References for Storm

Cashman

I wish I had more people like Storm in my circle of friends. He's encouraging, thoughtful in his advice and a really nice person to be around. His workshop was a really chilled fun event to attend and Im really glad I did. I'm sad he is going to be leaving and I only met him once. I recommend all photographers and models to work with him while he's here. You might just see your own working methods in a new light. Respect Hubby. ;)

Laika said...

I had the pleasure of meeting Storm 2 weeks ago and was immediately told the rules of the shoot was that there was no rules! :)

I could go on forever about how amazing he is and I most definitely did not want to leave after spending 4 days with him!

He also gave me the amazing opportunity to work with 8 other fantastic photographers at his recent workshop.

He is an unbelievable photographer with so many amazing ideas, I felt so comfortable with Storm and would now consider him a friend forever. :)

I cannot wait to see the finished images!

Everyone should have a little Storm in their life! ;)

Jeff xxx

Voltaic Vixen

The first thing I was told was that I was not allowed to leave, that I would be chopped up with a chainsaw and my body parts be put in a freezer in his cellar.

But, what the heck... I thought it might be wroth it ;)

I have nothing but great words to say about this man!

Crazy, fun, hilarious, open minded, intelligent, imaginative, creative, highly skilled... need I say anymore?

Anyone who has had the privilege to work with Storm knows just how lucky they are to have met such a wonderful person and talented photographer.

I felt comfortable with Storm whilst shooting, loitering around the local Tesco and taking silly selfies.

He is great to talk to, a good laugh and definitely knows what he is doing behind the camera with the ability to make the craziest of concepts look good.

I loved the whole atmosphere and and experience working with him and wish I could go back!

Anyone who has not had the opportunity of working with Storm is without a doubt missing out!

Thank you for a truly amazing few days, making me feel at home and getting some awesome images for my portfolio. I simply cannot wait to see the final results :D

Tin tin xox

Face For Radio said...

THUNDER! ... The noise from a couple of days with Storm echoes in my mind, not only did I get to work with this wonderfully wonderful manly-man as a model, but also had the privilege of his guidance and company as he led a group-shoot the day after.

While in front of the camera for this hunk, he was really relaxed, easy going, but great at giving direction, having hardly modelled before, I found his way of working with me very easy and natural, and the results are spectacular. And he didn't even grope me, as much as I secretly may have wanted it in my mind.

As for the group-shoot, he was great. Taking the time to speak to each photographer, being very warm and welcome to everyone, including the models for the day, and throughout was able to drop everything to come and help or discuss techniques and ideas with anyone that needed to. He also had done a lot of prep-work beforehand, knew the work of everyone that attended well, and was able to set tasks and goals individual to each person to help challenge them. Thoroughly enjoyed having the chubby-cheeked fella having control over me.

brunutty

I travelled to the country of wind and gales,

Or to me and you, it’s called Wales,

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Storm,

Whose personality and professionalism was on top form,

I reckon the images will be great, without fail!

OK that was a pretty rubbish attempt at a poem…but you get the gist! In short, I highly recommend Storm and it was great working with him. It’s just a shame he is leaving us, as I would love to work with him again, but I am thankful I got the privilege to!

It was great fun meeting and working with you Storm and I wish you all the best for the future :)

Sinopa Rin

I'm not very good at poetry so I'll just say that working with Storm was one of the most cathartic and honest shoots I've ever done. The images are like nothing I've ever created before and were well worth the wait! Laid-back, face-achingly funny and crazy talented to boot, Stormy is just flat out epic. My only complaint is that he's buggered off so I can't work with him again!

Pale Breast said...

I shot with storm for a couple days, and it was exceptional. This is a true collaboration! Our ideas came together and flourished to create wonderful images.

Storm is funny and completely non-judgemental and great fun to be around and work with.

Would definitely recommend.

Aries said...

Well, my second shoot with Storm was full of fun and games!

He never seems to run out of ideas... Always something different, and we must have shot at least six sets in our short time together.

An ever-friendly guy, if you get the chance to shoot with him, don't miss that opportunity! You will end up with so much edgy variety to your port.

AndyGlen said...

I attended Storm's workshop today and have to say everything I'd heard about them was borne out in spades. He is charming, a great host and best of all he has the ability to both teach and inspire. If you have the chance to catch one of his last two workshops before he leaves the country then do yourself a big favour and book a space!

Vic Kumar

I had an all inspiring one to one private workshop with Storm. The whole experience was epic. Shivaji is uber talented, eloquent and charming. His ability to create picture anywhere and get the emotions from a model exemplary. Above all guy can teach. It's all very well to be a brilliant photographer but not many can teach!

The thing is you also learn how to learn if that makes sense. Shivaji has help me to understand how to go about achieving my vision and drive my photography forward. I hope he comes back to UK soon, I want to learn more. Highly recommended to models and photographers.

KRG

I had my first (and not my last, we have already booked another) with Storm. If you get the chance shoot with him before he sadly leaves DO IT.

He has a great eye for what will work in a set and his creativity is outstanding. He will definitely add to your portfolio!

He's super friendly, a great laugh, has great taste in music and has adopted me as his wifey :D

Also, book him for tuition or a workshop! Do it do it!

JDS

You taught me how to love

What it's of, what it's of

You never said too much

But still you showed the way

And I knew from watching you

Nobody else could ever know

The part of me that can't let go

JasonNelsonPhotography said...

I attended one of Shiv's workshops a couple of weeks and in all honesty it was one of the most enjoyable days Photography i have had since i first picked up a camera.

The format was very informal and welcoming.

Shiv has a lovely manner and a very easy going way of putting a point across, he had arranged a beautiful model who we all got plenty of shoot time with, the location was perfect for the day and i left with my head full of new ideas and concepts

I understand he is planning a few more of these before he leaves the UK, if you get a chance i urge you to attend, not only will you learn from one of the best Photographers on PP ( IMHO ) but you will have a great day out and get some cracking images for you port

CHEERS SHIV, LOVED IT

RubyKlayton said...

Two references in one. Boom.

1.) I shot with Storm last week, kind of on a whim, he is fabulous to work with - eloquently conveying his artistic vision, highly amusing and perspicacious personality. An absolute pleasure to work with and a great person.

2.) I went to Storm's training day to learn how to make pictures and it was also great - the day flew by and I got some awesome images of Chiara.

All round - awesome photographer, great teacher and feel like I've made a good friend :)

Joely

Oh my oh my oh my where on earth do I start in referencing the man who goes by the name of Storm?!?! He is Special with a capital S, Awesome with a capital A and absolutely oodles and oodles of fun! We spent the day together shooting around and about in Cardiff and back at this place and for me the images we produced were very different to anything I have done before. He is incredibly natural in his manner and style and has an incredible eye for a great image, always with a twist. Storm is 100% your man if you want awesome images, loads of fun, banter by the bucketload and the best selfies on the planet!!! Thank you Mr Storm and please don't disappear before I have chance to come back for round 2!!

Berry said...

Storm contacted me a while back for a shoot, but as I felt my levels didn't meet the style of shot he was after I politely declined. He explained he was really after my face, which I of course found very flattering and I'm glad I agreed to the shoot! I believe (so he told me on the day) I was his first 'portrait shoot' which is a real honour.

Storm is a friendly and charming individual, who made me feel very welcome and comfortable and most importantly confident.

He seems to get shots in the most unusual manner, which is very interesting to watch and it's not until he shows you a glimpse on the back of the camera you say 'Ahhh I see what you did there!' or 'Oooohh wow!'

We were on a very short time limit and managed to achieve all of the shots within a couple of hours. His vision is clear and his attention to detail, remarkable.

The shots he's given me are just perfect. So delicate and gorgeous and I adore each one equally.

I'm very grateful to have worked with him and can't recommend him highly enough.

Thank you Storm :)

Hannah Foster

Second shoot with Storm.. I'm going to keep this simple.

Storm is amazing.. His personality, ideas and his photography.

Get the chance; work with him!!

You will have so much fun and amazing pictures.

Coolest guy ever!!

Thankyou x

BarbieGoneWrong

Trying to think of one word to describe this guy, and nothing can equate to how i feel about him!

Shivaji made me feel at home from the second i stepped through his door, we discussed what we were going to try and achieve, and after just receiving the edits now, we got exactly what we set out to do.

I could not be any happier.

He is such a gentlemen through and through. Did not push any boundaries, but exposed me to a different side of me i never knew existed, and i thank him for that.

I have expressed myself in completely different ways, and it is all down to his lovely nature, charm, and experience.

Seriously one of the best shoots I've ever done, and i would jump at the chance at working with this guy again!

Definitely recommended!

Alisa Rae

Second shoot with the fantastic Storm and what more can I say than last time. The guy is awesome.

Great concepts, advice on styling, happy to go with the flow and give direction, very friendly and a hospitable host, wonderful results he's the whole package.

I very much look forward to our next shoot and as before recommend him to all models :)

Samantha Erised

I LOVE STORM!

I can't quite put into words his awesomeness.

If you get the opportunity to work with him, bloody take it!

UPDATE - I shot with Storm again on 01/12/201 and I felt so comfortable around him that I let him put a lollypop between my butt cheeks......