References for PGD Modelling and Photography Studios

Tegan Elizabeth

I was booked by a photographer for a group event held at Gary’s studio.

It’s a great space and has all of the equipment and set ups you need.

Gary asked regularly if I needed a drink and was on hand to help the photographers with their triggers, lighting and backdrops. It’s always good to have someone knowledgable around to get the right shots.

Would definitely recommend PGD studios.

Ballerina Erica Mulkern

This was my second time working with Garry and what a treat! He and Allen had organised 2 days of remote shooting and an in person workshop. Garry is attentive and nothing is too much, he was on hand at all times for the attendees and has fine tuned the remote shooting down to an art form! He is kind, funny and such a gentleman. I always love working with him and can't wait to do so again in Sept. Highly recommended as usual :D

Elle J

I had a lovely shoot at PGD with Thompson Photography recently.

It was the first time I’d seen the new studio since they had moved in and wow what a space! I was blown away by how many sets and props they have. I absolutely love the model changing room too.

Nothing is too much trouble for Garry and he was really great at setting everything up for us.

Highly recommend working here and I hope to be back very soon. Thanks so much Garry!

Kevin Connery

Booked another remote session with Garry last weekend, working with Girl on Fire (Lydia), working on an ongoing project of mine.

I'd sent him some lighting diagrams, and they were ready to go from the start, and he was always on-hand to make whatever changes were requested, as well as made some suggestions based on his knowledge of the equipment he had available.

Overall, a great experience, and his remote setup is extremely extensive, providing convenient control over lighting and camera movement direct from the computer, and he's always been available to make changes that couldn't be done directly.

Highly recommended!

Phil Kaos

I work remotely through PGD as I live in the US. Garry and Allen are top notch and provide amazing assistance during studio hire. They regularly offer social events and provide opportunities to work with great professionals. I'd highly recommend them for studio hire. Their sets, facilities, and equipment are a 10/10. True professionals.

Girl on Fire - Lydia

I had yet another wonderful remote shoot at PGD studios with photographer Kevin.

As always, Garry is immensely professional, supportive and helps you with anything you need! His studio is very kitted out with everything and his remote shooting kit is so impressive!

There is not one bad thing I can say about Garry or his studio. “The best studio in England!”

Thank you so much Garry !

GOF

RicherPictures

I shot at pgd studios with the amazing model Anna Chumakova and the studio owner Garry was extremely helpful and friendly, offering drinks upon arrival and helped setup all the lights and provided a trigger.

The studio itself is quite large with multiple sets including a flower wall which resulted in stunning pictures. There are a few sofas where people can relax and have a bite to eat and admire the colourful fish tank. Garry tells me that the studio host group shoot evenings so I will definately be back for one of those. Highly recommended studio!

A N N A

Such a spacious and well equipped studio. Garry the owner is so helpful, accommodating and knowledgable with lighting setups. First time I have shot remotely and really enjoyed it. Will be back soon for sure ❤️

Angel Black UK

I visited PGD Studio again recently during a last minute tour and Garry was incredibly accommodating, opening up the studio 2 hours earlier than normal to fit with my schedule. When we arrived (bright and early) we were greeted with warm drinks and a comfortable chair to sit in.

The studio is hugely versatile, with so many different areas to shoot, and I even had the pleasure to be the first to shoot the new boudoir set! Garry was on hand throughout, helping the photographers with any questions they had, and always being there to assist whenever necessary.

As always it's a pleasure to work in the studio and I'm sure I'll return in due course!

Thankyou for hosting us!

Angel x

Girl on Fire - Lydia

An INCREDIBLE studio! Words cannot express how superb this studio is. Garry is so helpful and the studio has so much to offer! Today I had a studio day with mainly remote shooters. Garry completely sorted the whole remote side and was so helpful and on hand through the entire day.

I am so happy with how the studio day went and beyond please with how the photos turned out. I would 100% recommend Garry and PGD studio, he is professional, polite, and immensely helpful and the studio has so much potential and seems to have endless props and backdrops.

I look forward to our next shoot which we have of course already got booked.

Thank you so much!

GOF

Kevin Connery

Set another remote session at PGD last week with Halo Haynes. Multiple backdrops, some cool props, and Garry, as always, was most professional, helpful, and accommodating all the changes requested.

Their remote setup is among the most flexible I've run across, with full control over the lighting.

Highly recommended.

Kevin Connery

I had my fifth remote session at PGD a few days ago. The first four were short sets during studio days, but this one was a dedicated half-day with Halo Haynes, where we covered a wide range of looks.

I'd sent over a couple of lighting diagrams for the planned setups, and they were ready from the start. Garry was on-hand the whole time to adjust the lighting, move the camera, change lenses, etc, and had pretty much any modifier or gel I requested.

I only used 2 sets this time; the white cyclorama and the blackout set, but both worked a treat.

The studio's remote setup is quite ingenious and flexible, permitting adjusting the lights' power from the remote side, making it easy to do quick changes without having to bother Garry, but, as noted, he was there and ready to assist every time I asked.

Highly recommended.

Thompson Photography

Booked a shoot at PGD with one of the studios house models, I wanted to shoot some setups which I had seen at some of PGD events a few weeks ago, discussed with Garry what I had seen and want to do, Garry obliged with the seting up the lights.

The house model chloe was excellent pulled off pose after pose and many shapes.

Garry was the perfect host as always brewing skills are pretty good.

Great Studio, Great Events Great Host, PGD studios is highly recommend :-)

Cariad Celis

I recently had my first remote studio session at PGD and wow, they are next level organised and set up for it. I actually don't think any other studio has this sort of set up and I know they are adding to it all the time, allowing the photographer to have even more control.

I was working with Allen 'Sheff" and Gary the owner during this studio event, they each took care of all the technical stuff and organising the members times allowing me to model with ease with regular breaks.

I love working with the dynamic team at PGD, their events and group members attending are some of the best in the business. I have never had a bad shoot with them and I look forward to working with them more in the future :)

Thanks for another epic event!

Highly recommended!

Robert Mann MA

I recently had my first experience working at PGD Studios when I joined them for their remote shoot day with Cariad Celis and I have to say that I am very impressed with their set up for remote shoots. They had three different backdrops ready to go and were prepared to swiftly set up the lighting for each as requested and their technical setup was one of the most impressive I have seen to date with it being possible to not only control all the settings on the camera remotely but even the studio lighting, which gave an incredible amount of creative control over the images that were produced. They were on hand to adjust the camera position as requested and provide technical assistance as required and the experience of shooting here was a very rewarding one. I came away with some fantastic images and would definitely do remote shoots here again. Very highly recommended!

Ballerina Erica Mulkern

PGD (Garry) welcomed myself and multiple photographers for a fabulous day of shooting.

When I arrived the first thing I noticed was how immaculate the studio was! The changing room is very spacious too and Garry is so friendly. He was constantly on hand to help as well making cups of tea and coffee. I would highly recommend this wonderful studio and hope to be back again soon!

jmfriedman

I've shot with Garry at PGD 3 times now, the latest with Nico Dee and I couldn't recommend him more. Everything I wanted to do he did it with expertise and joy--he really enjoys what he does and it makes it even more enjoyable for the photographer. These are remote shoots--I'm in Chicago and I will definitely work with PGD and Garry again. I urge anyone looking for a studio to contact him. Well done Garry!

Ben Wilkes

First time with PGD and Sheff in Leicester on a three day mix of remote and group photoshoots and what an excellent time it was. From the first communication to the final goodbye it was a complete pleasure and thoroughly enjoyable. A great studio to work in and both Allen and Gary clearly plan their shoots carefully and know exactly what they want to achieve. At the same time, happy to let the model free style as well.

The Great Uncles extend their warm thanks and appreciation for a memorable shoot 👍😁

Mark Nin

Did a cosplay shoot with Garry and the PGD team (Cosplay - Joker and Harley). The team was very supportive and welcoming as well as being technically knowledgeable. Was a great experience throughout the evening and some great shots from it.

C-Imagery

My Second visit to PGD studio and the first in their new home.

I have nothing but the highest praise for this great studio, from the very outset there was cheery welcome & a brew (and after a 130 mile journey I needed that!) from Garry & all through the afternoon he was a consummate professional who was more than willing to help with any queries & problems I had.

In short a fantastic studio which I intend to visit again very soon!

Very, very highly recommended!!