References for PhotoFinca Photographic Experiences...

LEnza

Steve joined me in Portugal for an afternoon of shoot. I am so happy and grateful he came all the way from Spain to shoot together. I really appreciate it.

Professional, respectful and friendly. We created a variety of images in the little time together: we started in nature with rocks and tree, then with a very cool abandoned building and finished with some rooftop shots at his airbnb. I am super happy with the results.

I hope to meet him again, perhaps next time at his place in Spain :) Highly reccomended! Thank you so much Steve for a great afternoon!

Norman Allan

Yet another great photography holiday organised by Steve. We were taken to a wide variety of locations that had been well scouted beforehand and were as usual some of the best that Andalucia has to offer.

Selection of restaurants when we ate out was exceptional and on the occasions that we ate in at the villa Steve provided us with his own tasty “specials”.

The accommodation was well up to an acceptable standard with each photographer being given a double bedroom to themselves complete with en suite facilities.

This has been my 3rd holiday organised by Steve and each time it just gets better and better.

Keep up the good work and hopefully see you on the next trip.

mlphotos

Good times! Excellent food, great locations.

Des Hardin

Steve has the Spanish Photography Holiday organised to a tee!!! 👍🏻😁

I can definitely recommend Photofinca to anyone.

You will have the time of your life!!! 

There are two fantastic, professional models, and some absolutely stunning locations. 😁

I had a great time shooting on these holidays…. But that is only part of it.

The socialising, the banter, the villa, the pool, the eating out…. The sheer fun of the whole experience is beyond words, but I have tried to write some here!! 😉😆

James Box

Just got back from a weeks shooting in Spain, with 2 fantastic models, an excellent host, and a great group of photographers.

I was the newbie of the group, as the rest liked the holidays that much they were back for more.

Locations, scouted be Steve, were well thought out, and I am certainly happy with my results. You get to try the sort of shots you normally see others take. The holiday has certainly made me up my game, but this was fairly easy the way everything was set up.

If I can, I would book again, who knows what the future will bring.

Lee Scorpion

I've just come back from my second awesome Photofinca Photographic Experience and found it even better than the last one.

In the reference that I provided for last years trip to Southern Spain, I stated that I would definitely like to do again and now I have, for all the same reasons.

Life is too short, so I highly recommend as a photographer that you don't miss out on these kind of experiences! :-)

Paul6

My fourth Photofinca Photographic Experience, a week long holiday in Southern Spain, photographing two beautiful models.

Steve had booked two excellent, models in Rebecca Perry and ModelLeigh, two different yet stunning Ladies. I produced some stunning images of both these ladies, and had a good laugh with them over the evening meal at various different local restaurants.

Each photographer has their own on-suite bedroom in a villa in the Andalucía country side about 20 miles north west of Malaga.

Steve seamlessly rearranged the schedule to accommodate some unseasonal weather, so as we could have five days uninterrupted shooting.

I would highly recommend Photofinca Photographic Experience to all photographers, I shall definitely be back.

FranLou

I've just got back from working on the lovely photofinca holiday working both 1-2-1 and in a group last month I must say steve had all of the little details sorted throughout the holiday he made all his guests including myself feel at home and very welcome from the start! It was a awesome experience and I would highly recommend these holiday experiences to any photographer looking to get some great images. Thanks for involving me steve and I hope to work with you all again soon xx

Des Hardin

I had seen Photofinca's Photographic Holidays advertised for ages now, and always wanted a chance to go on one. With circumstances meaning that I would have to holiday alone this year, I decided this was the year to combine my sunseeking break with my hobby. And boy was I glad I did!

Other photographers to learn from, fantastic models, stunning locations.... I had a great time shooting. But that is only part of it.

The socialising, the banter, the villa, the pool, the eating out, the sheer fun of the whole experience is almost beyond words.

Steve has the Spanish Photography Holiday organised to a tee. I cannot wait get another opportunity to go again. I can most definitely recommend Photofinca to anyone on here, you will have the time of your life.

Scarlot Rose

I have just returned from 2 weeks in southern spain with Photofinca shooting both one-to-one and group trips. Steve has been running trips of this nature for a number of years and has the whole experience totally refined! From the excellent accommodation and restaurants to the stunning locations, Steve really does know how to organise an amazing trip! This was my second trip, each being slightly different to accommodate attendees requirements goes to show Steve's attentiveness and flexibility.

As well as the photographers, Steve really looks after his models too. Beyond my actual job of modelling I didn't have to worry about a thing. Transfers, food, everything I could need was taken care of (even gecko catching!) Haha. Steve thoughtfully accommodates the models in a separate house to the photographers for added privacy and I felt completely safe and comfortable throughout.

There aren't many people that i could put up with for 2 weeks (or who could put up with me) ;) but i had a great time, so many laughs and continuous banter made the time fly by!

Very highly recommended to models and photographers alike!

Can't wait for next time ;)

Scarlot:)

Lee Scorpion

I recently got back from a PhotoFinca Photographic Holiday in Andalusia, Spain and had a great time.

For me it wasn't just about shooting models in stunning locations. I went for the entire experience of being with a group of like minded people, seeing how others work, socialising, having fun, eating out, relaxing and being reinvigorated in a beautiful warm environment.

The whole holiday was really well organised by Steve and he clearly knows what he is doing, is very easy going with a great sense of humour.

I did a group holiday (6 photographers / 2 models) for my first time and thoroughly enjoyed it. Plus I managed to capture some gorgeous images, particularly as I have nearly always shot models indoors, so I'm especially pleased with what I managed to capture.

The villa was first rate, clean, spacious and well laid out with pool, gardens and impressive mountain views. Each day we would shoot at 2 or 3 different locations that were all planned out on a board the night before, plus on a couple of afternoons we had opportunity to do 1 to 1 shoots too.

All in all, I was very happy with the entire experience and would definitely like to do again!

Paul6

I met Steve on one of his PhotoFinca Photographic Holidays in Spain.

The two models were Rosa Brighid and Bexie ॐ, Steve ran the week and was always trying to facilitate our photography.

I thoroughly enjoyed the week took some stunning images and have confirmed my booking for two weeks next summer.

Would recommend to anyone.

James Bessant Photography

Probably about time I left a review for Steves amazing Photofinca holidays .

Ive been on several of the trips both the usual group shoot style of up to 6 photographers and on 1-2-1 trips. Ive always come away from these trips with a new found zest for photography, down to loads of reasons , stunning locations, amazing models, and awesome social times such as fab restaurants and BBQs.

The groups shoots offer loads more than just shooting , as its always interesting to me watching and learning off others, seeing what works and getting tips on editing in the evenings. The 1-2-1s basically offer an unbeatable experience , with Steves local knowledge , tailoring locations and timings for sunsets and sunrises in this awesome part of the world.

Id recommend it to anyone, its such good value of money, its all the little things that count, such as the villa, ensuite bedrooms (no sharing ) and the best models around

See you soon Steve and the Photofinca crowd

Jimbo :D

Scarlot Rose

I was absolutely delighted to be part of one of the group weeks this May! I had been looking forward to it for ages and it not only lived up to expectations but surpassed them! Steve was incredibly organised (making my life super easy) and it made the whole trip run smoothly. Everyone attending knew what was happening, where we were going and what to expect each evening before the next shoot - Steve had the whole week planned out (locations, transport, meals and all) and it was certainly one of the best photographic trips i've ever had the pleasure of being involved with.

As a model, if you get the opportunity to go then do not miss out! As a photographer - these trips are incredible, if you follow any of the photographers that have been on the trips their photos will speak far louder than words - definitely something to get involved with! :)

Very highly recommended from all angles!

Scarlot x

Bexh said...

I had the opportunity to be a part of Photofinca trip 2016, I am extremely flattered to have been chosen to do this. Why working in paradise you feel like the luckiest girl alive. Steve makes sure the entire trip is structured to perfection with everyone needs at heart. There are many stunning locations that must have taken Steve years upon years to locate, as a model you a looked after superbly , fed any foods your require and taken for delicious evening meals with fabulous company. Steve encouraged any ideas I had and even let me take my aerial silks along which proved quite popular. Any model to get this opportunity is really lucky and any photographer to book has made the best decision ever and I don't think it will be your only Photofinca holiday, every member of the group I was with re-booked their next ones whilst on this one, that's how amazing it is and unbelievable value for money. Highly recommended to models and photographers

👍👍

Valkyr Photography

I've recently come back from my fourth shoot in Spain organised by PhotoFinca and couldn't recommend Steve's events highly enough. Since my last reference I've been to two one-to-one events in Spain; one in May with Rachelle Summers and one in September with Rosa Brighid.

The villa we stayed at is beautiful as ever with a great deal of different areas to be used without even setting foot outside the front gate. Out on location Steve has scouted a fantastic range of places to shoot and is brilliant at making suggestions if you're not sure where to go and where the light is going to be best at any given point in the day. He also knows all the best restaurants for evening meals!

I've found PhotoFinca events consistently excellent value for money and do plan to attend more. If you haven't been to one before, I strongly recommend checking them out.

Thanks again!

Penny Lee

I have just returned from a brilliant week with Steve in Spain. I was on one of the 2-1 trips with Simone and I had such a great time! Steve is a really lovely guy to work with, he is really well organised and his trips run really smoothly. I was well looked after at all times and would happily recommend one of his trips to anyone!

Was a perfect mixture of fun and work on Steve's trips, he really has things well planned out right to the little details

xx

Valkyr Photography

I've now been on three events organised by PhotoFinca; two in Spain and one in Keighley. All of them have been expertly organised, have been a huge amount of fun and I've come away with some fantastic images.

The most recent trip to Spain with Tillie and Rosa Brighid was just brilliant. We visited a myriad of locations over the six days we were shooting and the group worked really well together. The villa we stayed at was beautiful too. We were shooting for around 3/4 hours a day as a group and then there was time most days for optional one-to-one shooting, which I did a lot of to make the most out of the holiday.

I love the trips organised by PhotoFinca and am already booked onto two of the one-to-one trips next year. Something tells me they won't be my last ones either! Very very highly recommended.