References for Rawpics Studio

Team Black

Rod's studio is absolutely gorgeous. We ran an event in his studio after working there as individuals and we were definitely not let down. Rod's communication with was perfect and he was incredibly accommodating, allowing us to set up our three sets the evening before and even allowing us to arrive at a pretty early time the morning of the event so we could meet the photographers attending.

The studio is large and spacious making social distancing super easy. He has a perfect changing area for the models and a great little chill out area for the photographers as well. Pair that with his extensive prop collection and photography knowledge and you're onto a winner!

Rod in general is a great guy to be around, a total gentleman a perfect professional, we couldn't recommend his studio enough!

Thankyou for such a great event!

Team Black :)

kbimaging

Fantastic new studio in the heart of the Somerset countryside.Amazing work space one of the largest studios I've ever been in, enough room to get a large car in. Rod is very inviting he's extremely helpful makes a fantastic cup of tea. The studio has a lovey garden that you can also shoot in. This studio has it all Even tho its a 2 hour track from Southampton I will be using it again. I had the pleasure of shooting with Elesha and Victoria so when I was shooting with one of them a nice reception area with comfy seats where the other could relax. just an amazing place. I highly recommend this studio for both photographers and models.

Will Be going back again.

Thanks again. Kevin

Elesha Eden

Wow what a lovely studio space

I found myself at Raw pics studio after a beach shoot with Victoria summers in the area had to be postponed as the weather was awful so we had plan B thanks to the lovely Victoria Summers who recommended Raw pics studio

Rod was a great help setting up the lighting

beautiful garden

look forward to arranging a studio day

Thanks Rod

Elesha

V*

Fabulous large airy space inside and beautiful gardens outside!

Fantastic facilities, Rod was a great host and extremely helpful.

Looking forward to coming back to shoot again, would recommend!

Lux Pictorem

I used the studio for the first of many times yesterday for a dance photoshoot with the amazing *V*.

In my opinion the space and facilities are second to none in the whole of the Southwest. The height and width are perfect for anyone wanting to create fabulous creative images.

Using tethered shooting techniques linked to a large screen *V* and I were able to look at the images as they were shot and fine tune the results from both the photographic and the dance perspectives. This facility helps immensely when the model / dancer and the photographer work together to achieve excellent images.

I thoroughly recommend Rawpics Studio to any photographer or model that want to shoot in an amazing, well equipped space.

RJEPhotographer

Amazing day with some great shots, Rawpics studio is definitely worth using. Great location and setup, Rod is very helpful and always on hand with advice, assistance and coffee. Definitely be using Rawpics again very soon.

Graham L

Rod has created a superb studio , loads of space and plenty of props, lighting and so on, beautiful Large Garden . Rod was on hand for advice, shows you around, , an all round nice guy.

Easy to find great quiet out the way location .

I booked Victoria Summers, A true Professional Model .

Can’t fault anything for my shoot , Had a great few Hours

Will be using again in the near future many thanks

VictoriaSummers

I was so excited when I saw a new studio was close to me! So.. I went to check it out! :-) As soon as I arrived Rod was so welcoming and showed me around.

WOW the studio and garden is just amazing! The studio is so spacious, clean, tidy and has everything you need. A great new addition, a new pink chaise lounge which I was so happy to be the first person to shoot on it :) The garden is stunning with flowers, tree's a seating area and more! It's also private.

I did my first proper shoot this week and it went so well. Rod was so helpful with lighting and camera settings to make sure the photographer got exactly what he wanted.

I love this studio and I'm so excited to work here more and more.

Rod is a lovely person always happy to help, professional, friendly and an awesome photographer!

This studio is going to do so so well

HIGHLY Recommended :-)

Johno1940

First time using the studio and what an experience.

Communication before the shoot was great with clear directions to this rural studio.

The owner Rod greeted us on arrival with a very professional manner. From the offset Covid19 regulations were adhered which was great to witness in action.

The studio and the surrounding gardens to shoot are second to known and Rod just cannot help enough with the initial set up of the equipment with clear instructions and makes sure the facility is working. Nothing is never to much trouble and he is on hand to help with any issues if they arise. Always helping move props around and with lots of creative things around to use. For a new studio it is very refreshing and will only get even better.

I would have no hesitation in referring anyone to using this wonderful facilities and I will certainly being used it again in the near future.

Lindi

Shot here for the first time today. What a lovely, big, airey studio.

Rod was on hand at all times to assist if required. Had a great shoot, great fun & the time flew by. Would definitely recommend

CMYK

This location benefits not only for a large well equipped studio but a truly stunning garden which is absolutely ideal for outside sessions,you will be spoilt for choice.

Rod is extremely helpful and attentive advising on good locations in garden.

During our time in studio he checked that all equipment was working correctly then he left us to pose model as we desired.

All in all a good experience i would recommend this Studio and grounds to all.

Paula Adamczyk

I had a pleasure to work in a Rod Warren big, spacious and beautiful studio and garden. I was feeling there like at home, very comfortable and relaxed. I was amazed when I saw the size of the area. Was a lot of flowers, trees, terrace and plants. Rod is a very nice and professional person and he gave us an advices and he makes sure that we have everything and we feel comfortable. I had amazing time at Rawpics studio. I will highly recommended it to everyone. 😊🌞

Ian Oliver

I had my first shoot at this amazing studio yesterday and it was a fantastic experience. Rod was there from the beginning to show the model and I round the lovely private garden and very large well equipped studio. He is enthusiastic and well informed to advise and help as required and very encouraging.

The studio is spacious, lighting available was a great standard. The props available are good quality and help provide inspiration for model and photographer. Rod provided refreshments through out the shoot and was on hand through out the shoot to help set up the lighting and props and to help rearrange as and when we needed it.

I can certainly recommend the studio 110% and am looking forward very much in returning and shooting there again.

Thank you very much Rod for hosting and looking after us so well.

Ian

Angel Black UK

Shot for the second time in Rod's stunning studio and again, I wasn't disappointed. The studio's facilities improve time and time again. with this visit even more comfortable than my first (which was already super comfy!) There was a dressing gown provided which was reassuring o pop on between sets as well as ready refreshments o hand, a plentiful supply of water was much appreciated!

As with before, Rod assisted in every way he could, moving lights and helping the photographer wherever needed. His studio is a real joy to shoot in and Rod himself is a lovely and charismatic gentleman to be a round.

Thankyou!

Angel x

Angel Black UK

Today myself and J Black Photographic ventured up to this gorgeous studio and I must say we were most definetly not disappointed! The studio itself is huge with plenty of natural light, although Rod's lighting equipment is available to use too. He has a nice little changing area set up which is a lovely addition! Not only is there ample space, but he also has various props, chairs, stools and other items on hand to be used during a shoot. He was a massive help with a wind blower too! :D

Rod was on hand to help throughout the shoot, and suggested different things we could try during the shoot. Rod himself is a genuine gentleman, a great person all round and very easy to get along with!

Thankyou for letting us use your great studio, we will certainly be back!

Angel x

CMYK

Took the opportunity to Meet Rod and look around his studio and gardens prior to shoot next week.

Absolutely first rate both in terms of space and equipment in studio.

The gardens are a outdoor photographers dream lots of structure both in terms of planting and design with the options for so many backgrounds for modelling themes.

So glad i went Rod is a great guy friendly and helpful can't wait for shoot next week.

J Black Photographic

Visited a new local studio very near to us in Ilminster area and decided to book a couple of hours to shoot with Angel Black.

Rod greeted us at the gates and took us into a huge barn conversion perfectly kitted out to a high Studio spec!

Lots of space to create and sublime backdrops all ready to go.

Great lighting on offer with an extremely large grid octobox which we took fully advantage of.

Rod was there to help and assist with movement of lights and various backdrops throughout as well as making a darn good cup of coffee.

Rod ended up helping us with a great wind machine set which has provided us with some superb shots.

Very large garden area also available to use with super length and depth which we will come back soon to shoot in.

Everything superb and happy with the shots we got so a huge thank you to Rod and we hope everyone close enough will get out and shoot at this top location.

We certainly will be

Cheers Rod!

J Black

Lux Pictorem

I've not had the pleasure of shooting at the studio yet but having met Rod today and viewed the studio and the grounds it is clear that this is going to be a very popular place to shoot.

The space and height has huge potential for creative images. The studio is equipped with several monoblocs with a large Octabox and several other softboxes and light modifiers. The daylight from the rooflights is a bonus.

foto_ikigai

This place is huge, in square footage and potential!

Yesterday I did a pre shoot recce and met Rod on site - great guy and knows his stuff.

Having the option of lots of studio space and garden will no doubt make this place a popular spot.

Great to have something like this in the West Country.

bern

I popped into this new studio today to check it out .

I was amazed that it was so huge.this is definitly a space you can work in .good lighting and natural light from roof lights.its big enough to cope with a car down to a pea .also the garden is very large and has some interesting features. well recommended