References for LRM Photography

MissC

I had my first ever shoot with Lee and been want to shoot with him for a long time I have to say it was so worth the wait. This has must of been one of the most relaxing shoots I've been on on a very long time. I don't normally do a lot of Fashion stuff but he has made me like it more than I thought. He has a lovely dressing room with gorgeous outfits and dresses and head dresses to die for. To be honest I didn't really want to go home I could stay there forever. Leigh is so nice to be around with can have a good laugh and he is very professional at the same time. I cannot wait to shoot with him again I really have something to look forward to later in the year

Love Miss c xxx

Alia Rose

Shooting with Lee was a wonderful experience! Lee is an extremely accommodating, helpful and welcoming host. Communications beforehand were excellent, and although the weather was a bit worrying Lee did everything possible to make sure I had a safe and pleasant journey on the way there and back.

Lee's collection of clothing, accessories, wigs, headdresses and more was astounding! You name it, he had it ready and available. Having travelled from Liverpool myself, it was great to not have to lug a big suitcase around. His studio equipment and set up was equally impressive, and he was more than happy to explain his technique as we shot. I'm so excited to see the final edits, the back of the camera shots looked amazing as is!

The shoot itself was professional yet relaxed, and yes, the food was fantastic. All in all, I'd highly recommend working with Lee and am very much looking forward to our next shoot!

PetiteLeka

I had a shoot with Lee,

The details sent by e mail were more then helpful, when we arrieved with the mua, he gave us an amazing welcome!

The studio has a wardrobe for all the moodboard or style we need.

This was a hair shoot, we had the time to get many fashion and beauty set as well!

Im waiting impatiently for the result,

Highly recommended!

Leka x

Angie86

Omg where do I begin?!!

From the get go, all pre comms where great, we both knew exactly the plan and idea of the shoot.

There is not enough words to describe the model heaven that is Lee's home and studio! It is amazing and set up so well and professionally. I swooned at the walk in wardrobe and accessories and leapt with delight at the studio set up. For anyone who has had a shoot with Lee know exactly what I mean and well,, I could write an essay on just how amazing the snacks and food are! Hahaha!

Ok, so the shoot. WOW!!! I think we managed at least 8 sets, styles and shoots. Each one was so different from the other and it was fresh, exciting and so much fun being able to explore ideas and have such a change for each idea.

Lee is incredibly professional and wonderfully friendly. Everything was comfortable and at ease and his fast shooting, creative ideas where my dream! Lee intrigued me with his explaining of each style of shoot, the technical side and lighting set up.

I couldn't recommend LRM photography enough and I hope that I get to visit again in the near future!

I really could go on and on and list every word describe for amazing!

Definitely the best shoot for this year!

Thank you so much Lee.

Jodie Ellen

Another wonderful shoot at the LRM household. Lee invited me up to revamp my portfolio and show me all his new toys!

I've worked with Lee over the last few years on lots of different projects and I have seen him grow each time I've worked with him.

NOW Lee has the ultimate thing every model prays for! The Biggest and BESTEST wardrobe EVER. Lee has converted one of this downstairs rooms, its not just a room, its like Aladdin's Cave, everything ordered in size, rails and rails of clothes, shelves of accessories. Its incredible.

Not only that but Lee always makes sure to have a range of food on hand for models. Everything from gluten-free to vegan chocolate (which is amazing)

Lee never rushes a shoot, its always at a nice easy pace and never too much worry. Lee's always very prepared with a great shoot plan.

Couldn't ask for a better photographer!

Natasha ПΣӨП

So glad I got the chance to work with the lovely Lee again! He is so accommodating and thoughtful, let me stay the night before and had fresh sheets/dressing gown/towels/slippers! He even got some special vegan snacks in for me which was greatly appreciated.

You can tell Lee is very passionate about photography when shooting as he is always trying interesting new set ups and getting creative. One big change since last time I visited him is his amazing prop room!! He has collected lots of awesome items of clothing in various styles and sizes, he has a wonderful colllection of head pieces/glasses/props and has even stocked all those little bits we usually forget on tour that can be very helpful like hair bands/clips and safety pins etc.

Basically Lee thinks of everything! And as if this wasn’t enough he creates beautiful photos and edits them wonderfully. He has no ego and is always open to ideas and suggestion even though he has an endless supply of his own :)

The fact that this is the longest reference I’ve ever written in 9 years of modelling should speak for itself really! I can’t wait to come back.

Highly recommended 😃

Sinopa Rin

After previously visiting his home to shoot with another photographer, I contacted Lee last week to ask if I could stay with him while working in the area. Lee was happy to oblige and also booked me for 3 hours the following day before I headed home. My train was delayed on the way there so I arrived a couple of hours later than planned, but Lee was very welcoming and already had the oven on ready for me! During the shoot, Lee was full of ideas and we got through at least 5 or 6 sets, without it ever feeling rushed, and of course I got to raid his amazing wardrobe! The images I've seen look utterly gorgeous - Lee's knowledge of colour and lighting are really exceptional. I thoroughly enjoyed staying and working with Lee, and would be delighted to do so again. Highly recommended!

TimeForWhiskey

I don't know where to start, everything was just perfect! I was feeling like a queen and we had so much laugh as well as created ass-kicking images.

Firstly, Lee has an amazing communicational and organizational skills. It was piece of cake to plan a shooting with him as he immediately booked an incredible make up artist, set the date and started to discuss the ideas. He shared so many great ideas as well as liked mine.

Further, on the day he provided a crazy amount of food, snacks and drinks and even got us pizzas! He made sure that me and the team would have rest and eat properly. Endlessly grateful for being such a great host.

Also, this lovely photographer provided with an amazing styling and headpieces. His wardrobe is definitely bigger than mine. It was so difficult to choose what to wear as everything looked just amazing.

Lastly, he knew 100% what he is doing. His crazily smart lighting was on point, we didn't need to shoot a gazillion of pictures as we received instant great results. I think we done 7 different sets in one day which is amazing! Also, I really adore this lovely person's commitment to constantly improve his skills. Even though his work is already very beautiful.

Lee, thank you so so much for an amazing day. As I said previously my cheeks are still in pain because of laugh!!! You are an amazing artist and amazing person. Please never change XX looking forward to see edits and hopefully we can work again in future.

Lots of love,

Rosita

Pippa.

I've admired Lee's work for a good while and I just knew we could make some magic together, and he certainly delivered!

Lee is an amazing host and has loaaaaads of snacks, and even bought my favourite biscuit tea! The wardrobe is like a models dream, I could honestly spend about a week in there and just dress up in the several different outfits and pieces on offer!

Lee is a natural light genius, and his set ups and eye for photography are just exceptional!

Seriously enjoyed my shoot and I recommend Lee to all :)

Helen Diaz

I had a very impromptu shoot with the sensational talent that is Lee at his AMAZINGLY equipped home studio whilst I was booked in the area. I was booked at Lees wonderful studio the day before, so I thought it would be a shame not to grab the opportunity to work together whilst I was there! :)

Firstly... Lees home studio is without a doubt one of the (if not THE) most highly equipped home studios I have EVER seen; adorned with the highest quality studio equipment that would make many photographic studios green with envy.

Not only this but Lees "Walk in Wardrobe" (well - a whole ROOM) next to the home studio is FULL TO THE BRIM with stunning clothing, headpieces, wigs and accessories that any model or photographer would be extremely proud to own! I absolutely LOVED going through these, it was a complete joy. Everything was presented beautifully, organised, clean and expertly arranged in clothing size and order!

*Stunning*

Lees photography work over the years just continues to evolve. I absolutely love the thought, the effort, the creative input, the talent, the post production and the editing.

Lee was extremely kind to host myself and my other half during my stay in the area. He is selfless and extremely kind in sharing his knowledge and passion with others and gave such great tips to my partner who is a hobbyist photographer.

I greatly enjoyed the few hours we shared together (we all only wished we had had more energy! :P ) And I simply cannot recommended Lee highly enough to all. I am very fortunate to know him as a person too- he is a lovely man. Lee is without a doubt one of the most knowledgeable, inspiring photographers I have been fortunate to have met on Purpleport.

Thankyou Lee and really hope to see you again soon, Helen x

Anna B1989

Where do I start with Lee?!

I contacted Lee on a whim because I saw his portfolio and was a massive fan of his images. He was quick to respond, and was very kind in offering a shoot in late September despite usually taking this time off to learn new skills and read up on new techniques.

His pre-comms were amazing, always very quick, and he gave very detailed ideas for each set of the shoot. He gave a wide variety of ideas to broaden my portfolio, showing that he was really passionate about creating images that not only he liked, but ones that would also benefit me as well.

On arrival, he took the time to show me around; a changing room with robe, slippers and a mirror, a massive room FULL of clothes, wigs, accessories, headpieces (every woman's dream) as well as offering food and drinks throughout. He was extremely laid back throughout, carefully explaining each set and what he wanted us to get out of the day's shoot.

In terms of a photographer; i could not fault him. He has an incredible eye for detail, and brought out the absolute best in me, especially as it had been a while since I had modelled and was self conscious about some of the sets he had proposed. Despite this, i trusted him entirely and was absolutely not disappointed. The final images were fantastic and was so chuffed with the outcome.

Lee is a quick worker, extremely professional and original and an absolute dream to work with. He is creative, understanding and empathetic towards his models.

I could happily go on about Lee (moreso than I already have) and his excellent work, but I'll let the references and his work speak for themselves.

Thank you Lee!

Jezebelle

I got to work with this epic photographer again at long last, Lee is one of the most compassionate and talented photographers out there, with the hosting skills that outclass them all!

He's got a beautiful set up with the most wonderful of backdrops and available light, a walk in prop/outfit room which is by far the best I have ever been in!

Lee is a quick worker, busting out wonderful photos with fantastic camera wielding - I can't recommend this fabulous fellow enough to all, he is understanding, creative as hell and an excellent retoucher....I feel honoured to have worked with him again 😊

Em

Bad Dolly

I've been working with Lee for a number of years now and he is as much a friend as he is a photographer. Lee strives for perfection, he is constantly honing his skills and learning more about photography. He is always pushing his limits, he has a thirst for knowledge and it shows in his photos.

He is a perfectionist with each image and every aspect of photography is thought about in detail, from the set up of the lights to the retouching and edits, Lee is just a genius!

I've just had 2 days shooting with Lee, and although I have worked with him enough time to know that I love EVERY shot he produces, I was still jumping around clapping my hands with joy when I saw what he had captured on the back of the camera.

By far my favourite photographer, Lee brings out the best in each model and with little to no direction I find that we just gel, bouncing ideas off each other and working together to produce the very highest quality images we can.

I call his home studio Maison Manston at it has everything, it's like my home from home. I trust Lee so much that if I see an inspiring image of have an idea I'd like shot, he is the first person I pester!

I could go on about Lee all day I really could, read some references, there is a reason everyone gushes about LRM Photography, because he is bloody amazing.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

Stephanie Dubois

I had a very last minute and totally unplanned shoot with Lee over the weekend. I basically bullied him into it ;)

I was there shooting with Mark Rowe and Lee had very kindly let me stay over the night before.

The first thing to note is Lees hospitality - its second to none. He goes out of his way to make you feel at home and comforatble. He gets your favourite snacks in and very conscious that some of us models have strange and wonderful dietary requirements - he has everything covered.

In this super hot summer the big draw is he has air-conditioning... i actually didnt want to leave - it was epic.

To shoot with, Lee is a gem. We work so well together that within half an hour we had nailed three sets of awesome images. We also used a lighting setup that I havent seen before, which is always exciting - the results are beautiful as you would come to expect from Lee.

All in all, Lee is ace. Great host, lovely person and a fab photographer.

Cannot wait to see the edits ;)

Highly recommended.

Sister Of Sinister

Once again I had a superb time shooting with Lee 2 weekends in a row and everytime we shoot together it is always fantastic, full of lots of laughter and creativity just the way I like it.

Lee always makes not just me but my partner Dom always feel incredible welcome and I really do feel right at home and not to mention the incredible packed out prop room which holds so many stunning creations including my own from Haus Of Sinister and was also happy to design Lee another piece for his collection.

I always feel very honoured to work with Lee and when I do its always a new adventure of creating amazing looks and seeing the images jump off the screen. His skills are out of this world and every image is special and beautifully created.

For both days we had two brilliant models to work with and worked on a series of bold and soft makeup looks combined with a lot of creative outfits, accessories, props and sets, which made every look stand out and of course I am very much looking forward to seeing the final results.

When working with Lee there is always a lot of creative choices to choose from thanks to his amazing prop room full of gorgeous outfits, accessories and not to mention the props and an amazing collection of backdrops.

Lee is very creative with Every shoot and combining all these things is what makes his work really stand out. Lee is so versatile and has an incredible vision and knows how to create the perfect image. The amount of time, effort and detail that Lee puts into his work is mind blowing for me its not just an image its a work of art.

And last not but least i have to mention also what an incredible host lee is he literally is the perfect host and looks after the models and makes people feel so at ease. He has a beautiful home, a beautiful studio and makes sure you are hydrated throughout the day and of course makes sure you have a proper break and there is always plenty of yummy food. Lee really does make you feel at home and well looked after on every shoot.

Overall every shoot is amazing with Lee, he is talented, kind and makes sure you are comfortable, safe and is a superb photographer and dear friend. I feel honoured to not only work with Lee, but its always good to catch up and have a wonderful day.

Thank you Lee for a terrific shoot, always 100 % highly recommended and if you have not worked with Lee yet, you really should he is amazeballs :)

Victoriah

I shot with Lee again recently at his home studio making this our 6th shoot I believe?...

This time it was a first for both of us. My one and only maternity shoot and also lees first attempt at a shoot. I chose to shoot my maternity shoot with Lee because I couldn’t imagine shooting my maternity images with anyone else even though he had never ventured into maternity shots before I knew that together we could achieve exactly what I wanted

Lee is always prepared. He went above and beyond helping create a moodboard and getting all the little props ready for the shoot

It was a very easy and successful shoot. The time flew by and I couldn’t be happier with all of The images we received.

Such a personal moment in life and I was more than happy to share this sensitive time with Lee

As always he always has the best food and snacks at home too :-)

For someone who has never shot maternity before you would never know he clearly has a great path ahead in this market also

I would highly recommend him for any style of photography. Creative, beauty, maternity, children... he’s an all round talented man!!

Kitty Dawson

I had a great shoot with LRM photography and sister of sinister.

We shot 3 different makeup sets and I look forward to seeing the results.

Lee is amazing to work with, he is professional, creative, clever, ambitious, amazing at his craft and it was a pleasure to shoot with him again.

He made sure we had a extremely lovely lunch and he even catered for my specific dietary needs, which I really appreciate. The energy on the day of everyone involved was lovely and energetic. Sister of sinister was great to but, more about her in her reference ;) .

Thank you so much for an amazing day and great shoot.

110% recommended! :D

Don't miss the chance to shoot with him.

Ayla

I worked with the wonderful Lee for the second time.

We shot for half a day at his home in Hertfordshire. Lees pre comms were excellent, he was so kind and hospitable in his understanding of my non flexible arrangements and did his best to accommodate me.

On the day I was wowed by his beautiful model setup! What a studio! So many beautiful clothes, jewellery, props and more, I could have spent all day there and worn every single thing, it was literally a models dream.

Lee was so relaxed and very generous in regards to breaks, timings and snacks, he had bought me loads of food and insisted I take some home with me when I left, such a kind thoughtful person.

We got some beautiful images and I was so impressed again by his technical lighting knowledge, it was stunning and I cant wait to see some of the final images! Thanks Lee

Highly recommended.

Sinopa Rin

I had the absolute pleasure of working at Lee's home studio with Mark Rowe on Saturday. From the moment we arrived, Lee was very warm and welcoming; he showed his around his beautiful abode before insisting on a break after my long journey - what a gent! Lee's set-up is certainly not the average home studio; in fact he has a wardrobe and props room that is probably one of the best I've ever seen! His lighting knowledge is excellent and he helped Mark with some gorgeous set-ups that produced stunning images. At lunch time he laid on a wonderful spread and insisted I take whatever I want for the journey home. It was truly a pleasure to spend the day in Lee's home and I hope to return some time in the future. Thoroughly recommended!

Mark_Rowe_Photography

I had the pleasure of shooting Sinopa Rin at Lee’s studio recently. He has everything you need in terms of lighting which makes for a variety of shooting styles.

The wardrobe and prop room give you even more creative choices!

Lee is also a fantastic host and his snacks are almost as legendary as his photography!! Thanks again for another great experience, highly recommended!