Helen Diaz at The Den a couple of days ago.

Roger was on-hand to set/manipulate the lights and the scene, and had the initial setup blocked-out at the beginning based on the precomms, requiring only fine-tuning once Helen was on-set. Each time I wanted to change things, he was right there, effectively setting things up, with a good understanding of how to accomplish what was suggested. With his help, we were able to create a wide range of images in a short period of time.

Every modifier I asked about was available, and was set up quickly and efficiently.

Highly recommended.

Tony Browne

I greatly enjoyed a fun shoot at "The Den" with the wonderful model Helen Diaz. The Den is a great space with a wide selection of studio lighting. In particular I much appreciated the boom-mounted flash head which is needed for my preferred overhead light set-up.

The Den also has many opportunities for superb natural lighting which I was able to use with stunning results.

Overall this was a very enjoyable experience - many thanks Roger & Helen !

Highly recommended !

C-Imagery

Charming, quirky & brilliant are three words to not only describe this creative space but also it's very welcoming hosts Helen & Roger.

I was made to feel at home straight after arriving with a fresh cuppa!

A amazing little space with great potential to create some stunning imagery ablely assisted by Helen herself (yes turning the lights round was inspired genius!)

A fantastic space & I hope to work here again very soon!

Very, very highly recommended!

Jeff B

Had a truly amazing shoot with the wonderful Helen Diaz at the Den Studio.

A warm welcome from Helen and Roger greeted me on arrival who were excellent hosts and nothing was too much trouble. Roger provided a very useful introduction and tour of the studio with its various lights and backdrops and suggested how they can be used. After an initial chat and discussion with regards to the type of shots I was after, Roger set up the lighting for me and made sure everything was good to go.

It is a great, very well equipped space in which I thoroughly enjoyed shooting with Helen. Thoroughly recommended and I will certainly be looking to use it again.

D M Wilmot

The Den reminded me of the early days of my involvement in 'Photo Glam'photography.

Doing one to one's with a photo model in a basic area, various lighting,background.

It being such helped with interaction: model, photog.

rhinocer

My first session at The Den: a photographic studio created by Roger More and Helen Diaz which is adjacent to their Wiltshire home. I found the the studio to be compact, well designed and suitably equipped and versatile to meet my requirements for digital and film camera work. Staffing arrangements were in place to provide technical support and advice, supported by a friendly, can-do attitude.

The option to switch easily between two different background sets on opposite walls is a useful capability and I note (for the future) the provision of a hoist for aerial work.

The Den offers a friendly and relaxing environment with the option of user selected background music for those who need it. Last but not least are: a fridge stuffed with (non-alcoholic) liquid refreshment, a basket filled with different sorts of biscuits (individually wrapped for hygiene and freshness), plus the ready availability of tea and coffee at all times.

I would certainly be pleased to hire The Den for a future photoshoot.

Joe B said...

Very well equipped studio space superbly hosted by Helen and Roger!

I’ve shot with Helen I think three times now and every time is getting better. She’s a great hostess, imagery and usual photography conversations abound and time flew! Roger is an amazing astrophotographer and was more than kind to show me the set up that he uses and some of the images from a recent exhibition- that just blew my mind!

Thoroughly thoroughly recommended!

Fibonacci

The Den is a lovely little studio, a really well though out space with plenty of lights and backdrops available.

It has an added advantage of having Helen Diaz as owner and resident model!

Absolutely ideal for portrait work and it's got a well stocked biscuit tin - everything the discerning photographer could ask for.

The Photo Taker

The Den is a great place to shoot! It’s also adjoining the home of the owner and amazing model Helen Diaz.

Although compact, it has just about all the facilities you might need and has been designed to make full use of the available space. There is also a great garden to shoot in weather permitting.

I can certainly recommend the Den and if you’re new to studio work or model work, Helen can help as a model and Roger can assist with lighting and all manner of set-ups.

bathbluenose photography

I have shot a couple of times at The Den with Helen. Its a really good studio well designed with plenty of lights and props to get creative and a great smoke machine.

I really enjoy working Helen, as we always have a good laugh and she is fun to work with.

I would recommend the studio to anyone, as its well designed for its purpose and fairly easy to get to.

Hope to see Helen again soon.

jmfriedman

I shot with Helen Diaz and couldn't have done it without Roger from The Den. He made it all possible and I was so impressed with his knowledge and ability during our shoot. I hope to shoot with Helen and Roger again--it was a terrific time and I could have talked to them for the whole two hours without taking a picture. If you want a photographer who is a cut above then contact Roger. You will be thoroughly satisfied.

JmBunny

Had my first session with the wonderful Helen at The Den. It's a great studio in which all the lighting and support equipment and the help of Roger create an outstanding environment for creativity, where magic can and will happen. Many thanks Helen and Roger :) Highly recommended.

SDN Photography

Loved shooting Helen at The Den. Very well organised and equipped studio, Roger was on hand to assist with lighting but didn't hover like some studio owners I've been to when it was clear I was OK with their lighting. That's refreshing and in keeping with both his and Helens lovely relaxed but still professional approach to their art. Thank you, I will be back.

Rod

I had a shoot with Helen prior to the Covid scare, which was entirely in the indoor studio. Since then, Roger and Helen have created an outdoor space which greatly increases the opportunities for more varied and interesting shoots, which I am sure will be very successful. You will always get a warm welcome at the Den.

J Black Photographic

Great to see Roger and Helen getting "The Den" on the map!

The perfect studio space which has been professionally designed by creatives that know how to get that extra touch of quality from photography.

This lovely couple have been in the creative industry for many years and know how to create beautiful images so highly

Recommended to everyone!

Hope to see you real soon guys!

J Black

Angel Black UK

Having met Helen and Roger on a few occasions, I had the pleasure of shooting in their beautiful home, both solo and duo with Helen. The property is a very grand and gorgeous space, without clutter but just enough to make the images interesting. The Den had been newly finished and it was such a joy to be one of the first to view it, in all of its glory! It's a truly great space to shoot and I can assure you you'll come away with beautiful images.

Helen and Roger themselves are fantastic people, model and photographer, so if you're short of a model Helen's wonderful, and if you'd like tuition, Roger's the guy! Both beautiful souls inside and out :)

Thankyou for hosting us :)

Angel x

David Dacres Photography

I had a wonderful morning shoot at The Den, Helen Diaz home studio it’s warm, cozy with all the lights and props with a good working space to be creative for beautiful images, with Helen providing lots of laughter, snacks, and coffee, it’s well worth a visit.

Highly recommended.

David Dacres