References for Photography by Jimbo

Izzy Bella

Amazing amazing amazing! From the second I walked in jm was a kind gentleman with great morals and kept me at ease and made me feel safe and at ease at all times a real true gent. Kept me fed with food, and had refreshments throughout too.. also a great listener looked after me really well. Other than that jim showed me all the shots after each pose I did and we had an amazing selection of clothing so soo much too choice from I didn’t need the suitcase haha. The lights were spot on and the quality also was by far one of the bests up there with a few others too :D jim should have many more shoots if I’m honest he is absolutely spot on with the great quality :D 10000% recommend.

Kim.L

I had an absolutely wonderful shoot with Jim yesterday. He was really professional and great fun to work with. He has a lovely a studio and also a great MUA that he works alongside with.

We got some amazing images and I plan to work with him again in the near future.

Badjessie

I had the most amazing first shoot with the lovely Jim recently . He is super professional great communication skills before and throughout the shoot.

Jim has the most amazing studio with everything you could think of plus a great attitude and lots of fun to work with so glad I have this great photographer too work with a lot more in future. Would highly recommend. Jesse

Melodee Amethyst

Had an amazing shoot with Jim today at his new studio.

Pre shoot communication was fantastic, he took my ideas on board and suggested lots of variations on the themes.

On the day he was friendly and chatty. The new studio is fabulous, allowing lots of space to be creative and get excellent shots. We chatted through the outfits I brought and during the shoots we utilised his vast collection of props.

The ability to see photos as they were taken ensured that we achieved the highest standard of shots, checking lighting, poses and the occasional wardrobe malfunction!

Viewing the photos afterwards was a brilliant bonus and I was thrilled with both the variety and quality of the shots. I cannot wait to receive my images and hopefully have another shoot with Jim.

S.P

Had a lovely shoot today with Jim.

Such a professional approach. Explained the process to me and helped me get a step onto the modelling ladder again.

I was able to see what images was taken and able to pick images I liked. Was very understanding when I had to change dates and I can’t wait to get my images back!

Very recommended!

Thankyou again Jim! Can’t wait to work with you again.

Ruth Calleja

Location – Home Studio, Gillingham, UK

What great fun and laughter I had on this shoot with Jim !!! Right from the welcome into his home, Jim and his lovely Tracy were so caring and accommodating and all done with the best sense of humor all week. Clearly Jim loves his photography as preparing his studio is quite a laborious feat but he does it with pride and excitement which he then transposes onto the model. Jim really made me feel good throughout the shoot, making available to me loads of props and outfits to create so many spontaneous shots.

Jim makes excellent use of his camera, lighting, flash and all related equipment and the studio space he has available. He manages to find something interesting in all set ups and scenes. I could even watch the results within a few seconds on a digital screed made available which helped me refine my poses as we moved along. At the end I could even review all the shots and choose my favorites for his editing during which time we were also discussing possible scenes for another shoot soonest as Jim has invited me for another shoot which I am really looking forward too. For now I simply can’t wait to receive Jim’s passionate artwork from this shoot.

Jaz The Model

I had a 2 day shoot with Jim and I had a great time. We had a laugh and worked great as a team, we produce amazing images I wish I could pick them all. He would help critic things I need to improve on and always puts 100% effort and time in me which is always appreciated. I would recommend booking a shoot with him as I will for sure book more shoots in the future.

Jaz The Model

Just recently had a shoot with Jim, I had an amazing time. I had a lot of help from Tracey, they both made me feel very welcomed. I would definitely recommend shooting with them again. He's work is amazing, we created some amazing shots throughout.

Chelsea Harrison

Jim (and his partner) made my boyfriend and I feel very welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived at the property.

Jim is the best at what he does and I cannot wait to receive the photos from the day because he did an awesome job, alongside coming up with creative ideas which were done to perfection! ☺️

I was never once pushed to my limits and Jim was always making sure I was okay during the day.

Kyotowaifu

Considering it was my first shoot, it was quite daunting! However, Jim made me feel comfortable, never once pressured me in any way and treated me with respect. I would definitely recommend!

Laila1

A Genius (true Gentleman) at work, is the best way to describe Jim! Beyond his talent, and passion for his craft, his pre-shoot communications were exemplary and clear, and him and his lovely partner welcomed me into the studio with such warmth and hospitality! Jim's lovely partner Tracey - alongside Jim -was brilliant in assisting with posing, which was very, very much appreciated- thank you to both! The studio has an Aladdin's Cave of accessories to dip into (jewellery, hats, masques, and more) - which combined with Jim's quick thinking, inspire exciting ideas throughout the shoot! Jim is highly and extremely respectful of levels, personal space, and model comfort and safety - and his level of model comfort and care carried through from first contact, and throughout the shoot. Highly Recommended, and I look forward to our Next Shoot together! Laila.

Magdalena_

What a lovely shoot!

Jim and his wife Tracey are so kind and friendly, I felt very welcome in their studio!

Bonus for all you beginner models they have LOADS of outfits, accessories and jewelry for you to pick from, it was so cool! Like being in a candy store!

With the set up I could see every picture that was taken which is so helpful to know of you have captured the right image. I also got to choose my favourites straight after.

Definitely would recommend! I hope we can shoot again soon!

Sophie31

I was lucky enough to have my first ever shoot with Jim and it was a really fun and engaging experience, which has made the world of modelling far less daunting.

Jim got the balance of professionalism and friendliness spot on and the four hour shoot zipped by. He taught me a lot of tips about posing and lines, and encouraged me to get my best shots without ever being pushy. He is also a keen and informed collector of art with a lot of knowledge around the subject.

Jim is funny, creative and always receptive to ideas, and I would strongly recommend working with him to anyone!

Gayle

I would just like to thank Jim for such an amazing afternoon on Saturday. I honestly was so impressed by this lovely man. For starters, his communication from the first email was fantastic. He was clear, concise and his sense of humour immediately put me at ease. What I appreciated the most about Jim was his very obvious care and consideration for me and my own personal standards/boundaries when modelling. It is obvious that Jim is very passionate about model safety and gave me quite a few helpful tips on this during our time together. As a new model, this was very much appreciated, as was his coaching on how to create better pictures for my particular body type. I loved that fact that he had boxes and boxes of clothes, shoes, props jewellery and even make-up for me to get creative with. It truly was a dream just creating all kinds of different characters to shoot with him. It was also so lovely that his wife Tracy also got involved in the fun and helped to style me. I honestly had the best day ever with Jim and I can’t wait to have another shoot with him soon. I also can’t wait to see the final prints from our shoot but I was absolutely thrilled with the ones that I saw so I am sure the final drafts will be amazing. Thanks again Jim...you really are a pro!

Miss Ugly Duckling

Had my first shoot with Jim and it was an absolute blast!

He is professional, funny and really makes you feel at ease.

Had some brilliant ideas and made sure we got some amazing shots.

I highly recommend him, he is amazing to work with and I look forward to shooting with him in the near by future.

MollieK

I had my first shoot with Jim today, what great fun we had.

Jim's pre-communications were impeccable and model safety is so clearly the top of his priorities. I felt safe and comfortable from beginning to end.

Jim has a great collection of outfits and accessories, a real Aladdin's cave of treasure! His wife Tracey, was also on hand/there to help with accessorising etc and was lovely too.

We worked with some different looks and tried some improv poses and outfits too, all of which paid off well.

Most importantly, we had a great laugh. Jim is very easy going and his studio is brilliant.

A great touch was that I was able to see the photos on a computer screen as we went, which leaves out any doubts or worries about waiting to see what's behind the lens.

I left Jim's studio in a great mood and felt like I had made a new friend- which is the way it should be!

I recommend working with Jim, as I am sure I will again in the future.

Rae Melanie

Jim is a fantastic photographer with a superb professionalism and attention to detail. I'm quite new to modelling so was a little nervous at first but felt completely at ease with him and had a lot of fun as the shoot went on. He took care of me and is very respectful. We managed to get some really great shots. Looking forward to working with him again sometime!

Mystique

Had by first shoot with Jim yesterday and I thoroughly enjoyed it . Immediately I felt comfortable and welcomed .I found him to be a very professional photographer with great creative ideas and a lovely person with a great sense of humour . I’m really looking forward to the pics and would definitely like to work with Jim again . Would recommend 100%.

Louise96

What can I say? WOW!! What an incredible shoot with the lovely Jim.

Had planned this shoot in a few weeks in advance. So was fantastic communication. Gave us time to plan what we was going to shoot.

On shoot, Jim came up with ideas that will look fantastic on my portfolio.

Jim, is welcoming, lovely, creative, and such an incredible photographer.

Models get booking! You will not regret it!

Cannot wait to see the pictures!

bonnie roxxx aka lottie Lee

Had a fantastic shoot! Helped me in many ways as what to do as I'm fairly new at this. Such a lovley bloke! Would recommend 100%