References for Salli Gainsford

Chris Pugh

This was not my first rodeo with Salli. I have now been on 6 of Salli's shoots and each time I've not been disappointed. Salli's knowledge is priceless. Her wardrobe and props are amazing as no expense has been spared. The models are always professional. Mike Baker's lighting set ups whilst I don't initially understand them are explained and the results of said lighting set ups are evident when it comes to viewing the images on a big screen. I look forward to the next one and the launch of Salli and Mike's new Studio Masters platform coming very soon.

HarryT

I was delighted to attend another themed event, arranged and styled by Salli. This was staged at a specialist falconry, where Salli had organising a unique costume and head dress for the model. The day was superbly well organised and exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended and I hope to attend future events.

HarryT

My thanks to Salli (and her team,) for the super organisation and preplanning that made today's "Hermes & Renaissance" event, so good. We did have Natasha J Bella as the model, adding her pre-eminent skills made it all amazing.

Debbie Jones

Salli is a fantastic lady fantastic laughs an absolute pleasure to work with , Salli's ideas are inspiring I love how Salli works and the passion she puts into her work is sensational ❤️ this shoot was out the blue but I would travel the country for her incredible work thankyou so much for such amazing shoots xxx

SilviaAlvesKitty

Worked with Salli and her team on a model open day shoot that I managed to secure a spot at Strelly Hall Nottingham. It was a lovely afternoon and oportunity where it was so nice to meet some lovely people. Communication and brief organisation was great.Got to wear an amazing outfit she was very friendly amazingly creative person loved the look she organised for me and love the images from the shoot that I received. Would highly recommend and hope to work with again in the near future.thank you.

Fantasy Dabblers

First met Salli online with a help group during the pandemic. And this year I was finally able to go on some of her events. Wow, are they awesome! The attention to detail is superb and the organisation great. And such epic themes! Thank you Salli on so many fronts!

Maximus59

Myself and my wife Julie attended one of Salli's "The ancients" workshop at Shropshire falconry centre on Sunday. Loved every minute of the whole experience, Salli had put together a great model (Tegan Elizabeth), great location and an amazing concept. Above everything else even though Salli wasn't in attendance everything had been planned down to the last detail with great communication and a covid safe environment.

We came away really enthused with the results of the day. We both really do hope that we will be able to attend one of these wonderful events again in the near future.

Photos By JJ Phoenix

OMG what can i say about Salli and her workshops. The lady is a whizz. She has a great team supporting her and I was pleased to be able to attend this workshop as it gave me a great experience and more confidence for me to work with other models in the field.

"The Ancients Are Coming" is a great workshop and I would certainly recommend it to anyone out there. It was a great experience shooting on location and also having the opportunity to work in a studio like environment in one of the stable blocks.

The Wolfalikes were a pleasure to work with (https://www.facebook.com/honiahakawolfalikes.wolfdogs/). The team of owners/handlers were very knowledgeable and handled the dogs very well

Some may look at the cost involved with these shoots but the time, effort and detail put into these events by Salli, you would only get the same level of details at another of Salli's venues.

Certainly worth the investment

Thank you so much Salli for letting me behind a camera this time :)

Jann Wassell

Attended Salli's Game of Thrones themed shoot yesterday. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. A very well organised day with lots of fun. Thank you Salli, best wishes Jann x

Luna Marie Hutchings

I booked a shoot with Salli after seeing her amazing regal images and fine art photography.

Salli was welcoming and great fun, she had a great wardrobe and props and lots of accessories. The studio was warm and easy to find and the make up artist was great.

The photo selection was sent over in record time and the edits were super fast, I am beyond pleased, I love the photos, thanks so much Salli ! x

NightAngel

I had an amazing shoot today with salli and her team pre and after shoot communication was brilliant. Everything was organised really well and it was such an amazing event. I cannot emphasise enough how brilliant her events are. Salli’s attention to details is excellent.

JJ Phoenix

I had the EPIC opportunity to model at one of Salli's queens and crowns tutorials yesterday and was blown away by everything that is created for these shoots.

The detailing on the gowns, wigs, headpieces, accessories were impeccable.

It wasn't until looking at this casting that I realised I had admired Salli's creativity for a while.

If you want the opportunity to either work with a great creative, to be photographed or photograph some stunning styled imagery, you will not go wrong with this lady.

This is what a well managed, well structured group shoot is and should be. It wasnt quite military precision but it was certainly en pointe.

Loved every minute of it!

I hope to come again 👍😁

AWpix

I was lucky enough to secure a spot on one of Salli’s sort after events. This one involving two stunning cobb horses, three amazing models and a host of beautiful dresses (feel free to mix those adjectives up!). Salli had organised the event at Guy’s Cliffe in great detail which paid dividends allowing all of the group to have a successful, fun and inspiring day. I would definitely signup to another of her events and would highly recommend them to other photographers.

Susan Jones Photography

Have now done 3 shoots with Salli Gainsfords Workshops and each one has been exceptional.

Salli works really hard making sure every detail is attended to and that you are getting some great shots.

Highly recommend anyone attending one of her workshops.

Paul Stone Photography

I spent a morning shooting at one of Salli's Wolf a like shoots, along with Tracey and her beautiful dog Dream. Along with the wonderful Sister of Sinister we finished the time together with some great. I'm really looking forward to the next workshop with Sally, Queens and Crowns, later in the year. I would highly recommend shooting with Salli.

Graham Argent

I have attended two Workshops organised by Salli and her team. From the very first moment I turned up at the Studio, I felt welcome. Together with her amazing backroom team Salli offers some amazing photo opportunities. Photographer : Model ratios are always good. The styling is superb and after the event Salli offers support and guidance to ensure photographers achieve the best possible results.

Oh and by the way, the lunch time buffets are also superb.

Myk G

A long over due reference from me, I am privileged enough that Salli and her team have been using my studio for quite some time now. Running her amazing work shops there which are always busy yet run like clock work and the images that the photographers and models go away with are second to none. Salli has a passion for the old masters and has her own unique way of producing them which she is more than happy to pass onto any togs that want to have this style of amazing work in their portfolios or just to have something different in it. her attention to detail when creating not only the sets but the props is amazing. I need to mention her team of MUA and hairstylists as well as Toni who often comes as her assistant , they are all awesome at what they do. Anyone attending her masterclass days can not fail to have a brilliant time and create awesome images.

As for Salli herself as someone that has been in this business a very long time, I have to say she inspires me to be creative and think outside my normal bubble of how and what i shoot she is a true inspiration. I haven't mentioned that she is one hell of a photographer in her own right and her images are amazing to say the least. So if your looking to put something awesome in your portfolio then attending one of her master classes is a must. Highly recommended by me to all togs and models of all levels and experience.

Ps shes a lovely person as well just saying x thank you Salli for using my studio to create some of your art

Airsle

Had an amazing shoot at Salli's event after admiring her work from afar for a while. Her MUA and Hair Stylist did a great job and I'm looking forward to seeing more images.

Thank you!

Kit_e_x

Worked with Salli doing a group shoot model day at Strelly Hall Nottingham Floral Bliss Shoot.Amazing communication and brief organisation.Got to wear an amazing dress and designer headpiece.Lovely friendly amazingly creative person would highly recommend and hope to work with again in the near future.

DebiJ

Having admired Salli’s work for some time now.... I was excited to join her in the studio yesterday. We had no huge “master plan” as we had already decided to go with the flow and see where we ended up.

Salli has an amazing eye and great vision... she knows what she would like to achieve from her work and from a models point of view... made it look so natural. Her lighting skills are outstanding and her directional skills and interaction with the model is a pleasure to experience.hen Salli clicks the camera... she isn’t just taking a picture..l she’s creating a work of art.

A really lovely lady who takes fantastic images... is very professional but makes a shoot fun... oh and also makes great coffee x

Would I shoot with Salli again.... hell yeah!!! If she’ll have me back xx

Thanks Salli for a great day

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 🤩