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Katie Grist Hair and Makeup Artist

I've worked with Keith in the past on a number of occasions so know what a great photographer he is and once again he did not disappoint!

Keith and I had loads of communication before the shoot so had a good idea of what was needed on the day for the 3 required looks- Keith also put together one of his extensive pinterest board as well of the themes for the shoot which was a big help as always and made my work a lot easier.

As always, Keith was 100% professional, used our location to it's full potential and has produced some incredible images from first look. Keith is very friendly and easy to get along with behind the scenes and made sure myself and model Lulu Lockhart were well looked after on the day, the time seemed to fly by!

Looking forward to seeing the final edits, thanks again for another great shoot and look forward to the next one! :D

SkyBlue

I did a shoot with Keith 2 weeks ago....It was a pleasure to work with such a talented photographer. Keith is really friendly and professional. The photographs were amazing...natural light and a country theme setting in a nature reserve, we did lots of different outfits. I really enjoyed working with Keith and would love to work with him again. I highly recommend him.... Thanks Keith for a great shoot.

April Blue

I had a fantastic shoot at my home today with Keith!

What a lovely photographer with so many lovely ideas, outfits and fabrics. Our shoot was shorter than Keith would normally do but we still got through a variety of looks from a ball gown,corset and then some fabric draping. Keith is very respectful to models and obviously is very passionate about his work. We shot themes that I love like Art Deco for example but have never modelled before so it was such a lovely experience. Keith was so friendly and funny throughout and I absolutely adored working with him!

Highly recommended and thank you so much Keith for a wonderful shoot, I'm looking forward to the next one already! :)

PoZersPhotography

What a fabulous afternoon I have spent with Keith today and the beautiful Helen Diaz at PoZers Studio. This is the very first time I have had the pleasure to work with Keith at my studio and I would really love to welcome him back to the studio for any style of shoot. Keith was bright and early to the shoot and arrived with boxes and bags of goodies for Helen to use, props, materials, accessories etc. Not only that but Keith had also planned the shots that inspired him with moodboards to display to the model and myself, to explain fully what he wanted to achieve from the shoot. It's so lovely to work with a photographer that appreciates the experienced models in the industry, and this reflects ten fold in his portfolio of work. Forward planning and working with the best, means that Keith is a dedicated photographer to his art and his stunning work really reflects his photography as a true artist. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Keith to absolutely anyone in the industry from studio, makeup artist, hair stylist, model, designer or stylist and I will,undoubtedly wait in anticipation his return to my studio, it will be an honour to work with this fabulous gentleman once again. Thank you for visiting PoZers.

Helen Diaz

I worked with the lovely Keith again, this time at the fantastic Pozers studio in Swindon! Keith is such a delight to work with- such a kind, considerate person who you instantly feel at ease with- and always smiling! He just have a smile that makes you smile! Keith kindlybooked a few hours of my studio day and we had such an enjoyable shoot, working on one of the sets in the studio and creating beuatiful shapes and using different fabrics. His images are so arty and creative, I love them so much!

The studio owner, Alley also styled and curled my hair beautifully for the shoot (completely unplanned!) which really gave the shots an extra special spark! The photographs looked absolutely beautiful and I really enjoyed Keiths company, he is such a gentleman to work with. Highly recommended and really hope to work with you soon, thankyou for making me smile! Helen x

Neeve Kelly

I had a fantastic time working with Keith today!

His pre-shoot communication was very good, he planned out all the important aspects of the shoot and made sure we had plenty of ideas to work on. From the moment, he arrived to pick me up he made me feel at ease and was easy to get on with.

The outdoor location he picked was perfect for his fashion and portrait concept was perfect. I did get cold, but Keith was very patient and allowed me to have enough breaks. Before we went home we warmed up over some coffee and food.

Keith is a warm, kind-hearted person. He is fun to work with and he does take wonderful pictures, I was impressed with the results I saw on the back of the camera.

I would definitely work with him again.

Comes highly recommended!

Thank you Keith!

Lulu Lockhart

I've had the pleasure of working with Keith many times over the years! Every time we shoot he communicates incredibly well his ideas and what he is expecting, often he makes a very large effort gathering props (a huge number of drapes!) and other accessories for the shoot. He puts real effort into his work and it pays off in the really beautiful images he produces.

Keith is the most friendly kind and easy going person to work with, so so lovely and considerate to a model at all times. He makes you feel totally at ease and well looked after, often bringing snacks and ensuring you take proper breaks and lunch. He is also very chatty and bubbly during a shoot making it really enjoyable!

When he is shooting Keith is very creative and always has his eye on the look out for great angles and beautiful compositions, he spots lovely areas to shoot in and often incorporates very well clothes and drapes to create a beautiful and very classical looking set.

We always produce beautiful images and have a really lovely time, Keith is such a wonderful person and photographer alike and I couldn't recommend him more!! :)

Katie Grist Hair and Makeup Artist

Had another great shoot with Keith and Model Lulu Lockheart where we covered a variety of different Art Nude looks at an amazing location of Hammerwood Park.

Keith made sure between the 3 of us we had loads of communication before the shoot so had a good idea of what was needed on the day... Keith put together an extensive pinterest board as well of the themes for the shoot which was a big help.

Keith also gave me free reign to design and create some 'Avant Garde' headpieces and hats for the shoot, which was a whole new experience for me but hugely enjoyable!

As always, Keith was 100% professional, very friendly and easy to get along with behind the scenes. We ended up shooting in a number of locations which Keith used to their full potential, especially the outdoor gardens and an area with pillars where we got some amazing shots, even with battling against very strong wind!

Having worked together before I knew how good the images would be and from the back of the camera I was not disappointed... Looking forward to seeing the final edits, would highly recommend!

Thanks again for a great shoot and will look forward to the next one! :-D

Rachelle Summers

My second time working with Keith!

We had a short evening shoot before he kindly put me up in a B&B overnight and started again early the next morning. The weather was not very kind to us and the wind was very harsh, but Keith made sure I was ok at all times and never made me do anything unreasonable or let me be cold for too long.

He made sure that I was well looked after and fed too, with dinner after our shoot the night before, breakfast in the morning and was even kind enough to take me for lunch before I left on my train.

He is an extremely kind person and it was a pleasure working with him in some absolutely stunning locations!!

I hope to work with him again in the future and would more than happily recommend him!

HollyAlana

Keith is a lovely guy with great vision for his photography. He brought some beautiful costumes and was patient and directed well. Keith had some of the best pre and post shoot comms I have ever experienced and the exchange of his pinterest boards and ideas came together to create some beautiful images. I recommend Keith to all models.

tigerbelle

Just had my first day shoot with Keith on the Isle of Wight.

We visited a few locations throughout the day. Keith is such a lovely man, he has a lovely sense of humour, is great company, is sympathetic to the elements, has great communication before the shoot and takes superb images.

I can't wait to see the results from today and hope we have the opportunity to work together again. Highly recommended :)

Katie Grist Hair and Makeup Artist

Worked with Keith on a recent shoot with Model HollyAlana at Lyon Studios.

We had loads of pre-shoot communication and Keith provided a number of pinterest boards so had a really good idea of what was needed hair and makeup wise for the shoot. He also provided tonnes of props and materials to use so we were spoilt for choice on the day.

Incredibly professional and very precise when getting the lighting etc. perfect for the shots to produce some great images. Not only that but Keith is a lovely person behind the scenes as well and very easy to get along with... Would highly recommend and definitely hope to work together again in the future!

Thanks again for a great shoot!

KRG

I had a lovely first shoot with Keith a few days ago at my home.

Keith's pre-shoot communications were prefect, his ideas and concepts were ideal and he was descriptive and Keith had an aim for the shoot.

Keith arrived on time, was super friendly and I love the images I saw on the back of the camera!

I look forward to working with Keith again soon :)

Rosa Brighid

Well I had the BEST SHOOT EVER with the wonderful Keith at my studio day at Eyebox in Bristol. Keith has sent me lots of cool ideas before the shoot, so I knew exactly what he wanted to achieve, and as it happens I was sooo up for trying his ideas out! contrast movement shots, strong powerful nudes, some beauty/fashion ideas and even some wind machine action. Keith is a pleasure to be around, an absolute gem! so passionate about photography and awesome company. We're already planning our third shoot so I'm really looking forward to it :) I'd reccomend Keith to so anyone on this earth, a true star and so so lovely! thankyou keith :)

Camellia

Had an extremely enjoyable and productive shoot with Keith yesterday in the Peak District working from fashion to tasteful ArtNude in a variety of settings. Communication from the outset was nothing short of outstanding - Keith went to the most effort I have ever seen a photographer go to to plan and prepare for the shoot, even going as far as travelling some hours the week before to do a full on site reccy as well as research different artists and looks and compile a comprehensive set of images for inspiration. He also organised a lovely MUA / hairstylist and brought a car full of props.

On the day Keith met me some hours earlier than the intended start time to go for a coffee per shoot as I could not get a lift later and Keith was concerned for my safety being alone in a secluded location. We got through 4 distinct looks on the day - 4 distinctly different hairstyles and make up looks each in a different location and going by the back of the camera the shots were extremely striking and well composed. I cannot wait to see the final edits.

On the whole I found Keith to be extremely respectful, personable and considerate, not to mention absolutely passionate about is craft and professional in his approach. I cannot recommend Keith highly enough .......

Charlotte Raven said...

I assisted Emma (the make up artist and hair stylist) on Monday for Keiths shoot with a beautiful model called Aurelia. Keith is so passionate about his work and really loves the true artistical side of photography. I was in awe of the shots he showed on the back of his camera.

He really researched his locations and knew exactly how to get each shot perfect. For saying I lived so close to these locations, its amazing that I had never been to most of them. I can highly recommend Keith to any model, new or professional.

Thank you for allowing me to tag along Keith! :)

Emma HairMUA said...

I worked with Illuminated Beauty images for the second time this week on location in the Peak District, alongside the lovely Aurelia. Keith is an absolute dream to work with - his planning and communication prior to shooting was excellent and his research into the looks and locations was spot on! It is such a pleasure to work with a photographer who really takes the time and effort into planning every aspect of the shoot as the shoot itself went incredibly smoothly and we produced some amazing images. Keith is a fantastic photographer with such an amazing eye for art and beauty and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to other hair/makeup artists and models. It goes without saying I definitely enjoy working with him and hope to do so again soon :)

*V*

Thank you so much Keith for a wonderful shoot!!

Keith put a huge amount of thought and effort into bringing along props and ideas to create something truly unique and beautiful and he is an absolutely lovely person to boot! I loved every minute shooting with him!

Hope to shoot again very soon :)

Best wishes

Vicky x

Helen Diaz

I worked with Keith at a lovely ruin in Wales. 4 hours flew by and aren't enough with such a lovely man! Keith is down to earth, kind and a very considerate photographer to work with. We had a lovely shoot at the ruin, exploring the different nooks and crannies and creating beautiful photographs in my grandmothers wedding dress! :P Keith also kindly bought along many of his own accessories and a beautiful ball gown which was lovely to wear. Highly recommended and really hope we work together again, Helen x

Ivory Flame

I recently had another 2 days working on a trip to Wales with Keith, and can only echo my previous reference and the others here - he is one of the most kind, humble and pleasant people I know, and such a considerate photographer to work with.

Full of appreciation, he enjoys every moment, and loves taking beautiful images. I had another wonderful time with him soaking up the awesome natural surroundings. Thank you Keith!! :-)