References for LRM Photography

Scarlett Fox

Oh God it's that time of the month again.. To write a new reference for Lee, there's absolutely nothing I haven't already said!

Lee must be the most imaginative, positive, and hospitable photographer/person I know. He is a genuinely nice, down to earth person, on my last reference I spoke way too much about how well he feeds/waters his models/guests (it's true though!), and not as much about the actual photography.

Well as tradition now I come down on a Thursday and stay with him until Sunday once every month, for the first time however we did MAJOR planing for our three full days of shooting, the first day of shooting was some funky lighting, close crop head shots, and what we like to call Vogue like shots, I was so totally blown away! 1). By Lee's incredible lighting skills and 2). By how much he brings out the best in my modelling, oh and 3). His ability to capture the shots in my head that I've always wanted.

Day 2 we were working with Darren S which was a great opportunity for me to work with another model which was slightly challenging but great fun, we worked through some challenging games of chess, grunge, ballroom suits, boudoir, erotica, and lifestyle. It was a triumphant day with excellent shots.

Day 3 we worked on what was going to be some simple wet hair shots, which turned into unbelievable wet hair shots, grunge shots, and then asylum shots! We just don't do simple anymore. It really is a running joke between us that we've watched each other grow into who we are now, but it's so true, us 14 months ago is almost embarrassing now but we just aww the innocence is gone.

I truly am blown away by this weekends edits, but one this does concern me... How the f**k are we going to top these next month?

Lee and I have already got bookings every month together all the way up to October already. So needless to say I would work him again.

So after reading all that if you're a model I guess you want to know if I recommend Lee.. Well of course I do, and HIGHLY

Thanks for being groovy as always, see you next month!

Scarlett x

LaurenCoffey

I had my first shoot with Lee on Saturday! I couldn't have felt more at ease and was made to feel very at home as soon as I walked in! I learnt so much in the space of a few hours, and couldn't be more thankful for the knowledge that he could share with me. Amazing pictures! Can't wait to see the final edits! Thanks again for having me :D

NileShephard

Brilliant to work with, very professional and the photos are brilliant, highly recommended.

Rhianew

I worked with Lee for the first time and I must say it was the best shoot I've been to. He puts you at complete ease and can offer the right direction so that your images turn out perfectly. His home studio is ridiculously well equipped, as is his knowledge. I would definitely recommend him and look forward to working again in the future!

Bunnie Stevens

I had a wonderful shoot at Lee's home during one of my visits to London.

Lee's home studio certainly is impressive to say the least! I had brilliant fun working there. Lee is a talented photographer and not afraid to try out new things - which I love! He's full of creatively and fantastic ideas, We had a full day shoot together and it flew by.

Lee is kind and courteous, and has the best selection of model snack ever! I felt very well looked after :)

My highest possible recommendations!

Arvee

Shot here today with Lee and Scarlett. Fantastic studio with a huge range of kit and places to shoot. Lee is highly knowledgable but very patient and friendly. I would recommend Lrm to anybody it's a great place with a great atmosphere.

Thanks again Lee see you soon hopefully

Rich

Luke Kidd

I started my journey on purpleport with a studio session with L.R.M Photography this week and it surpassed anything I could of ever imagined. I was invited down to his lovely studio and was instantly made to feel comfortable and helped in my preparation for the shoot. He allowed my creative vision to prosper and also let me try things that I thought could work. His ability to capture even the minute details that would brighten up a photo and bring it to life are incredible. I would highly recommend Lee to any model of any level. He will bring out the best in you! I've even booked up another shoot with him and cannot wait for it!

Scarlett Fox

Where do I blumming well start with this chap?! On our last shoot together Lee and I started brain storming and thought lets do a Sweeny Todd inspired shoot, some beauty and other shots, so we booked in two days and to save me travelling up and down the country Lee very kindly said I was more than welcome to stay at his and that I was free to get the weekend booked up as well with other photographers and stay for four days. Lee packed the cupboards and fridge with food, snacks, drinks and veggie nosh! We had a lovely mini shoot on Thursday when I travelled down, working on natural light beauty shots, some grungy, messy hair shots, as well as some period portraits. Day 2 we shot with a male model, Luke Kidd, for our Sweeney Todd shots, as well as lifestyle, portraits, and grainy street like work. Day 3 I had a photographer new to model photography come to Lee's studio for 3 hours, Lee was a fantastic host and helped my photographer with his lighting as well as his confidence. My stay was absolutely lovely with fresh linens, and fluffy towels, better than any hotel! I always feel safe and comfortable when working with Lee, and I can't recommend him highly enough, always friendly, relaxed, easy to work with, and always improving and creating more and more epic imagery. We have already got several dates booked in again, which pretty much sums up how much I love working with Lee.

I can't thank you enough for such a lovely few days stay, and I honestly can't wait for the next time!

Scarlett x

Jaya Piccaso

Had such a wonderful time with my man Lee. Learned so much and got some amazing photos from it, really appreciate for allowing me to bring my brother. I would highly recommend, Lee is all about helping, bringing the best out of you and also teaching you how to take some shots, I was really grateful on him explaining on what and how he was going to take it. 10/10 Round 2 is a must, people you don't work with him your honestly missing out. THE BEST :-D

C.M said...

Even though I am new to this, but I would have to thank Lee for letting me work with him, and also thank Jaya for getting me involved. Lee is so creative and such a cool person. I learnt so much as for shoots, posing and with the camera. This won't be the last me and him work together, but all you models I recommend this guy, this is the guy if you want amazing photos and also to learn poses and with the camera. Recommend 100% :-D

Elle Beth

Just had what i believe is my 4th shoot now with Lee!

Lee who I've know since he first started photography about 16months ago has really come in to his own now and his creative flair is really beginning to flourish with many ideas that he can produce very well!

Lee as always is very professional, great comms before and after the shoot.

The home studio, I think Lee owns more lights and modifiers then some of the big studios in London and he know exactly how to use them! If your looking to develop your portfolio or you get a chance to shoot with Lee then defiantly do so!

Very happy with the photos looking forward to adding some to my portfolio!

Highly Recommended!

Elle x

Darren S

I had the pleasure of shooting with Lee this week. Firstly, his studio is amazing and very well advanced, you could say he's not short of lights :-)

Lee is very relaxed, polite, easy going and a very good conservationist. He's very creative and he shot some really cool ideas, both indoors and out, with various lighting techniques, which worked very well.

We got through so much in the time we shot together, various styles, themes, using a variety of his vast back drops and lights.

Lee is highly recommended and i look forward to working with him again later in June.

Pixalicious

I had a great day shooting with Lee last week.

Lee has a spacious home studio, well equipped with all the lights, backdrops and equipment you could ever need and not to forget the well stocked fridge of drinks and snacks.

The planning before the shoot was superb. Lee is very good at communicating and not only he's got some excellent and creative ideas himself, he is also willing to try my ideas.

Lee is a true professional with his work and a complete gent who made sure I was comfortable at all times, the shoot, of course was very enjoyable and we had a good laugh!

happily work together again!

Highly Recommended!

Aurora Silk

Worked with Lee today for the first time. Had an absolutely amazing time at Lee's oh so awesome studio. Lee is very organised pre-shoot, during shoot and after, I've only been home a few hours and already have 4 amazingly edited images (not that i needed much editing ;) ). Lots and lots of delicious snacks for me to help myself too as well as my own dressing room with mirror. Loved today, thanks Lee! Hope to work with you again soon. x

Jodie Ellen

Lee and I were trying to figure out the other day how many times its been that we've worked together... Its safe to say we've lost count. Lee is such a fantastic photographer. He is so so easy to work with an I enjoy working with him. I've worked with Lee from the beginning and I have seen him blossom! His work is incredible and his passion for his photography grows constantly.

Lees home studio isn't like the typical "home studio" Lees home is more like a purpose built studio, it's beautiful! He's aleays adding extras to the house to make it more and more lovely. I personally think lee would start Renting the house out as a studio, its fully equipped with everything anyone could need!

See you soon xx

Jon Downs

I had the privilege of meeting and tutoring Lee last weekend. I took Mona along to help with the tutoring sessions too. Upon our arrival Lee instantly made us feel at home straight away - showing us around his studio, props. room and changing areas.

Lee's studio is very well equipped and I cannot recommend highly enough - it puts a lot of bigger studios to shame with the equipment (lighting, backdrops, props etc.) it has.

I have to say what a genuinely lovely and enthusiastic guy Lee is - it was an absolute blast of a day! Lee was welcoming & friendly and was a very keen and receptive student - picking up techniques with great ease.

Cheers Lee for a truly awesome day!

Totally recommended!!!

Maria Camila said...

This guy is super lovely! I had a full day shoot with Lee (and Jon) on Saturday on a tuition shoot, and I only have good words for him! First of all, Lee's home studio is so well equipped, it's just unbelievable the amount of lighting kits he owns, props and awesome backdrops, all meant to be there for creating amazing images as you could see on his port.

Lee is super friendly and so keen to learn everything! During the whole day, he has done impressively good by learning the techniques and lighting tricks from Jon so quick!! He came up with brilliant ideas as well, and by the end of the day the pictures out of the camera they were just amazingly beautiful!! Well done Lee :)

He is such a great host too.. (you could get fat with the amount of food and snacks he serves you during the shoot!). Very easy going, chatty and super super friendly !!

Thank you Lee for Saturday, I enjoyed it so much. Would certainly love to work with you again. I can't recommend him highly enough. Mona x

Scarlett Fox

Just had my fifth shoot with Lee. I'm not entirely sure what there is to say about Lee if I'm honest..

He's a genius.

I started working with Lee close to the beginning when he started in photography, so I've been able to watch him grow, as well as his studio! Lee is such a diamond to work with, his pre comms are perfect, he is an excellent host, he's super friendly and easy going, and he's an outstanding photographer.

When you work with Lee you are guaranteed:

. Good pre comms

. A relaxed environment

. A chatty Lee

. Tea, coffee, and snacks (and maybe a pizza)

. Lots of props to play with

. A back drop for any look you're after

. His creative input

. Great images on the camera and even better images sent to you :)

If you haven't worked with Lee, you are missing out!

Thank you for a terrific day yet again,

Scarlett x

Marianne Di Vine

So, I had the pleasure of shooting with this wonderful chap a few weeks ago. The development clear from his port just blew me away.

Lee's enthusiasm and energy to get the best shot and develop himself in what he does is phenomenal.

As expected, the results were excellent.

He was chivalrous, polite, considerate and quite frankly a dream to work with .

His home studio was amazing, all I can really say is that if you get the chance, work with him because he's just amazing :-)

Very much looking forward to our next shoot!

:-) :-)

LittleBluebird

Had a great shoot with Lee last week. Everything pre shoot was well organised, Had some great ideas for the shoot that meant that I turned up with a suitcase brimming with clothes/ accessories ready to get cracking. The shoot was really relaxed and fun and we managed to experiment with some new ideas. A great shoot, looking forward to doing it again some time soon :D