References for Sian Phillips Photography

Helen Diaz

I worked with the lovely Sian for the first time the other day at the amazing "Belmont House" in Salisbury alongside photographer "Rhinocer" and had such a wonderful day!🌹

Sian and Paul had very kindly booked me for half a day at this gorgeous home and I had such a lovely afternoon!

I hadn't worked with Sian prior so I am always a little nervous (even after all of these years!) and its always a little daunting pairing photographers for events. However from first introductions and communications Sian was enthusiastic, organised and upbeat. In person she was all of those qualities, as well as being such a very kind, compassionate human being🌹

Sian is a very capable, intelligent person with a natural flair and talent for photography. She is also an amazing team player and instantly makes everyone feel at ease. She is talented at directing, showing confidence and fantastic leadership skills but is equally humble and listens to others (there is so much I could learn from this lady! :) ) Her feedback on the shoot was also very positive and helpful.

Sian also gave great advice in the communication and group chat on the lead up to the shoot; suggesting a timetable which would work effectively for the team which I applied and found very helpful for organising future events, thankyou! :)

I had experienced a very tough few days in my personal life prior to this event but I was really glad to work at Belmont House with such wonderful creatives exploring the beautiful Georgian house.

I couldn't have wished to have worked with kinder people. Sian really lifted my spirits and it was lovely to come away from the day with a new friend. 🌹

The photographs looked absolutely beautiful and Sian was super kind to share edits. Her photography, lighting, equipment, direction and editing are all first class. As a model you can tell that Sians craft is photography; she is not only a talented photographer but a wonderful compassionate teacher that any student would be very fortunate to have.

Thankyou for such a lovely day (you really did lift my spirits) and I really hope to work together again soon!🌹

The highest of recommendations to all models and creatives, Helen x

Natasha Lawer

What can I say-I just came back from a shoot with Sian and it was a wonderful experience! After many months of waiting and scheduling, we managed to get a date in the books and the communication was fabulous. We had our moodboard/ ideas going back and forth and I ended up bringing my partner Tom (fashion stylist) along with me to assist and style me for this shoot. We arrived at her home studio in Poole and we’re greeted with a very friendly hello and she was extremely welcoming and couldn’t offer us enough (e.g. snacks, drinks, showing us around etc). The shoot itself was fabulous, in 3 hours, we shot 3 very different looks. Accompanied by some great 80’s tunes we got to work and from what I’ve seen on the back of camera, I can’t wait to see the final results! Thank you Sian for a great shoot and I can’t wait to meet up again and create some more magic with this very talented lady!

KatePop

Oh my Goodness, what am amazing day I have just had with Sian. I literally feel like I have just met a new friend - we got on so so well both creatively but also on a personal level Sian is just the most wonderful human - and I feel incredibly lucky to have met her.

I went to her studio at her home and its so well equipt and i felt really at home - i was even given a lovely lunch and i felt really looked after. The pre comms were amazing - I knew exactly what sets we were looking at doing and what we were looking to create. she also put together these amazing mood boards - which i have not had from a photographer before and the thought and care that went into it was really unique and special.

One thing that i noticed that makes Sian stand out ( there are so many things) is her ability to problem solve - she was having issues with a lighting set up but instead of worrying she worked through the problem until she had solved it - for me that really showed real tenacity and skill - I was really really impressed.

She is clearly a very talented photographer - she also makes props and costumes for me she is 'one to watch' because i can see that she is going to be in huge demand - i feel really thankful that I have had a chance to work with this extremely talented and wonderful person.

We have already spoken about working together again in the future and I am already excited for that - but honestly im so glad I have had the chance to meet Sian and what an amazing day xx

thank you so much Sian xx

Mirror Image'S'

I invited Sian to join me on a creative make up shoot I was planning and she happily agreed to share the shoot with me. We had an amazing MUA on board and both our own model and our own idea we wanted to develop. Sian is very creative and came along with some amazing ideas, and even made some pieces for her model to wear. Sian is easy going and easy to work with and recommend.

Elisha Marie

This was my first shoot with Sian and I loved it!

Sian's skills as a photographer and her creative eye really showed during this shoot. I was styled to fit Sian's futuristic shoot series and even had the privilege of wearing a two-piece outfit Sian had created. Sian was professional and friendly throughout, she ensured I had an understanding of the shoot brief and required look. Sian made me feel comfortable and relaxed, which allowed our creativity and experimentation to flow. We worked together to try different poses and lighting, ultimately getting some striking shots!

I would love the opportunity to work with Sian in the future, and I would recommend her to both new and experienced models. x

Kiera Ashley

This was my first shoot with Sian and she is a pleasure to work with!

We worked on a creative makeup shoot with another photographer, model and MUA and what a great team we made! Siam is super friendly and a great photographer. And I hope to work with her again in the future😊

Sinopa Rin

I had such a brilliant time working with Sian at her home studio recently. She wanted to learn how to shoot with gels so I was model and teacher for the afternoon. Pre-comms were brilliant, as always, and Sian very kindly picked me up from the station. As with our previous shoots, she was professional, kind and welcoming from the moment I arrived, and was enthusiastic about learning some new skills. I was well-cared for, warm and comfortable throughout the shoot and I think we produced some stunning images. I really look forward to working with Sian again and recommend her wholeheartedly.

Tasha Brownie

What a fantastic creative shoot!

Sian is a true pleasure to work with. Pre-comms were amazing which made the shoot flow smoothly.

I am super impressed with the images we achieved, Sian has such an eye for composition and lighting, so each shot is so lovely.

I hope to work with Sian again in the future, highly highly recommended !

Tash :)

Tegan Elizabeth

Had my first shoot with Sian when she booked onto my model day at Inspire studio.

She had tons of ideas and knew the images she wanted to create. She sent me a mood board prior to the shoot so I could see the types of images she wanted to create and pre comms we’re great.

She’s bubbly and very creative.

I would recommend Sian and can’t wait to see the images.

Inspire Studios Ltd

Was great to see Sian again and her fabulous creative ideas for her shoot. This time with Xkes and a bit of a circus theme going on. Sian is always very collaborative when working with the model and they seemed to have a fab shoot. Look forward to seeing the edits and seeing Sian back again.

xKes

Ahhh was so lovely to have met and shot with Sian during a modelling day at Inspire Studios last month!

Sian let me know everything she needed to bring her ideas to life for the shoot - it was circus theme which was awesome and the moodboard was super helpful!! And she even made a sign and brought props - really gave 100% and it was such an enjoyable shoot!! shes such a lovely lady and would absolutely love to work with her again! Definitely recommended!!

Kes x

Sinopa Rin

I had a fantastic remote shoot with Sian recently. Pre-comms were superb; plenty of collaboration, moodboards and she even posted me some amazing hand-made props! During the shoot itself I found her to be professional, patient and warm - truly a pleasure to work with and I hope to do so again in the future. Recommended!

Artemis Fauna

I had a lovely two hour shoot with Sian at my recent studio day at Inspire!

Although I had already left home when I got Sian's moodboard we still managed to use what I had with me to help the ideas come to life (this is why I never pack light!) haha!

We got some lovely images in the two hours and I am looking forward to seeing the images some time.

We got most of the ideas done in the time- I worked very fast to try and fit it all in for Sian! :)

I hope we can work together again one day, thank you for booking onto the event! :)

Inspire Studios Ltd

This was Sian's first one to one shoot with a model and I was very impressed with her organisation and ideas of what she wanted to create in her couple of hours with the model. She worked well with the model and achieved some great shots. Sian is really easy to get on with and I would absolutely recommend her.

BOou

I had an amazing shoot with Sian at Inspire studio and I had so much fun working with her. Sian is relatively new but very professional and great to work with!

Pre-shoot communication was on spot, everything was very well detailed. Sian arrived on time with a big selection of props and clothes she's selected to fit this 80's style we worked on. She's a very creative person and shooting with her was a pleasure. Thank you Sian, you've been absolutely amazing!

Highly recommended

Bou

Enchanted Evermore Styled Workshops

Sian came on our "At the Forest Edge" Bournemouth Taster workshop. She was very pleasant, polite and helpful throughout the workshop. She was creative and worked very well with the model and it was a pleasure to have her there throughout. We look forward to seeing her images and hope to have her at future workshops.

Genna.Models

Sian and I had initiated shoot ideas and inspo over coffee prior to our amazing 1940s film noir style shoot.

Great communication throughout planning.

Sian is very easy to work with and talk to.

She knew exactly what ideas and styles of photography she wanted to accomplish.

Sian was punctual and timely on location at the studio.

We used various props from glasses, to mirrors, clutch-bags and guns.

Fun was had by all working on this shoot, and it would be a pleasure to work with Sian again!

Thank you.

Genna Amera, Model

Inspire Studios Ltd

Sian came to our Ivory Flame group shoot for her first visit to the studio and it was great to see her working with the model and creating some great images. She fitted in very well with the group and she was super respectful of both the model and the studio. She is a quiet but friendly lady that I'd be delighted to see back at the studio again and would recommend working with too.