References for Paul David Smith

MR. NPR

Another fast Booking for a workshop completed today :)

As always communication is spot on.

Details about times - locations - attire always to the exact requirement needed.

Great studio set up.

Great input and direction.

Really puts the model and the client he is teaching at ease.

All the best

till the next one

Nicky

MR. NPR

Was booked by Paul again for another tutorial job where i was the male model for this event.

As was last time all information was detailed in depth.

Responded fast.

On the shoot he was dedicated and professional and insightful.

He allowed me to do my job freely and expressive.

Cheers

Nicky

Rosy May

I worked with Paul on an urban fashion shoot a couple of weeks ago and it was great! He met me straight from the train station and was very considerate throughout the shoot. We were working for a client and Paul worked to make sure the client was happy whilst still respecting me and the other model. I would love to work with him again.

MR. NPR

So i had the pleasure of Being Paul's - Male Model _ Groom for the day today.

Which was a part of one of his Wedding Photography Tuition classes.

Paul is a excellent host i was greeted upon arrival with a firm handshake and a hello.

Was made to feel at ease by him and his team. Constantly asked if i was ok and if i needed anything.

So on to his skill's as a photographer and teacher.

He lay's out all the details required for each shot and action he would wish to capture.

Not one part of details was missed.

He allowed myself and co model to pose freely but also gave his direction and positional knowledge for certain shots. which was designed to help the young lady he was teaching.

Great to work with and for this gentleman

till the next time

thanks

Nicky

Sugar&Spice

I was Paul's model today as part of offering bridal photography tuition.

In pre-shoot comms, Paul was really clear and concise and covered lots of details- he even had a wedding dress and bouquet for me!

On the day, he was friendly and polite, made me feel really welcome and I felt genuinely included in the discussion. I was able to make my own suggestions and give advice, which was treated warmly.

I would be happy to recommend Paul - both as a tutor and a photographer and hope to work with him again in the future :)

Paul Robinson | PWR Media

I arranged a training day with Paul to improve my portraiture work - especially how to work with a model to better convey a story through a picture. Paul created a really well thought out day with an absolutely super model, a selection of wonderful outfits and excellent choice of props. I got exactly what I wanted from this day and, as a bonus, several hundred really great images that I now need to curate. I'd highly recommend Paul and will definitely work with him again.

Martyn Elliston

I recently went on Paul's Glencoe Photographic adventure, I had a fantastic time, Paul is very easy to get on with, even though the weather was less than ideal, he did everything he could to make sure that everyone came away with some stunning images. He was happy to help if needed with any technical queries, or leave you get one with shooting if you where happy. I can thoroughly recommend Paul's trips and will defiantly be going on more.

Savra

I had a pleasure of joining Paul and his group on their Glencoe trip at the beginning of November. We shot for 3 days and that was an amazing experience. Paul took care of everything, the event was perfectly organized - the house where we were staying was huge and comfortable, the locations beautiful and the outfits very unique. That was one of the best events I have ever attended. Paul is very helpful, kind and of course, he is a very good photographer. I'd love to attend another workshops organized by Paul in the future :) Thank you so much for everything! :)

Sinopa Rin

I recently attended a weekend workshop with Paul and his lovely partner Rhian in Cornwall. Having worked with Paul before, I knew the trip would be a great success but he went above and beyond to ensure the photographers had an amazing few days. All the locations had been scouted and were absolutely breath-taking; the accommodation was wonderful and all the fine details such as styling, dining and travel had been carefully planned. Paul is not only a very knowledgeable photographer but also a genuine, considerate and relaxed person to work with - it was a pleasure to model for him and the group, and I'd be delighted to do so again. Highly recommended!

Sphinx

I was asked to attend a weekend away in Tintagel organised by Paul and Rhian and it was better than I could have ever imagined.

The amount of thought and time that goes into one of these weekends is second to none and it made the weekend an experience you always look back at incredibly happy you were a part of it.

Paul and Rhian are two of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of meeting and they were hostesses with the mostest. Model welfare was extremely high on their list of priorities and they were always checking us models were warm, happy and just generally ok.

Conversations were some of the funniest and the general atmosphere was just relaxed, happy and very comfortable - I really cannot recommend this creative pair enough. They went out of their way to ensure everything was just right for the photographers and models. They were on hand to help with anything from lighting, to costume changes, to even Paul being asked to model at one point - there really isn't a lot these guys won't do to ensure you get 'The' shot. (I still think Paul needs a modelling portfolio now :) )

I made two great friends on this trip and would absolutely jump at the chance to work with them again. This trip was genuinely so much fun that it never felt like 'work' at any point

Thank you again for asking me along and for being absolutely ace!! You guys are awesome :)

10/10 - would recommend in a heartbeat

keri hambly

Got to meet Paul and Rhian for the first time when I went on his 4day workshop in Cornwall amazing people. The trip could not have been organised any better brilliant accommodation stunning models great locations and amazing costumes and friendly people which made for a fantastic long weekend.

Paul’s knowledge on photography and lighting was so helpful and he worked so hard to make sure you got the shots you are after. And so much shooting time you will get some amazing images.

Highly recommended

Jade Lyon

What a great day I had a one of Paul's Big Shoot events in Northamptonshire. Him and his partner Rhian have put a lot of effort into building up their costume and prop collection. One of the outfits they had was probably one of my favourites I've ever worn on a shoot! They are full of ideas and willing to share and teach others which is what photography should all be about! They were really fun to work with.

They were getting stuck in themselves and running about with/ waving around the parachute dress to get some amazing shapes from it. A really lovely bunch of photographers on the day as well so it was really enjoyable.

Their efforts really show through with some of the photos people had on the day. We even finished a little early so Paul took a few shots himself which look EPIC! Highly recommended and can't wait to work with them again!

Tony Roberts

I met Paul for the first time on his 'Big Shoot at Castle Ashby', the event was well organised with Paul and Rhian on hand to guide and assist when needed. The venue was amazing with a wide range of locations for shooting, and we had a wide range of props and outfits for our willing model.

Being a sunny summer Sunday afternoon gave us some challenges with visitors, and on many occasions spectators wondering what was going on!

We had a small group of 5 photographers who were happy working together to produce some good ideas and photos.

I will certainly be looking forward to future photo days with Paul.

Zara Watson

Had the pleasure of working with Paul and his partner Rhian on one of their photowalk group shoots. Their communication before the shoot was brilliant, so I knew everything I needed to for the day. The day was great, they are organised, yet relaxed, friendly, professional, down to earth lovely people. It was a great afternoon and the location was beautiful, thanks to Paul's hard work in securing it. Rhian had made some beautiful head pieces for us to model. They are really creative and great team to work with.

Highly recommended to models and photographers. :D

Paul Robinson | PWR Media

I joined Paul's group photowalk session that was held in the grounds of the beautiful Rockingham Castle. The event was well organised with 3 superb models attending. Paul obviously gave a lot of thought to the event and there was a perfect selection of structured shots as well as plenty of free-format time with the models. I came away with a high percentage of images worth keeping. I would definitely love to work with Paul again and have no hesitation in recommending him to others.

Bina

I joined Paul for a second shoot on his Rockingham Castle photowalk. The event was brilliantly organised and pre-shoot communications were very helpful. His partner Rhian also made some beautiful headpieces to go with the lovely dresses they brought along!

The shoot was very well structured and it gave a good balance for the photographers to be creative with their own shots as well as Paul arranging some set up shots utilising the beautiful blossom trees within the gardens.

He and Rhian were extremely considerate to my inexperience with the amount of photographers and were on hand to help the flow of communication.

Overall the photowalk was tremendously organised and a fantastic experience! I would love to work with Paul and Rhian again and throughly recommend to all models and photographers.

Ashleigh Rae

I was lucky enough to be a model for one of Paul's group shoots, a photo walk at Rockingham castle.

Paul and his partner Rhian had EVERYTHING covered from start to finish. Their communication was second to none.

Shoot day was an absolute dream and flowed smoothly. The route was all planned to perfection, as well as the different 'looks' for the models, which were all stunning!

They create such a great atmosphere and energy for all involved, with Paul offering really useful tips to the photographers along the way (This guy really knows his stuff).

Highly recommended to both models and photographers.

Thank you so much for such a wonderful day! I had a blast :-)

Ashleigh

Sinopa Rin

Paul and Rhian approached me about one of their photographic trips a while back, but today was a brief 'test' shoot to make sure we all got along, and I think it's safe to say that we did! Paul picked me up at 6am and drove us to the beach in time for sunrise... unfortunately it was as grey as grey could be, but we achieved some stunningly atmospheric photos in the mist, thanks to some beautiful styling and props. The water was freezing cold but both Paul and Rhian were very professional and considerate of my well-being; making sure I was warm and comfortable at all times. I thoroughly enjoyed my morning and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Paul to others. I look forward to working with these guys again in September!

Bina

Just finished a shoot with Paul and his partner Rhian, this was my first time working with them. They were fantastic, the shoot was well planned out and both were considerate of the costume weight. They are very friendly and it was easy to get relaxed and into the flow of their shooting style.

I'd recommend them to anyone, and hope to work with them again!

Doz

I joined one of Pauls weekenders in Snowdonia and am so glad I did so. The four days were well organised with some exciting/beautiful locations; a castle and horses on a mountain top included. The weekend had a story line which, challenged and fired my imagination. Paul was enthusiastic throughout, appropriately tutoring and coaching with his obvious photographic skills. There were two top models to work with during the weekend with plenty of time to shoot on most locations.

The weather during the weekend was inclement to say the least, but Paul made the most of the conditions. The only suggestion I would make is to have fall back outdoor locations for inclement weather.

I would certainly book another photographic weekend with Paul and am considering the Antrim Coast one and The Scotland one :)