References for Retro Rob

Peter Elliston

Had a great day shooting with Rob yesterday at Rawpics studio. What a performer! Rob is a fantastic model. He came fully prepared for the day with a variety of outfits and props and was very willing to adopt poses as directed. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he worked very well with Mel as a double act that was in total harmony. If you want some character photographs then Robe is certainly one to consider - he won't let you down. Thanks very much Rob.

Rawpics Studio

Wow , what a really nice guy and truly proffesional model .

Rob came to the studio, where we ran a Great Gatsby & Bonnie & Clyde themed group studio day with Melany.

Rob took the time to call me a couple of weeks before the event, just to have a chat and to get to know each other. Which I think is highly important , within minutes of chatting, it was if we had known each other a life time and the laughter just flowed.

I was so pleased to meet Rob finally at the studio and we just got straight into the sets discussing lighting styles they would need for each set. Rob was always complementing me on my lighting techniques and the sets & props Including a 1930 MG we had in the studio that I managed to borrow for the weekend.

Once Rob gets into position for the shoot every one just stands in aw of him, this just makes for the best shoot any photographer could wish for . It almost felt that we were a part of a movie as the drama and style he brings , is out of this world.

The amount of pre shoot preparation that Rob gives is totally amazing and the amount of clothes and props ( Including replica guns) he brings with him, give the photographers so much choice.

It is without hesitation I can highly recommend Rob 100%

M e l a n y

I had the pleasure of working with Rob at a group shoot day that we were co-hosting at the amazing Rawpics Studio.

The day was split into two parts with a Great Gatsby themed event in the morning, and Bonnie and Clyde in the afternoon.

As always Rob and I spent a lot of time prior to the event discussing the outfits, the scenes and taken inspiration from various sources.

Rob's attention to detail is second to none, he is so dedicated to providing a vintage photographic experience that is authentic and goes way beyond expectations.

Rob is brilliant at meeting and greeting people and making everyone feel relaxed and happy. He is so accommodating, always happy to work with photographers on their ideas and concepts. He has such energy and enthusiasm, and a seemingly never-ending energy supply!

I kept encouraging Rob to take his talents to a broader audience as there is no limit to them - his acting skills are incredible, and in addition to an unrivalled vintage wardrobe, he has a large collection of props and looks.

In short, Rob comes highly recommended and if you want guaranteed awesome pics and plenty of them, then don't hesitate to book him.

Thanks Rob for an awesome day! xx

ChrisWoodman_Photography

Had the pleasure of finally meeting and working with the amazing RetroRob as part of a Great Gatsby and Bonnie & Clyde themed studio day. Omg the clothes, makeup, props, everything was absolutely amazing and looked so good. Rob is a joy to work with, relaxed friendly vibe throughout the day. Highly recommend you shoot with him if you've not already done so and I look forward to planning something with him in the future.

Lux Pictorem

I was fortunate to attend a themed photoshoot at Rawpics hosted by Rob and Melany.

The planning and attention to detail that Rob puts into his outfits was second to none and this definitely shows in the images I came away with.

Rob and Melany work seamlessly together to create excellent images often with a strong story-telling element. Highly recommended

Canonphoto

Wow, wow and wow again. I have just come away from a brilliant and so enjoyable shoot with Retro Rob and M e l a n y at Inspire Studios, Salisbury.

I am so happy to have shot again with Rob - this time as a duo with M e l a n y, and what a duo they make. Together they are perfection and work in perfect harmony. The styles, class and their versatility is second to none.

I took the opportunity also to shoot Rob for a couple of images on his own, and the poses and style in that short time were like he had been planning those two minutes for weeks. It was perfection even with me hurrying him 😃.

As a duo, and Rob on his own always brings out the very best in my photography meaning that I walk away with so many fantastically beautiful images with so much style in each. Such a professional who is also such a gentleman and an absolute pleasure to work with.

What an amazing shoot and a what a memorable couple of hours giving me so many wonderful images.

Many thanks Rob for the magic

Nick

RLux

This was my second shoot with Mel and Rob, this time at the Inspire studio for a retro, “Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers” shoot. Rob has amazing outfits perfect for the period and matching with Mel's outfits. Rob and Mel work in synchrony creating amazing dance shots that create the feel of the 1930's club and stage scene. Rob has brilliant looks to go with the range of his outfits from the dapper dance partner with top hat and cane to the gigolo/rake. He has a brilliant range of facial expressions and skills in mime to create amazing picture. Rob is a delight and interesting to work with and the time flashed by and I certainly look forward to a future shoot.

I recommend Rob most highly to all photographers.

Thanks for a great shoot.

R

Vintage Photography

I have wanted to shoot with Rob for a long time, and which vintage style fan wouldn't after seeing all the wonderful images on his portfolio. This was a duo shoot with Rob and Melany in a "Fred and Ginger" style, and they have a great understanding of the genre and how to move around each other. Rob has a charisma that really suits the parts he plays, and his clothing choices were perfect for the roles. He also brings some props that work well. Add to that some classic poses and superb facial expressions and he is so easy to work with.

Make sure you catch him when he is in your area. Many thanks Rob.

Inspire Studios Ltd

Having had Rob for his so studio days a few weeks ago he was back again for a duo day with Melany. What a pair they make, the chemistry they create for the camera is amazing. Rob as always goes that extra mile to make each and every photographer feel special with his Charisma and ability to work with them so well. His paint is brilliant and again the attention to detail he puts into all his outfits are second to none. Can’t wait to see him back!

Bont

Another great shoot with Rob ( and Melany) at inspire studios. Rob has an amazing collection of retro costumes.

A pleasure to work with, and a good source of ideas to tweak your images

Highly recommended

M e l a n y

Rob and I hosted a studio day at Inspire Studio with our latest theme "Fred & Ginger". As always Rob took the lead on the styling before the day and also sourcing reference pics. Then on the day itself he provided his usual energy, enthusiasm and friendly attitude to ensure that the day went well.

All the photographers went home happy - having captured some great looks of us both and this was definitely due to Rob's hard work both before and on the day. He is such great company to be around and creates a thoroughly enjoyable atmosphere.

There is such authenticity and originally to his modelling - no other male model offers what Rob does. He travels on the train from London with cases of clothing and props - all carefully sourced. He has a film-star quality to his modelling providing expression and poses that are unrivalled.

Having Rob as my duo partner is a real honour and privilege that I never take for granted.

I can't wait for our next studio day at Rawpics where we will be launching two new looks including Bonne and Clyde and The Great Gatsby! Roll on 21 August!!

Highly recommended! X

Canonphoto

Two shoots in two days with the one and only Retro Rob at Inspire Studios, Salisbury, and what an amazing two shoots they were.

I’ve been lucky enough to have had a number of prior shoots with Rob - all fantastic, and all giving wonderful images. I don’t know how, but every shoot gets better and better - as do the images I come away with. You would never run out of ideas as Rob has such a varied wardrobe and achieves so many fantastic styles.

An enjoyable shoot is guaranteed with Rob - he has a wonderful personality and is so easy to get along with, as well as being 100% professional in attitude - he achieves perfection in his poses and aims for perfection with every image. What more could a photographer want?

If you’ve never shot with Retro Rob then I believe you are missing out. Absolutely recommended.

BLACK......invokingimages

At last i had the chance to shoot with Rob at Inspire Studios and i have to say what a pleasure. Completely professional and prepared and also willing to take the risks i ask of when shooting. So many looks within such a short period of time...we could have probably shot all day. In my opinion one of the best models on here and if you have not shot many male models then you must shoot with Rob.

Great company...great attitude and superb posing.

Highly recommended ...go for it book him

Inspire Studios Ltd

Again Rob surpassed expectations for his 2 studios days at Inspire, he just blew everyone away, including me, with his shear brilliance at portraying a character. His attention to detail was yet again sublime and his ability to pose with perfection for the camera and lighting we set up is absolutely second to none! Rob is also the nicest, funniest and most charming model I've met and I'd call him a good friend now too! So pleased I managed to squeeze a quick shoot in with him this time around and can't wait for the return of Retro Rob on tour! You have to work with this gentleman is you are lucky enough to get the opportunity.

Joe B said...

Good heavens! This is a dude I’ve wanted to shoot with for ages but our calendars never aligned until yesterday - I was able to grab to the last hours of Robs trip to Salisbury and Inspire Studios and it was awesome from the very get-go.

Rob is the very definition of suave and debonair - his attention to costume detail is unsurpassed (not even paralleled), and to top it is just the nicest bloke to boot.

He poses naturally with poise, takes the last bit of micro-direction brilliantly, brings ideas to the fore, and is such a natural showman that you could probably get away with point-and-click and still get great images - I’m glad we worked harder than that though ;-) Tbh I’d kind of lost my Hollywood mojo but Rob found it, gave it back to me and I’m raring for more!

Absolutely and totally recommended!

Val B

Would I recommend Rob - yes, yes and yes! Its always a massive pleasure to shoot with Rob, he has such attention to detail with all his outfits and authenticity is his watchword. Yet again we had huge fun with all the sets, he is creative and keen for me to get the shots I want. I look forward to working with him again soon, thanks Rob - another great session

Pentax-Man Photography

I had the pleasure of working with the legend that is Retro Rob during his studio day at Inspire Studio today. Retro Rob certainly lived up to his reputation for being a professional and flexible model with endless poses. We managed to shoot 4 totally different looks and Rob bought his own style to them all. He was well prepared and a joy to work with. We managed to share a laugh or two along the way whilst creating some great images.

I cannot add anything to all his references but he is a true gent and I totally recommend him. If you not already arranged a shoot with him, then what is stopping you? You will certainly not regret it.

Em Louise Images

WOW an amazing shoot with Retro Rob today with myself Em Louise Images & partner Priority Images.

Pre comms excellent & calls to discuss our shoot.

Retro Rob came very well prepared with some awesome clothing, accessories & props for a country gentleman & gangster themed location shoot.

The 2 hours shoot flew by and even the weather was kind to us. Our Mercedes-Benz convertible was alsoused for our shoot today too.

We totally recommend Retro Rob he is such a gentleman, great fun to work with, very professional & his modelling poses are epic.

Looking forward to our next shoot which is in the planning stages.

Thanks again for such an awesome shoot.

Em

Priority.images

Had our first shoot with Rob today and all I can say is that this man is an absolute legend. After chats on the phone and email comms we all knew what we wanted to achieve from the shoot. After meeting Rob at the station it was like chatting to an old friend (this guy is just so genuine) after not seeing them for ages. Em and myself had agreed with Rob to two styles and Rob smashed both out the park in his unique way. Time just went in a flash, but the sun even came out so Rob could have some shots done with the roof down on my car.

Future shoots have already been talked about.

If you want the Retro Rob experience, book him now and you will not regret it in the slightest

Thank you Rob for a great day. Peace and Love to you

Gav and Em

Em Louise Images

Another fantastic shoot with Rob at Fareham Studio. I attended with my partner Gav (Priority.images on Purpleport).

Pre comms also excellent before each shoot.

Rob is a true gentleman, fantastic, professional model, all his poses are spot on and such fun to work with.

Looking forward to working with Rob again soon.

Em Louise ☺