References for PGD Modelling and Photography Studios

Ivory Flame

I've now worked twice at the new PGD Studio which is incredibly local to me!

Friendly, considerate hosts, spacious and varied set ups, with new and improving features being added.

I've really enjoyed my shoots there, have been well looked after, and look forward to more planned there too! :-)

Andy Houghton Photography

I had my first photoshoot at Leicester's PGD Studios at their Photography Social ('Up In The Hair') event.

Garry was welcoming and supportive throughout the shoot. Everything was well-organised and ran efficiently, and Garry devised several great set-ups. The studio space itself is a pleasure to work in, and offers lots of opportunities for creativity. The event was also excellent value for money, and it was nice to natter with like-minded photographers.

It was a pleasure to attend the event, and I will definitely be returning to the studios soon.

KJE Photography

Had a very worthwhile experience at PGD Art-nude group shoot. Gary's very passionate about his photography and brilliant at putting over the on-set lighting concepts. It's very reassuring to attend such a well organised and equipped event such as this - highly recommended.

Also Chloe's aesthetic sensibility just oozed so much confidence and experience, it was a joy to watch - well done both.

KGee

Had a great shoot today with Chloe Julia at PGD Photography Studio in Leicester. The workshop subject was Lighting the Art Nude. Gary who led the workshop shared has considerable knowledge and practical expertise with full explaination of the excellent lighting set-ups. PGD is a very, very well equiped studio.The variety of sets available is ideal for developing creativity. I am happy to throughly recommend this studio to professional and hobbyist photographers alike.

Phil Kaos

I recently "zoomed in" for a shoot with Halo Haynes at PGD studios. I do this regularly and should take the time more often to leave a ref. Allen and Gary are top notch folks and the models that frequent their studio are as well. I'd highly recommend their studio either in person or remotely like me. It's great that they have invested in their studio tech to enable photographers from all over the world to take control of their equipment via the internet. They use premium gear and you have full control over it all. Allen and Gary both work very hard to accommodate all your needs during a shoot session. A+ rating!

Phil from Kentucky, USA

FonicOfficial

This has been the first time i have been to the studio for a studio day. Gary the owner of the studio is one of the most passionate and enthusiastic person i have ever met you can tell he loves his job and its so rare nowadays to find people like this. I also had one of the best Studio days in my whole modelling career with such fun, banter and crying with laughter. so happy that Gary set this up. he is also one incredible photographer, very professional and helps photographers who needs direction such as lighting, angles and techniques. He is filled with confidence and i felt like i clicked with him from the get go. thank you ever so much for having me and i know this wont be our last.

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Angel Black UK

This was my first trip to the studio, and from the very beginning Garry was a fantastic host, very responsive and quick to get back to me whenever I had questions. He kept me well supplied with tea and hot chocolate, kept me warm and made sure I was content during my studio day.

The Studio itself is spacious with multiple sets, so you never run out of ideas and the lighting equipment on hand is excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for Garry as he seamlessly changed the lighting around the suit the different photographers.

Due to a last minute change to the studio day, Garry and Allen worked together to take some fabulous images, and let me say, Garry's ability as a photographer is just as good!

I'd highly recommend both Garry as a photographer and the studio for a shooting space!

Thankyou for a fantastic shoot!

Angel x

Frana Raff

I really enjoyed my first shoot at PGD studios.

Gary and Allen work really well together and their vibes bounce off each other perfectly, creating a really relaxing atmosphere.

The studio has plenty of space and a range of professional photography equipment. It offers great scenary ideas and lighting too.

The changing facilities are excellent with plenty of space, surface room, hooks ect.

Thank you guys for such a great morning and I really look forward to working with you again.

Highly recommended!

Elle Baldwinson

Where to begin! I had the most wonderful experience on my first visit to PGD studio! I could not recommend this place more,I was amazed at the space and variety as soon as I walked in. The studio has made great shoot of it’s large space and had fantastic props. It’s great to see how it is constantly being worked on and updated to. Both Allen and Gary were welcoming and accommodating! I look forward to my next visit very soon.

Graham2326

Went to the Splash dress workshop, absolutely brilliant day. Photographing the flying paint was very interesting, kind of a form follows execution thing. Although special mention should go to our fantastic model/dancer Nico who apart from performing brilliantly also had to do throw the paint around. The Photoshop demonstration after the camera's had been put away was amazing to watch, and I feel fairly confidant that by May or possibly June I will be able to copy what had been shown to us, in an hour or two. Although to be fair I have only just downloaded my copy of Photoshop. All in all a very interesting and inspiring day.

Retro Rob

What a lovely warm welcome to PGD Studios I received after a long drive from London to Leicester!

Gary is top of his game when it comes to making you feel at home a nice warm cuppa and tour of the studio and then time to create some magic!

This is one studio that has endless shooting possibilities and zones.

If you are thinking of where to host a group shoot you would not be disappointed you would leave with some truly cracking images!

Nothing was too much trouble and from the group shoot I did I could everyone felt the love too.

Thank you so much for a fantastic day and for making me feel so welcome looking forward to bring Retro Rob back to PGD soon!

Granettalia

I attended this studio as part of a groups shoot with cosplayers and friends. Gary was so welcoming and joined in with the fun. The space is super versatile with many options and a great range of lighting equipment. We had a total of 6 shooting spaces and you never felt like you were encroaching on other people's space.

Ciza

Really enjoyed working with Gary. He was very friendly and professional and was such a great host. He was very hospitable offering hot drinks and breaks between the shoots. Although I brought most of my outfits, Gary had plenty available at his studio for me to use. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment at his studio and would highly recommend working with him.

Halo Haynes

So, I think I’m just going to move in and live here!

I adore working with the team at PGD - a well supplied, safe and welcoming studio. I’ve done a few events here now and every time, I have a great time and leave feeling creatively refreshed and happy.

The lighting they have available is top notch, flattering and they know exactly how to lay things out to help you achieve the best shots. There is an ample changing space and everyone that attends the events is respectful and lovely.

I’m very much looking forward to my next session there and would high recommend to models and photographers alike!

Thompson Photography

Great studio lots of lights, backgrounds, gadgets, great house models, and you couldn't get any better hosts Chloe and Garry, when creativity is the game this pair is on their A game.

Plenty of events, workshops both live and remote so popular extra sessions have to be arrange to cope with the demand.

Very Recommended

panda49

great fun and atmosphere at last nights photography social look forward to attending more

incident light

Had a really great shoot at PGD Studios with Ayla. Gary was really welcoming and friendly and was always on hand to move and adjust the lighting as needed and very willing to offer advice about camera setting and anything else. The studio has a wide array of lighting gear and booms and so on as well as props and even unusual features such as posing boxes etc and a comfortable sitting area and facilities.

Gary is really enthusiastic about all the extra features he is adding which will make the studio quite extraordinary, as well as full-time make-up artists, and the regular courses and social sessions they run. It will be quite a hub of photography and associated activity.

Highly recommended and well worth a visit.

Gary Stuart

I wanted a studio to work with Ayla and PGD was top of my list.

It has a huge amount of different lights, props and a new large changing area for the models.

Garry is friendly very knowledgeable and helpful in setting up the lights ect. Nothing is to much trouble.

This was my first time using the new studio ( having used the previous one quite a lot) and when it's finished Will be a fantastic place to shoot.-it already is but with the plan's in place it will be first rate.

Highly recommended by me

Halo Haynes

Had my first shoot at PGD for a group event recently and absolutely loved it. I was well looked after and had a really fun time, experimenting with different looks and set ups and then quick fire posing for the group later on.

The lighting that they use there is flawless, some of the best I've experienced when it comes to refresh rate actually, which is fab for me as I love posing quickly.

I hope to be back here in the future, thanks team!

Molliex1x

Really enjoyed working with Gary today. We had a studio shoot and it was well equipped. He was very professional and made me feel very relaxed and comfortable within the shoot. He was very good with communication skills, polite, and friendly. He was ready with all the equipment ready to go, and professional within his work. He directed me very well throughout the shoot, and gave me lots of ideas to help me throughout later shoots too. The pictures are fantastic and up to a very high standard! I hope to work with him again and I would highly recommend him to anyone — new models or experienced models, please go with Gary he is great😊! I cannot wait to see the results that we did. As I am still quite a fairly new model, he has helped me gain more confidence and was very helpful towards me throughout the shoot and before the shoot.

Thanks again Gary, you did an amazing job😁!