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Kate08 Poses

I had a thoroughly enjoyable first shoot with Simon.

He attended my aerial arts studio for a pole and aerial hoop inspired shoot and got some fantastic shots.

Simon has a great eye for tiny details and offered guidance whilst also taking advice from my pole instructor on the best angles for certain specific poses. We were able to work well as an equal team bringing our own ideas and skills to the table.

Simons communication before, during and after the shoot was fantastic and very professional.

I really look forward to working with Simon again and would definately recommend him to amateur and experienced models alike.

Tali Ro

Due to personal reasons I haven’t done a shoot in quite a few months so this was really an introductory shoot to get me back into it and it was so much fun!

We planned to shoot for 2-3 hours but ended up shooting for about 5 hours!! Simon knew that it was my first shoot back and was really supportive and not at all pressuring for the entirety of the shoot.

We did 2 separate shoots, the first was a lifestyle shoot for a business start up I’m doing and the second was a boudoir shoot. The lifestyle shoot was all about branding colours and naturalism and Simon was so focused on getting everything right so the colours would match and was really inventive in ways to shoot in my very small kitchen space haha. He also endured my many requests on the editing side of things to change minor details so they were just right colour wise so I take my hat off to him haha! The boudoir shoot was a little bit different to what we’d planned- I said in advance I didn’t want to do nude or lingerie which Simon was very understanding of, but in the flow of the shoot I felt comfortable enough to do lingerie and loved it. I am definitely a newbie to it and Simon gave such clear posing direction so I never felt awkward or lost on what to do.

This was our second shoot and once again had a great time and would 100% recommend!

Kerrieleigh2000

My first ever shoot was with Simon and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He made me feel so comfortable when working with me, he advised me on posing techniques and the professional modelling/photography lingo! He was very helpful and genuinely so lovely to work with. If he wanted to adjust my body or my hair slightly he made sure to ask before touching me. He was so easy going and very chatty. He did not pressure me to anything I didn’t feel comfortable with.

I got all my raw edits the next day as promised and wow I was blown away by what we achieved together. His final edits are absolutely amazing!

We are in the process of arranging our second shoots and I can not wait to work with him again - he was an absolute joy to work with. Very respectful and humble man, a proper gentleman.

Would highly recommend shooting with Simon! His experience in the industry and attention to detail really does make all the difference. He knows how to make a woman look classy and sexy without looking erotic!

Drew1402

Well well well what can I say! I have shot multiple times with Simon now and the images he takes really do speak for themselves (a picture is worth a thousand words etc!)! Simon is always up for hearing and trying new ideas and themes and we have some brilliant conversations whilst shooting, some deep, and a fair amount of humour too, this makes for a comfortable and easygoing shoot, Simon really does have a lot of stories to tell which makes for good conversations throughout the shoots! Simon is always quick with his editing and the quality of the images produced are amazing! Simon offers posing suggestions however is not pushy in the slightest, he will give lots of compliments while shooting which helped me to be able to relax and feel confident!

On our previous shoot, my 9 year old daughter had asked if she could have some photos taken, Simon agreed to do this and made her feel amazing and confident, guided her through poses, and really made her the centre of attention, again she LOVED receiving the edited photos back!

Simon truly is a gentleman! Not only is Simon a fantastic photographer with a real eye for perfection, he is a brilliantly down to earth guy too with a lot of advice to give through lived experience and we always have a laugh!

All in all It truly is a fantastic experience to work with Simon and he cant come any more highly recommended from me. Genuinely can’t wait to receive these images back and I am excited for our next shoot!! Would 100000% recommend

Chica

Wonderful first shoot with Simon :-)

Simon is a lovely photographer to work with, he knows exactly what he wants out of a shoot and gives great direction.

He had so many great ideas that we decided to shoot for a bit longer as 2 hours was not enough. Amazing personality, nice chat and lots of laugh - it was a very enjoyable shoot, thank you Simon :-)

Tali Ro

I recently had the absolute pleasure of shooting an outdoors fashion and river shoot with Simon. He made me feel so comfortable and relaxed from start to finish, was so willing to work with my ideas and really took the time to work out how to get the absolute best shots in each location rather than settling just for 'good shots'.

Being a new model, I was so grateful for the educational pointers and advice he gave me that I'll take with me as I continue in the industry. Simon was so complimentary throughout the shoot and is not only a great photographer, but a lovely person too.

I am really excited for our future collaborations which I hope happen sooner rather than later!

Tali Ro

Drew1402

Well what can I say, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Simon twice now, honestly one of my favourite photographers I have worked with since I started modelling.

Simon has brilliant ideas and a positive attitude and we get on like a house on fire, not only is Simon a wonderful and talented photographer he is an all round kind hearted great guy, who has really lived and has a lot of knowledge to pass on from life experiences etc, Simon also has a wicked sense of humour.

We were able to collaborate our ideas and come up with some truly wonderful images.

Simon is extremely professional and I was at ease from the moment he arrived for both of the shoots I have had with him, communication was excellent throughout!

The shoot was amazing and the images so far are spectacular, I would not hesitate to have another shoot with Simon, comes highly recommended from me! Can’t wait for the next one!

xanastasiax

Simon and I recently shot together on location shooting a maternity style shoot focusing on art nudes of my bump and flowing fabrics with bump in the wind. As usual it was so much fun working with Simon, he's a pleasure to be around and was friendly and professional throughout working expertly with the changing clouds and sunlight. Of course would 100% recommend and look forward to working together again soon! Thank you Simon.

xxxAnastasiaxxx

Scarlett Sinner

Had my second shoot with Simon and all I can say is wow! I am so over the moon with the photos and how the whole overall shoot went.

Simon always takes his photos with an artistic eye, he is engaging and lots of fun, and such a lovely person, he will make your experience memorable for sure such a great photographer to work with, can’t wait to see what we create together in the future

100% recommended by me :)

Thanks Si x

Drew1402

Had an absolutely fantastic first shoot with Simon today, following a call to discuss ideas the shoot was arranged. Simon arrived on time and immediately put me at ease as he was so easy going and easy to talk to. Simon offered posing suggestions to ensure the shots were amazing, was definitely a collaborative effort and I would highly recommend shooting with Simon, he is such a pleasure to work with. Conversation flowed throughout the shoot which made time fly by, got a wide range of shots in various outfits and styles. Very much looking forward to seeing the images as if theyg are anything like how they looked on the back of the camera they will be epic! Definitely excited to book another shoot! 1000% recommend!

Natalie_

Had another brilliant shoot with Simon- he is probably one of the nicest people I have ever met. Great communication and energy, feels like we just laugh throughout the whole duration. Excited to see the photographs :)

Natalie_

I don’t know where to begin- Simon is just such a treat!! Soo friendly and chatty we hit it off right away which is always amazing when shooting with someone for the first time. He has such a lovely manner I felt so comfortable from the get go. What I like about Simon is he really pays attention to the little details which really make an image. I’m yet to see the end results yet as we only did the shoot yesterday but I’m very excited from what I saw on the back of the camera. He kept showing me as we were going along which I always find really helpful and motivating. Would 100% work with him again he’s just fantastic all round. Thanks Simon 😄

Caitlyn.

Lovely to work with Simon at Openspace. Really easy to work with, respectful, interesting to talk to and open minded with creative suggestions. We got some beautiful photos and I look forward to working with him again some day! Highly recommended.

Fleurdelis

Well !....what is there not to say ! Simon is defiantly the guy you want in the room with you if you want to feel good about yourself. He was so utterly encouraging and certainly gave plenty of feed back to keep you on track. He was happy to give direction and more than happy for me to offer my own. It was an intense couple of hours and I feel the results showed. His is very passionate indeed, from the moment he contacted me this did not abate. Professional and someone who loves to play with camera and get experimental with the light. He is very conversational which always makes for better interaction when your working. Its just more relaxing. Would happily work with Simon again should he give the chance !

Fretters

I had an absolutely wonderful shoot with Simon! Full of smiles and such an enthusiastic photographer who clearly has a passion for his work. He has such an infectious energy surrounding him with a professional attitude, all whilst fully respecting my levels as the model. Pre comms were great with levels and a mood board discussed beforehand - I would highly recommend to any model.

Overall, such a wonderful person with beautiful images and made me feel at complete ease. I can't wait to see the final shots and shoot with him again! Hopefully sooner rather than later! :)

Big Shot Studio

Always a pleasure having Simon in the studio, this time he attended to shoot Fretters and he managed to get some really lovely shots. Simon is great company and knows how to make models feel comfortable and at ease he is very chatty and full of good conversation and very upbeat which is really nice to see. Simon is very passionate about his photography and it shows when he is shooting, he has a fantastic diverse portfolio and every time he has attended the studio he has always been 100% professional and respectful on a shoot and I would happily recommend any model to work with him. 100% Recommended by us!

Scarlett Sinner

Had an amazing first shoot with Simon, made me feel comfortable and at ease. Lovely guy and had a laugh throughout,

I can’t say enough about how professional Simon is and the quality of work that he provides. I was so pleased with my session and final photographs, that I will continue to use him in the future for definite! Thank you Simon for a fantastic shoot :)

Kitty Dawson

I shot with Simon during a Studio Day at Big Shot Studio.

Simon came prepared with enthusiasm, great energy, creativity, professionalism and ideas.

Simon is respectful and a passionate, creative photographer.

As soon as we met, I had a good feeling we would have a great shoot and we did!

I don't always get to work with someone as creative and I enjoy it a lot!

We both enjoyed some music and some chats and we had a very productive and creative shoot.

I loved shooting with Simon and I hope we get the chance to create together again.

Highly recommended photographer and human being! :)

xanastasiax

Simon and I recently had a random shoot together when I was working an event at a mansion, we had to squeeze in some time to shoot some stunning scenes. Simon was as always a pleasure to work with and at ease with the event going on elsewhere in the mansion and was professional and friendly throughout our shoot! I am so so happy with the results and cannot wait for our next shoot together! Models! Get booking him!!

xxxAnastasiaxxx

xanastasiax

Simon and I were luckily able to organise a shoot before Christmas together and as always it was so much fun. Simon is a pleasure to work with and be around both friendly and professional and easy to get along with. He always arrives on time fully prepared with all lighting and equipment needed and has that image in his head ready to get. I always enjoy working with Simon and I'm looking forward til next time, would of course recommend :)!

xxxAnastasiaxxx