References for Liber8 Studio

Kanokwan Prai

Very warm and friendly community full with fantastic energy and laid-back people!!

Had my first session at Liber8, Was a fantastic experience working with Paol and photographers in Liber8 community.

Paol picked me up from Preston train station and drove to the studio. I was very impressed with the studio! lots of set up and props and other things you could think of.

Our shoot went well and full with great energy and lovely people, with lots of creative ideas. During the shoot Paol always make sure that the model is feeling okay and comfortable. and paol drove me home after the shoot as i'm from far distant from the studio and it was dark at night.

Very glad to working together with Paol and thank you so much for a great day and experience,

Really looking forward to working together agin in the near future.

Kanok

Tegan Elizabeth

Paol hosted me this weekend for a studio day. I reached out to him after being in the area as someone recommended his studio.

His comms were spot on, he helped me book in photographers and the day ran smoothly.

The studio is a great space with lots of different set ups and props, costumes, lighting galore.

It also has fab natural light.

Paol ensured I was warm throughout the day with a great gas powered heater which is always a bonus as studios can get very cold and also refreshments and a catchy playlist.

Will definitely be back at Liber8 and highly recommend anyone in the area pays the studio a visit. :)

S J Jinxx

I had a great experience at Liber8 thanks for Paols organisation skills and warm welcome!

The studio is looking gorgeous with fabulous sets and improvements throughout, it was a great creative group who were very engaging and flexible with ideas and the time absolutely flew by!

I can't wait to be back and hope to organise some more time here soon. Thank you so much for a great night!

Mike121

Excellent studio run by Paol. Lots of good lighting and many props. Very large space.

I shot Olga Solo here, another great shoot with one of the best models around.

Paol is very helpful and friendly.

Highly recommended.

Thanks Mike

CCM Studio

Second shoot in Liber8 since Paol took over the studio space.

There is now a good range of sets at the studio. Also great using a studio with such a good number of lights and modifiers.

Looking forward to utilising the studio again soon

_miss_red_92_

Wow! What an incredible shoot. Paul arranged to have two models myself and it’s me Aimee Louise for the Thursday evening group/social event and we just clicked straight away, we ended up doing a duo evening and my did sparks fly! Aimee is such a lovely person and talented model. I was thrilled Paul decided on two models I think it made the evening a fun one for everyone who came. Paul runs his groups slightly different to other group shoots I go to, it’s more social at liber8 the atmosphere is relaxed yet upbeat I think the photographers genuinely enjoy the social aspect where they can all mingle, chat and snack to their hearts content. As always a great time was had at liber8 which of course has my highest recommendations.

Thanks so much 😄

Rebecca F

I had the pleasure of having my first shoot at Liber8 Studio organised by Purple Tog.

We had a lovely warm welcome from Paol and I was very grateful for the cup of coffee.

The Studio is amazing and huge, with so many props and set's, I feel I only just scratched the surface of all the possibilities and creativity that can be had in this Studio.

There's plenty of room for easy parking and a lift for my heavy suitcase. I greatly appreciated the large heater and the private changing room that was also heated. I will definitely be coming back soon. Highly recommended to all other models and photographers.

Jim Donnelly

This was my first visit to Liber8 Studio but it certainly won't be my last! Paol could not have been more helpful in changing the sets to suit different types of shot. There is a wide range of possibilities and a huge number of props, including dresses. I hope to be back soon.

Miss_C

I organised a last minute shoot with Paol at Liber8 studio having heard a lot about it and it was an absolute pleasure to get to work there!!

Liber8 is easy to find with plenty of parking available. There is a lift up to the studio (helpful if you pack as much as I do!) and the studio space itself is huge!!! There is a private dressing room area and plenty of props, outfits and goodies to use for shoots!!! - Paol has really turned this into the most amazing space with loads of options for backdrops and sets, not to mention his incredible collection of corsets!!!! Now that was exciting!!!

Alongside the actual studio space there are also some incredible long corridors, doorways, large natural window light areas and some real grungy walls and dark corners to play with - A models playground!!! Can't complain!!!

All in all a great visit to Liber8 and funnily enough will be returning this evening for one of their group events!!! Yippee!!! :D

Neil Mac

I visited this fantastic local studio for the first time, for a casting that I'd placed.

And from start to finish, Paol was the most helpful host. Nothing was too much trouble.

He gave me a quick run down on what's what for my shoot but also explained about all of the other options available for future shoots.

A great environment and large space in which to shoot. Good facilities for both the model and photographer.

I can't wait to visit this brilliant studio again and again.

Gia_

I had my first trip up to the studio recently, after I contacted Paol about stopping by on my way to Scotland!

The pre comms were amazing, Paol was so enthusiastic throughout and you can clearly see his passion for the studio which always helps!

I modelled for the Liber8 club night, which was lots of fun, we shot all the way from latex and a straight jacket to a beautiful evening gown (which just proves the versatility of this studio). There is an abundance of props and outfits at Liber8, Paol is super friendly and probably the most helpful person I have ever met! Everyone else was lovely, chatty and respectful throughout. Some even helping me with my outfits and taking some BTS videos for me.

I then had a studio day, where again I shot a good variety of sets against different backdrops with a few togs including Paol. The studio is a really good size and Paol has been sure to create ample storage space in other units so it doesn't get too cluttered!

I made use of some of the clothing (as well as my own) again and borrowed a few pairs of shoes from the bag fulls he has there!

The studio is highly recommended by me and I hope to be back again soon! :)

Itsaimeelouise

I was booked last min to attend a Thursday night social event.

I was made to feel very welcome and felt at home very quickly.

The studio has a fantastic set up with lots of different sets ready to use, outfits, props and there are beverages and cookies available!

I was treated with respect by everyone and have received some fantastic images.

I will be back !

Thank you

Aimee Louise

Tia88

Had a great shoot at the studio,was my first time there for the Thursday night event was made to feel very welcomed and comfortable,all the photographers where great to work with,and lots of different sets to shoots from would highly recommend the studio x

Fay D.

Had an amazing experience at Paol’s Thursday night workshop at the studio last night. Upon arrival I was kindly greeted by Paol himself and introduced to all the other lovely photographers participating that evening - I was made to feel completely at ease and welcome. As this was partly a networking/social event, it was a great opportunity to chat and get to know the local photographers over a coffee and the large variety of snacks provided (yum 😋). The studio has great facilities, including a cute little dressing room for myself where I could hang my clothes up and touch up my makeup for shooting. The shoot itself was lively and energetic and I throughly enjoyed it - the photos we created look amazing! Thank you Paol for a fab experience and I hope to work with you again soon.

Fay x

Miss Layla

Firstly I'd like to apologise for not leaving a reference before now about this amazing studio and even more so the amazing new owner paol!

I've shot here several times now and seen how well and looked after the studio is by paol and by those that use it. Its got a lovely community of photographers that attend the studio nights and paol is on hand as and when needed and goes above and beyond to look after everything, especially the models.

I cant thank paol enough for letting me be involved in liber8 studio and for the amazing shoots we've done together. Thank you for all your kindness and help paol and can't wait to see the studio flourish even more ❤️

INFINITY Model

Had the pleasure to shoot at the new refurbished Liber8 Studio since Paol has taken it over. As I've worked with Paol a few times over the last couple of years, I've always known him as highly professional, friendly and caring. It's great to see that the studio is under great management, Paol has put in a lot of work, resources and care into it in a short space of time, and I'm looking forward to seeing it pay off and flourish. On this occasion I attended a group shoot which was well managed and organised, it was a fun but productive environment, and it was nice to see people coming together to help Paol achieve a successful group shoot. The studio has great equipment and various sets for variety and different tastes, it was a cold day so Paol made sure the heaters were running for mine and everyone's comfort. There's a nice and secluded changing room with mirrors and a separate heater. Overall, I enjoyed the shoot and can recommend to other models and photographers. Looking forward to shooting again.

Paul Francis

Love this place. The range of accessories, the environment, the vibe and Paol being probably the most friendliest of studio owners I have had the pleasure to work with, make Liber8 one of the best in the north west. The value for money, too, is just hard to fathom for what is on offer. No brainer of a studio to book!

Sookie

Wow! What a place.

What can I say about this studio other than it's one of the best I've ever seen/used

This huge spacious studio filled with treats and different sets to fit everyone's needs. Large wardrobe filled with amazing corsets and costumes and not to mention all the fun props.

Paol is extremely welcoming and hospitable and makes you feel immediately at ease, very innovative and full of ideas to help you fulfil your shoot.

Highly recommended, Particularly if you are a "alternative" or content creator This place will be perfect for you.

Will definitely visit again :)

S x

SteveDeansPhotography

Great spacious studio with gas heater than warmed things up surprisingly quickly. Paul very easy to deal with and helpful. Very well equipped with very large infinity wall (which i never use but i know plenty do)

Tons of stuff to explore, too much for this short session so will return.

Thanks for excavating the piano at short notice and i apologise i didn't wash my tea mug out!

S

indemnity

I have used the studio under previous management and just had my first shoot since Paol has taken over, which went fabulously. I do know Paol previously and always had interesting chats and valuable exchanges not just photography related.

A lot of effort and work has gone into updating many aspects of the studio which are most welcomed, apparently with more to come.

I can't remember how many times I've shot here over the years quite a lot with many models and my good friend and model Kittiwara knocking out quite a slice of our 50+ FPIs here. It's a fabulous space with plenty of room to get the job done quickly and efficiently whilst still having a laugh along the way. Thanks Paol....we'll be back.