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TerryGeePhoto

This was my second shoot at Saracen House and it certainly won't be my last. I booked four shoots over two days and Andrew was the perfect host throughout. Not only that but he was so accommodating in letting me book the evening before my full day so that I could make the most of my long journey.

Andrew is so organised - everything labelled and in its place - and is constantly on hand to change setups and lighting to get the results you want.

He is easy to talk to with plenty of friendly advice and most importantly he serves some of the best gourmet coffee you will get anywhere.

I know I will be back as soon as I can and I urge anyone who needs access to a studio in the midlands to put Saracen top of your list. You won't regret it. 👌👍😊

Lonest☆r Photography

After so long it was a pleasure to be able to shoot at the most impressive saracen house the studio always amazes me the backdrops and the lighting setups and the choice of areas andrew the studio owner who I can class as a friend is always on hand with a cuppa and a chat and he's valuable input about lighting set ups camera setting and everything to make sure you walk away with amazing images light the studio is immpeccable super clean warm inviting feel of home and not rushed or judged and space wise the studio is by far one of the best to shoot in ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am so happy when I have shot here its just a joy to be able to shoot in the studio is such a credit to andrew and he certainly makes saracen house what it is and hopefully I won't leave it so long to visit again thanx you andrew

JonC

I arranged a last minute shoot with Fretters and she recommended Saracen. Really not sure why it took me so long to shoot here, but I can see myself being a more regular visitor!

Great space, facilities, and coffee, high end lighting equipment, parking, super friendly and helpful studio owner, and considerably more affordable than London studios. What is not to like!

I will be back! (so yes, very highly recommended!)

iamBIONIC

I’ve just shot at Saracen House and had the BEST time. Andrew is a superb host and is someone that can make ideas come to life. The 2 hours went so quickly, but this won’t be the last time I book, as I absolutely loved the creativity that can be achieved there and as a host, Andrew knows his stuff and is fantastic to be around.

Cheers

Rob

FlashingBlade

Has my umpteenth visit to Saracen House for a shoot with @xeniamodel.

I have been away from high end studio work for quite a while but there was no other choice in my mind.

A warm welcome and coffee greeted me on arrival. As Xenia got ready we discussed the lighting and possibilities we could create.

Andrew is never satisfied until his clients are and is always on hand to make small adjustments, offer advice or chew the fat.

The standards of the studio are exceptionally high and very consistent.

I have learned so much from Andrew regarding lighting and photography, for which I am really grateful.

Will sure to be back soon

Steve

Daniella Carter

Incredible couple of Sold Out studio days at the wonderful Saracen House.

Pre-comms are always so worry, hassle free and simple!

The studio itself an absolute delight to work at.

Andrew ever the most immaculate, welcoming host!! Just a fantastic bloke!!

Never a dull moment and never anything less than an amazing experience,

Can't wait to come back,

Daniella xx

Damien J

Another trip to Saracen, this time around for a couple of hours on Daniella Carters studio day. Andrew can always be relied on to be able to work out what I'm trying to do from my fractured descriptions and help me make it to the end result quicker than I would on my own.

Great lights (don't tell him I said that) which don't seem to misfire periodically like some, plus a boudoir area with natural light as an option.

It's a quality studio and one of the closer ones to me so I expect I'll be back soon.

ddphotograph

Visited Saracen today, 2nd time and Andrew always so pleasant and helpful and on hand. Lovely studio, great model, always has a good selection of models on model days.

Really enjoyed taking pictures, lighting superb, highly recommend!

Maleficent

Finally got the chance to shoot at Saracen House :) Its a fab space, really well equipped, clean and warm! Andrew was great, really friendly and helpful

I would be more than happy to shoot here again and can definitely recommend :)

S J Jinxx

I was booked to shoot at Saracen House yesterday and what a beautiful space it is!

A warm greeting and hot drink on arrival from Andrew and he was more than happy to be all hands on deck helping out with set up.

The space is very versatile with lots of lighting equipment and the images looked great straight out of camera!

I hope to be back soon. Thanks for a great day Andrew! X

WayneS

It’s been a minute since my last visit, but Andrew was as cordial as ever and a brew was in hand shortly after arrival. Love this studio; it is the blueprint that any studio could aspire to; warm, clean, spacious, great equipment and sound system, helpful encouraging and super knowledgeable host….and plenty of choices for backgrounds and simple sets. Going back in a couple of weeks too!

Natasha Groves

I had my first studio day at Saracen House after shooting here many times, I always enjoy my time here and I cannot wait to be back soon.

It is well looked after, the model changing room is spacious and all you can ask for, it has lots of different set ups and it is easy to travel to and one of the best studios I have attended. Andrew (the owner) is very professional, an expert at what he does, down to earth and very helpful when it comes to setting up.

If you haven't booked at Saracen,, I would highly recommend doing so.

Natasha x

Andy J W

I had a first shoot at Saracen House with Lana.

The booking experience and pre-shoot communications with Andrew at the studio were excellent and the whole process went smoothly.

I have relatively little experience with studio lighting, but Andrew was fantastic. Really helpful in getting things set up and full of helpful advice.

The studio is excellent and offered a wide range of settings that were perfect for producing many great images. There are lots of options for lighting.

Andrew is great – friendly, knowledgeable and an expert at what he does. He couldn’t have been more helpful.

I hope to shoot at Saracen House again in the future.

Evalana

I really enjoy shooting at Saracen House. I always have a great experience here. It’s got everything we could need. The best parts I would say is the large selection of backdrops in different colours, quality lighting and professional set ups from Andrew, posing blocks, a lush leather sofa and natural light bedroom set.

I had my first shoot with a lovely photographer, Andy, he and I had a fab time shooting here and we were both sooo happy with the images. We started with some beautifully lit headshots which made me look flawlesssss and moved on to a darker/moody anonymous nude lots of lovely shadows which Andrew was brilliant in perfecting the lighting both these sets for us. We also did some natural light sets which were stunning. The light coming through was 👌🏻☀️🫶🏻

Models - the private dressing room has eeeeverything! Large mirrors over a big desk and vanity lighting, a magnifying movable mirror perfect for touching up makeup (especially lipstick or putting on lashes), there’s drawers full of bobby pins, hair bands etc, a rail and hangers to hang up your stuff, plenty of plug sockets for charging your phone or hair curlers, free WiFi, there’s even a steamer! What more could you want?! 😄 oh and let’s not forget the music plays in the dressing room AND the studio. I love it.

After my shoot with Andy, Andrew and I did a shoot together which again was absolutely brilliant. He is so good at what he does. We did some really cool red lighting, gels, jeans, bodysuits, playing around with a few ideas. What I love most about shooting with Andrew is he makes me feel so comfortable and confident. His direction and ideas are always pure class, and of course, his lighting is 10/10. I am soooo excited to share the shots from this epic shoot! The smoking bunny set was my favourite. Something was not right but Andrew didn’t give in, fab improv with sticking something over the light hahaha! But it worked! Totally worth the effort and I LOVE the shots 🙌🏻🔥

I would absolutely recommend Saracen House, whether you’re beginner or professional, I would highly recommend.

Thanks so much for having me again, and for the lovely teas and coffees 😁🫶🏻

Hope to be back again soon!

Lana x

Daniella Carter

This is a studio I could never get tired of shooting at!!

What a host Andrew is, always on hand if anything is needed, so warm and inviting and someone I hope to work with as soon as time allows.

His studio is clean, super well equipped and so diverse, there is scope to pretty much execute any project you desire here!!

Can't wait to come back!! You'll be seeing a lot of me here that's for sure!!

Highly recommended!!

Daniella x

PhilipJ

My first solo booking at Saracen House and a good four hours it was too. Andrew was available for general guidance, lighting etc help if wanted (it was!) but otherwise kept out of the way. As before, a well equipped studio and well worth the visit.

Ian Oliver

I was lucky enough to have my first shoot at Saracen House with the phenomenal models Elle Baldwinson and Lucia Needham, and it was superb, coms, booking and payment were all simple and easy and I am grateful that rescheduling was helped with kindness and understanding (due to my work rescheduling things)

The studio was welcoming, warm and clean with lots of refreshments as needed. I was very grateful with the superb help with lighting set up and advice and the expertise available was very much appreciated, There were plenty of options and choices for lighting, props and backdrops. I was able to draw on help when I needed it but we were given respectful privacy also. I came away with some stunning shots of the two amazing models.

Thank you so much for accommodating us so helpfully, I absolutely have no problem in recommending the studio to all levels of model and photographer. :-)

Bella Peach

Absolutely loved my shoot today at the stunning Saracen House studio. I was booked for with a photographer for the day.

Andy was extremely friendly, helpful and a complete joy to talk to. His skills and knowledge really make the day go smoothly. A great host who helped at every stage of the lighting set up!! :)

Ps.. Andy makes a great cuppa Tea lol! Thanks for today :)

Keira Leigh

Shot at Saracen studio for the first time with Mike ‘Temptation photography’. It was easy to find with parking space, very impressive studio! Beautiful sets and Andrew was very friendly and accommodating…loved the changing facilities, had everything a girl could want down to labelled boxes with essential items you may forget to bring, professional decor and heated throughout! Would recommend to any model or photographer 💯x

TogTartkat

I can't add much more than what has already been said, but Andrew was very welcoming. I shot a number of different styles and formats with my model (Lady-Dilema) and he was available to assist with advice regarding lighting, but was otherwise unobtrusive. Always a pleasure to work with and completely recommended!