References for PGD Modelling and Photography Studios

Ballerina Erica Mulkern

Another great studio day with Garry at PGD! He organised and created a cyper punk ballet look which was very fun!

And he was on hand throughout the whole day setting up lights, back drops etc. Nothing was too much for him!

I can't wait to repeat this event again next month :)

DFImages

This was my first shoot at PGD Studios and I've re-booked already. It is a very well equipped space run by Garry, a photographer and studio operator with extensive experience who could not have been more helpful. Now we all know that these big 'warehouse' style buildings are difficult to heat, but even in the middle of November Garry made sure there was always a 'warm spot' ready where I needed my model to work. The high tech lighting triggers were new to me (I learned my craft over 40 years ago), but Garry was always on hand to give help and guidance, without ever getting 'in the way'. Striking that balance is quite a skill. I'm very happy to recommend PGD Studios to beginners and seasoned pros alike.

Thammondphotography

Myself and a model (not on here) shot at PGD studios recently and it was such a great experience.

The space is large and allows for so much freedom and movement, but also really well kitted out which gave so much creative possibilities.

Garry was super accommodating and friendly, always on hand for any kind of assistance, and even made the tea! Anything we needed was found and setup within minutes!

It was a great experience and I'd definitely return to shoot there again!

Anexa

My first studio! My first photographer!

Garry is a wonderful man, artist and guide in the world of modeling.

Garry thanks for everything ❤️

DesertShade

I recently had the privilege of conducting a photoshoot at PGD Modelling and Photography Studios, and I wanted to express my absolute admiration for the exceptional experience I had. The combination of high-tech equipment and meticulous preparations left me truly amazed.

The equipment and facilities at PGD Modelling and Photography Studios are, without a doubt, the best I have ever encountered. The level of sophistication and quality of your setup is second to none. It not only met my expectations but exceeded them by providing a creative playground that allowed me to bring my vision to life.

A crucial element that made my photoshoot so memorable was the presence of Garry, an incredible assistant. His friendly demeanor and unwavering support were invaluable throughout the session. Garry went above and beyond to help me create stunning photographs, and our exchange of photography stories added a personal touch to the experience. It felt like I had known him for years, and his camaraderie made the shoot even more enjoyable.

I wholeheartedly recommend working with PGD Modelling and Photography Studios to any photographer seeking a rich and beautiful location with top-notch equipment and an incredible team like Garry. The seamless execution of my vision and the overall experience have left me eagerly anticipating my next session with them.

I can't wait to shoot there again, and I am excited to see what more we can create together.

Basford Hurst Cottage Photography Location

Garry and Allen contacted me to ask if they could host one of their 'Creative Photography Events' here at Basford Hurst Cottage a couple of months ago. I was absolutely thrilled that they asked!! Having met them both before and been down to PGD Studios myself I just knew that this day would not disappoint... And I wasn't wrong!!

Garry and Allen visited the studio before the date to plan out the day and how everything was going to work. All the pre comms were great and I was kept up to date with numbers, timings and any changes as required.

Shoot day arrived and I could not have asked for a better organised and well run event. Anyone who runs events will know just how much work and effort goes into them and I cannot fault Garry and Allen on everything they did to make sure things ran smoothly and everyone came away smiling with some incredible images. The attendees and models were looked after at all times with Garry and Allen regularly going around to check on progress and helping with any technical issues / queries.

Myself and Simon particularly appreciated the courtesy and respect shown to ourselves and our property, everyone was briefed at the start of each session and the fact that everyone had indoors shoes at the ready was really very welcomed!!

Overall I would absolutely highly recommend PGD, Garry and Allen. If they ever contact you to host an event at your location I would absolutely advise you to jump at the opportunity!! A wonderful group and welcome back anytime!! Thank you for everything!!

Beth Kate

I have met Garry a fair few times now, both when using his studio and also whilst modelling for events held by himself and Allen for Creative Photography Events. But Friday was my first opportunity to personally shoot with him, and I feel v grateful for that! During the most recent event held at Basford Hurst, Garry had a vision for an image he wanted and so when he asked me to execute this it was an immediate yes! The BOC shots were INCREDIBLE and so for now I can only imagine how good the final image will turn out!

Besides this, the event went so so well and it is no surprise that each tog went home happier than imagined with a tonne of wonderful images taken through the sessions. Garry and Allen are a dream team together and it's forever a pleasure to work alongside them; they truly allow me the space to be as creative as I wish whilst also feeling completely safe and well looked after. I can't wait for the next event already... nudge nudge if you're reading this, 29th Nov @ PGD studios!!

Thank you so much Garry, see you soon!!

Jasmine High

I had the joy of being hosted for a studio day at PGD Modelling and Photography Studios and what a pleasure.

Garry the studio owner was lovely with his pre comms, very informative, respectful and amazing with his advertisements which resulted in a very productive day!

Garry was amazing host with lots of coffees and teas! The studio itself offers a huge variety of sets to shoot in, that of which I didn’t even scratch the surface with! Garry was available for any lighting sets ups for remote shoots and prepared for everything and ready helps to perfect that “shot”.

I can highly recommend the studio and really look forward to shooting there again.

Thank you so much for a lovely day and hope to work there again soon.

-Jasmine

Hazer

I had a remote shoot with Garry at PGD Studio and supermodel Jasmine High. Everything worked perfectly from booking, pre-shoot communications and support from Garry during the shoot. The studio has a great variety of lights, modifiers, props and locations within the space. Garry was on hand to do all the things that I usually have to do and all I had to do was to sit in my office, direct operations and shoot. It was a great experience and would highly recommend both the stiudio and the fabulous Jasmine. Highly recommended.

jmfriedman

I had another remote shoot with Garry at PGD Studio. As usual, he was so easy to work with and was amenable to anything that I needed. It's a joy to work with him. His eye and lighting ability is without peer and I certainly enjoy all our interactions. I imagine he is like that in person, but shooting remotely is a treat with him--any model that hasn't tried a remote shoot should talk to Garry and use PGD to do it. I look forward to seeing him again. Thanks Garry.

Phil Kaos

I find myself a regular "remotely" at PGD. I've been shooting remotely with Garry as my lighting assistant and tech guru now for a few years. My most recent remote link up was with Kyra V. Pre-comms are always great with the studio, letting them know what I want the set to look like, what style of lighting I want. Garry is always accommodating and spot on when it comes to helping bring my vision to life from over 4,000 miles away. The studio uses the same gear I do in the US minus the brand name of the strobes and modifiers. This is a huge plus for me because I can take control of everything there at the studio from my office in the US. I know what the equipment is capable of and we always produces top notch results. The studio has a list of "house models" who are experienced, and always fun to shoot with. I also am able to have models I shoot with in the UK travel to the studio and have always had positive feedback about the studio and staff after they shoot there. I'd highly recommend PGD for local studio hire as well as remote studio hire. You can't go wrong when you book in with PGD! Safe, knowledgeable, and highly professional. I look forward to using the studio in person in the future and attending some of their events in person as well. A++ in my book!

Simon Reynolds

Used the studio with Lady-Viper for our angle grinding shoot, plus some time spent inside on studio 2

Been a few years since i was last at the studio, however apart from moving down stairs, the overall experience and friendly nature of the studio was the same.

Plenty of lights, soft boxes / modifies, props etc

Gary was on hand throughout the shoot.

highly recommended to all

JDRose

After hearing a lot of good things about PGD Studio i finally had a chance to shoot there on a group night with Mercia/Storm Rose

The studio certainly lived up to the hype, A fantastic place, great sets and very well laid out, Very well equipped and a fab studio to be at, I definitely plan to shoot here more in the future,

Garry was on hand and amazing, he was very helpful with setting up sets and lighting, listened to what we wanted and made that come to life, he was very professional and polite and genuinely happy to help,

Look forward to being here again

Miss_C

Allen Sheffield contacted me and asked if I would be interested in doing a group shoot portfolio builder event at PGD studios!! Of course, I jumped at the chance!!

When I arrived I was welcomed by Allen and Gary and instantly put at ease!! The studio is fantastic!! There has been so much attention to detail and everything you could possibly want is there!!

The group shoot was loads of fun, I met so many amazing creative people and we worked through 4 different sets. Everyone was very respectful of me and the time just flew by!!!

Gary and Allen also ploughed me with pizza and cups of tea... That's always a winner haha!!

I would absolutely recommend PGD studios and really hope to be back there again soon!! Thank you!!

LakesideSteve

Had my first true studio lighting experience with Garry and FonicOfficial and what a day to remember! Garry was so helpful setting up each scene, lighting and giving me the all important guidance on the best camera settings to gain the best images I've ever produced. Thank You Garry, got to say teamwork pays off. I've never been one for studios, always preferring locations but you may have just changed my total outlook on photography.

James Box

I booked a remote shoot at PGD Photography Studios with FonicOfficial, with a Halloween style/theme, for 2 hours.

My experience was fantastic. One of the most professional remote shooting setups I have come across.

Garry was on hand throughout the shoot, adjusting camera, lighting, smoke machine. He also gave an introduction on how to use the setup at the beginning.

I probably got the most successful amount of shots, in a remote shoot, that I have ever done. Not saying that quantity is my thing. It is that the whole experience went so smoothly, different setups, angles, lighting (including the use of gels) were all made possible in the 2 hour session.

I can highly recommend the studio for remote shooting, and from the looks of things, also in person shoots as well.

Altogether a very enjoyable experience!

Craig 2112

I had my first shoot at PGD yesterday as part of Maryna Sedin's studio day. Very impressed. It's a great space with plenty of scope for shooting. Garry was very friendly and helpful throughout, settling up the lighting - both picking up on what I was initially thinking but also suggesting ideas.

Given the weather, Maryna & I had agreed we'd shoot outside as well as in the studio. When I mentioned this, and that the plan was to head over to the neighbouring park I'd seen on the map, Garry happily started telling me about the best places to shoot around the area.

All in all, great experience. Recommended and I won't hesitate to go back.

PaulD 📷

I attended PGD studio for the first time yesterday to shoot at one of the pool themed group shoots with Nico Dee as the model. I was immediately impressed with the set-up and how the lighting had already been organised so that the was a seemless change from one set to another. Garry had the whole day completely organised so it ran smoothly thoughout.

The whole studio is very spacious with more than enough equipment and lighting sets for anyone. I already plan to make the trip back. Highly recommended, whether you're attending a group shoot or booking the stuio for yourself.

Kevin Connery

Had (yet) another great remote shoot at PGD Studio last week (I think this was number 11 this year), with Garry working his usual "1st Assistant" role. Multiple lighting setups, multiple set moves involving lots of furniture and moving of walls, all cheerfully done and with a surprisingly high level of energy throughout. w

Nice sets, great service, and an all-around good studio--and guy--to work with.

Highly recommended

KyraValentina

Well what can I say! PGD modelling and photography studios is really brilliant. I love all my images , they don’t need editing at all! Got some really good new updates stuff for my portfolio! Lovely photographer really got on well with him and I’ll be happy to do another shoot with him! I’m coming back soon for more shoots :) he picked me up from the train station and helped me with directions. I felt very at home and comfortable . Xx