References for Saracen House Studio

TogTartkat

My first time using the facilities at Saracen House and I was bowled over by the equipment available and Andrew was really helpful at making suggestions regarding lighting set ups. The time flew by and Antonella and I have some fantastic images.

Spike

Back at SHS after far too long a break, Andrew as helpful as ever.

If I do have to venture outside my own studio this is definately one of my favourite hire facilities.

Lonest☆r Photography

Another fantastic shoot at the amazing saracen house the studio is amazing so many different set ups and ideas warm freindly feels homely a joy to be able to shoot in a studio thats well equiped and a owner by the name andrew who has been a freind for so long who is so helpful and willing to help with lights and set ups and suggestions very passionate about photography and it shows by all the positive feedback which i might add is well deserved thanx you andrew

Ell Mae

Ahh I finally got to shoot with Andrew!! So happy about it! After so many visits and days at the studio with his company, we finally managed to arrange to work together and I was completely blown away by the shots we got!! The shoot lasted way longer than we planned because we just click and can talk for hours, putting the world to rights. Rate it. Absolutely loved working with Andrew. As always a top studio.

Definitely cant wait for my studio day in June!!

Tegan Elizabeth

First visit to Saracen today for a 4 hour shoot that I was booked for by another photographer.

Andrew is very hospitable and pleasant and the studio is a great space full of multi coloured backdrops, different studio set ups, lighting equipment, soft boxes, natural light etc.

And most importantly the studio was warm. As a model I often get cold especially if I’m wearing next to nothing and so it was nice to not be shivering my way through the shoot.

I would absolutely recommend the studio and hope to visit again soon. :) if you’re looking for a great studio to book I’d definitely give Saracen a try (if you can get in as it gets booked up very quickly so that just shows how popular it is).

APS Phototography

Had a great shoot at Saracen House today with Carla Monaco, and thanks to Andrew we nailed 3 distinct styles of shoot with various light settings. Looking forward to shooting at the studio again.

Thanks Andrew from Andy

Lonest☆r Photography

The first shoot of 2022 at the stunning and fabulous Saracen house after 2 years and welcomed by Andrew as like never been away welcoming warmly friendly and as a great friend who has helped me out so much on this photography journey the studio is top drawer a truly amazing studio great lighting set up a brilliant space so many ideas and choices and areas to shoot from and inspire a warm friendly studio with a great owner who is always happy to assist when needed and suggest a truly great studio 1000% recommended can't wait to shoot there again thank you andrew

Rebecca Perry

I have been modelling across the globe for nine years and I can honestly say that Andrew is one of the most welcoming and nicest people you can meet in the industry.

I cannot recommend the studio enough! Truly superb inside and out. The space is very versatile to work in.

An excellent space and I always felt so fully looked after from the moment I arrived to leaving.

I already look forward to my next visit in April 2022 :-)

Very very very highly recommended by me to all models and photographers!

My kindest regards

Rebecca Perry

www.rebeccaperry.net

Tim Pile

This was my first time at Saracen House. It's a great studio with a number of varied sets, with plenty of space so that you can get sufficient distance between you and the model. It has a very comprehensive set of lights and modifiers as well.

Andrew was a great host, very friendly and also very helpful with advice and setting up the lighting, as I am a relative novice with studio lights.

Overall an excellent studio and host and I would highly recommend and definitely return.

Evalana

I love coming to Saracen House!

I seriously, very highly recommend.

Andy is so attentive, he will make sure you're happy with everything before leaving you to your shoot. I enjoy the lush coffee and a catch up when we arrive. Andy is so quick to get everything you need set up ready for shooting. And he is AWESOME at it! He has so much experience I know I can rely on him to always get me the perfect set up and lighting.

I shot here with Dean McCarten and we did two backdrop changes. It was great, Andy has soooo many to choose from and the colours are beautiful. I loved having so many options.

Thanks again for having me, I look forward to returning again soon :D

Lana xx

WayneS

Shot today at Saracen for the first time in about three years, but was welcomed by Andrew as warmly as ever. Such a super set up and when I shared my vision and ideas for the shoot, Andrew knew exactly what I needed and was only too happy to either leave me to it or jump in and assist whenever asked. Great host, great lighting, great sound set up and just a fab space. Four hours zoomed by and both myself and the model for my shoot (xKes) were so well looked after that is just capped off a fab day. Coming back soon!

Gia_

I had my first shoot at Sacaren House Studio recently and Andrew showed me round as soon as I arrived and offered me tea/coffee!

He was great throughout, making sure we had everything we needed and filled up my coffee for me.

Then he helped with packing up, which was very helpful!

I would definitely recommend shooting here and would no doubt come back to shoot here again :)

Owen Lloyd

Saracen House may just be the most organised studio-for-hire I've used. This extends from the website, to the comms, and to the studio itself. I tend to be planning and organising in the middle of the night, so an online booking and payment system is just so useful, and along with Andrew's prompt, and clear communication gave me a feeling of confidence and reliability from the beginning.

Next there's the exemplary directions on the studio website - pre-defined Google Streetview, blow-by-blow directions from the major trunk roads, and full instructions on parking and gaining entry, and along with the clear signs at the site and on the door - all went to ensuring finding Saracen House was a breeze.

The studio is very well laid out, with a great changing/makeup room for models. The shooting space is more than long enough to get some distance between camera and subject, and wide enough to allow a lot of flexibility with light placement. Equipment is very well thought out, with a versatile boom arm, and plenty of stands from low to high, and lots of other grip, reflectors grids, flags etc. A very pleasant and effective place to work.

Andrew was the perfect host - always on hand to help if needed, and our shoot went like clockwork.

I can thoroughly recommend Saracen House - and will definitely be shooting there again in the future.

Angel Black UK

When I arrived at Saracen House for a full day shoot with Paul, I was greeted by Andrew before being given a tour of the lovely property! The Studio has a lot to offer, the Boudoir set being lovely as well as an abundance of backdrops which are all nearly stored!

Teas and coffees were supplied throughout, and nothing was too much trouble for Andrew when set changes were required. I felt at ease from the very beginning and will definitely look to return in the future! I also feel its necessary to mention just how organised Andrew is, everything neatly stored and labelled correctly which is also super helpful in the dressing room as I noticed items of use such as hair pins that were readily available and labelled for me to use if necessary!

Thankyou for hosting me Andrew!

Angel x

Slim

First of all thank you for having me at Saracen House yet again. Your technical knowledge of lighting is second to none with the aim of achieving perfection and you never fail. Couple that with witty banter, copious amounts of tea and you have the perfect studio. Thank You again, see you next week.

Ashleigh Rae

One of my favourite studios to shoot in in the UK!

Awesome equipment, atmosphere, and hosted so so well by Andrew.

Great space for all creatives. Highly recommended.

Jynx

My first time to be booked at this studio and cannot believe it has taken me this long!

I arrived early, but Andrew made me welcome, providing a drink and showing me round. Lovely to chat to him whilst waiting for my photographer to arrive. Professional, but friendly, he gave advice and guidance and enabled you to shoot in peace but was on hand to help with anything.

Heres hoping I can return soon!

Emmie Victoria

Had a fantastic shoot with Andrew yesterday! Andrews pre-comms were great and he knew exactly what theme he wanted to shoot which made things super easy for me! Andrew is an all around great photographer with a lot of knowledge in photography! His sense of humour is also great which makes the shoot very fun! Overall I highly recommend Andrew!

Tamsin Ashton

My second shoot at Saracen House Studio.

A very nice well equipped place.

Recommended.

Evalana

I love shooting at Saracen House. Andy is super helpful and so good at what he does. What ever lighting or set up you are after - Andy's got you! No request seems too much to ask of Andy, and he will do it speedily and efficiently and will make sure you're happy with the set up.

Five stars excellent service :D

I have been to SH a few times over the last few years and it is always a pleasure. I get a nice hot drink on arrival :P and I am always happy with the images. It is not cold and it's nice and clean.

I have to say the bedroom set I shot with Andy this time was my favourite. I shot some artistic nudes on the wooden floors by the window, the light coming through was absolutely stunning, I could have shot there all day.

I am really looking forward to returning to Saracen House in January for a group shoot with lots of amazing people! But mostly I am excited because I know I can feel very relaxed coming to SH, everything is always under control and the studio space is so organised you can go from one set to another in no time at all. I know it will be a productive and happy day for everyone.

I have just seen on FB that Andy and the studio support Willen Hospice in Milton Keynes. I am from MK so I've had family and friends who've been to WH so it really means a lot to me that Andy supports them and all the incredible work that they do.

I would highly recommend Saracen House studio 100%!!

Thanks so much Andy, I hope you enjoyed your trip to Jamaica!

Hope you have a happy Christmas and happy new year ♥

Lana xxx