References for Simon Cole

AngelsEdge said...

I had a lovely shoot with Simon in a gorgeous manor house in Kent. Such a pleasure to work with and his enthusiasm for what he does shines through in his work. Preparation for the shoot couldn't have been better....fantastic communication, food provided and props/outfits!

Shooting a range of genres meant time flew by experimenting with various ideas.

A great day shooting and efficient delivery of images. Highly Recommend and would love to work together again :)

Maddy x

HelenBettyAnn

I shot with Si again yesterday with Tanya for Tegan accessories in Brighton. It was a really fun shoot with a constant flow of creative ideas and interesting locations, thanks to his forward planning.

I always love shooting with Si, he is really great to get on with, I always come away with new portfolio material and we have a great time in the process!

Tuesday’s Child

Had such a nice shoot with Simon, felt so empowered and confident after shooting with him, I got lots of really helpful advice and he is such a Friendly kind person. Definitely recommend :)

HelenBettyAnn

Si asked me to help him tick something off the bucket list by coming with him to shoot in Venice for a few days.

As well as being a great photographer, we have shot together quite a few times and get on really well.

The Venice shoot was very well organised on Si's part, he provided me with concept pics, brought two suitcases full of clothes to shoot and we met up before hand to discuss the finer details of the trip.

While there we organised our time efficiently to make the most out of being in such a unique and beautiful place and got loads of great photos out of the trip! Si is great at styling and giving the model direction as to what sort of poses he is looking for.

I am looking forward to seeing the final edit!

HelenBettyAnn

I had a great first shoot with Simon last week. He was very professional, gave me great instruction and a detailed briefing before the shoot.

I would definatly recommend shooting with him, he made me feel very comfortable and we came out with some amazing images.

johanna_s

Simon is an absolute gentleman and a complete pleasure to work with and to know as a person. Our pre shoot communication was clear, efficient and concise. I feel we were really on the same page about everything which led to a productive and fun shoot. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this man! He had many ideas and really inspired me as a model and made the shoot such an enjoyable and rewarding experience. He is punctual, respectful, creative. I very much enjoyed working with him and would do it again in a heartbeat.

AmieBehave

You would be crazy not to shoot with this man!

What an absolute pleasure!

Si and I shot together for the first time today and I was blown away by the amount of fun we had!

He has a very unique way of bringing the best out in you- with fabulous, easy direction which enables you to beam your personality through the images.

Punctual, kind, creative and a total gentleman. Simon, thank you so much for having me, I cannot wait to see the final results.

See you soon!

Amie Jade x

Amberlin Michelle

Having shot with Simon over the last couple of years, we have created a plethora of images...working on the most crazy concepts to more natural and beautiful looks. After a week in Croatia shooting in the rain, on the cliffs and underwater you'd think we'd had enough, but I am now looking forward to the next shoot. Simon is the most genuine photographer I know, who has a creative mind that carries him through a number of ideas. He is great at taking direction, and will even show you some his own moves if you're lucky. He in collaborative in the way he shoots, allowing you each to discuss ideas and move forward together as a team. The end result is always surprising, as we continue to create a different set of pictures. If you do ever get the chance to shoot with Simon, please do, as he is one not to be missed.

Thank you for putting up with me :)

Maya x

Golden Ivory

Had a fantastic long awaited shoot with Simon after having initially to cancel due to the horrendous flooding. After seeing the high quality of work in Simon's port i was in awe before we started. Simon came armed with plenty of ideas, was great at giving direction when needed and most of all patient and understanding with the horses as they're not always the most tolerant. Some great images came out of the shoot and i wouldn't hesitate in recommending him to anyone!

Abi Ivy

Genuinely one of the most positive experiences I've had as a model. Simon has access to, and knowledge of fantastic locations, gives fantastic direction and has extensive knowledge of his craft. He's a real professional, easy to get along with and makes you feel very comfortable. The pictures came out beautifully and I was so happy with the day. I can't wait for the next shoot, and I could not recommend working with Simon any more!

adriana cruceanu

Having seen Simon's huge collection of work, I was initially struck of the high amount of great images.

Of course this is a matter of subjective preferences, nevertheless it is rare to see high quantity coupled with high quality.

I then noticed that Simon does not compromise his work and makes sure it cannot be compromised - by the content of instructions sent prior to our shoot.

Finally, on the day of shooting - it all flowed smoothly - great improvisation skills based on experience and professionalism.

Simon has a quirky mind and a stylish manner of photographing and retouching - absolutely crucial for this kind go work.

Too obvious to mention that I would highly recommend him.

PS: This first shoot, I ulteriorly decided to call "The SICO Project I"

Rachelle Summers

I had a fantastic shoot with Simon on my recent tour down south!!

The day was very laid back and easy going, we had a good laugh and plenty of breaks but at the same time worked really hard on getting some great images.

I love his style of photography and loved his location too, all very inspiring and got the creativity going!

I would highly recommend him and really hope to work with him again in the future :)

cyan

I had the pleasure of working with Simon today. He helped me pose in a very different way to other photographers so I'm very excited to see the results. The location was fantastic and we managed to try out lots of ideas, in fact we had too many ideas!!

Simon was very friendly and relaxed while remaining professional. He is very clear about his ideas but allows the model to put their own stamp on the shot.

I would definitely recommend a shoot with Simon.

Can't wait for the next one so we can do the ideas we ran out of time for :)

M I S C H K A H

I worked with Simon on a location shoot in Liverpool. His organisation and pre shoot communication was faultless and really helpful. He gave me specific direction while modelling and had a very clear understanding of the style of shots he wanted, & also articulated this really well on the day. All in all a brilliant shoot, really excited to see the results! Si is genuinely kind, courteous and respectful, a highly recommended photographer. Hope to get the opportunity to work together again in future.

Joelys Place said...

I had the pleasure of meeting Si when he hired the pool at Joely's Place to shoot some amazing underwater images. His communications prior to his shoot were great and he kept me well informed of all his plans for the day. On meeting, he is an absolute gentleman and incredibly courteous and considerate. I would not hesitate to welcoming Si back for another shoot at Joely's Place and in fact he is already booked in for next month. Thanks so much Si for being a truly awesome house guest! See you soon :)

Jasmin said...

Had a shoot with Simon for the first time on friday - Simon really put me at ease, ensuring that I was comfortable through out. Had brought really interesting props and had great ideas for everything I brought with me, giving the scope to create really fun shots (can't wait to see the pocket watch ones on a computer screen!!).

Highly creative and enjoyable day, would certainly work with Simon again, would recommend shooting with him :D Thank you for a lovely day.

ChelseaRaen

Simon is very easy going, and fun to work with. He managed to build up my confidence and taught me how to make the best use of my body through different angles and poses. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to collaborate with him, as he is very creative, and has a real eye for photography.

I highly recommend Simon!

Evie J said...

I had the pleasure if working with Simon yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. He is such a lovely guy, easy to get along with and really cares about the model - he did his upmost to ensure I was comfortable and didn't get cold! Simon has lots of interesting ideas, and stunning props to suit. I got to see the pics throughout the shoot & have a proper look at the end, and I was impressed! Highly recommended and I'm looking forward to working with him again soon. Thank you!

Amberlin Michelle

Simon really does deserve credit, so I am writing another reference just to make sure everyone knows. Not only is Simon very approachable and easy to work with, he has a wonderful eye for artistic integrity. Having worked for a whole day shoot, I can honestly say I had a great time: we laughed a lot! Simon thank you and I am very much looking forward to working with you again. Maya x

Kate Z.

Thank you for the photo shoot! :) It was a really nice atmosphere. Simon is a photographer with many interesting ideas and he is really passionate about what he does and he is good at it. We had a mass of fun to take pictures. The results were amazing :) I highly recommend Simon and his amazing work.