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elsie coral

Brilliant shoot with lovely Greg

He was brilliant at giving ideas too

Robyn Byrd

I cannot express exactly how highly I recommend Greg. Having never worked together before, he went out of his way to make me feel relaxed and comfortable as soon as I arrived and precoms were great. We had an entire shoot planned that went out of the window within the first half an hour as we’d discovered we both had a love for the cheeky and playful.

What followed was one of my most memorable shoots for all the right reasons and I cannot wait to see the result and shoot again with what we had originally planned (or not!). Greg is an experienced photographer who knows what he wants to get out of a photo and has endless accessories and props as well as vision and talent.

If you haven’t already, I promise a shoot with Greg is something you don’t want to miss!

Hannorah Model

My fifth shoot with Greg and what an absolute pleasure it is to work together again.

Greg's studio is fantastic, endless backdrops, props, it is lovely and warm, clean and a big changing room. Not forgetting the snack drawer, how fabulous!

I really find my modelling mojo when I shoot with Greg. His photography is outstanding, and together we have produced something magic. I am really excited to see the finished results.

Thank you so much for an amazing shoot and it is so lovely to be in such amazing company.

Highly recommended to all models.

Kind regards Hannorah.

Pixie_a

Had an amazing first shoot with Greg!

He was so easy to get along with and chat to which always helps.

His studio is perfect, really decent size and a massive changing room!

We had a really great time while shooting and worked well together to get some amazing shots.

Greg is great at giving direction and showed me the back of the camera so we could change the pose slightly etc.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Greg and I'd absolutely recommend! :)

Feraline

Greg is a real joy to work with!

Being such a cheery soul to be around he just creatives this wonderful upbeat atmosphere instantly, and then when the time absolutely flies by you're left wishing the shoot was longer! Our second shoot was just as lovely as the first.

A wonderful afternoon spent climbing trees and utilising my campervan for lots of bohemian goodness, and now we have a third shoot already planned to head back to the location for more.

Every time a back of the camera shot was presented to me I felt instantly creatively invigorated further by the epicness of it! Greg is brilliant at helpful direction to really make sure we get the best out of every shot. I love leaving a shoot feeling so bloody proud of what we've accomplished 😊

Thanks again Greg, see you soon for shoot three!

Feraline

Oh so Greg is just bloody lovely!

We met at the Glastonbury social event last month and following his enjoyable company there and his ideal concise pre-comms after, I already knew the experience shooting with him was one I was looking forward to. And after our first shoot yesterday I'm already greatly looking forward to the next one!

Greg creates such an ideal environment for shooting. Upon arrival I was impressed by his amazing studio, and his friendly demeanor & relaxed approach led for the most perfectly chilled out atmosphere. I've mostly worked outdoors in nature, so Greg was perfectly patient with me being fairly new in a studio and gave helpful direction and feedback regularly. Always with a smile and easygoing nature. I had so much fun and bloody LOVED what I saw from the back of the camera. I genuinely can't wait for the results!

Greg is a kind and considerate man who was consistently checking I was alright/warm enough and generously feeding me cuppas all day. I felt so looked after and SO bloody comfortable! It was a dream. He's thoroughly recommend.

Can't thank you enough Greg!

Bring on shoot two 😁

Helen Diaz

It was SO lovely to catch up and work with the lovely Greg (AKA SOMERSETMAN!) after so many years (how many years I do not know?!)

Greg is SUCH a lovely, down to earth, kind person. The photoshoot felt like meeting with an old friend (less of the old he would say! :P )

We worked together in my little studio "The Den" and had such a fun, creative time! Greg is professional, kind and was very respectful of the space and equipment.

In the studio we created various shapes shooting across various genres; portrait, vintage/hollywood inspired and art nude mixed with fabrics and movement. The photographic results look beautiful!!

I had a thoroughly lovely shoot and really hope we work together again soon before I am old and grey! :P

Highly recommended to all, Helen x

M e l a n y

Greg told me that this was our 10th shoot together - what a great way to mark the occasion with a shoot at the amazing Gloucester Prison.

It was a freezing cold day but we had a packed 5 hours of exploring and shooting this great location.

Greg and I often see the same potential for a good shot and work very collaboratively to get it right.

We enjoyed working through a wide range of settings and lighting conditions, playing around with angles and perspective. Greg is very considerate to work with, checking if I was ok and lots of fun.

Despite covering a large part of the prison we were not exhausted for ideas and could easily return and shoot five hours again.

I really admire Greg’s willingness to think outside the box and come up with original ideas and concepts - we had a fantastic 10th shoot and of course Greg comes highly recommended! 👏

Many thanks for another ace shoot 😊

Caitlyn.

I worked with Greg recently as part of my studio weekend at Inspire Studios. Greg came well prepared, it was a real pleasure to work with him. Very polite, open to suggestions and respectful, our few hours went by so fast, getting a number of sets done whilst chatting away. We had very interesting conversations too which is always great! I can't wait to see the final edits :)

Would highly recommend and love to work with him again!

KatePop

This was my second shoot with lovely Greg and I have to say it was as good if not better then the first one.

We had lots of ideas and we seem to connect really well with our creativity which is ideal.

From what I have seen - the images from the shoot are really cool and I can’t wait to see the edited version.

Photographers like Greg are exactly the reason I love modelling - I’m so glad I have had the chance to work with him and look forward to the next time xx

Kitty Quinzell

After a 4 year gap, shooting with Greg was just like meeting an old friend - it felt like we picked up exactly where we left off, except that my hair had grown, our styles evolved and we were working in a much bigger studio!

And what a cool studio it is! Spacious, versatile, warm... As long as you have the imagination, Greg is willing to try it and will more often than not - create image magic.

From the moment the first shutter button clicked, to the time we looked at our watches and realised it was time to pack up, the whole shoot was a flow of fun and organised chaos!

Never afraid to experiment and able to keep up with my more dynamic posing - Greg is just such a pleasure to work with, friendly, down to earth and open to my eclectic music playlist!

The images I’ve seen so far look amazing, I’m excited to see them edited, I know we will work together again and I hugely look forward to it.

M e l a n y

Just had another fabulous shoot with Greg at his awesome studio.

Once again we covered a great many different looks from fashion to art nude. Bring on the same creative page we tend to have too many ideas to cover so the challenge is always which ones to pick!

Greg is an absolute delight to work with and has become a good friend on the scene. He’s incredibly considerate and great company - we both like the natter!

As well as being a fab photographer, Greg is great company which makes for a very relaxing atmosphere - I think this is why he always gets the best from the models he is working with.

I love the diversity in his portfolio and the fact he’s up for working with a range of different models and experiment with new ideas and looks.

Luckily for me we have another shoot booked in soon.

Very highly recommended 👍

KatePop

Greg is a super star ⭐️ in every way. A lovely kind man who really looked after me.

The shoot was great - his pre comms and chat before shooting was so handy and I felt fully informed before shooting.

The back of camera was looking seriously cool and I was pleased to showcase my new quirky fringe with him!!

I’m really pleased with the way we seemed to work so well together and defiantly feel that the art we created today was right up my street.

Greg I can’t wait to work with you again - it’s pure joy from start to finish and I’m really excited about future shoots xx

Thank you so much Greg - recommended to all models. A lovely man with an epic studio. Xx

Jessika Blaze

I had a bloody lovely time with Greg!

Despite some technical difficulties with fire alarms and power cuts, we had a great time and got some rather lovely photos.

Greg is an all round lovely guy, very chatty, funny and welcoming, I felt instantly at ease.

He went to top effort making sure the studio was warm and I was comfortable.

Also, he has the best snack drawer ever! ;)

Highly recommend Greg to anyone, and can't wait to see the results of our shoot :)

AshleyAshton

Bit of a late reference,but better late than never ! And greg deserves it ! Hes just soo nice and full of smiles and laughter . Hes creative and enthusiastic and he looks after you well on the shoot.

Really nice photographer and personality and creates soem lovely shots!

I hope I see him again soemtime this year , but of course whenever you're ready greg !

Well reccomended

Ashley

Scarlett Blaze

Wow, just look at the images we have created together, shooting with Somerset man is a breath of fresh air, runs so smoothly, he is prepared & organised and make me feel so comfortable in his presence, I adore working with him and I absolutely love we shot.

Both times he has booked me as a duo with Rosie Flame and both times I had so much fun making shapes with my body as he captured it perfectly, not once was I disappointed with the results and I'm really excited about seeing more.

One of my favourite photographers.

Highly recommend :)

Candi Liquor

Well what can I say. This shoot was nothing short of amazing!. Instantly at ease and he has a great studio that was kept nice and warm for me. I provided lots of outfits that we'd discussed prior to the shoot and once everything was laid out, the ideas came in abundance.

Greg was fantastic with direction and such a profectionist. If my hand or eye line wasn't quite right, he was quick to tell me but in a way I instantly understood. I literally cannot wait to see the results (no pressure G) and I would highly recommend him to both amateur and Professional models and dance models. I very much look forward to working with you again!

Rosie Flame

My second shoot with Greg! Ooosh just as awesome as the first, so awesome, we're booking a third.

Greg is an absolute pleasure to work with and the results are superb!

This time we were joined by the gorgeous Scarlett where we continued our anonymous art nude theme.

Always recommended :)

skycladpixie

I've just had an absolutely SUPER first shoot with Greg today as part of my 'walk & shoot' casting in the beautiful Forest of Dean. Pre shoot comms were excellent & Greg's warm personality really came across in his messages.

I'm always a little anxious before shooting with someone new to me but as soon as Greg turned up with a big smile those nerves went. Greg is incredibly easy to get along with - warm, friendly & very interesting to talk to, it felt like meeting up with an old friend & having a lovely walk & a chat.

Greg totally entered into the spirit of our shoot & was absolutely enchanted by the Forest, seeing opportunities everywhere - my kind of person! In fact we only got half way through our walk as we were both feeling so inspired by the surroundings & the glorious colours at this time of year.

Greg was full of ideas but also very open to my suggestions & I really enjoy this very collaborative way of working. We checked the back of the camera after each set of shots & I have to say I had to restrain myself from doing lots of excited squeals & I can't wait to see the images! The time honestly flew by, Greg's enthusiasm is totally infectious.

As for working together, Greg was totally professional, very kind & respectful & always careful to ensure I wasn't getting too cold (it is November!). I felt completely relaxed & at ease with him right from the first moments. He explains very clearly what he is seeing & gives great direction when it's needed.

We'd decided we'd better call it a day, the light was fading, & we were on our way back when we both commented on how fabulous a section of the Forest was below where we were walking - beautiful tall trees & a carpet of deep auburn leaves & before we knew it Greg knew exactly the shot he wanted to take & I'd gone down to the bottom & was lying on the leaves like a starfish! Totally chuffed with that shot & many others.

Greg, YOU are a star, I can't remember ever enjoying a first shoot so much. I know we've discussed another shoot, possibly a duo, & I genuinely hope we are able to do that.

My highest possible recommendation to all models & photographers. Thank you so much Greg for a really wonderful day, I enjoyed every moment - even the damp, cold, wet & muddy bits!

AshleyAshton

Had a lovely time shooting with Greg at his studio location (where ever that was) forgot the name of it now ... oh yeh shepton mallet ahha!

Greg was awesome from start to finish with Excellent pre comms ! really nice and down to earth guy , with great enthusiasm. Provides adequate breaking and lots of chit chat , just like shooting with a friend really ... he had that instant ability to break the ice. Very happy with what i was seeing from the Ipad ,and i hope he enjoys the images also .

nice and local to me , will be interested to hear of some more of his ideas !

warm regards

Ashley