References for Dreamlands Photography/Studio

Raymond1

Used Derek's facilities during a charity group shoot last month. Used it again today with two lovely models. The site has outstanding backdrops and locations. More than I have been able to use. It's a creative person's playground. Well equipped studio. Derek is an generous and amazing host and very easy to get along with. Knowledgeable about photography and has an impressive portfolio himself. He cannot do enough to make your visit enjoyable and productive. Teas and Coffee, professional lighting, snacks and a large variety of props. An Aladdin's cave of a location and well worth a visit. Highly recommended. Thank you.

ALX

Having shot in this studio numerous times I can vouch for the claim that it's extremely well-equipped. This time I didn't use the studio per se, but rather the extensive outdoor area which has been landscaped to provide numerous different styles of shooting environment. A versatile studio with a friendly and knowledgeable host - five stars !

Picha Photographic

I had the the pleasure of working at Derek's studio at the annual charity shoot. A perfect host and the variety of locations within the Studio area was outstanding. I can highly recommend Derek and his studio and very much hope we can shoot there again.

Zara_Lee

I had the absolute pleasure of working at Derek's outside studio area on a charity group shoot. I live close by and had no idea it was there! I can't believe it! He has a good sized studio but his outside space, wow! Lots of places to work with. Beautiful swing and a fountain. Honestly worth booking and Derek was a great host on the day. Thank you so much for letting us use your space! I hope to visit again.

LeahMeraki

Derek very kindly let us use his studio for our annual charity shoot this year and I'm so glad he did, what a lovely studio he has.. there's the option to use inside, he has plenty of space with the use of the jacuzzi too (which I never used in the end!) And then outside he has such a lovely garden, with so many options and we even had use of a nice vehicle and a wardrobe further down in the field area. I may just have to use it again next year at this rate as I don't feel we used it to it's full advantage!

What a lovely day it was, and what a lovely host Derek is too! He supplied food and drinks for us all and was there to help if needed but also happy to stay out the way and allow us crazy lot to wander around shooting for the day haha!

Thank you so so much for such a lovely day, I massively appreciate it and I'm sure I will be back again at some point!! :D

Dark Horse

Derek very kindly hosted the Annual Charity shoot at his studio near Guildford. He was a fantastic and generous host, and his studio and grounds are nothing short of fabulous. Thank you so much Derek. I'm looking forward to returning soon.

LeahMeraki

So lovely to work with Derek again recently, it's always such a pleasure to work with him as he's so lovely and we always have a good laugh (mainly at my own expense to be fair but that's fine haha!) We got through various sets which were all a bit different from things I've shot before... from standing on the top of a bonfire pile against a pole for a Joan of Arc type scene to balancing myself on a box, posing in his gorgeous new rock garden and even in amongst a large rope being wrapped around me at one point... oh and also rummaging through some long grass with a sheet over me as well.. his imagination continues to amaze me but I love it and it's certainly different and unique which I love!!

Highly recommend working with him if you haven't already, not only is he fab company and a good laugh to chat to he's also very respectful and he's great at supplying some delicious snacks for throughout the shoot as well which is always a huge bonus for me!!!

Olive Cakes

A very friendly, professional and funny human; had a great time, was fun and never felt uncomfortable.

Look forward to doing it all again!

Jinxxed_Vampire

I had a great socially distanced shoot with Derek the other day at his studio which is perfect to shoot in!

He was very friendly, chatty and professional.

I'd definitely recommend working with Derek as you'll have a great time and get a chance to be creative!

Thank you for a great shoot, and here's to more! :)

Mabel99

Had an amazing socially distanced shoot with Derek. He’s such a great guy to work with. He’s so professional, relaxed and easy going.

I’ve really enjoyed both my shoots with him and hope there will be more.

I was absolutely over the moon with my images from him.

LeahMeraki

Had a socially distanced shoot recently with Derek and it was so lovely to catch up after such a long time, great to do a couple of very different but unique sets with him and the time just flew by!

It was a really great shoot, as always I would highly recommend working with him if you haven't already! Looking forward to seeing the shots from the day and I hope it's not too long before our next shoot together! :D

DeekayDesign

Shot at Dreamlands Studio today. Derek was so welcoming and the facilities there are fantastic. Selections of backdrops, all the lighting you could ever want, and use of the outdoor space. We didn’t make use of the everything, but there is even a jacuzzi and swimming pool!!

I’ll definitely be booking Derek’s studio again. Dreamlands studio really has lots to offer.

Thank you

Andrew223

Very efficient quick & professional photographer. I look forward to seeing the results of our Photoshoot together with Portrait X in Richmond Park.

BettySpaghetti

Absolutely loved this shoot, not just the fabulous studio and Photoshoot but the amazing Mr Dreamlands himself. A true professional, a real gentleman, friendly without overstepping the mark, yet put fully at ease and felt extremely comfortable and safe. Another shoot already discussed, looking forward to more jam donuts and biscuits! Highly recommended

Bad Dolly

Yesterday I had a fun little shoot with Derek at The Chapel studio and Derek bought along the most fantastic dress, a huge ballgown and we had a lot of fun taking images for composites. Derek is so easy to talk to and very laid back, he is clearly very creative and his composites speak for themselves so I'm really excited to be part of his portfolio!

Our styles worked really well together and Derek is professional, friendly and a good laugh!

Despite some battery issues it was a perfect shoot and I really hope we get to work together in future :)

Thank you!

B.D x

Eryn Rose

Another great shoot today with Derek at Dreamlands Studios. As always the studio was warm and welcoming and I loved getting to play with the new reflective black perspex floor for some cool shots. Derek is chatty and respectful with plenty of ideas but also very open to model ideas making him a breeze to collaborate with.

Highly recommended and I hope to be shooting with him again myself very soon!

ALX

Always a pleasure working with Derek - he's a superb host with a well-appointed studio which he knows how to use to best effect. A great guy to bounce ideas off, and respectful to those he shoots with (be that model, MUA, or photographer). Laid-back but also very focussed in achieving the best shot and offers good direction. Impossible to recommend him highly enough.

Dark Horse

It is always a pleasure to visit Dreamlands Studios, and so I was looking forward to this shoot. Derek is the consummate pro. He is warm, welcoming, and has a fabulous sense of humour, which makes it effortless to work with him. Dreamlands Studios is fantastically kitted out, and as a bonus has a plethora of costumes and props of every variety. Highly recommended !!

Miss Diamond Sparkle 💕☯

Met the lovely Derek for the first time today...booked me to shoot in his stunning outfits that he had...WOW...he had this red dress that was just absolutely gorgeous...I am really looking forward to seeing the results...anyway Derek was friendly, chatty, polite and funny too...

100% recommended from Sparkles...

IronB

What a fantastic shoot! I went to shoot with Derek today and had an incredible time. Derek is friendly, professional and a genuinely lovely person.

He has a brilliant eye and the images we captured looked great.

Highly recommended, very talented photographer and an absolute pleasure to work with.

Thank you so much and I hope to work again soon!