References for Sheff

Ballerina Erica Mulkern

This was my second time working with Allen and what a treat! He and PGD Photography Studios had organised 2 days of remote shooting and an in person workshop. Allen is attentive and nothing is too much (even when he has just had a surgery bless him!) He is kind, funny and such a gentleman. I always love working with him and can't wait to do so again in Sept. Highly recommended as usual :D

Ballerina Erica Mulkern

This was my first shoot with Allen and thankfully we've got more booked in Autumn because he is a treat to work with!

His pre shoot comms are spot on and I knew exactly what he was looking for.

When I arrived he came to meet me and even helped me with my bags which is so kind of him.

The shoot flew by and during the break before our group shoot he had organised some dinner for me to have which is honestly incredibly sweet of him.

I can't wait to see the images and looking forward to our shoots in Autumn, he is so talented!

Highly recommend :)

Ben Wilkes

First time with Allen and PGD in Leicester on a three day mix of remote and group photoshoots and what an excellent time it was. From the first communication to the final goodbye it was a complete pleasure and thoroughly enjoyable. A great studio to work in and both Allen and Gary clearly plan their shoots carefully and know exactly what they want to achieve. At the same time, happy to let the model free style as well.

The Great Uncles extend their warm thanks and appreciation for a memorable shoot 👍😁

Angel Black UK

Due to a last minute change to my studio day, I had the pleasure of working with Allen - and what a joy it was! He arrived on time and was polite and professional throughout - taking his time with framing the images rather than just clicking away! The back of camera shots were fantastic and I can't wait to see some of his edits surface.

I'd definitely recommend Allen and wouldn't hesitate to work with him again in the future :)

Thankyou for a fantastic shoot!

Angel x

Caterini

Sheff is one of the best, truly talented and a lovely gentleman. We had two hours and they passed by so fast, we created so many amazing shots in so many set ups- yet it didn't at all feel pressured or rushed. He came pick me up in aéroport, and I feel directly very confortable with him company

Definitely recommended, can't wait to shoot again, see you soon!

Frana Raff

I had my first shoot with Allen last week and it went brilliantly. He's a class guy and he made me feel comfortable instantly.

Allen was clear with his directions and also gave me the freedom to show off a range of my poses, which I loved! I knew within minutes I'd want to work with him again.

I recommend Allen and the PGD studio over and over and I can't wait to work with him again. Thanks Allen!

Elle Baldwinson

Yesterday was my first time shooting with Allen,and it was brilliant! Allen had fantastic communications prior to the shoot,everything was made clear beforehand so there was no confusion. Allen was so accommodating it was lovely,it is really refreshing to have a studio take care of you so much during a shoot!

I was looking forward to working with Allen as I’d seen his beautiful work,we created some great concepts and I was able to see just how talented Allen was! The images from the back of the camera were stunning so I can’t wait to see the final result. I definitely recommend shooting with Allen and I look forward to working with him next week.

Retro Rob

Fantastic! a long overdue shoot with Allen.

What with work and Covid 19 all thrown in our path we stayed focus that our chance with come and it sure did! at PGD modelling and photography studios.

Allen is such a lovely guy and I felt like I had known him for years we created some stunning work which I cannot wait to add to my portfolio .

If you haven't worked with Allen make sure you do we are already looking at future dates to continue the photographic journey .

Thank you for a fantastic shoot .

Rob

Halo Haynes

Had a couple of shoots with Allen since the first dry land shoot with him at PGD and we have more planned for the future too!

It's always an abolsute pleasure. Allen is happy to let me get creative and flow but also is great at helping to choreograph those killer poses and concepts and is always considerate and professional, whilst keeping things fun.

When I am modelling for group events, he is invaluable for keeping track of what is going on and times because otherwise we would all just be lost!

Looking forward to the next round :)

Halo Haynes

It was amazing to finally get to work with Allen on dry land and I was very excited that he suggested androgyny as the theme, as it’s one of my favourite styles to shoot!

Allen is full of great ideas, very accommodating and our work together really flowed. He got the line between letting you flow pose and making adjustments perfect so that we got wonderful shots in no time!

Willing to get down on the floor for the right shot and a dab hand with a spray gun - a total pleasure to work with!

I look forward to next time!

Ayla

I’ve worked with Allen so many times and he is one of my favourite people. He’s just so relaxed, friendly and easy to get on with.

We did our first remote shoot together recently and it was a breeze and so much fun. Allen is extremely experienced in remote shoots so the whole thing was a breeze with some excellent pictures :)

Highly recommended and I can’t wait to shoot in person this year with him!

Nico Dee

I've had the pleasure of working with Allen that many times now I've lost track of what number shoot we are on! But what I do know is I always love working with Allen. Not only is he a fantastic photographer with many wonderfully creative ideas he's also an absolute delight to be around. I know every time I work with Allen we will make some absolutely fantastic pieces of art!

I highly recommend working with Allen and always look forward to any shoots we have.

Alice O’Donnell

Had another fantastic shoot with Allen. We did some styles I hadn't done before and I absolutely love the images that came out of it. I love shooting art nude and Allen is very skilled at shooting these levels in a variety of styles. He's very respectful of my levels and I always feel very comfortable and safe shooting with him. I definitely recommend him 100%!

Chelsie Faulks

I’ve worked with Allen on two separate occasions. Once at PGD studio - Leicester and the other out on location with a photography group organised by him! I cannot recommend Allen enough! His communication was excellent before and during the shoots. I felt completely at ease and comfortable with him and the shots I have received have been excellent! Thankyou :)

Alice O’Donnell

Had my first shoot with Allen today and he is an absolute delight to work with! It was my first photoshoot back since lockdown and he made me feel at ease very quickly and gave me really clear and helpful directions throughout the shoot. Very friendly and professional, I definitely recommend him and would happily work with him again.

Natasha Lawer

I did a shoot with Allen and another photographer named Darrel on the 13th August at the boardroom studio in Derby and oh my was it great! I've shot at the Boardroom Studio plenty of times before and its a fabulous space to work in. He knew exactly what he was doing when it came to equipment, backdrops and lighting, which made me feel at ease. Very organised pair bringing extra props and accessories with them which was great and added an extra quality to the photos- they were a lot of fun to use and incorporate and I'm so happy I could bring their ideas to life! Also happy I could see the photos off the camera between to see the quality and for guidance if I needed any. We managed to capture a variety of different sets and I couldn't be happier with the outcome- I cant wait to share them. All around great experience, and I'm looking forward to working with these cheeky chappy's again!

Nico Dee

I'm not even sure how many times I've worked with Allen now, but every single time has been brilliant. We worked on an event planning shoot to get the lights, costumes and set to how we wanted it so it was ready for the event.

Allen is a true delight to work with, respectful and caring! The contact lenses for the shoot impair my vision a lot and Allen is just fab at making sure I'm okay and guiding me when I need it.

As always, I 100% recommend working with him.

Ayla

Worked with Allen so many times now I consider him a friend. Lovely lovely guy!

Highly recommended

Key

Attended another one of Sheff's group photoshoots, and as usual, it was excellent!

Sheff ensured I was comfortable the entire time, and the arrangement was perfectly done. I look forward to working with him again (hopefully to art nude levels) and as usual, the photos back and the individuals at the group were all exceptional and welcoming.

What a great evening, once again. Thank you very much Sheff et al!

Belle Noire aka Black Beauty

Attended a recent group shoot organised by yourself...sadly we didn't get to shoot :(

However sorting the shoot details was so straight forward with you, you were More Than helpful when it came to travel and constantly made sure I was OK throughout the 3 hours :D

Great Evening, Thanks! BB xX