References for Parkes Fine Art Photography

Megan Annie

Had my first shoot with Shaun today

Preshoot communication was brilliant

Shaun arrived on time and ready to go

We had great flowing conversation throughout the shoot which is a great when making a connection between model and tog.

We both contributed to ideas and it really paid off

Would 100% recommend

Panda_pops1

Got to spend another day with this legend!

Shaun is hands down one of the best togs... Ever!

We always have a laugh when shooting, making the whole day more enjoyable for both of us. We ended up shooting 3full sets in one day at my house, and the images kick ass. He is my tog soulmate, and i look forward to our shoots in the future. X

Miss Bombshell Betty

I finally got to work with Shaun after having to rearrange a couple of times due to unavoidable circumstances. He was very understanding of this which made my life a lot easier and was very helpful when trying to find a date that suited the both of us and another model. Shaun arrived on time and was very easy to get along with right from the start. He found an awesome location to shoot in and had plenty of ideas I advance. He made me feel very relaxed and had a great sense of humour. He also gave good direction as well as letting me share my own ideas. I have already seen a couple of photos from the shoot which look brilliant and I can't wait to see some more. I really enjoyed our shoot and will definitely be working with Shaun again.

Claire Crown

My second shoot with Shaun ran as I expected - brilliantly! He is incredibly organised and knows just what to get out of each shot. A great friendly guy as well as a good laugh. Can't wait for another chance to work with him

Panda_pops1

Shaun is the best!

Applied or a casting call he put out, and im so glad i did :)

From the first email, i knew its was going to be an epic shoot, Shaun is full of personality, ideas and abit of a cheeky side!

We shot at my house, and dispite the near death experience :p (joke!) it ran without problems...

Great at direction, Shaun is the perfect tog for any level of model.

Already planning our next shoot, yes that's how amazing he is..

Until next time x

shaz73

Had a really good shoot. Arrived on time. Very relaxed and fun. Shaun’s really friendly and chatty which instantly made me feel at ease. Good with direction which helped as I’m still quiet new. Certainly recommend him

Evilinda

We had a great time with our photoshoot with Shaun, he's lovely, chatty and a true gentleman. I think he captured my pin up essence perfectly and I do appreciate he travelled all the way to Leeds to see me :) looking forward to work together soon and I recommend him highly!!!

AkashaS

Had a wonderful shoot today with Shaun at a social club in Lincoln. Pre-comms were excellent...we knew what we were shooting, where, which outfits and also what props to use. Shaun also came up with a Plan B in case the location was unavailable on our chosen date.

Shaun picked me up from Sleaford station and drove us to Lincoln and back. He even informed me of heavy traffic prior to my arrival time, so that I knew to wait for him.

I instantly felt at ease with Shaun as I knew I would. Shaun is a friendly, chatty and interesting guy to talk to. He enjoys a laugh too which helped to break the ice.

Shaun came prepared with a model release form, his studio equipment and plenty of props for me to use. He was happy for me to pose myself but should he spot a pose, he would kindly ask if it were possible and would give direction if needed.

Adequate breaks were provided and my comfort was ensured at all times.

Shaun was happy to shoot a range of themes and styles, using various lighting to make the images work.

We were able to chat throughout the shoot, working together to get the images we were after. Shaun was the perfect gentleman throughout.

I have already received some of the edited images, of which I am very happy with. The only downside of our shoot was that we ran out of time to cover all we had intended to, but that's just another excuse to shoot with him again!

I'd highly recommend Shaun to any model and I look forward to working with him again.

Thank you Shaun for a very enjoyable shoot, in a unique location too. Hope it won't be too long before our next shoot together :)

Indrija Kustov

I had a shoot with Shaun the other day, it was a very short notice as I happened to be free for the day and we managed to arrange a really great shoot! He even picked me up from my house and took to the location and then back, which was very nice of him.

In general, it was a great shoot - had a few great conversations, a laugh and also awesome images. Shaun was very professional, respectful and organized and so I felt confident around him.

I highly recommend him to anyone.

Thank you, Shaun, hope to work with you again sometime soon!

Now just can't wait to upload the pictures :)

Scorpio79

I had a shoot with Shaun a couple of years ago before I took a break from modelling.

Shaun's preshoot communications were excellent. Shaun kindly collected me from the local train station before driving us to a location that Shaun is familiar with.

Shaun was very professional throughout the shoot, offering direction when needed, but also allowing me to model freelance too.

Shaun had a variety of ideas, which he also allowed me to contribute too. He was very easy to work with and I welcome the opportunity to shoot with him again.

Shaun, on a personal note, thank you for the shoot we did together. I hope we can work together again in the future 😊

Claire Crown

Had an amazing shoot with Shaun today. After he replied to a casting call the correspondence was brilliant and incredibly detailed. Including what to expect from the shoot and including helpful tips to prep for the shoot. He was on time and extremely organised but also set up very quickly.

Shaun is a fun and friendly guy who created a nice, easy going atmosphere for a shoot with his conversation and jokes. Which was highly appreciated as it was my first lingerie shoot. His portfolio boosters are a great idea as he has lots of posing knowledge and keeps the model well included in what he's trying to achieve.

Would highly recommend Shaun for his great attitude and professionalism as well as the quality of images we were able to capture together. Would love to work with him again!

AmberSpice

I had a great shoot today with Shaun at my flat - he's ever so friendly and chatty. We created some great images together, both for SG and for our portfolios. I really enjoyed working with Shaun and hope to do so again.

Highly recommended!

AidenVR

Had a incredible photoshoot with Shaun, he's a lovely person and easy to get along with, and I enjoyed all his interesting stories. He worked really fast to send through a good deal of great photos from the same day. I would definitely recommend working with him and I'm looking forward to working with him again in the near future!

TrevorR

Shaun and I have been friends for a while in real life but never shot together. He recommended a model he had worked with - Rhean Smith and after looking at their images I discussed shooting together at Boston Mini Studio. I took along my Godox lighting kit which Shaun hadn't used before and we also got a chance to use a couple of new Angler Parasail's the large one being the only one in the UK atm so it was a bit of a novelty for both of us.

Shaun and Rhean were good fun to work with and we had a lovely shoot. I let Shaun and Rhean decide the outfits between them which I think worked well. All in all a very enjoyable day with both of them.

Rhean Smith

Yesterday was my second shoot with Shaun and a fantastic one at that! I modelled vintage pinup and i felt very confident and at ease with Shaun who photographed me alongside Trevor. He's a fab guy and has a great sense of humour to keep the smiles flowing and the lift was very helpful again thanks! He captured some outstanding images. Highly recommended once again 😄

Amy CN

After months of trying to arrange a shoot with Shaun,we finally managed it last week!

Pre shoot comms we fantastic and he knew what kind of shots he was hoping to capture before the shoot.

Shaun is a really friendly and chatty guy.It felt as though we had known each other for ages rather than out first shoot.I'd highly recommend Shaun to both new and experienced models.

I can't wait until our next shoot

Amy x

Rhean Smith

I had an excellent time modelling for Shaun this evening, communication beforehand was outstanding, ideas were clearly portrayed and agreed on, the evening went smoothly and he is professional and is easy to get along with, I was more than comfortable with Shaun; he is trustworthy, respectful and polite with great ideas in mind, he was also my chauffer for the evening which was helpful and convenient. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 😄

Chantelle Cattermole

FANTASTIC DAY!!!

3rd shoot with the lovely Shaun today!

Highly professional, friendly, easy to talk to, easy going....think I could chat to this guy for hours!

Carried plenty of spares, props, fully organised on locations.

Even brought a flask of coffee! what a legend!

Cannot recommend enough!!!

Thanks for a fantastic day matey :-) xx

Chantelle Cattermole

Collabed with Shaun today on a 40s 50s style fashion and vintage lingerie shoot with the added bonus of visiting a transport museaum to fit the theme! Taken many outfits with me but to my suprise Shaun thought ahead and has his own little prop box which came in handy! Shaun is extremely professional and works to a high standard, he is full of ideas and equally listens to yours and shared easily. I felt very comfortable the whole time, had a laugh and great conversation. Highly recomended! Thanks Shaun!!!! Had a lovely day!! Xx

Chantelle Cattermole

Worked with Shaun for the first time last month on an army style military gas mask shoot, he is so professional, came prepared and is really easy going, I would highly recommend to anyone!

Thanks for an epic shoot!

More shoots planned for the future! :-)