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Hannorah Model

I had an amazing shoot with Stu today and I am so proud of the images we have created. Stu is meticulous about his lighting set up and we tried out some new styles today, which look fantastic and very flattering.

His studio is clean, tidy, and wonderfully warm! I always feel very relaxed and well looked after when shooting with Stu at his studio. He is a true gentleman.

Thank you for a brilliant shoot, I had a lot of fun this morning. We are already making plans for the next one!

Highly recommended to all models.

Kind regards

Hannorah

Antonia Jay

Had a brilliant time shooting with Stu yesterday at his home studio.

Stu kindly picked me up and dropped me back to the station.

I was welcomed into his home and offered a tea and while being greeted by his beautiful furry babies we were ready to start our shoot, so off to the studio !

Stu was trying some new setups and although we started off slow we soon built up momentum and was bouncing ideas off each other, i particularly enjoyed doing the Hollywood style images and the 1920s looks.6

I had a great time working with Stu and can highly recommend

Rose Magdalene Child

It is kinda of mind-blowing to me that I have known Stu now for 11 years, our first ever shoot was THAT long ago. Gosh!

And we've mostly shot at least once a year over the years I'd guess.

Stu has always been very accommodating, offering me to stay at his beautiful home with him, his wonderful wife Gill and their 2 gorgeous golden retrievers. They have fed, watered, wined and provided me such a luxury stay ( better than a hotel ).

This does not go unnoticed, and genuinely I feel grateful to know Stu and Gill and I believe some people were meant to come into your life, I class them both as beautiful friends now.

Stu has always been a very good photographer, owning his own studio in his garden, which is larger than some professional studios and WARMER too, it's fabulously warm. It is probably the most well-equipped studio around, and Stu has perfected his lighting styles and areas that give that WOW factor to the images.

He always gives breaks, even at times providing lunch. I feel fully at ease around him and he has never pushed boundaries or levels.

Every shoot we do seems to get better and better which is a positive sign!

I highly recommend him and I look forward to next time already :)

Thank you, Rose xx

Angel Black UK

This is my second shoot with Stu, and it was even better than the first - and considering we got some stunning shots the first time round, that's really saying something!

His pre shoot communications are excellent, well thought out, properly explained and then well executed. He's nice and clear on the plan which really helps to pack.

Upon arrival, I was greeted by his lovely dogs, a brief chat with Gill and some lovely pizza (thankyou!) with a cup of tea before headed into the studio. Stu is very hospitable, and balances everything so well. The actual studio itself was lovely and warm and he provided plenty of dressing gown and slipper options too for in between sets. The changing area is private and he even provides some snacks and bottled water, which I really appreciated.

We worked our way through multiple sets, covering each one really quickly. Stu is a very good photographer, and his work speaks volumes. He knows what he wants and sets up the equipment just right, snaps off a few shots and then is happy to move on to the next idea.

Stu is polite, professional and friendly throughout with conversation easily flowing. I've enjoyed both shoots and look forward to working hum again in the future.

I'd highly recommend this amazing gentleman to all creatives. Thankyou for a wonderful shoot!

Angel x

SamJaz

Stu was a pleasure to work with, the studio was lovely and warm, lots of tea. Great pre comms and thoroughly enjoyed myself

Until next time!

Kacie Belle

Where do I even begin ? Stu was very friendly right off the bat, with pre-comms being fantastic and organised. He kindly met me from the station, and was so easy to chat to, which is always an important aspect of a shoot.

Aside from his great work ethic and personality, he has such a great vision and eye for what will make a good picture, which made for a really collaborative feel! His studio and wardrobe are absolutely great, he is so well equipped and has everything you could need for a shoot. Also highly appreciated his efforts to make sure I was warm all day today (photographers, take notes!).

All in all, cannot recommend Stu enough, he is a real gem to work with, and I truly look forward to working with him again (and tucking into a pizza and cheesecake lunch break!)

Beth Kate

I was excited when Stu invited me to work with him at his home studio, because his portfolio is wonderful. But the day as a whole exceeded my expectations even so! And then seeing the end results?! WOW! I’m writing this ref a couple of weeks late, and even then we have already been awarded a whole handful of FPI’s! From a 4 hour shoot - first time working together!!! The whole day was a joy, even regardless of the outcome. Stu is a great individual and so so accommodating. His studio is incredible and the outfits/props he has are just as good! I truly hope to work with Stu again in the not so distant future and I look forward to sharing our work soon. Thanks so much Stu!

Rebecca Perry

I've been so impressed by Stu from start to finish. :)

His pre-shoot comms are always perfect, from planning what we wanted to shoot to where we were going to shoot and directions whilst on set. Everything was clearly presented, messages were professional, warm & friendly, His years of experience working with a variety of models was evident. On our shoot day He was friendly and chatty and she couldn't have done more to make me feel at ease.

I would absolutely recommend collaborating with Stu to all Models and look forward to creating with him again in the near future.

Thank you for a productive and very positive shoot :)

Kindest regards

Rebecca

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UKCrystal

Wow, what a lovely first shoot with Stu, pre comms were perfect!

On arrival he was waiting by the road to help me locate his place, introduced me to the dogs and his wife, all who were very lovely and I would have happily taken home with me hah! Lovely cuppa coffee made. Stu has a great studio space (separate to the house) he has very cleverly put it together, with everything you need to make a successful shooting space. It has a good range of props, backdrops, separate changing area, and he was very considerate with ensuring I was warm and the heating was certainly adequate (I actually got him to turn it off at one point)! Very respectful guy, great photographer and a decent pace to shoot at, we stopped and had lunch as he set up for the next set. Was happy to let me free pose, our ideas bounced back and forth as did the outfit changes, never fixating on one thing for too long and getting a range of shots and styles. Stu had some amazing stories to tell and is clearly very experienced within photography and generally the industry. I would certainly recommend Stu and look forward to working with him in the future!! Thank you!!

Mia UK

Today I had the pleasure of working with Stu at his home studio. He applied for my Maternity casting and I was thrilled that he reached out.

Pre communications were impeccable and Stu was so accommodating throughout the shoot. He ensured I was warm, hydrated and well rested which was so kind and I could not fault a single moment.

Stu’s knowledge on lighting was faultless and I thoroughly enjoyed capturing such a precious time with him.

I’m already looking forward to shooting with him in future after my little one has arrived… I can’t wait to return to his studio!

Thank you for such a wonderful shoot experience and for being so generous, I would highly recommend to any model time and time again 😊

Hannorah Model

My third shoot with Stu came together over a unexpected situation! It was so lovely to work together again and catch up.

His studio is lovely and warm, clean and is full of props. We shot a range of lingerie and concealed nude concepts, with Stus attention to detail and beautiful lighting skills, he really captured some wonderful images.

Stu is a gentleman, professional and really looks after you.

Thank you so much for a fantastic shoot, lets not leave it so long next time!

Highly recommended to all models.

Kind regards

Hannorah

Helen Diaz

I worked with the lovely Stu again whilst I was in Salisbury- this time making a return to his wonderful home studio which is such a fantastic and well equipped space! It must have been around 10 years since I was last at Stus studio and it felt so good to be back! 🌹

Stu and his wife were very welcoming and the studio has everything you could possibly need with a great selection of clothing, props, accessories and chocs!

We worked together on a Bettie Page inspired shoot and I had a blast- finishing off with a bath tub and bubbles.

Stu is a wonderful warm person to shoot with and be in the company of; a gentleman, very professional and respectful. I have known Stu for so many years now, it always feels like meeting up with an old friend (which he is🌹). Stu gives great direction and knows his craft- his styling was fantastic too!

The photographs looked beautiful and I had a lovely day; I must stay next time I am in the area! Highly recommended to all, thankyou for a wonderful day, Helen x

Azadeh

Stu contacted me regarding my casting call and I was impressed by his prop suggestions and ideas for the shoot. Pre shoot communications were good and we both knew about the themes. On the day of the shoot Stu was kindly waiting for me by his road so I won’t get last. He has a very well equipped studio and a great range of backdrops and props. He is very knowledgeable and he did a great light set up for each look. He’s very good at giving directions but also very accepting of my own ideas. The results looked really good on the back of the camera. I also enjoyed chatting to him about Hollywood photography. It was a very enjoyable shoot and I hope I’ll get to work with him again.

Robyn Byrd

Yet another wildly successful shoot with Stu. He invited me to Belmont house and I have to say the location itself makes it hard to take a bad photo! But Stu’s photography skills combined with some good outfits and some brilliant angles have created some beautiful shots. He is an incredibly talented guy who I don’t think I’ll ever have a bad shoot with and for the reason amongst many others, I can’t wait to work with him again

RachelModelsUK

Such a great shoot with studio yesterday very happy to meet the others who live with Stu. Tried to steal the dog but too big for my back pack. Stu has a wonderful studio and props and items of clothing. I got to keep a piece I fell in love with! Really enjoyable shoot and no safety concerns would recommend to everyone

Helen Diaz

I worked with the wonderful Stu again; this time at the stunning Belmont House in Salisbury! It was my first event at this stunning location and Stu was super kind to book a half day alongside photographer SPW_artphotogaphy.

Both photographers I had worked with prior and I knew they would be the perfect photography pair! :)

I couldn't have asked for a nicer pairing; they were so incredibly respectful, professional to work with and fantastic company!

Stu himself is such a sweetie; a kind, professional and very respectful person with a fantastic cheeky sense of humour! It had been a while since we had last shot together (perhaps 8 years or so?!) but honestly felt as if it was last year as Stu is so personable and it always feels like shooting with an old friend. Stu gave great direction and I really loved the images we achieved together!

Thankyou so much Stu and I really hope we get the opportunity to work together again soon; the highest of recommendation to all, Helen x

spw_portraits

Stu and I were paired for shoot for half day event arranged by Helen Diaz. it’s always a bit nerve wracking I find when you are grouped for shooting not knowing who the other participants are and how the day would run. I need not have worried about Stu who was a pleasure to work with and we managed to have seamless day with both us getting exactly the setup and shots we wanted. A true professional and I would be delighted to work with him again

Angel Black UK

I had the pleasure of working with Stu for the first time recently and I'm so glad we did! Everything tried to stop our paths aligning, but we persevered and thankfully we did because captured some stunning images!

Stu's pre shoot communications were excellent, well thought out and well communicated, which helped me in the packing process.

He was polite and professional from the start and was ever so accommodating, providing me with lunch and a place to rest after we'd finished as I waited for my fiance to pick me up.

The back of camera shots were phenomenal and I even had a front row seat to watching a quick edit! Conversation glowed easily and the 6 hours absolutely flew by. I felt very comfortable in Stu's presence and would very happily recommend him to other creative.

Ps - Daisy Dog and Jake are amazing!!

Thankyou so much for a fantastic shoot!

Angel x

Aurora Phoenix

Had a fabulous second shoot with the amazing Stu Freeman at his wonderful home studio in Salisbury. Our last shoot was in November 2021 and we definitely left things far too long.

We had a lovely catch up and there was so much to discuss since our last shoot so much had happened in both of our lives since then. Stu is just the most accommodating and lovely man. He brought me plenty of refreshments and had some lovely chocolate buttons too. There was a dressing gown laid out for me and my own private changing area.

Stu had set up the most fabulous lighting set ups and had some amazing backdrops for us to shoot with and set ups. Everything flowed so well and we really do work well together me Stu we make a fabulous team. There was the perfect balance between my posing and Stu’s direction and we smashed through loads of amazing looks and themes.

From sheer, to latex, lingerie and implied/concealed nude. We really produced some phenomenal images together and I’m over the moon with the results. 110% recommended from me!!! Can’t wait till our next shoot 📸

KatePop

Stu is also one of my most favourite photographers to work with - I literally love working with him. He is so lovely and a day spent with him is so fun and so creative. I find that I am really thinking about my posing and crafting images which feels like an art form.

I love especially shooting art nude type with with stu - his knowledge of lighting a model in this style is really second to none and I found it to be incredibly flattering but sculpturing as well showing of my form to its max. He really is a genius in this area.

If you havnt worked with Stu you really must - you will have a lovely day and really cared for and looked after - he really cares about models who work with him.

Thank you stu for another lovely shoot :)